Astilik (culture)
The Astiliks are an ancient people; the lands they inhabit more ancient still. Dwelling in palace-cities along the Petroniathos River in Western Aironoi, they have witnessed the rise and fall of countless empires long before building their own. The walls of Astilik settlements never cease evolving, as each generation takes it upon themselves to add new towers, improve fortifications, and expand the earthworks; it is from these fortified positions that they project their power, lording over slaves and serfs that endlessly toil in the vast irrigated fields surrounding their citadels.