Iadara

Iadara

(City)

Titles

City of Mists

Nation

Kyonin

Size

Metropolis

Population

56,340

Demographics

Primarily elves

Government

Monarchy

Alignment

Chaotic good

Adjective

Iadaran

Ruler

Queen Telandia Edasseril

Source: The Inner Sea World Guide, pg(s). 96 (1E)
World Guide, pg(s). 127 (2E)

The illusion-shrouded city of Iadara (pronounced eye-uh-DAR-ah) is the beautiful capital of the elven kingdom of Kyonin.

Geography

Although the city is intentionally hidden and obscured via illusion and magical fog, the elven capital is an awe-inspiring combination of elven magic and architecture with the natural environment of the Fierani Forest. Indeed, most buildings are artfully intertwined with the twisting trees, designed to protect and augment both. The structures are mostly constructed from silver, crystal, and wood, and smooth, twisting towers are popular architectural motifs. Music, laughter, and birdsong are the first sounds visitors hear when they approach Iadara.

Iadara is located on the banks of the Endowhar River. Shortly downstream of the city, the Endowhar is joined by the Kyonin River, which eventually flows into the West Sellen River.

History

In the past, magic was used purely to enhance the beauty of the city. As the nation has become more and more isolationist, however, magic is now used to obscure the true extent of the city via magical fog and twisting vines that cover the architecture. Since the arrival of Treerazer in Kyonin, the city has been under demonic threat.

Government

Iadara is home to the Kyonin monarchy and its ruling queen, Telandia Edasseril, bearer of the Viridian Crown, and is a hotbed of intrigue and political maneuvering.

Recent changes

With the re-emergence of Tar-Baphon in 4719 AR, the elves of Kyonin refocused their attention from purely internal matters to what lies beyond their domain, and reached out to neighboring countries for mutual defense. They also began to allow non-elves enter Kyonin in greater numbers, although this is much less true in Iadara. Because of the critical importance of the Sovyrian Stone to all aiudara, much of the city remains hidden in supernatural mists and illusions that keep non-natives from discovering sensitive areas.

Non-elven visitors

Although non-elven visitors are becoming more common in recent years, they are nevertheless rarely subjected to anything worse than curious stares from the city's elven inhabitants, provided they keep to their designated areas.

References

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