Aria

Aria is the capital and largest city of Izina, which is the second planet of the Aluya System. It is located on the eastern coast of the planet's largest continent. Although primitive by galactic standards, it possesses the most advanced structures and technologies on Izina. The planet's only surface-to-orbit electromagnetic rail launcher is located a few kilometers beyond the city limits.

Landmarks and Layout
Aria was originally divided into cultural districts inhabited by citizens of specific urums, not unlike the layout of Anduruna on Eshduri, but over time the city has become more diverse. A marina district dominates the eastern half of the city, which is a major stopping point in Izina's flourishing naval shipping network. A massive seawall borders the coast to defend the ports from the towering waves that occur during storm seasons.

The outer regions of the city are dominated by residential areas -- some divided by culture. The military kit buildings that once dominated early settlements have since been replaced by professionally built homes, though poorer residents still use prefabricated dwellings. Loftier members of the community live closer to the city center.

Aria's diverse commercial district occupies the heart of the city. Aria's administration building, once a military fortress built by Urum Sakir during the early days of settlement, is at the very center of town.

A surface-to-orbit electromagnetic rail launcher is located several kilometers away from the city limits, and Aria serves as the planet's largest transit hub -- with high-speed railcars and small passenger aircraft ferrying people to other regions.