Caliburn
Originally the location of a simple observatory in the early days of Avalon, long before the land got that name, Caliburn grew into a populous settlement when a large influx of researchers flocked to the observatory, bringing their own ideas and institutions along with them. As it grew and developed, it became famed for the wealth of knowledge held within it's artistically crafted walls, and more scholars and seers and educational folk filled the town until it grew to the near-metropolis it is today.
As of today, there are Five main Arcane Institutions
- The Royal Sheath Academy
- The Holy Soul University
- Caliburn University
- Arcanists Haven Academy for Unique Casters
- The Academy of The Saintly Tome
Demographics
Much like the rest of Avalon, one can expect to see mostly Tieflings and Elves in Caliburn, along with a wide smattering of other races. There is one stark division of demographics in the city, however, and that's elderly versus youth.
As a town mired in history and historical texts, elderly individuals who have been in the area for generations wish to preserve the history and tradition of the area, while the younger individuals who flock to the city for higher education and various academic endeavors feel that the territory as a whole requires some innovation and change to keep up with the rest of the world. This leads to a lot of political arguments, with the sides being split between tradition and modernity.
Government
The city of Caliburn is overseen by the City Seer, appointed by the cabinet of The Grand Seer and assessed yearly, and the City Seers "Seance" Circle, the chosen representatives that make up the decision making branch of rulership.
Defences
The city has an ancient wall that has stood since its initial founding at the dawn of the new era, along with updated ballista and tower defenses, along with the Mars Seers within the city serving as a guard detail.
Industry & Trade
The biggest industry within Caliburn is the educational facilities in the town, but as a result of that, there's also a booming industry for enchantment and artificing that has opened up as well, along with spell crafting of many different varieties.
Infrastructure
While the modern quality of life systems have been built into the city, such as modern plumbing and Mana Energy based systems, they have been integrated into the traditional forms of infrastructure, preserving the historical assets of the area without separating or destroying them.
Assets
Most of Caliburn's assets lie in its knowledge and the academies that are littered throughout the city. In addition to containing many informative texts and magical spellbook, there are also many items that are kept in the academies for safekeeping or research.
Guilds and Factions
Along with the aforementioned political factions of the traditionalist vs modernist parties, the different academies have formed their own arcane factions as well. Most notably is The Royal Sheath Academy and The Holy Soul University, the two biggest institutions of their kind in the city.
Architecture
Due to the historical preservation of the city, most buildings are made of the hardy sandstone local to the area, with magical reinforcement and amenities weaved through the stones via intricate carvings, which take the form of art pieces in order to make them flow better in a general aesthetic. Typically, families who have lived in the city for a few generations will carve tales of family exploits or make images in remembrance of departed family members.
Geography
Caliburn sits on the edge of the safer Oasis sands and the harsher Desert of the local region, and as such makes sure to keep the plumbing systems that draw water in from underground springs pure, safe, and potable in order to help not only locals but travelers who come through the wastes to the city.
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