Ashae

Ashae (Tilennan: ; : achais ) is a in Central Tilenno, located in the region of Gantes. With a population of almost 2 million in 2018, it is the 7th most populous city-state within the federation. it is home to the 6th largest metropolitan area, which is called Ashae as well. The city-state is split between the northern and southwestern shore of the lake of Gantes with most of the population being located on the island of ashae in between. The state also encompasses multiple smaller islands. The region is sometimes referred to as the Swimming state, because of the Ashaeic Festival or the State on two shores. It borders Umia and Lougera in the east, Ytrivae in the west, Kaesami in the north and across the lake Kertae in the south.

The name of the city-state comes from the city of Ashae, the largest metropolitan area in the city-state and 6th largest overall, which itself derived its name from the Tilennan word for to cut off (ashaerí), referring to the fact that Ashae is cut off from the rest of the Gantes by being and island. Other notable municipalities in Ashae are Pezjo, Zjàmona and Eto, with Pezjo lying on the south western shore and the two others in the northern part.

Ashae is known for being the host of the annual Ashaeic Festival, an ancient sports competition that still continues on in the present day. It mainly features aquatic sports, but not exclusively. Some notable sites within the city-state are the Ashaeic Festival Stadium Complex, the Spring of Ilua, Temple of Lena, Museum of nautical knowledge, Palàso Hills peak and Avires Palace Complex. The region also offers many great cultural events like concerts, art installations and festivals. The region is especially well known among aspiring swimmers who come to the region to train in the famous Laeno School for Aquatic Arts.