Duskenspur

Overview
Duskenspur is the first settlement founded by the Knightly order of Averon. The city was initially the center of the land claimed under the Kinghtdom of Averon, becoming a founding member of the Alliance of Coastal States before collectively forming the nation of Free Cities of Alathra. Duskenspur is known for its great granite fortifications, the Bridge of Heros and the Duskenspur Windmill. The city is also the center of faith for the Followers of Averon in Alathra, the base for there hunt for the shards of there founder.

Founding
First finding himself upon the shores of Alathra on the 21st of May 2021, Knight Lord MylesDon, one of the Sacred Wayfarers of the Order traveled for many cycles through the world until discovering a spur of rock jutting out of the embankment of a mighty river. With its connection to the coast and the river piercing deep into the northern continent, this was the ideal location for the Orders hunt for the shards. The first building raised was the Granite Keep on the 22nd of May 21; its foundations, that same spur that drew MylesDon to this spot. The town expanded from there first with the mighty Duskenspur windmill and surrounding farmland to feed the burgeoning builder, following with the Bridge of Heros to enable easier transit.

Local Cooperation
During the first several cycles the workings of this land were strange to MylesDon, unsure of how to properly administer a town in these regions or the interactions proper between settlements. Duskenspur was in need of knowledge which came in the form of a chance meeting with the SeaLord of Hightide, the Lordly and Affable Cody29797. Hightide and Duskenspur had many a joyous exchange over the subsequent cycles sharing resources and knowledge in equal measure until an official alliance was formed between the two with the Treaty of Lords, binding the townships of Hightide and Duseknspur to obligations of mutual aid and assistance as well as solidifying there friendship.

Growth
Though the town began with the development of many great edifices, the towns growth was slow being the solo effort of one wayward wayfarer. Averon does not leave his Knights wanting in times of need however, and it was soon that the diligent and bold wanderer Tiberian3 found his way to the home of all noble travelers the hearth of the order. The first to join the city of Duskenspur, Tiberian3's proficiency for strip mining and architects eye soon saw the expansion of walls of Duskenspur as well as the development of the gatehouse and the beginnings of the town itself helping the fortress truly become a settlement proper.

The Alliance of Coastal States
On the 26th of May an emissary from the costal city of Uhovia, spiceymonkey1349 requested admittance into the Granite Keep to discuss terms of alliance with the knightlord of Duskenspur MylesDon. upon discussion it was found that Uhovia was already allied with Duskenspurs oldest ally Hightide. upon further discussions between MylesDon, Cody29797 and Spiceymonkey1349 an accord was reached to form a triple alliance and thus the Alliance of Coastal States was formed. this consisted of a mutual aid and defense agreement as well as to provisions for trade and cultural exchange.

Forming of the Free Cities of Alathra
After several cycles of mutual benefit the idea of merging the allied towns into a new nation was discussed between the signatories. the old alliance of Duskenspur and Hightide agreed at the time of the meeting to formulate the Free Cities of Alathra with Spiceymonkey1349 Prime-minister of Uhovia agreeing provisionally to include the two townships of Uhovia but requiring the signoff of white_flare1506 Lord of Uhovia (currently pending).