Editing Thousand Cities:Centre (section)

===Allessandra===
:On the island of Eildrathe lies Allessandra, birthplace of the Gods [[Thousand_Cities:Phoebe|Phoebe]] and [[Thousand_Cities:Paragon|Paragon]]. The city is considered the most ordered of the Thousand Cities, and the most modern. It is alo the most ancient – the first of the modern civilisations.

:The city has a vast arena, rebuilt into amphitheatre for the first of the great Contests. Here, [[Thousand_Cities:Parthos|Parthos]] the Swift defeated the God [[Thousand_Cities:Nerat|Nerat]] the Relentless, and ascended to the heavens.

:Allessandra is also known as a centre of learning, with a great university that is home to many of Creation’s finest philosophers and alchemists. The direct intervention of the twin goddesses protects the city from most military threats, allowing the city to flourish in relative peace. The Council Hall often hosts negotiations between warring states, mediating the disputes of their neighbours.

:If the Central Islands recognised a capital, it would be Allessandra. Its gleaming white marble buildings and monuments honour the many gods and heroes who have helped raise the city to its present glory.