Yahagata

City of the Undying Fire

(ya-ha-gah-tah)
Status: Peaceful
Magic Use: Banned - Heavy Surveillance 
Quote: "Glory be to those who serve to the burning flames of justice and honour!"
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Past the Burning Dunes your eyes might spot a figment of greenery in the distance, then buildings with flags whipping cautiously in the hot winds. A large city made from wood, steel and clay, with red impenetrable walls that surround it. Smoke seemingly is constantly expelled from the chimney tops, and a large statue of the Fire God stands at the iron front gates, along with guards, rearing up in display of welcome to new travelers or warning for bandits that enter this city.
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Yahagata is an old city with humble beginnings. Hundreds of years ago it was founded by a warrior king - a shogun, their court and many followers that wish to carve their own path and homes. From a hobble to town, and now what it is, a full fledged city in the most unexpected of places. It is currently ruled by the current blood, Flynt, and with their sibling Ashe as second in command.

Yahagata folk boasts about their talents in crafts particularly in blacksmithing metalworks, and also within their extended tradition for the finer arts such as calligraphy, jewelry, dance, song, wine making, and weaving. 

Even if the city and homes look like they're stacked onto one another like odd skyscrapers they still manage to find space to include in other recreational areas. Their sakura and plum garden in particular is a very popular sight during the spring time when they are in full bloom.