Fordingrad

Fordingrad was an exceptional city located in the Mesopotamian and Egyptian regions that combined ancient tribal elements with futuristic technology. Its residents were renowned for their expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their seamless integration of AI robots into their society as household helpers and virtual assistants. The city's engineers were pioneers in blending organic and inorganic components, resulting in the creation of super neural networks that could process vast amounts of data with unprecedented efficiency.
This led to the creation of CLIVE, a unique super AI made mostly of organic neural networks, and considered a significant technological milestone. With CLIVE as their powerful ally, the engineers of Fordingrad were able to turn their vision of a virtual world into a reality. This world, named Clivilius, was unlike anything seen before and was filled with endless potential.
However, the creation of Clivilius came at a heavy cost. The residents of Fordingrad, known as the Founders, became consumed by their obsession with the virtual world, sacrificing countless lives in the process. It was only after much trial and error that they were finally able to incorporate and sustain life in the virtual world.
Fordingrad was a city of both innovation and tragedy. It symbolized the determination and pursuit of utopia, but also the consequences of unchecked ambition. The city blended ancient styles from the Mesopotamian and Egyptian regions with advanced technology, creating structures made of mud bricks, stone columns, and grand arches enhanced by AI-powered robots and virtual assistants.
The streets of Fordingrad were lined with holographic displays that showcased the latest technological advancements while also honoring the city's tribal roots. AI robots were a common sight, performing tasks such as deliveries and maintenance. The city's central hub was the towering structure of CLIVE, the super AI that served as the caretaker of the virtual world and symbolized the Founders' technological mastery. The structure was made of metal and glass and featured intricate details that reflected the city's tribal heritage.
Overall, Fordingrad was a unique blend of the past and future, showcasing the limitless potential of human imagination and creativity. The city was a visual feast, where ancient tribal elements coexisted with advanced technology in perfect harmony.

RUINED SETTLEMENT
0106.059

Type

Large city

Characters in Location

• Ashur
• Claudia Prisca
• Gaius Octavius Drusus
• Julia Marcella
• Lucius Septimus Aurelius
• Marcus Aelius
• Vibia Sabina