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Kithiria is one of the most important places in Gaidinia's history. Ancient Gaidinians formed two settlements and both can be found here.
Osada Kiyea and Osada Watana are the mentioned settlements. It's said that the first Gaidinians lived in these settlements. A river named "Štyry sestry" can be found in the location. The water is said to be as clear as the skies.
Kithiria is a beautiful place - with four seasons - warm in spring, hot in summer, cool in autumn and freezy in winter.
Kithiria
Kithiria in Spring -> Art by Springish99
The “capital city” of Overade. It’s one of the biggest cities in all of Gaidinia, harboring a huge population of Gaidinians. Often nicknamed the fashion capital, Miwai is well known for its modern architecture that frequently unitizes a lot of glass. Its citizens have the reputation of having an open-mind towards new things and people. It’s said that Kealeth loves to secretly visit the city and see how full of life it is. She doesn’t always bring along her Kemuchiis, who are left wondering about her whereabouts. They always try to find the goddess where she should be, to no avail.
Some say the beast might be an ancient dragon. Perphaps they are right - but as far as we know, Stromy are much older than any other dragon of Gaidinia.
To see a Strom means to get lucky - they're extremely rare and no one knows how many Stromy even exist. Kithiria is their home, the place they first appeared, but it's not the only place they can be found.
The tree growing on their back changes with the season - it blooms in spring and withers in autumn. The cycle continues every year.
Stromy want to conflict with anyone, but it's said that the creature is strong enough to fight a god.
Strom (pl. Stromy)
The Ancient Settlements
Some call it "The Fluff Flower" . It's as fluffy and soft as it looks! Vata is often described as being "cloudy". It's not edible but it can be used to obtain a very light pink dye.
It blooms in spring and the Vata fields are a beautiful sight - lots of Kithirian lands turn pink and it might make you feel like you're in heaven!
It's said that the flower has been blessed by Eiros to be this pretty, perhaps cute even.
Vata (pl. Vaty)
- Kithiria is considered the origin of all - sometimes referred to as the crib of Gaidinia. It is believed that some, if not most deities have a connection to this land.
- It is a place that sheltered the first settlements and it is also considered one of the most fertile soils of Gaidinia, a lot of fruits and vegetables come from here. the soil is also exported to other parts of Gaidinia for farming and gardening purposes.
- Some believe that Kithiria was a place where the first leak of the old divine power of magic happened.
- It is speculated that Kithirian water is more nutritious in minerals than any other because the soil feeds it with its valuable riches.
- Kithiria is the main export of wood for Gaidinia as it not only has forest with best recovering capabilities but it also offers the largest variety of woods in all of Gaidinia.
Interesting facts
Kiyea
The place where Metla came from. At least that's what the deity said to her Kemuchiis. It's more of a city than a settlement, but the history of the place is too important to change the "title" of Kiyea.
Lots of marble, the buildings are white and golden - a real gold, not just a paint! The place is mostly empty though, it's more of a tourist monument than a place to live in. But hey! You can buy a lot of expensive magnets or postcards here! According to one of Metla's Kemuchiis, she doesn't visit the place anymore. Maybe it brings some not-as-good memories?
Watana
The most significant part of Watana is the place's gate. It's tall and inlaid with reliefs of the old gods. It's one of the few sources to learn how the gods might have looked like - as most of them are dead by now.
The gate is made of "Tiran" - an ancient material not available anymore. Tiran was mined in Aditone when it was the home to the gods, not mortals. It's extremely rare and cannot be found anywhere else - except Sidrag, where mortals cannot go. But even so, only Eiros' and Zana's palace are made of the material.
The gate AND the city is protected by law.
