Azracon

The Azracon was the last remaining populated outpost of Summer on the continent of Mahida. "Azracon" - meaning "river crossing by the sea" - refers to the small civilization within and around the Evertree. It was recently taken over by the Second Sun.

History
The Azracon has been used as a home to the fey - both Summer and Winter alike - since pre-history. It is the easternmost official settlement of fey on the continent and his home to a portal to the First World. This portal is located deep within the Evertree's roots, and is the cause for the tree's massive size. The power of the portal steeps the surrounding area in magical potential and is a "weak point" between the planes. Because of this, the Azracon and Evertree are fiercely protected by the Fey on both sides, as an industrious enough individual could weaken the boundaries between the planes and cause chaos for all.

Ending Summer
The Second Sun was tasked by Lady Borea of Winter to remove Lord Auron from power in the Azracon and to exercise their and Winter's rulership over the area. Upon reaching Azracon, the party found that there was a small town people living within the roots of the tree. They loved the place, and referred to it as paradise often. None of them, including Lord Auron, seemed to know that Summer's time had passed.

Upon investigation, the party discovered that Lord Auron had cast an illusion over the area to preserve his little sliver of Summer. The real Auron was actually in a trance in the root cellar of the keep while his simulacrum was playing the part of Auron. He had spent so long inhabiting his simulacrum that he began to believe his own illusions, and Emory couldn't bear to break his heart again. Under threat of natural disaster and eventual invasion, the party convinced Emory to awaken Auron and spend the last day of summer together. After this day, Lord Auron departed for the first world, leaving the keys to the keep with Sirenixia and charging her to protect Emory and the people of the Azracon.

Citizens of Azracon
Guards Townespeople
 * Leyira: One of the guards of the town. Closest thing they have to a leader, though she reports to Emory and they work together closely. 25-ish looking elf (so 180 years old). Red hair, freckles. Ranger. Sarcastic, fun loving. Values freedom and ensuring those she loves can be free.
 * Taemal: A half-elven man with light brown skin and long, dark hair that looks to be in his early 20s. He is most often keeping watch atop the waterfall and in the branches of the Ever-tree. Loves parkour. Head empty, heart full.
 * Mariwyn: A half-elven woman that looks to be in her 40s and has similar brown skin and dark hair as Taemal. She has a scar running down her cheek and neck that looks like claw marks. She is Taemal’s mother and the leader of the guards. She is younger than Leyira, but won the respect of everyone by single handedly taking down an Owlbear with nothing but a dagger. Is serious, values respect and responsibility, very protective of the town and particularly her son. Keeps Taemal in the tree to keep him safe.
 * Kevoril: A half-elven man in his late 20s. Shaggy brown hair pulled back into a bun. Quiet, contemplative, enjoys the company of others but prefers to listen rather than speak. Very insightful and sees much more than others do.
 * Vonni: Early teens-looking elven girl who is a chaos child. She is the younger sister of Leyira and has been in training for several years. She is fun-loving and eager to prove herself. She can be reckless. Not very contemplative or wise, but a talented fighter with a dance-like technique. Short pixie-cut red hair, same freckles and green eyes. Their parents left when the seasons changed.
 * Shanar: Dark-skinned half-elf in her early 20s. Her head is completely shaven, but she wears a headband carved from the same white wood that is common in town. Strategic, stoic, hangs around with Kevoril a lot without speaking
 * Kinor: Leyira’s husband. A half-elven man that looks to be in his early 30s. He has light blonde hair and brown eyes and a jovial attitude. Kind and considerate guy. The rock to Leyira’s wildness.
 * Astra: Their 3 year-old daughter. She inherited her mother’s looks


 * Eramal: Taemal’s older brother - looks to be late 20s. He has lighter skin than Taemal, and slightly pointier ears, though he still resembles his mother. Eramal was born in Mariwyn’s first marriage to a fey that lived here (Mornelis). When the seasons began to change, he left her and their newborn son on the material plane. Eramal has a bit of a chip on his shoulder, and was raised by his step-father and Taemal’s biological father, Varen, who he has a slightly strained relationship with. He was raised in the illusion and got to forget everything that happened. He is a talented alchemist and the healer of the town.
 * Varen: Tan-skinned half-elf that married Mariwyn after the fey left. He is an arms and armor crafter in town. He is skilled at forging, though they have not really forged anything other than tools & weapons since the illusions began.


 * Erolynn: Kevoril’s partner. A half-elven woman with pale skin and auburn hair pulled back into a long braid. Looks to be in her late 20s. She is the carpenter of the town, and she works with Illona. She is calm, kind, generous, and compassionate. She and Kevoril don’t speak much in front of other people, but they always understand each other.
 * Illona: The half-elven girl Jamra danced with. Mid-20’s looking. She was born to a fey and half-elf here, but in the change of seasons her mother left for the First World. Her father died soon after in the tumult, and she was raised by Rasafi. She is fun and has a sharp wit, but also a deep sadness.
 * Coren: The half-elven boy Jamra danced with. He is a bit younger than Illona (early 20s looking), but he is very close with her. Has light blond hair and somewhat tan skin. He was born to two half-elves in town, though they both died when attempting to travel further downriver to find food. This was about 10 years ago, and he grew close to Illona since she also had no parents here. He is an agriculturalist.
 * Garis: Drummer in the band. Tan skin and dark hair - mid 40s looking. Drummer and tanner in town. Daughter’s name is Amaranth, and she is also in the band. His wife died of disease after Amaranth was born, an incident which pushed Eramal to become a healer.


 * Amaranth: Teenage looking girl with tan skin and long, dark brown hair that’s always free and wild. Daughter of Garis. She is a flutist in the band and works with her dad tanning and creating handicrafts for the use of the village. She is the adopted little sister of Illona.
 * Davos: Blond-haired elf looking in his mid 20s. He and his wife are stone masons, and they have a son together. He is Leyira’s best friend, as they grew up here together as two of the only full-blooded elves. He is also very adventurous and fun-loving and their children often play together.


 * Marehanna: Davos’ wife and red-haired (half-shaved) half-elf woman looking in her late 20s. She is a stone mason with him and has some great muscles for someone of elven descent. She is very protective of her family and doesn’t really enjoy femininity.
 * Daxian: Son of Davos & Marehanna that looks to be about 5. Has light blond/strawberry blond hair
 * Orlamir: Shanar’s older brother, the cook and baker of the town. Vegetarian. He prepares most of the food (though he has a few helpers). Gentle soul, jovial, Shanar lets her boundaries down when she’s around him.
 * Krixa: Orlamir’s wife. Dark auburn hair and pale skin, green eyes. She helps Orlamir cook and is an expert in vegetarian diets, though she’ll still butcher an animal if there’s one available.
 * Ciri: Orlamir and Krixa’s daughter. Dark skinned, hair in braids, looks to be about 5. Knows absolutely everything.
 * Theodore Braxel: Only human in the town. Hiding from Thorkhomtom, The Everraiding - the mummy king / pirate that he stole from. Plays a mean lute. Charismatic, fun-loving, trouble-causing. Hops around jobs - jack of all trades.
 * Adrienne: From a nomadic tribe in the Losse Dunes. She was born on the Winter Solstice and it was the village’s harshest winter on record. Then all the following were harsh as well. When she developed her magic (druid), they blamed her for their misfortune and wished to sacrifice her to appease Malar, the god of the hunt, so they could find food for the tribe. She escaped before they could kill her and fled southwards here. She has tan skin, blue eyes, and white hair dyed by the sand of losse. She is the lead hunter in the town, and the guards often aid her.
 * Yusef: Came from Carlabie. Went through Guavira and hated it, was looking for a place to settle and came upriver. His other crew left, but he decided to stay behind. He had always been a follower of Silvanus, as he coveted the nature that he never experienced. He would walk out of the city and into the woods for hours, often sleeping in them for days without realizing it. It was in one of these nights that he had a dream that the trees told him to venture west to this continent. He left the next day. He doesn’t know why he was told to come, but he thinks maybe it was to come here. He feels at home here for the first time in his life. Yusef teaches the children and assists with any other tasks required of him.