What to find in Ion
Zhrugh, with its two towns Veila and Staen, is located in the mid-western part of Gaidinia. It's a savannah, usually a bit too hot for everyone except Fire Nyanarrs, who evolved there! Historically, it's one of the important parts of the planet - especially for Nyanarrs. The land is dry, but the Gaidinians who live there are used to it by now. And so is the flora and the fauna. The suns are very strong here - both Nai and Eiros. Some say that Zhrugh is the place where Eiros meets with The Main One and who knows, it might be the truth?
Zhrugh
Also known as The Watchers. They appear in pairs and some consider them to be the servants of Tainy - The Deity of Secrets. They're silent, sometimes not even noticable. They just watch. Sikers don't attack, they don't react to anything. No expression, usually not even any movements. They just stay sill while looking at you. Even though they might not look like it, they are still considered to be animals. No one knows what they eat or drink, even the way they die or give birth to another of their kind.
Siker (pl. Sikers)
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.
The Towns of Zhrugh
- Zhrugh is also called "Koliska of Fire Nyanarrs". It's one of the places that bear the title of "Koliska" (meaning the cradle or the motherland)
- This place is where The Main one is worshipped the most. While he is worshipped everywhere, Zhrugh is simply "his" place.
- It's one of the few zones where the Gaidinians are still devoted to the old traditions and rituals. Many of the elders still speak of the old gods, even though they should've never experience their presence.
- A legend of the Sky deities is popular in Zhrugh. Apparently the place is where Eiros and Zana used to go for the dates. They appeared as mortals and just enjoyed the music, the dancing, the colorful world of Zhrugh. The smaller sun - Eiros - did not shine through the days. The moon - Zana - neither. The people of Zhrugh are very proud of this legend.
- The biggest and most expensive place of Veila is The Temple of Him. It's dedicated to The Main One. The biggest and most expensive place of Staen is The Temple of Them - dedicated to the Sky deities Zana and Eiros.
Interesting facts
Solbalm (pl. Solbalms)
This flower grows in hot and sunny zones and can rarely be found on tall mountains as they are close to the sun. Legends say the first solbalm grew where the sun god Eiros laughed so hard that golden tears of joy fell at his feet. Not only is the flower lovely to look at with radiant sun-light glittering, it has a warm spiced-honey like scent and the leaves and blossoms can be collected and brewed into a warming tea that soothes the throat and cures colds. Gaidinians also enjoy wearing them during summer festivals.
The larger of the two towns of Zhrugh. It could be even considered a city. The buildings stand low and are mostly wooden - some made of the cold stone. Zhrugh is the home to the original Gaidinian music style called "Kahaii" - it's a ritual type of music played on the stringed instrument called "Kurany". A lot of Gaidinians feel happy listening to the unique sound, but there are some that fall depressed upon hearing the first tone. The citizens of Veila call those people "The sadders" or "Kahaini".
Veila
Staen is a colorful town. Literally. The small and low buildings are usually made of wood but decorated in rugs of all colors! Just like Veila is known for the music, Staen is known for their dancing! The ritual dancing called "Vejani" is supposed to help change the weather - especially summoning the much needed rain. Only the elders of Staen are able to dance it perfectly and sadly, the art of Vejani is slowly dying.
Staen
