Arni

Arni

Arni is a peaceful town off the coast of the main island of El Nido. Probably established before the settlement of El Nido by colonists in 920 A.D., it was constructed to allow easy access to the sea; its inhabitants subsisted on the fishing industry. To this end, it served host to a small community, held by a village elder. The elder counseled his people and allowed access to a Record of Fate from within a Chief's Hut; surrounding it were grass fields that allowed special firesides and seminars, sometimes dealing with the usage of Elements. The main area of the village was the commons; residential and commercial huts surrounded the area, in addition to palm trees and beautiful greenery. An Elements shop was set up in the commons, and villagers often met each other there. Concerning the houses they dwelled in, they were modestly made huts with spacious interiors and ornate woodwork. Many windows allowed the huts to blend in with the surrounding environment, and also allowed expansive views of the ocean to the huts' inhabitants. One such dwelling was built over water, allowing quick and easy access to a boat. The main gateway to the sea was a pier constructed at the far end of the village; some fished off the end, such as the Old Fisherman. A restaurant also existed in the village, headed up by Belcha, the brother of Orcha and the famous inventor of Heckran bone soup. As of 1020 A.D., the other residents of the island included Marge, Serge, Leena, Poshul, Kiki and her family, Lolo and a few other boys, an aspiring poet, and many others.