Tirvox ad Coimi - Stone Crown

On our way to the stone circles of Aslae, our path took us through the middle of Stone Crown. We were on the great eastern road of Adocoris and from a distance we could see the high wall of the city, sandwiched between two sandstone cliffs. It was the middle of the day and the gates of Stone Crown were wide open to let pilgrims, traveling traders and travelers through. The entire town, whose houses were spread over several hills, was filled with the hustle and bustle of residents and visitors.
Starting from the gate we walked to the Linth, which flowed through the city south of the east gate. We crossed one of the curved wooden bridges and passed the large university to the Druid Circle to make a few inquiries about our onward journey. Then we went to the large market that was above the circle.

The market was the beating heart of this city and offered everything we needed for our trip. Our path then took us past the palace of the princely family, which was driven into the rock of the south wall over a hundred years ago and now rose majestically above the city. We reached the Crown Garden via a few stairs, which allowed all visitors entry. From here we let our gaze wander again over the entire city towards the north wall before we continued our journey through the west gate."

Druid on transit-

by Blue Fairy 74 via Inkarnate

Tirvox ad Coimi is the capital of Âdocôris - Land of meadows and seat of the royal house of mushroomy western meadows. The name means crown of stones or stone crown and has its origins in the rock formations that are located south and north of the city. While the first settlers built their city in the valley between the rocks in the 6th millennium BEC, over the millennia the city spread from the banks of the Linth, which divides Stone Crown into the south and north of the city, into the rocks. The capital today has an area of around 365 km² but only 174,610 inhabitants, which maintains its slightly rural charm.

Position

by Blue Fairy 74 via Inkarnate

Tirvox ad Coimi is located in the west of Adocoris. It takes around one to three days to travel to Swidru and the inland lake Oininhi ad Îdrucoi in the west. The city is "divided" by the Linth, which rises in the Moss Rock, far to the south of West Adocoris. The river created the evergreen valley as it made its way through a kilometer-long and sometimes difficult to pass rugged sandstone mountain range.

The south and north sides of the city are naturally protected by these rock walls, which proved beneficial in many military conflicts. Walls were built on the east and west sides, which can only be passed through one gate and the access via the river.

Due to its geographical location, Stone Crown is the gateway for travelers to and from Wadrivi and to the stone circles of Aslae, about two days' journey from the city and considered the greatest sanctuary of Êlgista - Goddess of Earth.

Coat of arms and motto

Stone Crown's coat of arms shows a stone with a crown on a grassy hill divided by a river.

"Osabrui mig, nhùrtáli closs"
Divided into two, united by many

by Blue Fairy 74

At a glance

Founding: around 5,800 BEC
Name: Stone Crown, Crown of Stones
Size: 365 km²
Districts: 5 Palace & Nobility, Army, Scholars, Trade & Crafts, Citizens' Quarter
Government: 3 Grand Masters of the Guilds & Guilds by election every four years with accountability to the Prince's City Chancellor
Sights: Museum of Goblin History, Gallery of Arts, Equestrian monument, Library, Crown Garden
Important buildings: Crown Palace, University, Council House, Druid Circle, Hospital, Trade Guild, Bank of Adocoris, Guilds, Harbor
Population: 174,610
Inhabitants: Tirvoxica
Demographics: 2% Nobility, 3% Shamans, 3% Druids, 5% Foreigners, 10% Warriors, 12% Trade, 15% Artisans, 50% Commoners

by Blue Fairy 74

Along the river

Near the rocky walls

On the rock walls

The old middle

View over the city

History

• 5,800 BEC The first settlers cross the valley and settle on the banks of the Linth.
• 5,750 BEC First documented mention as Tirwogs a Goimee
• 5,500 BEC In Aslae, primordial druids discover larger earth energies rule and build small stone circles.
• 4,900 BEC Circle of Druids opens a branch in the city.
• 4,000 BEC Guilds and circles settle in the city, trade and crafts flourish.
• 3,586 BEC 1. Battle of Aslae against Wadriw the Night Goblins from the west
• 3,343 BEC 2. Battle for Aslae against Dan Wudir the forest goblins from the north

At the end of the 6th millennium BEC, when some tribes from the south of Adocoris migrated north and west in search of new cattle and pasture areas, they discovered on their journey, almost 30 meter high rocky gorges made of Brictaelgian sandstone, which formed a green valley of about 3 kilometers wide and ten kilometers long. The valley was also fed by a small river about 100 meters wide, with lush, hilly meadows spreading along its banks. At first they just wanted to rest here and move on, but after exploring the area they decided to settle here. Impressed by the rock formation, they named the place Tirwogs a Goimee and the settlers built their houses in a circular pattern in and on the hills that gently rise to the rocks, on several levels.

The history of the city is closely linked to the discovery of the largest deposits of earth energy in what is now Aslae. When original druids on their further journeys to the west realized that the other world of the Brictaelgian nature gods could best be reached there, they built the first small stone circles in Aslae and dedicated them to the earth goddess Elgista. The sanctuary developed into an important pilgrimage site over the next hundred years, prompting the Druid circle to establish one of three headquarters in the city. Other guilds, guilds and circles settled in the city, making Stone Crown an important, thriving market for trade and crafts.

In the middle of the 3rd millennium BEC there were increasing attacks by night goblins from western Wadriw and forest goblins from northern Dan Wudir, who also wanted control of the area around Aslae. There were two major battles for the sanctuary with both countries, in which the Adocorica emerged victorious both times and Steinkron was able to further expand its supremacy among the Adocorian cities.

While the city was growing, a terrible flood catastrophe was looming on Elaqitan, which was caused by people from distant Idaka. Due to a chain reaction in which many Elaqitan portals were tampered with and destroyed, the flood also reached the city, breaking through the simple wooden palisades. The deeper parts of the city were completely flooded and many thousands of goblins drowned.

Nobody wanted to leave Stone Crown after the flood. The city was rebuilt more beautiful than before and in the coming centuries the place spread from the river in both directions up to the rocks. In order to better protect the city in the future, strong city walls were built on the east and west sides.

At the turn of the millennium BEC there were repeated battles between the goblins of the north and west, culminating in the 3rd Brictaelgian War. In the Treaty of Laentas, located north of Aslae and Stone Crown, Tamid the Great dictated peace to the two losing parties and finally declared Stone Crown the capital of Adocoris.

With its status as the capital, Stone Crown now grew faster, so that soon there was no longer enough space and many houses were even built into the rocks. In the year 26 BEC, a major fire occurred in the northwest of the city, which destroyed large parts of the district. After the burnt buildings were demolished, many richer citizens used the properties to build magnificent properties that still bear witness to the artistry of Brictaelgican stone and builders today.

In the middle of the 5th century AEC became Brill from the clan of Purplelings the 1st prince of Western Meadows and made the capital his permanent residence. From this, in the 9th century, Vinduk emerged as the first great king, who united the three tribes of Adocoris for the first time. By laying the foundation stone of the great Brictaelgian university, he also created an important monument for himself in the eyes of scholars and scientists.

At 1,100 AEC there was renewed fighting with northern Taen Wotris. After the three tribes of Adocoris had jointly once again demonstrated their supremacy against the enemy, the crown peace was concluded in Tirvox ad Coimi, in which the Wotrica were the last nation to recognize Adocoris as supreme "liege" and the princes of Adocoris as kings of Brictaelgis apply.

• 2,750 BEC The Great Flood reaches the city via sea level rise from the north and via the Swidru and the Oininhi ad Îdrucoi and breaks through the simple pallisade walls
• 1,000 BEC Expansion of the city up to the rock walls and construction of the city walls.
• 983 BEC After the 3rd Brictaelgian War and the Treaty of Laentas, Tamid the Great declares Stonecrown the capital of Adocoris
• 26 BEC major fire destroys the northwest part of the city
• 500 AEC Creation of the royal House of Western Mushroom meadows
• 929 AEC Vinduk I, Great King of Adocoris, founds the great university of Tirvox ad Coimi
• 1,112 AEC Crown peace after the war against Taen Wortris for supremacy in Brictaelgis
• 2,477 AEC Inauguration of the Crown Palace of Tirvox ad Coimi

Government

Since the emergence of the princely house in the 5th century AEC, Stone Crown has been ruled by three grand masters (of all genders) of the guilds and circles, who are elected every four years at the city's civic body and must report to the prince's city chancellor.

To become a grandmaster, you have to be among the best and most experienced in your own ranks. The grand masters each oversee one of the areas of responsibility:

• Finance, Commerce & Legal System
• Healing beings & theory of elements
• Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure

Ministers from the lower nobility who manage the sub-departments of the three main tasks are subordinate to Grand Masters.

On the other hand, a city chancellor, who usually comes from the higher nobility, must have basic training in all three areas of responsibility and have worked in each area for at least five years. Due to these higher requirements, there are only a few applicants for such a position, which is why the chancellor is only elected very rarely and is sometimes appointed for life.

Construction

Palace & nobles Quarter

In the rocks of the north wall lie the estates of the lower nobility, who hold important positions in the city government.

The more important palace quarter, on the other hand, was built in the south wall. In the middle is the Crown Palace, which was inaugurated by Trind VII in 2,477AEC. Opposite is the monument of Athril V, who was a great patron of the arts and commissioned the Crown Palace. To the right and left of the palace are the properties of members of the higher nobility.

Next to the palace, stairs lead to the Crown Garden, which is open to all citizens and visitors on weekdays. However, on Elgis and Eth the gates are only open to the nobility and the royal family.

by Blue Fairy 74

Army Quarter

To the east of the Palace Quarter lies the Army Quarter. The army command, stables, a training camp and a small detachment of combat alchemists are located here. Recruits sleep in the adjacent barracks. Higher ranks of the army sometimes also live outside in the middle-class area.

Scholars' Quarter

The Scholars' Quarter is located in the southern center of the city below the Linth. Here you will find the university with a library, the buildings of the druids and shamans, the hospital as well as museums and galleries.

Trade & craft Quarter

Both districts are located in the west of the city. All craft guilds such as carpenters, tanners, weavers, blacksmiths, jewelers as well as the Bank of Adocoris and the Trade Guild are represented here. The city's port is also located on the river, which mainly houses small ships for visitors and export goods.

Civic Quarter

Most citizens live in the east above the Linth in simple houses with small gardens. On the city walls to the west and east there are further residential buildings as well as many taverns and hostels for ordinary guests and visitors to the city.

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