> [!success] Integrated > This lore drop has been processed and integrated into the vault. > See: [[Region - Djiris]] **LOCATION - Gryth - Iros - Djiris (Drymountains)** **MEFI'TARAN** Mefi'Taran serves as the rugged capital of the region known as Djiris, though it is more commonly referred to by outsiders as the Drymountains. This territory is defined by a vast, arid mountain range that stretches across the entirety of Iros from north to south. The environment is notoriously dangerous and harsh, remaining largely unmapped by foreign explorers, and is populated by a fierce tapestry of resilient peoples. Alongside the mountainmen and stone dwarves, tribes of Orcs and agile Tabaxi navigate the treacherous maze of dust-rivers and deep valleys. The threat of nomadic, demon-worshipping skull collectors is a constant reality for those who traverse the rocky passes, yet even deeper secrets hide within the peaks; rare, secluded tribes of Fire Genasi dwell near the thermal vents, and local legends whisper of a hidden enclave of Fallen Aasimar. These celestial-blooded warriors are said to hail from the outer plane of Ingarda, the realm of war and passion, bringing a fragment of that eternal, violent intensity to the mortal world. The city of Mefi'Taran itself is a tribal town founded on the singular, brutal philosophy of survival at any cost. There is no formal system of law or civil guard to maintain order; instead, security is dictated by the warriors of the bone tribes. Commerce within the city is conducted through a primal exchange of gold, physical goods, or blood. In this society, a person’s status is determined by their weaponry; the more intricately decorated and expertly designed a blade or hammer is, the more respect the bearer commands amongst the various clans. This respect for craftsmanship is a unifying trait across the Orcish war-bands and Tabaxi merchants alike, who all understand that a dull blade in Djiris is a death sentence. Due to the parched nature of the surrounding peaks, water is the most precious commodity in Mefi'Taran. The limited number of natural springs and underground waterholes are the most contested sites in the region, with local tribal wars frequently breaking out over their control. The Fire Genasi are often blamed for the evaporation of certain wells, while the often whispered about and seldom seen Aasimar of Ingarda are feared for their ability to seize these vital resources through sheer martial power. It is a city of grit and raw power, where life is as sharp and unforgiving as the mountains that cradle it. ![[image 33.png]] ![[image 34.png]] ![[image 35.png]] ![[image 36.png]]