Ampholi

A Darcassian City famous for its military academies, being an important railroad juncture, and the home for many of the Empire's Elite and their families. It is here that the future leaders, generals, statesmen, and officers of the Empire are trained and prepped for their future in serving the state.
It is also a city known for its beauty. It was spared much of the damage from the War of Zealots and Martyrs. As a result it is an example of the Empire's forward looking, innovative policies. The hum of industry is ever present and electricity pulses through the city like blood in the veins. Its spires, left overs from former Zarmudan occupation, have been repurposed for its new Darcassian citizens.

Demographics

Ampholi is primarily inhabited by Darcassians with small populations of Dwarf and Uriban. It is a city of the elite. The Empire's leaders have temporary homes here and many lesser noble families are permanent residents. Both train their children to become the Empire's future leaders.

Defences

Because of the many military academies and its importance as a railroad juncture Ampholi is well defended. A permanent garrison is stationed here. While it is considered an easy posting, the troops who are stationed here find no rest as military discipline is harshly upheld. The looming shadow of many army academies alone force soldiers passing by to sit up straight and to obey without question.

Tourism

There is much to see in Ampholi. But a lot of it is determined by whether or not you are a member of the elite or not. At the very least you can admire it from a distance.

The Spireway

A series of spires connected to one another, the Spireway is home to the elite of the elite. Standing in defiance in the eyes of the old God Kings, the Spireway are marvels of Darcassian ingenuity and adaptation. Formerly Zarmudan Temples, the Spireway have given way to Darcassian sensibilities. Electrical and now Zerizite power fuels the spires, creating a light in the darkness once evening falls.
To be admitted to the Spireway is a great honor.

Ampholi Military Academies

"They are a cross between a regular elementary or high school but where one of the electives is teaching a six year old to fire a gun."
Andin Fellow-Seeker, Dwarf Traveler

Throughout Ampholi are a number of military academies, set up to teach and train the next generation of Darcassian leaders. Students are taught the standard educational topics such as writing, mathematics, and history. Interwoven into their curriculum is military theorem, logistics, tactics, and combat training.
Beyond the serious implications the academies often hold competitions between each other. Which students can shoot more accurately, win mock battles, outsmart each other, and other competitions. Such events built school spirit leaving many a Darcassian parent looking on their children with pride.

The Iron Graf Railway Juncture

Over one thousand trains pass through Ampholi each day. Cargo varies from troops, passengers, food, energy sources, appliances, weapons, luxury goods, building materials, imports and exports from far off lands. All of these trains are centered at the Iron Graf Railway Juncture where cargo is unloaded and loaded. Smaller stations are dotted throughout Ampholi on the many days that the Juncture is crowded with trains.
The main Juncture has a memorial commemorating the Darcassian Empire's victories in the war. This memorial also remembers the important contribution trains had in securing the Empire's successful secession from the Fatherland of Zarmuda.

Type

City

Location under

Kiimati

Owning Organization

The Darcassian Empire

Characters in Location

• Esther Zedrag