Elrora

Kingdom of beginnings
Elrora is a kingdom that stands tall in a large valley. There really isn’t much of a border guard to the capitol city’s entrance, only a guard house to keep watch for wanted criminals and wild beasts trying to make their way in. The valley doesn’t have a lot of dangerous indigenous life, with the exception of the occasional bear or mountain cat that wanders down the mountains that boarder the valley. Though, this does not mean that the common roads of Elrora are necessarily safe, rather it be the occasional storm flooding the valley, a rare monster that slumbers a top the mountains looking for food, or the brigands that take advantage of Elrora’s lesser armed forces, travelers should always take caution when traveling through Elrora.
Only the inner walls of the kingdom have the luxury of protection, with walls reaching high above the city line, protecting the noble districts from the dangers of the outside world. These walls house the major businesses, nobility, and financial reserves, which are all protected by royal guard, which acts as the kingdom’s military. However, only those who are chosen by the crown, those who have money or status, or those who have special business are allowed within gates of the gilded walls.
Economic diversity
Elrora doesn’t have many political enemies. The land is relatively undesired, and the kingdom’s officials, knowing they are one of the poorest major kingdoms, don’t try to expand further than its reach. Instead, the nobility focusses on tourism and commerce, which is where the kingdom makes its most money. Since Elrora stands in the center of the continent, with easy geography to travel, the kingdom acts as a middle man for the other kingdoms, helping pass trade deals, acting as neutral ground for military discussion, and opening its boarders to people of other nations to come work or enjoy the kingdoms artistic traditions and festivals. Because of Elrora’s prominent hand in business and diplomacy, most think it unwise to tamper with the area, however this does not prevent criminals, mobs, or monsters from diginin their claws in the city when they see an opening to do so.
Nobles and aristocrats
The kingdom separates everything by district, the common districts, labeled by their cardinal directions, and the inner walls which is collectively known as the noble districts named after the church and the royal family. The Church’s district is a very strict place. It houses the religious leaders of the area and Elrora’s magic tower, both of which hold the kingdom’s magic secrets. This area is the most open of the districts, since people come for the faith, however it is heavily guarded and policed. Making a mistake in these districts could end you being pummeled by guards and behind bars by the end of the day.
The Diamond district serves as the district for Elrora’s upper class. It is home to the major kingdom funders, noble families, and any person of interest like diplomats and celebrities. This area also has a lot of the major theaters, art museums and specialty businesses that the rich have access too. This area of town is heavily monitored, with guards preventing most travelers from entering this district. Those who desire to see the high life need to purchase or be given special permits for entry.
The final district is the castle district, set in the center of the kingdom, the castle district holds the royal castle and the royal family. There is a connecting pathway to the magic tower and the church, as well as the grand hall were the ambassadors of the kingdoms meet.
The cardinal districts
North District- district full of tourism and major stores

East District- the old residential area that is colloquially known as the shadow district

South District- the new residential district

West District- the industrial district

Noble Districts
Castle district- Houses the Castle and the royal guard fortress

Diamond district- Residential for the nobles and major investors, also home to the major museums, theatres, restaurants, and the upgraded/specialty shops

Church district- Elrora’s main church and magic tower

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom