Chives

Chives (Tilennan: ; : Chivesse ) is a in Southern Tilenno, located in the region of Atriva. With a population of more than 1.5 million in 2018, it is the 14th most populous city-state within the federation. It is home to the 13th largest metropolitan area, which is called Chives as well. The city-state is mainly compromised of the island of Chives located centrally within the Atrivan Sea. Besides the island of chives the state also includes the island of Usae and the twin islands of Fourae as well as some smaller islands in the Atrivan Sea. The region is sometimes referred to as the Party Islands due to its laid back attitude and large amount of celebrations. It shares a maritime border with Rone and Faedes in the east, Fares Atrivo in the west, Glikaero in the north and Istuva in the south.

The name of the city-state comes from the city of Chives, the largest metropolitan area in the city-state and 13th largest overall, which itself derived its name from the Tilennan word for whirlpool (xivae).This name comes from the founding myth of Chives which included a shipwreck caused by a whirlpool bringing the first people to the island. Other notable municipalities in Chives are Fourae-Kítrae, Usae and Leraeda Tòseido, which all are located on different islands than the main city of Chives.

Chives is known for having laid back and hospitable culture as well as having the best parties in the Federation, they also claim to have the best seafood in the nation. Even so the islands are economically less fortunate and slowly declining. Some notable sites within the city-state are the Temple of Aura, the Lion's Cave, Mysterious hole, Vause Lighthouse, Fourae split peak, Seile Arc and Pillars of Bàje. The region also offers many great cultural events like concerts, art installations and festivals. The Chives Beach Festival is one of the most popular events in Tilenno and draws massive crowds each year. The city of Chives also has been awarded prizes for most beautiful city in Avalonia due to its beautiful white aesthetic.