# Introduction Aravancii is one of the most thriving cities in Riverwyrm. Aravancii is a city run by merchants, for merchants, who want as little obstruction from government oversight as possible. The size of Aravancii has required more city guards than most other Riverwyrm cities, but they are exclusively concerned with Aravancii matters, and do not assist hunting down any refugee that may have fled to the city, which has become a somewhat regular occurrence. Merchants run this city and they run it hard. Buyers come from all over to purchase the most exotic wares, and the merchants are known to trade in just about everything. And that includes indentured servants. While most cities will recognize slavery from other cities, the actual practice of selling slaves is out of fashion in most of Elphyne. However, Aravancii is one of the most accessible places where slavery of the indebted is legal, and the trade actually makes Aravancii a tidy profit. However, because it is considered distasteful to a sizeable section of the bourgeoisie class, it is the highest taxed industry. ## History Aravancii was established as a mining town for precious gems in 267 SE. # Statistics - Population: 89,000 - Military force: 1,750 city guards - Districts: 12 # Society ## Proletariat The proletariat are split. Some work as porters for the merchants and others as farmers in a desert environment. The plurality work at the dock, however, with trade being the main thing that Aravancii is now known for. ## Bourgeoisie The bourgeoisie class are certainly the merchants. They bring in the money and they spend heavily, allowing for a strong economy to flourish. Everyone does their best to posture and there are tales of many rises and falls among them. ## Maverick The Mavericks of society flourish here. The drug trade, the slave trade, the weapons trade, and the magic trade is all legal. With so much money flowing hands, there are plenty of scam artists and there is even a thieves' guild that operates outright. Crime is organized and handled carefully and the guild works closely with law enforcement to make sure that crime is kept under control. ## Politics The city hall is a domain exclusive to the gentry, which is rather expensive, but has few requirements. The gentry vote on representatives, with votes weighted toward the more consecutive years one has had gentryship. Corruption thrives with this system, and that's the way those at the top like it. # Districts - Agate Road - Amethyst Arts - Diamond Markets - The Emerald Guilds - Gemstone Mines - The Golden Gates - Obsidia - Opal Gardens - Quartz Quarter - The Ruby Courts - Sapphire Docks - Topaz Palace ## Agate Road Near the edge of the Diamond Markets is Agate Road, the mall district of the common folk. Things here are much more practically minded and considerably cheaper. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## Amethyst Arts This entertainment district has it all. Music fills the air, as several musicians work for the city to fill the nightlife with a warm atmosphere night after night. ### Points of Interest - Opera House - Multiple Theatres - Brothels - Casinos - Art Gallery - Small Central Park ## Diamond Markets These streets offer the best that Aravancii has to offer. Anything and everything can be found in the Diamond Markets. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## The Emerald Guilds The Guilds of Aravancii that have formed over the centuries. ### Points of Interest - The Obsiduary (Underbelly Guild) ## Gemstone Mines The mines that made Aravancii a place of wealth. After centuries of mining, they now lie abandoned and barren. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## The Golden Gates The entry gates for the city, as well as the security center of Aravancii. ### Points of Interest - The Golden Gates - The Gaolery - Security Offices ## Obsidia This district is the underbelly of the city. The darker side of Aravancii is on full display here. There are buildings dedicated to the more heinous things in the city, and in between, wretched hovels whose owners eek out a living in the shadows. ### Points of Interest - Slave Market - Fighting Ring - Drug Manufacturing ## Opal Gardens These beautiful grounds show just how wealthy the Aravancii truly is. Made of multiple conservatories, the lush gardens are out of place in this rockland desert. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## Quartz Quarter These houses are packed in together, pressed against one another. This district is still considerably nicer than similar districts in other cities, however, as the streets are paved well. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## The Ruby Courts The residential district that serves as the haven for the merchants of Aravancii. Only the wealthiest reside here. ### Points of Interest - N/A ## Sapphire Docks The Sapphire Docks extend off a cliff, raising and lowering ships from the river below. The crane and winch setup is highly advanced, with multiple arcane components keeping the system strong and stable enough to work daily. These docks were built in 2476 SE, marking the decline of [[Shipton]]. ### Points of Interest - The Docks - The Warehouses ## Topaz Palace The district of political and economical administration. ### Points of Interest - N/A