Bannatyne

BACKGROUND

Bannatyne is Nova Azcoria's second largest city, located in the Southern quarter of the Astios region, Eldham. The city is situated in Nova Azcoria's exclave Bannatyne Province, bordered by Goonguard.

The city is known for its many literary figures including writer Panorh, and its many merchants. With both ocean ports and river ports, the city entices visitors and trade from distant lands.

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HISTORY OF BANNATYNE

Long ago, the Banna people were travelling merchant nomads who roamed across many continents and seas. Eventually after many centuries of endless travel they chose to establish a city in the belief this would bring greater stability and prosperity to the Banna. They soon settled on the Island of Tyne. The Banna prospered and became incredibly wealthy thanks to their mercantile skills. However this wealth created jealousy among their neighbours who coveted the Banna’s great riches. One night as the Banna slept in their houses, raiders from the neighbouring nation broke into the city. These savages stole their many riches and attempted to enslave or murder anyone who tried to escape. However Tobias, a member of a wealthy merchant family, rallied a group of his citizens. They armed themselves with whatever they could find, leading a charge through the raiders and the group escaped the island. The following morning, Tobias held a meeting in which the survivors decided what to do. They concluded they would leave Tyne and sail to a new land, letting the wind guide them toward a new homeland. The survivors set sail and eventually landed at the end of a river. Here they chose to create farmland and over time a new city was built. They named it Bannatyne, in memory of their distant homeland.

The city was originally ruled by the tyranical hand of Ravenguard, yet achieved independence in October. Entering a new era of freedom and prosperity, the city pledges allegiance to The Republic of Nova Azcoria

CLIMATE

Bannatyne's climate is predominantly hot and dry, maintaining an average daily temperature of 30° celcius. Harsh, desert winds are known to cause significant disruption in times of stormy weather, however the valley shelters large portions of the town from the violent gusts.

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