City of Soliana

The City of Soliana is the capital of the Solianen district within The Kingdom of Anglunia, as well as a historically significant city within the former Republic of South Phoenia, and the capital of the precursory Holy Republic of Soliana. It currently holds the seat of administration for the Solonist church (see: Solonism), as well as surrounding townships Solonsburgh, Soloxia and the estate of Nekoshire. The town presently maintains it's administration through Aellonsyr (meaning: district leader) Abbejohn with the support of his council.

Demographics
Whilst a city-wide census has never been conducted in Soliana, it can be safely assumed through consistent cultural observations, that the predominant races of Solianen citizens is a combination of Yirsi Elves, Humans, and a noticeable minority of Dwarves. The main religion of the city is Solonism, which can trace most of it's history to the lands the settlement sits upon. Second to Solonism is the Anglunian national faith of Arternaia.

Geography
The City's geography, which is largely surrounded by marshlands, it is most unique for it's swathes of sunflower fields, an attribute which would later have a profound effect on Solianen and Solonist culture as a whole. The sunflower fields are where many Solonist Myths are drawn from, as well as the city's flag, several religious rites and practices, and the settlement motto "The City of Sunflowers". Soliana also borders a large river, which acts as a natural town border and serves many citizens as a vessel of water to fish in. The main trading market is also located here, on the docks overlooking the water body.

Architecture
Originally, the first erected structures in the modern-day city were the port, the marketplace which sat atop the port area, and the temple of Solon. This temple is generally considered the most impressive of these buildings, towering over the city and sitting atop a large hill. It is often said that within this highland was a cave system, in which the Phoenix Murandel resided. In the present-day, many more buildings have been built to accompany the city's growing population and needs, with a large housing district surrounding the base of the temple, being sub-divided into suburbs largely based on race- likely in order to quell Dwarvish dissent and criminal activity in the region.

Culture
The Culture of Soliana is noticeably unique, with the locals often practising their own unique rites and events, Solonism having had a profound impact on the people and their traditions. There is, however, a noticeably profound influence of Anglunian culture, with most citizens adopting the Anglunian naming system, nobility system, and some even converting to the national polytheistic faith, Arternaia. The presence of non-believers has had a controversial effect on the towns people, with many Solonists revering Soliana as the most holy place of worship. A noticeable aspect of Solianen customs is the adoption of the sunflower as an almost icon, the most evident of which can be seen in the gardens of the Temple at the entrance.