Carrelien (Car-rell-lie-n)

The city's location in the of Maru in Terramis provides it with stunning natural beauty and an abundance of resources. However, it also poses unique challenges. The ever-changing winds and weather conditions demand constant vigilance from the city's populace.
Despite the challenges posed by its unconventional existence, Carrelien has become a symbol of ingenuity and resilience. Its inhabitants have embraced their unique circumstances, forming a harmonious society that thrives in the air.

Architecture

Carrelien is one of the many conseilless of Krea, a world-renowned man-made structure that appears to defy gravity. Its unique tensegrity design, a network of interconnected struts and cables made using Xierea, has allowed the city to remain seemingly suspended in the air for a couple centuries.

Defenses

Powerful earth and metal users are tasked with safeguarding Carrelien's delicate balance. They maintain the structure that holds the city up and protect it from any troublemakers, and even levitate entire sections of the structure if ever necessary. Their unwavering dedication to their city's protection has earned them the respect and admiration of the Carrelien populace. They are seen as the guardians of the Floating City, ensuring its survival against the forces of nature and any unforeseen threats.
Additionally, the tensegrity structure that helps hold the city in the air makes it imperveous to earthquakes of any magnitude, acting as suspenders that keep the city from experiencing any large tremors outside of magic.

History

Carrelien's origins began a couple hundred years before the current era, when the brilliant minds of Krea sought to push the boundaries of architecture and engineering. Using their mastery of materials and construction techniques, they crafted a city that seemed to float effortlessly amidst the clouds without using any magic. Over time, Carrelien turned from a tourist destination into a thriving metropolis, attracting people from all corners of Krea. Its inhabitants adapted to the unique challenges of living in a city suspended in the air. They designated specialized roles to maintain the tensegrity structure, ensuring the city's stability and safety.

Alternative Names

The Floating City, The Suspended City

Type

World wonder