Tiyan, the City of the Island Chain by SeekHim on DeviantArt (original) (raw)
City: Tiyan
Title: The City of the Island Chain
Population: 724,000 (About the size of Denver, CO
Planet: Planet:
Continent:The Western Land (Western Continent)
Region: Golden Sands Region
Founded: Between 15,000 B.C
Tiyan is a city state that exists on the planet
which exists in my AU Star Trek ‘New Start’ verse.
THE GOLDEN SANDS
The Golden Sands region covers much of the Western Continent.
It is located south of the Red Mountains and completely surrounds the Dune Sea.
The region is so named because of the bright golden color of its sands.
In general, the climate is extremely hot and arid.
Areas along the coastline receive cool, humid breezes
Precipitation is scarce and the region receives only about three inches of rain annually.
Temperatures routinely top 100ºF and can reach 120
During the nights it is very cold.
The terrain varies from sand dunes, gravel plains, hills, valleys, pateaus, rock formations and shrublands.
The terrain is more rugged in the north and west.
The southern regions are more flat.
Although a desert, there are many oases, springs and shallow lake beds that fill during the brief rainy season.
There are many areas with grassland, shrubland, cacti and flowers.
At oases and other places were water collects there are trees.
There are heavier concentrations of plantlife and trees along the coasts
The Golden Sands Region is where Nlian civilization began and boasts the continent’s largest cities.
There are also many nomadic tribes that live much as their ancestors did thousands of years ago.
Although primary a desert, there is extensive farming.
The fragile ecosystem is maintained through the a strictly managed system of irrigation, crop rotation and recycling.
TIYAN
Tiyan is located on the southern coast of the Western Continent by the shores of the Star Rise Sea.
It is south of Famas
Near Tiyan are a series of tiny islets and so the city is called The City of the Island Chain
Overlooking the Sea, Tiyan has a strong maritime tradition and a huge merchant fleet.
It is also situated along the Great Western Trade Route and there are endless streams of caravans.
Tiyan conducts extensive land trade with Famas, and sea trade with Aviy and Alzier
The city's main economic vectors are agriculture, fishing, services, shipment of goods, international trade and tourism.
Tiyan's most expensive product is Niosma, a rare type of spice.
The city is known for its beaches and hotels and has gained the title
The City of Beaches. It is also known for its collections of fine art.
Like all Nlian cities Tiyan is a blend of both modern and ancient.
Both within and without the city one can always find not only caravans but tribes of nomads who live as their ancestors have.
ANIMALS OF THE GOLDEN SANDS Gorrax Novsha Vissena
OTHER CITIES OF THE GOLDEN SANDS
Aaupa, the City of Spices
Balisha, the City of the High Waters
Brava, the City of Bazaars
Dusila, the City of Terraces
Famas the City of Scholars
Horay, the City of the Sapphire Tower
Italias, the City of the Sunlit Oasis
Khasha, the City of Steel
Kosa, the City of the Singing Springs
Lareea, the City of Gold
Nilara, the City of Pools
Oslamth, the Queen of Cities
Pasday, the City of Warm Hearths
Tiyan, the City of the Island Chain
Torleen, the City of Palaces
OTHER CITIES
Skadi, the City of Rivers Benlon: The Place of Deep Roots Illefa the City of the Eastern Harbors Jorskel, The City of Red Flame Klomin, the City of River Rock Lomese, The City of Light Towers