Chrysalis
A central hub for the Nomads of Avalon, the floating island of Chrysalis is where all Nomads come to at one point or another in their lives. Some permanent buildings exist, for those Nomads who have made Chrysalis their home base, however tents and pop-up markets are a common sight as Nomads come and go. Under the Great Tree, all stand as equals here, and the Contest of Representation shall take place at the base of the roots.
Industry & Trade
Trade keeps Chrysalis afloat, though the majority of its permanent denizens occupy more supportive roles, such as farming and maintaining peace in the markets. The range of imports and exports encompasses everything Avalon has to offer, from the byproducts of hunting and foraging, to forged items and weapons.
Points of interest
The Great Tree
A massive Crystal Oak tree stands near the center of the island. The Nomads claim that all stand as equals under it's branches.
Airship Docks
The second beating heart of Chrysalis, the docks are constantly teeming with activity at all hours of the day. Airships of all shapes and sizes take harbor here, with Nomads either bringing their supplies onto the island or heading out on their next flight.
The Proving Grounds
Typically used to resolve incidents of honor or to allow the more battle-oriented of the Nomads a chance to test themselves against one another, the Proving Grounds are currently cordoned off for the Test of Combat involved in the upcoming Contest for the Throne.
Architecture
Unlike the rest of Avalon, Chrysalis keeps to traditional Human building techniques for the few permanent buildings that exist on the island. Rectangular buildings built of oak wood, with inverted v-shaped thatch roofs, dot the settlement, standing out against the thick cloth and leather of the tents that haphazardly fill the space.
Climate
Chrysalis's weather patterns mean that the island sees near-constant Autumnal temperatures throughout the year, fluctuating with the seasons but never leaving its normal range. Chances of rain fluctuate with the seasons as well, often occurring more often in spring than any other, though monsoon seasons change the intensity throughout the year. In fall and winter, those chances change from rain to snow.
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