Mapledown
Mapledown is the capital and largest city of The Republic of Gashain. It stretches across the Rouralt River near the center of the republic. It is home to the Hall of Speakers, many Guildhalls of the business community, St. Claire's Castle, and outposts of the Gashainian military. It is a sprawling metropolis which peters out to suburb and exurb communities for miles around.
Government
Mapledown is the hereditary seat of the Duchy of Mapledown and the hereditary heir to the title still lives in the city and is entitled to a seat on the city council and to run for Mayor.
Guilds and Factions
All of the major guilds have their main Guildhalls in Mapledown except for the Most Noble Royal Company of Blacksmiths and Metallurgists who have their Guildhall in Khor Traur . St. Claire's Castle, the seat of the King of Gashain is also in the city and constitutes the center of Crown politics in the country.
Architecture
Mapledown is a beautiful city of low thatched roofed buildings in the exurbs that gradually get taller until in the city proper citizens live in multi-story plaster and wooden buildings closely packed together on cobblestone streets. In the city center sits the Hall of Speakers across a broad city square from St. Claire's Castle.
Type
Capital
Population
500000
Inhabitant Demonym
Mapledonian
Owning Organization
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