Aevalla

Aevalla
Still untouched by tainted hands, Aevalla is one of the only cities south of Oriscina to stand with its original design. This could be because of its difficult terrain, built along the faces of cliffs, or it could be due to the large griffon population. Griffons and their riders, Grifflets, are fiercely dangerous when it comes to protecting their homes. Many of them are said to be Fey that became inimate with their crossed-kin, and became like the birds themselves. When the attacks came, they stood their ground, attacked from the air, and destroyed all that came by land and sea. A horrifically beautiful sight for all who did not linger in their path.

The city itself is simple enough, with clifface along half of its edge. The back side is protected by a natural barrier of steep, rocky hills and drop-pits that give way beneath too much pressure.

Derynos Aerandor, a Grifflet of some great talents, is their governing lord. He has some skill with diplomacy, and that has kept the Kadmians at bay for the time being. His daughter, Crown Princess Arassa Aerandor, is the general of their aerial army, and is said to be as fearless as she is beautiful. Sovereign Prince, Fallon Aerandor, is a great griffon rider as well, and had more international connections than the rest of his family.