Gordivas

Deep beneath the earth lies a grand city carved from the underground spires of the cavern. Gordivas is made up of a complicated network of underground canals, accessible through Maurnas, a type of light barge. The capital still represents elven tradition, and most if not all Zilvrans will make the trek to visit the city at least once in their life. Gordivas stands as beautiful as it was centuries ago; tall, illuminated spires, sacred groves, and purplish canals make for an ethereal underground city where danger is nevertheless always around the corner…
Furthermore, Gordivas marks the last bit of visible civilization before the Ichor Desert. As such, the small overground settlement that covers the city sells all kinds of equipment and transportation to the idiotic fools who would attempt to cross it.

Demographics

Inhabited mostly by Thalrans, also named drows or underground elves, the capital-city of Gorvidas has nonetheless diversified its citizenry in the last few centuries. As such, it is not uncommon to see humans, halflings, gnomes, half-orcs, half-elves, goblins and even dwarves make their way through the spires. However, these newcomers are far less likely to be a part of Zilvran society or politics, since it is reserved for elder Houses, which are unlikely to adopt outsiders.

Districts

Though some small stalactites might be used as residences and personal business, life in Gordivas is generally organized around the 4 central columns emerging through the cavern;
The Silken Spire, also known as the Central Spire, is the city-center, where a visitor might find sacred groves, gardens and professional headquarters of some important Zilvran factions. At the top of this spire, just below the surface, lies the Aileris grove, a most hallowed place.
The Iron Spire is the spire of "daily life"; blacksmiths, tearooms, apothecaries, guild halls and local artisans are a staple of this district where the average Gordivan will spend most of their time.
The Open Spire is the place where a newcomer to Gordivas will most likely end up, since it is known as the "touristic" spire. There, you will find inns, curiosity shops, theaters, attractions and bars will all welcome you within the ever-awake capital-city.
The Misty Spire serves as the center of academia, knowledge and arcana within the entirety of Zilvra. Very much focused on natural and nature-adjacent arcana and knowledge, Zilvran society has developed a taste for the more refined disciplines. As such, the Misty Spire welcomes all scholars, artists and arcanists who might wish to roam its libraries, visit its lounges, and utilize its installations.

Geography

Gordivas is an underground city which is organized around a cluster of massive spires. At the bottom of this cavern lies the Mizzrin Lagoon, an intricate underground lake of purplish color.

Founding Date

-736

Founders

• Irzess Edraih

Alternative Name(s)

Minas Gurgof

Type

Capital

Population

25000

Inhabitant Demonym

Gordivan

Location under

Aileris

Owning Organization

Zilvra