The Continent of Purvama
From Dynasts End
A great landmass, floating in the skies above the Naldoan Sea. Such landmasses are not uncommon, found throughout Ivalice in every sort and size, though the manner of their formation remains a mystery. The region in which they float has some bearing on their climate, however most are warm to subtropical, boasting primordial jungles in which flora and fauna both rare and wondrous can be seen. The crust of these floating islands boasts a high magicite concentration, and after airships became a common mode of transport, mining colonies sprung up on the richest outcrops. Bhujerba, in Dorstonis, is the largest of the skycities, and oversees the administration of many of the rest.
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[edit] Skycity of Bhujerba
An autonomous city-state found on the sky continent of Purvama. Originally formed as a magicite mining colony with the advent of airship travel. The magicite mines of the skylands are superior to the crystal mines on the surface in both quantity and quality of ore, and Bhujerba developed quickly on fortunes born of rock. During the years of the Galtean Alliance, the Ondore family took over much of the daily business of Bhujerba's governance, a rule which continues to this day. Their neutral stance during the Archadian invasion fifty-two years ago positioned them as mediators of the peace negotiations that followed. Like much of Dorstonis, Bhujerba is a city of hills and sloping boulevards. Merchant houses and shops are clustered near the peaks, while residences are found in the valleys. At the very bottom of the hills lies the network of crystalline shafts known as the Lhusu Mines. Many visitors come to Bhujerba to enjoy the open-air parks with spectacular views only available to those who live in the sky. Very rarely does anyone fall from the skycity, and curiously enough, not a single death has been reported to have resulted from such an occurrence to date.
[edit] The Cloudborne
Famed tavern of the skycity, The Cloudborne is known particularly for its regional drink, Bjujerban Madhu. In times past, its said that a secret room in the Cloudborne played haven to resistance groups, though the current barkeep denies any such claims.
[edit] Khus Skygrounds
Favorite sightseeing spot for first-time visitors to Bhujerba, as well the favorite spot among locals for picnics and meetings. The Skygrounds are framed by a high, three-tiered terrace that often serves as seating for those who visit there. Performers can sometimes be seen playing there for coin.
[edit] Lhusu Mines
Great for chaining skeletons. :Db
[edit] Lemurés
The continent of Lemurés is home to the Aegyl. Many islands make up the continent, some quite dangerous.
[edit] Zephyr, the Windward Isles
Airships riding the prevailing winds from Ivalice will find this pleasant isle their first port of call in Lemurés. The smallest island in the archipelago, its mild climate and lush vegetation make for an idyllic home to a great many aegyl. Ruins are scattered across the island, attracting many sky pirates curious to see what treasures they might house.
