The great city, Helkirk
Demographics
Mostly Eldorians but all ethnicitys can be found in such a cultural place. There are many Elves of both Ulatas and Kitherian heritage.
Government
Ruled by the Grand duke and his Border council.There is a great Cathedral dedicated to the great church headed by the arch bishop Damascus.
Defences
the City has Six large Golems that are placed along the walls. They stand silent until the Comander activates them.
The Helknights serve as the Dukes personal army and number around 2300.
Local guards called, Constables are numbered two times the number.
Industry & Trade
Trade comes from all of the provinces as well as from Khazadur and Fenland. Industry here is in knowledge for no place is the empire is closer to the old center and have as much connection to old ruins as here.The knowledge gained from old ruins is sent back to the throne to be used as the emperor sees fit.
Infrastructure
The main foundations around the city tell of this being easily twice as big as it is now. There are two palaces on nearby hills allowing people to speculate that at one time there were two towns that grew into one another creating one.There is an old sewer system that has been fixed and is now helping rid the city of unwanted waste. The Duke has made this project become a reality and in so doing has become very popular these days.
There are pipes that run from deep under ground that pump water to the surface as well as hot and cold. Indoor plumbing is available for those that can afford it.
Guilds and Factions
- The great Scriptorium of Tenel is located here.
- The merchant guild, Iron Shield has its HQ here
- the great church has the largest cathedral built here on the foundations of a pre-notime era.
- There are many guilds of all services here, it is a thriving center of commerce.
History
Found in 98 AN by Crusaders of Terak, they discovered a massive Uruk fortress here amoungst the ruins. It was clear this would have to be taken out. A siege lasting 2 weeks and many dead but in the end it was taken and the Eldorien banner was raised.
It has a commanding view of the surrounding area and became the HQ for the forces here along the front-line.In the ruins of the old church more scrolls of ISIV were found as well as many more relics , this caused the Great church to quickly declare it a holy city. Doing so made the empire pour gold into rebuilding and over the next few years commoners outnumbered the soldiers.
Clarence the 1st was given the title of Grand duke and has remained so ever since.
Tourism
- Pilgrims come from all around to follow in the crusaders foot prints.
- Adventurers flock here to by treasure maps of lost dungeons( many fakes are sold by UN-scrupleous peddlers)
- Necromancers from around Kaladas have come here to study the blight.
- worshipers of Tenel and Terak are frequently found here
Architecture
The buildings are mostly roofed in reds due to the nearby amber woods.while almost every building is built on an old foundation.There can be seen architecture from all over Kaladas, as you can find almost every culture here.
Geography
Mostly rolling hills,farmfields and a small river supply some of the cities needs.
RUINED SETTLEMENT
before no time
Founding Date
98 AN ruins claimed by the third crusades
Alternative Name(s)
the stolen city
Type
Large city
Population
20,000+
Inhabitant Demonym
Kirks, helions
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