Al-Izula

Al-Izula was a town situated in Hampo, a state in Ashura, Askaru Federation on the Nandór peninsula within Syltör. Part of it is located in the Yaza desert. The name means "The Twin Towns" due to the town being split up into two districts.

Yazan Tribes
Before the construction of Al-Izula, the region was primarily inhabited by the Yaza Dune Elf tribe. The Yazans first moved to the region around 4,446 BCA after their homeland near modern Qamiya was conquered by the Nabut tribe. In 423 ACA, they became some of the first Dune Elf tribes to come under rule of the Aurlûnor Velande and many converted to the Twin Dragon religion. The Yazans were often in conflict with the Kumiho who inhabited the rest of Hampo. The Yazans remained under Aurlûnor until Ashura recieved all of Hampo, although this change of territory was disputed by Aurlûnor.

Founding of Al-Izula
Al-Izula was founded by the Zefranian Zedis Eydur after an ultimatum around 1010 ACA, when the Zefranian government and its people had been forced out by the Horde. It was a sad time, however the Zefranians still had hope. Initially they landed in Caeli with whom they had close ties. Then they went down south to Haven, where they would be kicked out as other people wished to settle in the area where they had. After this, the Zefranians were exhausted, however, some hope still remained. They got into contact with Gildun Avaros Salah Amakiir, the Pharaoh of Ashura. After negotiating for about a week, they were allowed to settle Al-Izula in the Yaza desert. Not long after Al-Izula was settled, Zedis Eydur was approached by a strange man. However, this was not a man, it was an ocre. The ocre explained that his name was Gunter, and that him and his people had been booted out of their native caves in Nieden, and they were seeking refuge. The ocres were welcomed with open arms, and quickly started excavating the caves underneath Eydurin.

Decline
Al-Izula quickly became one of the most diverse cities in Ashura, and it expanded past the desert into the Savannah region. However, it slowly began to decline. Many refugees, including Zedis Eydur, eventually left the city and returned to their original homes. Zedis-Eydur abandoned the city to try to restart Zefrania, so Al-Izula came under the control of Haderai. Eventually, the city was abandoned, and in 1092 ACA, Haderai left.

Layout
Al-Izula means "The Twin Cities" it is split into two different districts hence the name, each of them have different people, and there are two mayors. Both of the districts essentially function as two different cities, however, they're under one city on the map. It was decided that this would be a better idea than their previous ideals of two cities being better than one. This would allow the city to grow faster, both in population and buildings.

Izula
Izula is the desert half of the town. It is built and administrated by Khezi Eydur. It hosts an iconic Zefranian style of architecture, a library, teahouse and a trade district to accommodate a growth in wealth, both for the townsfolk and the towns government.

Neu Eydurin
Neu Eydurin is the larger half of the city, inhabiting the savannahs. It is being built and administrated by Eight Eydur. It hosts a Victorian era western European style of architecture with beautiful copper roofs, and diverse colours. It is built atop the hills, with plans of connecting the different parts with tunnels. It also hosts the towns lifestock.