Lijon
Demographics
Elf - 60% Human - 20% Dwarf - 8% Halfling - 10% Other - 2%
Government
The Sénat d'Umer is a senate of twelve members who sit by the side of the King/Queen of the Sénat.
Defences
Lijon is an easily defended city with impassable mountains on three sides and a narrow, well guarded gorge as the only accessible entrance into the city.
Industry & Trade
Lijon is known for its continental trade of magical trinkets, world class musicians and artists and some of the best food found this side of Kharem's spice markets.
Infrastructure
Watermills powered by the mountain river that runs through the city. These water wheels power the flower mills and are responsible for over half of the city's food supply. Many elegant bridges span this river, connecting high towers and beautiful citadels.
History
Lijon is one of the oldest settlements on the continent; dating back generations before The Divergence, the peoples of this city have seen empires rise and kingdoms fall.
Tourism
Many budding artists and musicians travel the dangerous waters of the North Chanel seeking fame and fortune in this city, many return empty handed.
Architecture
The architecture of Lijon is elegant and portrays the city's almost timeless nature with long sweeping bridges and spiralling towers.
Geography
Lijon is set towards the mouth of a great gorge that runs through the Pic Glace mountain range. The surrounding villages and farms have been swallowed into the city and now make out its outskirts as it has expanded for the construction of a docks at the mouth of the river.
Natural Resources
Lijon sits upon one of the richest lands in all of Taloth, it lies upon a junction of multiple magical ley lines that run across the globe. Because of this, magic in Lijon is plentiful and requires little energy to master.
Founding Date
879 BD
Alternative Name(s)
the City of Enchanted Ice
Type
City
Population
39,538
Location under
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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