Aechivia
Aechivia is an ancient elven city and the current seat of power for the Eldarin elves. Aechivia was already an important elven city before the elves left for Toriel, and it carry an important history patrimonial. The city used to be the largest and most important cities of the ancient elven civilization.
Laid out on two major tiers, Aechivia is also divided into numerous distinct districts. Furthest inland (working northeastwards from the south) there is the Lunastre Estate, Grand Promenade, Menagerie, and Twilight Vineyards. The large lower, central area of the city is mainly divided into the Starcaller Retreat, Evermoon Commons, Concourse of Destiny, and Midnight Court districts. In the very center of the city lies Astravar Harbor, which also lies on the large bridge extending to the city's most detached area: the Nighthold.
Owned by one of the more powerful families within the summer court, the Lunastre Estate is a location of some relative importance and a site of great intrigue for the larger political landscape of the region.
Masquerade parties are regularly held on the estate, which are notorious for the amount of gossip and rumor dealing that occurs during these events.
The many different species kept within the Menagerie have been accumulated by trappers, and are kept docile and obedient through the use of magical collars of domination. The zoo itself is actually situated on two separate levels of the city, with the upper area connecting the Grand Promenade and Twilight Vineyards, and the lower portion accessible from the Moonbeam Causeway from the south.
Each exhibition present in the Menagerie is different, encompassing habitats that include: aquatic, mountainous, tundra, tropical jungle, savannah, desert, forested, and seashore. The star attraction of the facility is the imposing Anjanath. Numerous vendors and stalls are situated around the Menagerie, selling refreshments, souvenirs, and merchandise relating to the exhibits.
In total, the vineyards housed two primary orchards; the eastern one provided the majority of the fruit for wine production, while the westernmost orchard produced an extra sweet fruit to make for a sweeter vintage.
The Starcaller Retreat is notably home to the Core't of Stories, an outdoor tavern that acted as a major focal meeting point for much of Suramar's citizenry.
The location can be accessed via the Gilded Market in the west, which connects it to the rest of Aechivia, and has access to Aechivia's Bay in the form of the Moonlit Landing to the south. A canal, beginning near the Terrace of Enlightenment, runs all the way through the center of the Noble District, terminating in the Midnight Court just short of the Jeweled Estate.
Found in Aechivia's lower section, the district is surrounded by several other suburban areas, including the Evermoon Commons and Starcaller Retreat to the east and south, as well as the Shimmershade Garden to the north. The Artisan's Gallery is a major meeting place for Suramar's citizens, with large crowds frequenting the district often. Though it lies generally deep within the city proper, there is access to Suramar Bay from a small jetty in its southwest corner.
The harbor mainly consists of a large dome enclosing a series of docks and jetties and, due to its size, is capable of accommodating a large number of boats of different sizes. There are two levels to Astravar Harbor: the very lower story on the waterfront where boats dock, and an upper floor rising to the dome's ceiling. The passage between the two floors is attained via a series of arcane transporters. The entire harbor lies on top of the great bridge which extends out through Astravar further into the bay, eventually ending with the massive Nighthold.
The Concourse of Destiny is decorated with a great many statues, vegetation, and benches, suggesting its function as a meeting place for fey people. The bridge itself is a part of a major road highway that runs from the city through the wider region to the Skola Forest.
Canals separate the commons from the Starcaller Retreat, Artisan's Gallery, and Shimmershade Garden in the west, and the Terrace of Order to the north. The Nighthold, seat of the Summer court's rulers, and Astravar Harbor lie a short distance across Suramar Bay to the east.
Numerous stalls and shops exist throughout the bazaar, specializing in standard fey commodities, including wine. The plaza has a waterfront facing into Aechivia's Bay (just across the water from Astravar Harbor) and hosts a jetty to accommodate transport boats.
Lying in the district of the city inhabited almost exclusively by Aechivia's ruling elite, the Gilded Market is presumably mostly off limits for those who are not either of the aristocracy (or their servants). The market is accessed from the Moonbeam Causeway to the west and further leads onto the Moonlit Landing and Midnight Court to the east.
The garden is popular for relaxation and recreation among the city's citizens. Neighboring districts include the Artisan's Gallery to the south, Evermoon Commons to the east, and the Terrace of Order to the north.
Siren's Vigil has significant access to Aechivia's Bay, which surrounds much of the district, and possesses two separate jetties for accommodating transport boats. The commune is also notable for housing a school for summer court children, including a classroom and an outdoor playground.
Bridges and other structures stretch across the bay, upon which a great deal of the city itself is built, including the Nighthold, Astravar Harbor, and the Evermoon Commons district. The bay is consistently utilised by the summer court, presumably for transport and recreational purposes, with Astravar Harbor housing a large number of the city's water-going vessels. Despite this, the fey maintain no war vessels to speak of in the bay.
The bay yearly open up to an immense portal leading to Megima. This event allow numerous ship to cross from one plane to another, and both cities to exchange goods and services during the few day the portal is open.
Geography
The city is connected to Megima every year during the harvest festival, a large-scale portal opening between the Feywild and prime material plane. The City is on the edge of a shifting sea and surrounded by mountains and cliffs.Description
Aechivia consists of a series of concentric layers extending from a short distance inland into Astravar Harbor. The outer layer, serving as the city's furthest point inland, is mostly composed of gardens, estates, and sporadic accommodation. The next and largest layer, on a lower tier to the first, comprises the vast majority of Aechivia's residential and mercantile sectors, and is situated mostly on land, with parts extending into the bay. Finally, the very inner layer generally consists of the Nighthold (seat of the Summer Court leader) and several other gardens.Laid out on two major tiers, Aechivia is also divided into numerous distinct districts. Furthest inland (working northeastwards from the south) there is the Lunastre Estate, Grand Promenade, Menagerie, and Twilight Vineyards. The large lower, central area of the city is mainly divided into the Starcaller Retreat, Evermoon Commons, Concourse of Destiny, and Midnight Court districts. In the very center of the city lies Astravar Harbor, which also lies on the large bridge extending to the city's most detached area: the Nighthold.
Higher Section
Grand Promenade
The area is a stairway on the upper western rampart of the local temple of Corellon Loth and a plaza on the upper southern rampart. It is in the Grand Promenade that the Wide-Eyed Willow café can be found.Lunastre Estate
The Lunastre Estate is a large residential estate and mansion owned by the aristocratic House Lunastre, and located in the southwest of Archivia. The estate itself can be found on the city's upper levels, sitting on the very edge of its limits. The compound is quite vast, with extensive gardens, pathways, a mansion, and a panoramic view of the city. The estate is owned by Lady Ly'leth Lunastre, the current head of her family.Owned by one of the more powerful families within the summer court, the Lunastre Estate is a location of some relative importance and a site of great intrigue for the larger political landscape of the region.
Masquerade parties are regularly held on the estate, which are notorious for the amount of gossip and rumor dealing that occurs during these events.
Menagerie
The Menagerie is a zoological park located on two separate levels in the northeast of Aechivia. The area houses an extremely wide variety of beasts and other creatures from various habitats and environments across the Feywild and Toriel. The contents of the Menagerie are kept for the recreational purposes of the city's population, with numerous viewing areas and exhibits set up to provide unique spectacles of the occupants.The many different species kept within the Menagerie have been accumulated by trappers, and are kept docile and obedient through the use of magical collars of domination. The zoo itself is actually situated on two separate levels of the city, with the upper area connecting the Grand Promenade and Twilight Vineyards, and the lower portion accessible from the Moonbeam Causeway from the south.
Each exhibition present in the Menagerie is different, encompassing habitats that include: aquatic, mountainous, tundra, tropical jungle, savannah, desert, forested, and seashore. The star attraction of the facility is the imposing Anjanath. Numerous vendors and stalls are situated around the Menagerie, selling refreshments, souvenirs, and merchandise relating to the exhibits.
Twilight Vineyard
The Twilight Vineyards are a large plantation and arcwine production center in the northeast of Aechivia. The vineyard specializes nearly exclusively in the creation of wine. The vineyards are responsible for the entire process of wine production, from the cultivation of the fruits involved to the fermentation of the ingredients to produce the actual alcoholic beverage. The Twilight Vineyards are thus highly extensive in the facilities available on site and employ a very large number of laborers and other specialists to ensure a constant output.In total, the vineyards housed two primary orchards; the eastern one provided the majority of the fruit for wine production, while the westernmost orchard produced an extra sweet fruit to make for a sweeter vintage.
Lower Section
Starcaller Retreat
Starcaller Retreat is a district located in the southwest section of Aechivia. Found in the city's lower levels, the district borders other suburban areas in the form of the Evermoon Commons and Siren's Vigil to the east and south, and the Artisan's Gallery to the north. It is a largely open district with a main square and access to Aechivia Bay.The Starcaller Retreat is notably home to the Core't of Stories, an outdoor tavern that acted as a major focal meeting point for much of Suramar's citizenry.
Midnight Court
The Midnight Court is a large public square located in the eastern part of the Court of Stars in Aechivia. The majority of the city's nobility reside within the Midnight Court, which can be found in the most affluent area of the city. The Jeweled Estate, one of the largest and most ornate buildings in the city, dominates the northern section of the court.The location can be accessed via the Gilded Market in the west, which connects it to the rest of Aechivia, and has access to Aechivia's Bay in the form of the Moonlit Landing to the south. A canal, beginning near the Terrace of Enlightenment, runs all the way through the center of the Noble District, terminating in the Midnight Court just short of the Jeweled Estate.
Artisan's Gallery
The Artisan's Gallery (or Lunastre Lane) is a small district located in the southwest portion of Aechivia. The gallery is presumably the main center for the arts within Aechivia, featuring stages and platforms for the public display of oratory, music, theater, and other forms of entertainment.Found in Aechivia's lower section, the district is surrounded by several other suburban areas, including the Evermoon Commons and Starcaller Retreat to the east and south, as well as the Shimmershade Garden to the north. The Artisan's Gallery is a major meeting place for Suramar's citizens, with large crowds frequenting the district often. Though it lies generally deep within the city proper, there is access to Suramar Bay from a small jetty in its southwest corner.
Astravar harbor
Astravar Harbor is the main port of Aechivia. Extending out from the center of the city into Aechivia's Bay, the harbor houses the majority of Aechivia's waterborne vessels. In addition to the gondolas which serve as a major method of transport throughout the city, Astravar Harbor is notably home to numerous larger pleasure boats, the property of the city's higher social classes.The harbor mainly consists of a large dome enclosing a series of docks and jetties and, due to its size, is capable of accommodating a large number of boats of different sizes. There are two levels to Astravar Harbor: the very lower story on the waterfront where boats dock, and an upper floor rising to the dome's ceiling. The passage between the two floors is attained via a series of arcane transporters. The entire harbor lies on top of the great bridge which extends out through Astravar further into the bay, eventually ending with the massive Nighthold.
Concourse of Destiny
The Concourse of Destiny (or the Parade Grounds) is a large bridge structure running through the center of Aechivia. It connects the Grand Promenade in the northwest to Astravar Harbor in the heart of the city further south. A series of stairways on the bridge allows one to traverse Aechivia's various levels.The Concourse of Destiny is decorated with a great many statues, vegetation, and benches, suggesting its function as a meeting place for fey people. The bridge itself is a part of a major road highway that runs from the city through the wider region to the Skola Forest.
Evermoon Commons
The Evermoon Commons is a major residential and commercial district in the southern portion of Aechivia. Located along the city's southwestern waterfront, the district houses a large portion of the fey citizenry, particularly those of the lower and middle classes. In addition to this, the Evermoon Commons also plays host to a wide selection of shops and economic fixtures, such as the Evermoon Bazaar.Canals separate the commons from the Starcaller Retreat, Artisan's Gallery, and Shimmershade Garden in the west, and the Terrace of Order to the north. The Nighthold, seat of the Summer court's rulers, and Astravar Harbor lie a short distance across Suramar Bay to the east.
Evermoon Bazaar
The Evermoon Bazaar is a plaza located in the Evermoon Commons district. It can be found in roughly the center of the commons, in the southwest portion of the city, and acts as a commercial hub for much of the surrounding area.Numerous stalls and shops exist throughout the bazaar, specializing in standard fey commodities, including wine. The plaza has a waterfront facing into Aechivia's Bay (just across the water from Astravar Harbor) and hosts a jetty to accommodate transport boats.
Gilded Market
The Gilded Market is a public square in the Noble District of Aechivia. It can be found in the city's northeastern section, and is the first area encountered upon entering the Court of Stars and Noble Districts of the city. The market primarily consists of an open square surrounded by numerous houses and other structures.Lying in the district of the city inhabited almost exclusively by Aechivia's ruling elite, the Gilded Market is presumably mostly off limits for those who are not either of the aristocracy (or their servants). The market is accessed from the Moonbeam Causeway to the west and further leads onto the Moonlit Landing and Midnight Court to the east.
moonlit Landing
The Moonlit Landing is a large marina located on the southern edge of the Court of Stars. As part of the Noble District, the harbor is one of the more affluent areas of the city and services the vast majority of the nobility, who reside within the nearby districts. After Astravar Harbor, which is found just across the water to the southwest, the Moonlit Landing is the largest series of docks in Aechivia, with full access to the surrounding Aechivia's Bay. South of the Moonlit landing is the Jeweled Estate.Shimmershade Garden
The Shimmershade Garden (or Starlit Garden) is a small district located in the western portion of Aechivia. It mainly consists of an open garden area with a fountain, shrubbery, and other flora native to the feywild.The garden is popular for relaxation and recreation among the city's citizens. Neighboring districts include the Artisan's Gallery to the south, Evermoon Commons to the east, and the Terrace of Order to the north.
Siren's Vigil
Siren's Vigil is a small district located in the southwest corner of Aechivia. It can be found on the city's lower levels, and borders two other residential districts in the form of the Evermoon Commons and Starcaller Retreat across the canals to the east and north respectively.Siren's Vigil has significant access to Aechivia's Bay, which surrounds much of the district, and possesses two separate jetties for accommodating transport boats. The commune is also notable for housing a school for summer court children, including a classroom and an outdoor playground.
Sunset Park
Sunset Park is a small urban park located on the Moonbeam Causeway. Specifically, the park can be found just outside the western entrance of the Court of Stars and Noble district, near the very heart of the city. The patio mainly consists of a small seating area around a fountain with some surrounding trees and a small quay. The park also acts as a kind of crossroads, connecting the Court of Stars in the east with the Terrace of Enlightenment and Menagerie in the west and north respectively.Aechivia's Bay
Aechivia's Bay is a large body of water found along the south coast of the region of the Summer Court. The bay serves as the structural foundation for the city of Aechivia, which is built along its coastline as well as out into the bay itself. The bay leads into, and is surrounded by, the Great Sea.Bridges and other structures stretch across the bay, upon which a great deal of the city itself is built, including the Nighthold, Astravar Harbor, and the Evermoon Commons district. The bay is consistently utilised by the summer court, presumably for transport and recreational purposes, with Astravar Harbor housing a large number of the city's water-going vessels. Despite this, the fey maintain no war vessels to speak of in the bay.
The bay yearly open up to an immense portal leading to Megima. This event allow numerous ship to cross from one plane to another, and both cities to exchange goods and services during the few day the portal is open.
Society
Law
The city boasts a military forces: The Summer Watch. Use the Guard Arrival Times table to determine how long it takes for the Summer Watch to arrive at a location after a crime or similar incident is reported.Demographics
Aechivia is a large city with a population of 48,000. The vast majority of citizens being elves, more specifically eladrins, yet numerous other habitants of the feywild are in the cities, such as Centaurs, Satyrs, Vulpins, Fairies, etc.Map
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