The Sahanka
Overview
Due to their nomadic existence, the Lyra do not have a Bastion in the strictest sense. However, the largest Lyra caravans, especially those that accommodate the Matriarchs, are centered around a Sahanka.
Description
The Sahanka can be a building, a palace, or even a small town, which moves or advances at the same pace as the processions. These enormous structures are not technological feats like those built by the Axiom, but places that have come to life through Alteration.
Like gargantuan beasts of burden made of metal, glass, beams, bricks, or stone, the Sahanka transports dwellings that can serve as shelter, both against the elements and The Tumult. Each Sahanka is unique, shaped by the sensibilities of the Alterers who participated in its creation. Tall spires made of aerolith, elevated platforms with legs… their forms are diverse.
Function
The Sahanka can host indigenous peoples for performances within the halls and amphitheaters incorporated into them. When the Lyra stop somewhere, it is not uncommon to see countless tents and pavilions spring up all around, forming a temporary city that comes to life for the duration of their stay.
Known Sahanka
- The Ouroboros: Home of the Kasirga Clan, accommodating nearly a thousand nomads