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===Elemental Pole of Earth=== | ===Elemental Pole of Earth=== | ||
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− | :On the island of Eildrathe lies | + | :On the island of Eildrathe lies Allesandra, birthplace of the Gods [[Thousand_Cities:Phoebe|Phoebe]] and [[Thousand_Cities:Paragon|Paragon]]. The city is considered the most ordered of the Thousand Citie, 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 | + | :The city has a vast arena, rebuilt into amphitheatre for the first of the great Contests. Here, [[Thousand_Cities:Parthos|Parthos]] the Great defeated the God [[Thousand_Cities:Nerat|Nerat]] the Relentless, and ascended to the heavens. |
− | : | + | :Allesandra 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 | + | :If the Central Islands recognised a capital, it would be Allesandra. Its gleaming white marble buildings and monuments honour the many gods andheroes who have helped raise the city to its present glory. |
===Carakas=== | ===Carakas=== | ||
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:Unsurprisingly, the God [[Thousand_Cities:Cypher|Cypher]] has played a role in the development of the twin cities. Both cultures are warlike and volatile, quick to avenge a perceived insult. The two royal families are deeply intermarried, as tradition dictates that a victorious army should seize a royal son or daughter from the defeated city for a forced marriage with the victor. Despite their intermingled blood, the inhabitants of both cities would sooner die than give their rivals any advantage. | :Unsurprisingly, the God [[Thousand_Cities:Cypher|Cypher]] has played a role in the development of the twin cities. Both cultures are warlike and volatile, quick to avenge a perceived insult. The two royal families are deeply intermarried, as tradition dictates that a victorious army should seize a royal son or daughter from the defeated city for a forced marriage with the victor. Despite their intermingled blood, the inhabitants of both cities would sooner die than give their rivals any advantage. | ||
− | :Constant conflict has driven great advances in engineering, especially in the field of warfare. The Sea Wall of Ildur is considered | + | :Constant conflict has driven great advances in engineering, especially in the field of warfare. The Sea Wall of Ildur is considered a marvel of Creation, rendering the city's central port almost impregnable by naval assault. |
− | : | + | :At present, Ildur has seized the upper hand in the most recent conflict after acquiring a large number of essence gems from Cinnador. However, the great general Herak Dawn-Treader, born to Ildrin in 977AF, is gathering the greatest army seen in their history of conflict. Herak is considered the greatest strategist of his era, and bears the favour of [[Thousand_Cities:Roane|Roane]] herself. |
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===Regolus=== | ===Regolus=== | ||
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===Yilgarn=== | ===Yilgarn=== |