Hydlaa

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Hydlaa (pronounced Heed-lah), the capital city of Yliakum.
Due to the changing PlaneShift settings, this information may become out of date and is only gathered from the current setting history as of June 2007
Information gathered from PlaneShift Forms and the Settings pages.

Introduction

Hydlaa is the capital city of Yliakum and is mainly the home to the Ylians and Xachas of Yliakum. The sprawling city is found on the first level of Yliakum, the level that was closest to the Azure Crystal. Hydlaa is protected by giant stone walls and gates and defended the City Militia. Famous landmarks define Hydlaa's skyline. The Windowless Tower juts out, a huge mysterious hollow tower, containing only stairs and ladders for one to climb to the top. The Iron Temple of Laanx can also be seen as the second tallest structure in Hydlaa. There it houses the clergy of Laanx and The Book of Names. Underneath Hydlaa can be found labyrinths almost as vast as the city surface, the dungeons leading from the Laanx Temple and the sewage systems form a major part of Hydlaa. Many a warrior started out in these places, some of the mysteries have still not been discovered.

History and Mythology

The Origin of Hydlaa

Hydlaa is said to have been constructed by the original natives of Yliakum, comprising of the Kran and Lemurs. It was named after the powerful Glyph that Laanx and Talad had used to create their people. Under Talad's guidance, Hydlaa was soon populated by Ylians and Enkidukais who had recently migrated to Yliakum from their lands via the Stone Labyrinths. After the appearance of the portals, more races made Hydlaa their home. The buildings that were built in the city were made in the Ylian and Xacha style, with the exception of some, like the Demorian garden in East Hydlaa.

The Ylian Takeover

At the beginning of the fifth epoch it is noted that the new races of Yliakum quickly realized that there was no food for them all to share. The top two levels were regarded as the only levels that were fertile enough to farm. Ylians soon claimed the first level for themselves, refusing to share with other races. They built fences and walls, and began to look at books about armies and armed defense. The Enkidukai that lived in the same area were driven away and this was considered an intrusion in their freedom. Hydlaa became a Ylian city for a short while before Talad was able to stabilize the conflict.

The Followers of Laanx

During the fifth epoch, a group of Xachas, led by a young man named Galeran Tarbius, created a faith based around the Book of Names that was supposedly written by Laanx. Galeran was blessed with endless charisma and willpower and was able to transfer the fanatical religion of his group to others. Galeran led the Xacha cult to Yliakum were they settled on the first level and erected the Iron Temple in Hydlaa.

Geography

Hydlaa is located on the first level. It is found south of the Bronze Doors region and the Stone Labyrinths and west of Ojaveda, the Enkidukai's city. It is surrounded by large cliffs and is actually found on the innermost rim of the level, where giant Winches can be found as transportation from level to level. Hydlaa is on the level closest to the Crystal, meaning it has more light than other levels, it also is more susceptible to the crystals radiation.

Points of Interest

Hydlaa Plaza

The City Center of Hydlaa

Harnquist's Smithy

Hydlaa's most experienced and most famous crafter, Harnquist, runs the smithy in the Hydlaa Plaza. There, ores and metals can be crafted and refined to create weapons and armour, Harnquist also buys and sells these products. Along with mining and smithing tools.

The Windowless Tower

The giant mysterious tower sticking out like a sore thumb. Many theories have been made about the towers origins, none can be proved. Some say that it was built and houses the Octarch Engineering Academy. Due to its iron sructure, another theory suggests it was built by a Xacha sect that did not follow Laanx.

The Iron Temple

The second largest building in Hydlaa. The Iron Temple is home to the clergy of Laanx and the Book of Names. Followers of Laanx gather in this building to pray and worship their god.

The Emporium

Boralis Voladrand and his wife, Rinna own a general store known as The Emporium. It is advertised as a place to buy "excellent adventure trinkets underneath the Azure Sun".

East Hydlaa

East of Hydlaa, near the East Gate leading to Ojaveda.

Jayose's Codex

A large library owned by the grumpy librarian known as Jayose. Many books about Yliakum and the inhabitants can be found here.

The Demorian Garden

A beautiful garden created by the Demorians with their art and techniques.

The Winch

Underground

The Hydlaa Sewers

The sewer system of Hydlaa is full of a variety of creatures, such as rats, gobbles and tefusangs.

The Laanx Dungeons

A labyrinth found underneath the Iron Temple. The dungeons spread all around the foundations of Hydlaa.

Links/Bibliography

PlaneShift Settings - A story behind PlaneShift
PlaneShift History - A history of Yliakum and Kadaikos
Windowless Tower - A discussion on the forums about the Windowless Tower
Yliakum D.C - A discussion on the forums about the capital of Yliakum