The Central Kingdom of Nessia, Heart of the Alliance
The central kingdom, Nessia, is where the current King reigns over the lands. The capital is Andrex, a grand city situated in the middle of the kingdom. This city has often been dubbed the Crimson City because it turns a deep red hue as the sunset overlooks the lush and gorgeous land. Paved roadways and concrete buildings litter the city, a telling sign of civilizations advancement, yet, it holds its old ways in the form of its architecture. Carving homes out of marble at the request of a local noble, or laying gold pathways for the Monarch himself. Saving the landmarks that represent the authority of the kingdom and the power of up and coming conglomerate merchants, there are three true buildings that mark the city. The Sky Tower is the symbol of royal authority, the home of the King who resides at the highest level of the tower which overlooks all of the city. This tower has housed the royal family for generations, and has marked the ongoing strength of the bloodline. The tower is directly located next to the Radiant Palace, full of intricately crafted and embroidered dome buildings. The Palace and the Tower are directly linked so the king is able to come down and greet the kingdom or attend a feast without ever being subjected to the dangers of the land. As such security as nigh impregnable in both of these places, where guards are ever vigilant. One has a better chance at knocking over the Federal Reserve and Fort Knox before passing through a single fully armed corridor to get to the bottom of the Sky Tower from the magically surveyed Radiant Palace's Throne Room.
Despite these hails to the successes of mankind, he has also found a way to blend the city naturally so it can almost seep in to the land it was sprung from. As such there are lakes dotted throughout the city, with Aquos the Great Lake on the eastern edge of the city. This lake is a water reserve, which has naturally purified water for generations. The water is clear, and as such one can see down to the hundred foot depths of this lake. It is drinkable, and is under the direct supervision of the Royal Family. It is a safe haven to all, and is always revered and respected as such. There is an odd stone pathway, which is formed from pillars that jut from the bottom of the lake to make the path to a small island in the middle. This small island has an open air temple that is completely barren, except for a small fountain that fills with fresh water. Many people pray to all their gods in peace in this sacred domain.
The city is split in to five separate districts, each significant in their own way both in terms of culture and industry. The Northern District, is the central trading and industrial district, where the nearby river Undine runs almost through the district. The Eastern District, is the urban district where the Aquos lake centers and the people live. The Western District, often named the Noble Getaway is the ritzy, theater filled, posh part of this massive kingdom. The Southern District, is the learning center of the kingdom where the laboratories and arcane societies have taken residence. The Central District, is the politico-militant district where it takes military rank to even take residence there. Suffice to say that the Sky Tower and Radiant Palace is in the middle of this active military zone.
The Northern Trading District, has the massive river Undine running through it. Well, it doesn't actually run through it as much as the people began building ports and such on both sides of the river. At the end of this is the industrial part of the trading district, where most of the exports are often crafted. Because the Kingdom’s major exports are Jewelry, Wheat, and Spice it can be easily seen as the wealthiest city in the entire kingdom. The two luxury goods paired with the constant agricultural export almost ensures all people live relatively well. Local merchants often take up rental space closer to the city itself so they can sell to Civilians and Soldiers, Craftsmen and Chefs, Nobles and Peasants alike. It is always bustling with life, and never sleeps as there is always something to be sold. In recent days, the idea of investing in a conglomerate of merchants for return profit has become popular.
The Eastern Urban District, is where most of the civilian population has taken residence. Part of it is because of the legend of the Lake and partly because it is closest to the two primary sources of income for the people to get to work every day. Either way you cut it, it is a pretty nice place to live. The lake and its surrounding forest line also serves as a sort of preservation area for many exotic and endangered animal species. So, local forest, close to work, and low rental costs make this a hot spot to live for the everyday kind of person. Something quite remarkable is that all of the guild halls seem to have taken advantage of the low cost rental space to be.
The Western Noble District, is not really restricted to nobles at all but it is definitely too expensive for the average person to just have fun or flaunt money in. It is lined with fine dining experiences that leave the palate longing for another taste, the latest styles as worn by the models of the land, theaters which house the greatest plays of all time, luxury hotels, and galleries filled with artworks and auctions. It is always bustling with life and horrid amounts of spending. It is a playground for the rich, but its flip side is also rampant. The darker edge of this district is that it is filled with dozens of crime rings and underground black markets. It is rumored assassin’s guilds and thief rings are found here. It can be easy to lose one’s self here, if one isn’t careful. It is sort of interesting to see the local drunk noble taking home a prostitute, who actually a thief trying to steal his diamond necklace.
The Southern Learning District, has academies, libraries, laboratories, and arcane societies to break ground and expand the knowledge of all people. Many children and adults alike fill this district, so it is relatively quiet in comparison to almost every other district surrounding. Schools and Academies have recently expanded in course load, but has become dreadfully expensive to try and learn new things. It may actually be to one’s benefit to attempt to join one of the local laboratories or arcane societies to attempt a breakthrough. Warning: Many people were hurt/killed in the making of concrete, just a friendly heads up. But, if you think you are smart enough to make a breakthrough, or strong enough to survive then by all means.
The Central Militant District, is exactly how it sounds. A district full of military personnel. But it also houses the local politicians, nobles who live in the city not visiting nobles. As a result you will see higher ranking guards who are proficient in many arts to kill anyone who even thinks of getting close to the center of the kingdom. The headquarters of the Imperial Armed Forces are also located in the central district. That being said, people are free to wander the militant district to just enjoy the general safety or to listen to the King’s Rally.
On the outskirts of the kingdom lie most of the farmland, and the agricultural folk who tend to be little more warm goersby. The people here tend to keep to themselves, and may be a tad vulgar or obscene depending on who you talk to. The local Inns tend to spot the outer rim, and have a far cheaper cost than anything within the safety of the kingdom. Don’t be surprised to see bounty hunters and game hunters through here, but be careful of the lingering arrow or the lowbrow bandit. The further you leave, the further you are from safety, because patrols become less and less frequent until you leave the Kingdom of Nessia and head toward one of the border realms and eventually the wall the seperates the realms from the Grand World.
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