Wallton

Wallton is one of the oldest cities in the world, possibly even the third oldest city. It is also the most major settlement in the world and one of the biggest. the estimated age is 1350 years old. It is the capital of the kingdom of Kingsland.
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Demographics

Most of the city's population is of elves, though it has at least 100 of each race living within its walls.

Government

The city is run by the King of Kingsland, as it is the capital of Kingsland. The second in command is the mayor, who manages all the administrative affairs of the city. There is also the general of the guard, who manages the castle and city guard. There is also a high mage, who wields considerable power.

Defences

A great wall surrounds the city, with 26 towers in the city and six gates. Oldtown is also raised above the rest of the city, to offer defense. The administrative district of the city, the Walled District, is walled off from the rest of the city, and in it is the castle and High Mage's tower.

Industry & Trade

The main export of wallton is crops such as wheat because of the surrounding fields. The city, being one of the biggest in the world, is a hub for trade in Greenland and beyond.

Infrastructure

There is a good dock in Docktown, where most of the cities' trade flows in down the river. There are three major roads that come into the city, which are cobblestone. There are also several smaller dirt roads. There are two bridges across the Lazy River, and the roads within the city are paved stone.

Districts

There are eight districts in the city.
Traveler's Town: a district for mainly travelers. it has the most inns, taverns, and shops.
Home Hearth: the district where most of the locals live. it also has many services.
Square City: the shopping district of the city, it has the main buildings and shops.
Old Town: it is the oldest district of the city, in the very center of town.
Walled District: it is the only district closed to the public. It is heavily defended, and in it are the castle, barracks, the Great Library, the theatre, the high mage's tower, and the King of Kingsland himself (as well as all the administrative buildings).
Out Town: the only district outside of the city's walls, it is more of a slum for those who can afford to pay rent.
Newtown: the newest district of the city, it is on the other side of the Lazy River, with two bridges connecting with the rest of the city.

Assets

Everything you could think of.

Guilds and Factions

The Royal Guard: they serve the King of Kingsland, and guard and patrol the walled district and old town. The City Guard: they patrol the rest of the city and the city walls. The Mages Guild: a guild of mages sponsored by the high mage, they wield considerable power. The Traders Guild: as wallton is a major center of trade, the traders guild has an outpost in Doctown. The Paper Guild: founded in Riverflow, the Paper Guild spreads news throughout the world and has a major headquarters in the Square City district.

History

It was probably founded in 900 BR. It eventually replace Safeheaven as the world's largest city. After the destruction of the Giants, it became the capital of Kingsland and still is to this day. The legendary king Speargreat I (The Dragon Tamer) was born in the city and became king. He upgraded the city walls and then made peace with the dragons. He built the dragon stable (now the theatre), the Mage Tower, and the Great Library. when Speargreat was killed by the Giants, much of the city was destroyed. The areas inside the wall were rebuilt how they are today. the battle that decided the first great was fought near the city sometime between 560 BR to 530 BR. The founder of Greenfield was born in wallton in 505 BR and supposedly was a descendent of Speargreat. whet the split happened, there were four sieges of wallton, in which only one succeeded. Bluemire failed to siege the city in 338 BR, but in 327 BR, Riverflow successfully took the city after a long siege. they were thrown out thought when Sworfast I liberated the city. In 311 BR in Faregold I's campaign, Wheatking almost took wallton but was repulsed. The city has not been sieged by non-dark forces since. over the next few hundred years, the city grew. Then, during the Second Great War, It became the dark lord tyushpu nuntonhi's headquarters. When he was walking in the old town, one of his own sorcerers supposedly killed him (it was found out later that he was not dead). There is now a monument to the joyous day of the dark lord's death in the old town square. During the council of races in 1 AR, wallton was chosen as the meeting place and during this time its population grew rapidly. The banishment was also decreed in 11 AR in Wallton. The city slowly grew after that and is now the greatest city in the world.

Points of interest

The Mage Tower: The high mage of Kingsland, one of the best mages in the world, has his residence here in the great mage tower. Anyone who enjoys magecraft would love to visit. Traveler's Town: A good place for anyone really, it has pretty much everything. The Great Library: The oldest library in the world, originally founded by Speargreat I (The Dragon Tamer), it boasts the world's largest collection of books, including books and artifacts that are hundreds of years old.

Architecture

The city roads are paved, and the city walls are towering flat stone. The floors of the houses are generally oak wood, the walls stone brick (or red brick), and the roofs are usually tiled in red or blue (sometimes turquoise).

Geography

The city is on the Lazy River, surrounded by almost endless fields of farms.

Climate

It is usully quite clear, and very Hot. Not very humid, though it sometimes rains.

Natural Resources

Grain from the surrounding farms.

Founding Date

unkown, possible around 900 BR

Alternative Name(s)

Walltown

Type

Large city

Population

1,009,900

Related Ethnicities

• greenlander

Inhabitant Demonym

Walltoners

Included Locations

• The Tomb of Speargreat,

Owner/Ruler

Swordfast III

Ruling/Owning Rank

King of Kingsland

Owning Organization

Kingsland