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Economy
Lyithdonea does not have extensive access to freshwater sources; especially considering its relatively large population. Smaller villages have rain cisterns or may be near a small freshwater spring. The largest source of freshwater comes from the Cataracts of Jermora. For much of its history, Azura City used Jermora for its water supply. However, over the years, the population of Lyithdonea outpaced the natural freshwater production from Jermora and needed to engineer a new solution. The site where the Gateway Canton was constructed is volcanically active. The geothermal heat is used to desalinate water in an ingenious heat-exchange system. The water is then pumped up to an aqueduct routed to the city. The elite of Azura City still get water from Jermora. The lower classes drink the slightly brackish gateway canton water.
Freshwater Production
Cold seawater is boiled using geothermal heat. Steam is condensed in separate chambers to produce clean, potable water. Brine is a useful side product (Lyithdonea exports sea salt). The clean water is then lifted using steam-powered rope pumps to the aqueduct which supplies the city.
The boilers would make the canton stifling and unlivable except for another ingenious design: the wind catchers. These towers catch prevailing winds, forcing it downwards and across the cool, untreated seawater, the hot air is then forced up and out through the wind catcher towers, leaving the air of the canton cool and pleasant for its inhabitants.
People
Llavayn Family
The Llavayn Family governs the northwestern portion of the isles which includes: Gateway Canton, Keen, Gateway Bridge and the Mount Jermora region. The family is currently comprised of three siblings: Ivula and her two brothers, Drishan and Tend. Their family manor is a dome perched on top of the Gateway Canton.
Points of Interest
Llavayn Manor
Located at the top of the canton.
Inn
Provides food and lodging for more well-to-do travelers.
Outfitter
Particularly popular with adventurers coming to Lyithdonea seeking their fortune (Maormeri and/or pirate treasure).
Warehouse
Simple storage warehouse. In addition to storing goods destined for Azura City, it also supplies the Jermora Resort.
Bathhouse
A public bathhouse / steam park with “reverse saunas” with wind-cooled water.
Gateway residences
Most of the workers live in Velothi houses outside of the canton on the south-facing hill on the north side of the canton.