Lumière

Lumière, the capital of Floren, stands as a radiant embodiment of the kingdom’s elegance and cultural refinement. Nestled along a bend in the River Vallant, the city gleams with marble spires, gilded rooftops, and wide boulevards lit by braziers, torches, and hanging lanterns that give the city its name. Grand palaces, stately opera houses, and soaring temples and cathedrals rise amid a tapestry of terraced gardens and sparkling fountains. Home to the kingdom’s most prestigious academies, salons, and ateliers, Lumière draws artists, philosophers, and nobles from across Aeldoren, all seeking to participate in its vibrant cultural life.
By day, the markets hum with traders peddling rare fabrics, exotic perfumes, and jeweled trinkets. By night, music drifts from open windows, and masked revelers glide through candlelit galas and moonlit courtyards. Political intrigue simmers beneath the charm as duels of wit and influence unfold through whispered conversations and carefully coded gestures. As the seat of Floren’s monarchy and the beating heart of its identity, Lumière is not only a symbol of beauty but a stage upon which art, ambition, and power elegantly entwine.