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| [[Image:Hydlaacity.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The City of Hydlaa at Dawn]]
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| Hydlaa (''pronounced Heèd-láh''), is the capital city of Yliakum and is mainly the home to the [[Ylian]]s and [[Xacha]]s of Yliakum. The sprawling city is found on the first level of Yliakum known as the [[Dome]], the level that is closest to the [[Azure Sun]]. 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 the dungeon, a labyrinths almost as vast as the city and full of gems and precious ores, as well as the sewage systems, a place where many dark creatures live and feed on what falls in the sewage. Hydlaa is where all races except the [[Enkidukai]] will spawn for the the first time and when they die. <br>
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| This page will guide you through the setting behind the city and the names and purposes of some places. This should help people be able to roleplay their character with more ease after knowing the setting behind their home and so new players will be able to get their bearings.
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| =History and Mythology=
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| {{ListArticle|Origin of Hydlaa}}
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| {{ListArticle|Ylian Takeover}}
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| {{ListArticle|Followers of Laanx}}
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| =Geography=
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| Hydlaa is located on the first level. It is found south of the Eagle [[Bronze Doors]] 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 [[Azure Sun|Crystal]], meaning it has more light than other levels, it also is more susceptible to the crystals radiation. The proximity also means that it is one of the best areas to grow crops, and many kinds of flora and fauna can be found in and around the city.
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| =Hydlaa Plaza=
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| [[Image:Fountain.png|thumb|right|Statue of Laanx on the fountain of Hydlaa Plaza]]
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| The Hydlaa Plaza is situated in the middle of the city. Large stone steps lead down into the recessed plaza surrounding a tranquil fountain, and a statue of Laanx. The wide open space and fresh air make it a popular spot to stop and relax while taking in the sights of the Hydlaa skyline. It is also a useful navigational landmark for those unfamiliar or new with the town. Directions are often given from the Plaza when facing the Windowless Tower, or Iron Temple. Several shops can be found around the plaza. Many gathering also take place there for special events.
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| {{ListArticle|Iron Temple}}
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| {{ListArticle|Smithy}}
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| {{ListArticle|Windowless Tower}}
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| {{ListArticle|Kada-El Tavern}}
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| {{ListArticle|The Emporium}}
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| =East Hydlaa=
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| If you head east from the main plaza, you will come across East Hydlaa.
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| {{ListArticle|Library}}
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| {{ListArticle|Dermorian Garden}}
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| {{ListArticle|Amidison Stronghands Manor}}
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| {{ListArticle|East Gate}}
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| =The Hydlaa Winch=
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| [[Image:Winch.jpg|thumb|View over the Winch]]
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| The Winch is an economically important district of Hydlaa. Access to this area is strictly controlled. The Winch, as one would expect, is also a name for the central building within that district and the mechanism it houses, the most important part of Hydlaa, and all of Yliakum's infrastructure, that serves the purpose of mostly heaving goods and important people from one level of Yliakum to another.
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| However, because access is so strictly controlled, not much is known about the landmarks and locations contained within this district, save for the Winch itself.
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| =Outlying Areas=
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| These areas are outside the city walls of Hydlaa, but are considered part of the city none the less.
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| {{ListArticle|Magic Shop}}
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| {{ListArticle|Hydlaa Arena}}
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| =Underground=
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| {{ListArticle|Hydlaa Sewers}}
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| {{ListArticle|Laanx Dungeon}}
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| =Links/Bibliography=
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| [http://pswiki.xordan.com/index.php/Gameplay_FAQ#Why_is_it_that_some_characters_get_spawned_in_Hydlaa_.28main_city.29_and_others_in_Ojaveda_.28Enkidukai_city.29.3F Gameplay FAQ] - The Gameplay FAQ page in this Wiki <br>
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| [http://www.planeshift.it/setting.html PlaneShift Settings] - A story behind PlaneShift <br>
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| [http://www.planeshift.it/history.html PlaneShift History] - A history of Yliakum and Kadaikos <br>
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| [http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=27841.0 Windowless Tower] - A discussion on the forums about the Windowless Tower <br>
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| [http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=27714.0 Yliakum D.C] - A discussion on the forums about the capital of Yliakum
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| ''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''
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| [[Category:Geography]]
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