VANDARRA
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The capital city of the Etèrin Empire, populated by all species and classes of people. The Grey Palace towers above the rest of the city on the eastern side of town, casting shadows down over the arena and harbor. It was constructed 3000 years ago at the dawn of the Third Age and the founding of the empire. The nobility here know nothing but abundance and bounty, and the markets are full to bursting with fine goods in the Green Quarter. In stark contrast, on the other side of the harbor lies Sootstone Alley, squat and destitute.
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The first and oldest city on the continent of Vandarra, it was here that the God-folk first lived in congruence with mortalkind. Isultaryn's streets are lined with marble and gold. Eternal flames flicker in sconces along staggered avenues, terraced up the side of Mount Vaerat. The metropolis lies hidden deep within the Bluestone mountains, a secret from the outside world. The Isultar are a deeply religious people that live in congruence with the dragons. They each treat the other as equals, and do not see a divide between themselves. The city is governed by a council composed of dragons and mortals alike called the Elder Council. They watch over Isultaryn and protect it from discovery.
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A small and unassuming city bordering the Bluestone Mountains. The residents of Honeyhallow are mostly farmers and families of trade, the town’s wealth mostly coming from commerce in its central square. Travelers are oft to make their way through Honeyhallow due to its location at the edge of the mountains, acting as the gateway between them and the greater continent. The city sports an Office of the Imperial Milius, its onyx construction looming over the smaller wooden buildings there.
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Something of an elven enclave, T’risu’s long and proud history stands out from other cities in the region. Home to the high elven nobility, it is here that most of pointed ear end up residing for their long lives. A brilliant construction of stone and gold, the roofs of T’risu are shingled with glistening emerald slabs. It sits high atop a cliff face on the edge of Lake Maire, and water cascades from its walls down into the crystal clear basin below. On the city's edge, situated directly above the waterfall, stands the Imperial College of Magi. It is where those chosen to wield Verikivi are trained in its use.
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A large city on the northern shore of the Bay of Silver, Havndal was constructed long ago, even before Dun Arthil. The fortress was constructed with one goal in mind: to protect its people from The Tempest, an ancient dragon which had settled across the water. Its buildings are made of stone and metal, and there is no wood or cloth anywhere lest it ignite. It is dotted with gargantuan ballistae, each capable of throwing steel bolts weighing upwards of 50 pounds. The people of Havndal revel in a hunt. Regularly, parties are formed in an effort to take The Tempest on. Many leave to face the dragon in her lair, yet none have ever returned. Still, it is considered an honor to die in pursuit of her mighty hide.
