Airspur

Airspur is the capital of Akanûl. The city is located on two cliffs facing a narrow bay. Many buildings are located on earthmotes that float over the bay and are connected to each other and the cliffs by bridges. Although there are some human residents in Airspur, the majority of inhabitants are genasi with airsouls the most common variety.

History
Prior to the spellplague, Airspur was a city-state allied variously with Chessenta or Chondath. When the spellplague struck in 1385 DR most of the genasi nation of Shyr was translocated from Abeir to Akanûl. The spellplague opened the huge gorge that runs through the city and moved the Sea of Fallen Stars. Most of the population died during the catastrophe.

Government
Airspur is ruled by a hereditary monarch who is advised by a council of genasi of each of the four primary manisfestations: air, water, fire and earth. The council members are selected by nobles. All important government positions are occupied by genasi.

Military
Airspur and Akanûl are defended by the elite Sky Guard, Ground Defense League and Waveriders which form the core of the military. Other troops are conscripted into the military when needed.

Religion
The genasi from Abeir were ruled by primordials and did not worship gods. They have been slow to adopt the worship of Faerûn's gods and no temples currently exist in Airspur. The Steward of the Sea blocks construction of temples on the grounds that temples would take up space better used for other purposes.

Organizations

 * Firestorm Cabal: The Airspur chapter of the Cabal is filled with rogues and scofflaws who engage in many questionable activities including raids of caravans and neighboring countries in the guise of protecting the border. Queen Arathane tolerates the Cabal because they undertake secret missions on her behalf.  The Cabal clandestinely experiments with wild magic and conducts research into spellplague changed creatures.
 * Airsteppers Guild: This guild of windsoul genasi acts as messengers within Airspur.

Notable Locations

 * Akanawater Falls: This large waterfall plunges off a cliff and into the bay and is considered a wonder of Faerûn by many who see it.
 * Drakeyards: This market exists to serve the buyers and sellers of drakes, a tradition the genasi brought with them from Abeir.
 * Lantern Tavern: This tavern in a rough section of town is renowned for its ale and its specialty dish, bluestream squid.
 * Motherhouse: The headquarters of the Firestorm Cabal recently burned and is under reconstruction.
 * Plaza of Leaping Fountains: This landmark located on an earthmote has dozens of fountains.
 * Sepulcher: A secret cavern behind Akanawater Falls that is a favorite meeting place of those engaged in illegal activities.