Aeloria
Demographics
Primary Occupations
- Merchants and Traders: Conducting business in the bustling marketplaces and along the river docks.
- Artisans and Craftsmen: Producing goods in various guilds, including blacksmiths, weavers, and carpenters.
- Scholars and Mages: Studying and teaching in the city's renowned academy and magical institutions.
- Laborers and Servants: Working in various industries and the homes of the wealthy.
- Farmers and Fishermen: Providing food supplies from the surrounding fertile lands and rivers.
Demographic Breakdown
- Humans: 55%
- Dwarves: 15%
- Elves: 10%
- Halflings: 10%
- Other Races (including Gnomes, Tieflings, Half-Elves): 10%
Government
Aeloria is the capital of the Duchy of Elaria, within the Kingdom of Rhenara. It serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural centre of the Duchy. As the seat of the Duchy’s power, Aeloria hosts the Duke’s palace and key government buildings, making it a vital political node.
Aeloria is governed by the Duke of Elaria, who resides in the city’s grand palace. The Duke is supported by a council of advisors, including representatives from major guilds and prominent families. As the capital, Aeloria holds significant influence over the Duchy’s affairs. The Duke’s policies and decisions heavily impact the surrounding regions, including Goldcrest. The Duchy maintains a strong military presence in Aeloria.
Defences
Infrastructure
Around the city, the lands are riddled with water channels of various sizes. Farmers and merchant use small boats to ride themselves and their wares from and towards the city outskirts. Inside the city wall, these channels merely exist as decorative means and the main way of transporting goods are carts drawn by horses.
The central city is build on a hill top that overlooks the entire city region. The inner and outer city surrounding it are build in a circular pattern around this central location with wealthy estates and institutions being concentrated closer to the centrum.
Districts
The Citadel
- Duke’s Citadel: The grand residence of the Duke of Elaria, serving as both a home and a centre of governance.
- Arcane Nexus: A renowned institution for magic and higher learning, offering studies and services in various fields.
The Inner City
- Market District: A bustling area where merchants and traders sell a wide variety of goods, from local produce to exotic imports.
- Guild Halls: Headquarters of various guilds such as the Vanguard or Ethereal Harmony. These halls serve as training centres and specialized markets.
- Temple District: Home to several temples dedicated to various deities, providing spiritual guidance and community support. The biggest under them features shrines dedicated to Tyr, Helm and Lathander.
The Outer City
- Residential Areas: Diverse neighbourhoods ranging from affluent districts with grand houses to crowded quarters for laborers and artisans.
- The Barracks and armoury of the city watch can be found close to the city wall.
Beyond the Wall
- Stables: Outside the city walls are countless stables. They offer horses, donkeys and other transport animals for sale and hire.
- Farmlands: The city is surrounded with farmland woven with intricate irrigation channels. Smaller watch posts attract small merchant stands.
- Docks: There are some trading ports found close to the river. Both ships from the Thesmer sea as well as smaller river boats dock and trade here.
Guilds and Factions
Arcane Nexus
A renowned institution for higher learning. Wizards gather here to shape and deepen their knowledge. Several magical services are offered here in addition to a centralized magical marketplace. Coupled under the nexus is also the Academy of Elaria, which offers studies in various fields, including magic, alchemy, and engineering. The linked Library also posses a vast collection of books and scriptures. Arcane Nexus.The Vanguard
The Vanguard is a hub for anyone looking to go on adventures and quests. They offer a special beginners training for commoners. Their unique guild hall functions also as a tavern and an inn for vary souls after completing their exploits, or in preparation thereof. The Vanguard.Etheral Harmony
This guild focuses on the performing arts. Theatres and musical shows are coordinated by the brilliant minds in charge of the college.College of Pontiffs
Situated in the temple district, this intitution takes on young acolytes and reforms them into devoted clerics and paladins of the faith.Points of interest
- Duke’s Palace: The grand residence of the Duke of Elaria, serving as both a home and a centre of governance.
- Market District: A bustling area where merchants and traders sell a wide variety of goods, from local produce to exotic imports.
- Guild Halls: Headquarters of various guilds, including artisian guild such as the Blacksmiths’ Guild, the Weavers’ Guild, and the Tailors’ Guild. These halls serve as training centres and political power bases.
- Academy of Elaria: A renowned institution coupled to the Arcane Nexus. It offers studies in various fields, including magic, alchemy, and engineering. They also posses a vast collection of books and scriptures.
Geography
Aeloria is a bustling city situated several days' march from Goldcrest, located in the fertile lowlands near the confluence of two rivers, the Elaris and the Velnar. This prime location makes Aeloria a central hub for trade and travel. It is the capital of the Duchy of Elaria, within the Kingdom of Rhenara.
The lands surrounding Aeloria are known for their productivity, supplying the city with grain, vegetables, and livestock. The nearby woodlands provide timber, game, and natural resources. The rivers closeby are vital for trade and travel, connecting Aeloria with other towns and cities in the Duchy.
The city itself is centred on top of a hill, that elavates the centrum of the city where the duke's palace is situated.
Distance to other Settlements
Assuming slow walking speed and 8 hours of travel per day.- Goldencrest: 7 Days.
- Palsbury: 9 Days.
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