Lucens

Lucens is the trade and art centre of Carcasonne. Established as a capital much later than Acci, Lucens does not boast the same military might as Acci, but excels in other regards. It is built integrated into the coastline and has many canals running throughout, making merchant ships and maritime trading very simple and efficient.
Most citizens travel throughout the city through the walkways along the canals, but some prefer to take small boats and gondolas to get from one side of Lucens to the other. Merchants will set up their stalls to hand their wares directly to the boats the drift along the canals.
It is from Lucens that Venicia Mercurialis, the Southern Twin, rules.
Despite the fact that pirates do often frequent the markets of Lucens, the city maintains a reputation for being safe and hospitable.

Architecture

Lucens has many piers and dockyards, allowing the fishing boats to dock and sell their hauls. The city itself is built along canals, from wide ones that accommodate multiple small boats to narrow ones barely the width of a gondola. Venicia's manor is built in a plaza towards the city centre, and boasts a courtyard with massive fountains built into it. One can find the city centre by looking for the streams of water that shoot up higher than the rooftops.

Geography

Built into the coastline in southern Carcasonne. The city is a heavyweight in the fishing industry due to its proximity to the ocean.

Alternative Name(s)

The Southern Capital, The Southern Twin

Type

Capital

Owning Organization

Carcasonne