Midronis
Capital of Cardidium and oldest city still standing in the known world.
The palace is in ancient Melam style though some additions were done during the age of the Scarlett Imperium. Repairs have updated it since Cardidium was established.
The mage college has many wings, some of which have been built around and effectively hid old wings, including the one containing their Transport Tower.
The Royal Guards, known as the Arcanthum wear special gold tabards. They protect the middle island.
The city watch favors grey clothing. Many lizardfolk are members
The Grand Cathedral has stood proud for thousands of years. The undercroft is very wet and only the high priest/priestess of Woos is allowed to know its secrets.
The palace is in ancient Melam style though some additions were done during the age of the Scarlett Imperium. Repairs have updated it since Cardidium was established.
The mage college has many wings, some of which have been built around and effectively hid old wings, including the one containing their Transport Tower.
The Royal Guards, known as the Arcanthum wear special gold tabards. They protect the middle island.
The city watch favors grey clothing. Many lizardfolk are members
The Grand Cathedral has stood proud for thousands of years. The undercroft is very wet and only the high priest/priestess of Woos is allowed to know its secrets.
Demographics
Human, Lizardfolk, Dwarf, Halfling, Gnome, Elf, Goblin, Drak, various half races
Government
The city, being the capital, is ruled by the king and the constitution.
Industry & Trade
Upper:
Scaled Secret: Nicer clothing store
Bits of This and That: Pawn/Junk shop
Enchanted Protection: Forge/Enchantment
Many Legged Friends: Pet shop
Seaside Cellar: Real-estate
Frosted Outfiters: Magical Garments
Lower:Lucky Eyes: 'Underground' Casino
Tiger Fancy: Bar
Hulking Madness: Traps, herbs and poisons
Best in Season: Fish and Chips resturant
Fishy Cupcakes: Bakery
West:Old is New: Antique/Consignment shop
Fancy Babuls: Jewelry Shop
Lower:
West:
Infrastructure
There are many levels of sewers under the city that empty south into the river.
Districts
Lower:
Poorer section of the city with shacks and such
Cheaper shops and taverns
Docks
Upper:
Most Leisure activities (as well as taverns/inns)
Main Market
Mid Island:
Magic School
Grand Library
Museum
Palace
Grand Cathedral
Civic Buildings
West:Expensive homes
Posh Shops/Restaurants
Best non magic school
Diplomatic quarters
Upper:
Mid Island:
West:
History
Midronis is the seat of civilization as far as Meeg is concerned. A city born from the union of two different peoples along the Midris river, the start of the Melam empire. It is said more has been lost about the history of the city than the libraries have record of. Wars have been fought over it. Quakes have threatened to destroy it. Fires have tried to burn it. Still, it has been built strong with the mark of tragedy of such errors left along it.
Points of interest
While tourests might be drawn to the shops and the ancient history shown in the grand cathedral and the museum the ruins of the ancient colosseum, not used for sport in nearly 2000 years, does stand out. It has become an overgrown garden and the guards make sure it is left that way.
Tourism
The Grand Cathedral, originally dedicated to Woos, is a major stop for those who have come to see the city. Next is the Museum with history dating back to before the Sundering itself. The Grand Library, run by the History Keepers, is second to none. And the Midronis Magic School is a place any young wizard would love to be admitted to throughout the known world.
Those who don't mind getting into a bit of risk though seek out "Lucky Eyes" an underground gambling establishment off the docks. Invite only but sort of an open secret that even the king has heard of and chosen to ignore.
Those who don't mind getting into a bit of risk though seek out "Lucky Eyes" an underground gambling establishment off the docks. Invite only but sort of an open secret that even the king has heard of and chosen to ignore.
Architecture
While there are many styles from different eras throughout the city the spires found in every district kind of stand out to those who have never been to Cardidium before and don't know about the dense fog of the Midris River.
Geography
Set in a southern basin point of the Midris River where the North and East parts collect before heading south the city is laid out across the water. The middle section, which is a large island, holds the government buildings and oldest continuously used section. This area was easy to defend when the city was just getting started. The upper district is on the north side of the east river with the lower section south of it built along the flow of the full river.
Founding Date
1 MC
Type
Capital
Location under
Included Locations
Owning Organization
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