Shard
Known as the Crystal City, Shard, and it's central tower, stand tall over the Ilithic countryside. Visible for miles in all directions, the Spire of the Ferdahl instills fear in it's enemies, and stands as a beacon of hope for it's defenders. Inscribed in Dwarven runes along it's corridors is the ancient battle phrase known to all it's citizenry, a battle cry which has stood the test of time.
The Crystal City stands so long as even one of her defenders draw breath.
Government
Ruled by the Half-Elven Ferdahl Kukalakai and her council of three advisors, each of whom oversees major portions of the city's day-to-day business.
Defences
The entire city is ringed by a deep lake, on which the city was built on an artificial island in the center. Tall, thick walls defend her, and solid iron gates rest over each of the city's cardinal bridges. Siege weaponry is mounted at regular intervals, to deter both men and beast from invading, as well as a number of ballistae trained skyward to defend from the constant threat of wyverns and dragons from the mountains.
Industry & Trade
Iron and Silver works dot the city, the smoke from their foundries rising over the lake. To the east and south of the city, furriers and trappers work night and day with their prizes, bringing pelts, furs, and meat into the city.
Tourism
The Crystal City is beautiful to behold, and, on a bright, clear day, the reflection of the sun against the spire can light up even the darkest places. Few tourists travel to Ilithi, and even fewer travel that far south due to the constant cold and the consistent bad weather in the mountains to the north. But those who do are greeted by absolutely clear lakes and crystal walls and towers rising through the mists and moors
Architecture
Much of the city is built from a natural, nearly transparent crystal. The city's walls are alabaster white, gleaming in the bright sun of the day. The government buildings and the spire within are painstakingly carved from crystal, visible for what seems like hundreds of miles.
On a very clear day, the spire can be seen rising above the clouds from as far away as the foothills surrounding Wyvern Mountain , miles and miles to the west.
Natural Resources
The mountains to the west of Ilithi feature iron and copper deposits, as well as recently discovered coal veins. South of Shard, the outskirts of the Whistling Wood provide aged timber for those brave enough to dare. To the east, rich woodlands provide an abundance of animals for furs, pelts, ivory, and many other trade goods.
Alternative Name(s)
The Crystal City
Population
Nearly 500,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Ilithians
Location under
Included Locations
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Characters in Location
Comments