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'''Cyrene, Heart of the Vashnars''', was first established within the [[Vashnar Mountains#Southern Vashnars|Southern Vashnars]] before the time of [[Nicator]] and [[Seleucar]], but after the founding of [[Ashtan]] and [[Shallam]]. It was founded by refugees from the Ashtan-Shallam wars, seeking a place of peace. These early citizens kept the location of their sanctuary secret, to keep themselves free from the troubles of the outside world.

Cyrene was discovered by the outside world in the year 388 AF, when the blue dragon [[Ainghaeal]] terrorised the city and its remaining citizens called out to the world for help. Revelation Azon was the first to discover the path, and soon the dragon was slain by Janduin with the assistance of many brave adventurers. The last words Ainghaeal was reported to have said were, "There's nothing better than chomping a Senator."

Cyrene has two main shopping districts. The first is '''Artisan Plaza''' and extending along Centre Street. Rurin's shops are located around the Plaza, as well as the Commodities shop, in addition to many adventurer-run stores. '''Ruminic street''' running south from Centre Crossing has a handful of shops along the way to the southern shopping district. '''Blu's Den of Delights''', Cyrene's own gift shop, sells items unique to Cyrene. The southern shopping district surrounds the subdivision, near Cyrene's arena. Cyrene's shops provide a full range of wares sold by shopkeepers from all parts of Sapience.

There are a variety of eateries to be found in Cyrene. South of the Artisan Plaza, Amadeo, the waiter has tasty and affordable wares to sell at '''a roadside cafe'''. The dining room of the '''Dancing Boar Inn''' has a limited selection of food and beverages, sold and served by Dianthe, the serving girl. North of Cyrene's gift shop, Melodia, a siren kawhe server sets up her '''kawhe kiosk''', selling light refreshment. The '''Cyrenian Brewery''', at a patio of hand carved tiles, provides a selection of beverages, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, served by a handsome bartender, a lazy waitress, and a busy waiter. In the shadier part of town, Sir Lance, a fun-loving satyr bartender sells an array of beverages and appetisers '''Inside the Ram's Horn'''.

Gamblers from around Sapience come to the Dancing Boar Inn to visit Merindia, the blackjack dealer and Tatalia, the roulette attendant and play their gold or lessons for luck. The '''Ram's Horn bar''' has more than food to offer. Shadya, the bellydancer will dance for you and more, for the right price. For the more refined Sapients, the '''Imperium''' houses a ballroom for formal occasions. Named for the spirit of the Forest of Light, in which the early settlers of Cyrene began building their home, the '''Theatre Prophasia''' is host to Raphella, the diva accompanied by Maestro Lucciano on the piano. The theatre may also be used by adventurers to stage their own productions.

The '''News''' can be accessed from Merrilon approaching Centre Street, and to the east and west are the '''Post Office of Cyrene''' and the '''Cyrene Savings Bank'''. The arena, '''Ainghaeal's Nest''' is in the southern part of town, near the marina. The '''baths''' are just off Merrilon Avenue, across the way from the '''Imperium''' which houses the government offices. If you need help getting anywhere, the '''carriage driver''' will deliver you to a person or place on the streets of Cyrene for a small fee.