The World Of Khoras - Civilization - Nations
"May you be raised upon Angel's Wings"
-Avarian toast
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| Proper Name | The Confederated Houses of Avar |
| Ruler | His Aerial Eminence, Master of the Piramus Council, Doraki Chandok Arantee |
| Population | 2,213,750 |
| Population Density | 9 people per square kilometer |
| Demographics | Avarian 94%, Human 1%, Dwarven 1%, Elven 1%, Orc 1%, Ogre 1%, Grum 1% |
| Languages | Avarese 90%, Northern 4%, Elven 3%, Dwarven 3% |
| Capital City | Piramus (Population: 9,800) |
| National Colors | Blue and white. |
| Year Founded | 879 |
| Currency | Avarian |
| Natural Resources and Manufactured Goods | Lumber, llamas, iron ore, cotton, textiles, wool, cloth products, sugar, coffee, milk, goats, gems |
| Wealth | Wealthy |
| Government Type | Aristocracy |
| Government Stability | Stable |
| Allies | Ethara, Uthran, Cyrell |
| Enemies | None |
| Technology Level | Dark Ages |
| Primary Religions | Arros |
| Other Religions | Avarian Pantheon |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Total Land Area | 260,000 square kilometers |
| Arable Land | 13% |
| Terrain | Mountainous |
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Avar is a group of seven cities and numerous villages in the northern stretches of the Thunder Peaks. These communities are bound only by race. Avar is almost totally Avarian. A handful of other races live as permanent or transient members of Avar.
Avar is a very mountainous region since it is entirely confined to the Thunder Peaks. Avarian cities are built nestled among the peaks, often perched upon breathtaking cliffs, affording the birdfolk spectacular vistas of their mountain home. Avar is entirely a high altitude nation as its towns are all located above 5,000 feet with some villages as high as 12,000 feet.
Mountain goats, llamas and bears are common in Avar. At high altitudes, herds of thunderbeasts can be found grazing and these beasts provide the avarians with a ready source of fresh meat. The rare corrak, the largest bird on Khoras, is protected by avarian law. Both forest lords and iron wood trees grow in the lower slopes and foothills of the Thunder Peaks.
The northern Thunder Peaks were home to several clans of mountain dwelling humans: miners, goat shepperds, etc. After the Great War, the Drellisian radiation brought about an accelerated mutation in this clans, as it did with other groups in other areas of the world. The mutation was from homo sapien to avian humanoid. Eventually these groups coalesced into seven major cities.
No central government exists for Avar, although Piramus is the largest of the seven cities and often leads by example. Many consider Piramus the unofficial capital of the nation. Each city is ruled separately by its own central council. Each council conducts all affairs : making laws, judging civil offenses, commanding the military and running the city. Council members are appointed by the Council. Individuals are selected from the population on the basis of wealth, personal status, past accomplishments, etc. Only males are eligible and membership is for life.
The city council for each city also conducts all legal affairs : interpreting laws, judging crimes, determining and executing punishment, etc.
Each city has its own military force. The avarians prefer to fight from the air with skybows, strafing runs and bombing tactics. Usually about 5% of an avarian population is engaged in the military.
The economy of Avar is based upon its resources of stone, wood and a variety of mountainous flora. Transportation of goods is easily accomplished with neighboring countries because of the flight capability of Avar's citizens.
Avarians are culturally superior to all other races (or so they say). They enjoy many forms of arts, much of which is very visual in nature. But their cities also offer musical presentations at the theatre and aerial dancing (an art form unique to the avarian culture).
| Name | Population | Notes |
| Cloudcourt | 9,100 | This beautiful city houses the Avarian magical academy and universities. It also boasts an amazing multi-level museum that draws fascinated scholars from all over the western countries. So intent on showing off this marvel to their inferior human friends are the locals, that they've strived to make it reachable to everyone. Therefore, the Cloudcourt museum is the only building in the whole Avarian nation that contains a staircase. |
| Highpost | 8,200 | The northern city of Highpost conducts some limited trade with the nearby dwarven nations. The Dwarves are mainly interested in the high quality stone found at the higher elevations of this particular region of Avar. |
| Landcrest | 5,300 | Landcrest conducts major trade with all of southwestern Ithria. Although small in size, it is very prosperous. |
| Skyloft | 7,500 | Skyloft has the highest altitude of any Avarian city. It caters mostly to the wealthy. |
| Sunpeak | 4,600 | Renowned for its architecture, this beautiful community is favored by retired artisans, who build vacation homes here. |
| Windport | 8,700 | This city is situated in such a windy area that the natives utilize it for recreation in a very unique way. Called "Cascading", it involves using the river of wind to gracefully glide along the edges of the mountaintops, sometimes mere inches from the perilous rock. This sport is very popular with reckless young warriors, who enjoy showing off for members of the opposite sex. Adults discourage cascading, regarding it as foolish and stupid. |
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