Red Cliff (Town)

Situated in the south of Jagdas, the town of Red Cliff is a small settlement founded on 24 August, 2020. It is located about 12 hours boat trip south of Astroria, or a day's boat trip south of Apollo. The town mayor and only resident is Stallionswagman.

Geography
Red Cliff is situated on the Red Cliffs, a badlands plateau in the south of the world. The cliffs make up the western edge of the Coral Bay, named after the coral reef which lies in the middle.

Multiple native villages lie nearby, including one across the bay. The Duchy of Virdere lies to the northwest of Red Cliff.

History
Stallionswagman came to the Coral Bay in the days following the Coup of Kaihyo-Cho, of which he had newly become a member. Seeking a peaceful existence following the turbulent uprising, he was drawn to the natural beauty of the reef and cliffs, and to the abundant resources found through nearby native villages. After establishing a temporary base to the north of Astoria, Stallionswagman moved to the bay on 22 August, where he dwelt with the natives for some time before settling the town at its current location.

The constitution of Red Cliff, called "Red Cliff Ideas," was drafted and signed on 30 August.

The Lanthra Free State was founded on 1 September, with Red Cliff as the sole town. The nation was formed mainly to comply with the NutSack Reforms, which were coming into effect in the coming days.

Politics
As outlined in its constitution, the town of Red Cliff is officially neutral and pacifist. The constitution allows for aid to be given to a warring party if it is offered to both sides, and also calls for armed aggression in the case of self defense. Stallionswagman has made several personal interactions with individual citizens of Jagdas, but the town has not established official diplomatic ties with any other entity.

On 30 August at the coronation of Blue_Marble as Emperor of Yimmu-Audal, Stallionswagman presented a gift to the new ruler, and was present for his closing speech. This is thought to be the first public appearance of a Red Cliff resident at any such event.

Beginning 31 August, Stallionswagman was granted official diplomat status by the King of Virdere, LanceXam. The Dutchy and Red Cliff began talks between themselves and in the Lanthra region to ensure peace and prosperity among the nations there. The first treaty Red Cliff was party to was with the Dutchy of Virdere.

Natives
The native populations are of unknown origin, being lived in the area since before the discovery of the bay. Calling themselves "Wilakjə" (the people), they live in separate but related tribes in and around the Coral Bay. Their native language is not entirely known, though the name for Red Cliff can best be translated as "sehteetilfjaet," or, "town of the red desert."

Some scholars believe the early Wilakjə were more technologically advanced than the current populations would suggest. Recent discovery of a fully-buried structure with multiple stories has puzzled leading archaeologists. The structure, thought to be a dungeon or temple, consisted of at least four distinct architectural styles using a wide array of materials, and contained tools and resources far superior than was previously thought accessible by the early Wilakjə people.