Capital City - Weisswall

Overview

Poised gracefully upon the marble-white cliffs of Sturmgard, nestled at the southwestern corner of the sweeping Belltic Gulf, the radiant city of Weisswall serves as a shining beacon of civilization, faith, and progress. This lustrous cityscape, distinguished by vibrant, white walls, blue rooftops, and verdant vegetation, sketches an image of beauty, grandeur, and serenity. It's a sight to behold, a spectacle that captivates the eye and soul, demanding admiration from all who set their gaze upon it.
Weisswall, in its role as the political and spiritual nexus of the mighty Sturmgard, is not just a city but a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people. It's a monument of their faith, the Faith of Light, the dominant religion that finds its spiritual heart pulsating within the city’s confines.

The cityscape is ruled by two commanding structures, each representing the dual aspects of Weisswall’s power. The royal palace, a grand castle complex resplendent in its white glory, watches over the city and the azure sea from its strategic position on a coastal hill. As one of the tallest edifices in the city, it stands as a beacon guiding travelers from both land and sea.
Not far from the royal palace, majestically dominating the city’s skyline, is the grand cathedral of the Faith of Light. This impressive structure with its soaring white spires reaching toward the heavens, represents the city's spiritual sovereignty. The cathedral’s expansive halls echo with prayers, providing solace to pilgrims hailing from within the city's vibrant metropolis and from distant, foreign lands alike.

Weisswall is more than a hub of political and religious power, it's a bustling economic powerhouse, being the commercial capital of Sturmgard. Its advantageous location, significant population, and the Wayn river coursing through it to spill into the Nord Sea make Weisswall an irresistible destination for merchants.

Location

Weisswall's strategic placement at the southwestern edge of the Belltic Gulf, a part of the Nord Sea, is not just advantageous but essential to its realm. These waters are shared with a host of neighbors, some of them rivals, making Weisswall a pivotal naval bastion as well as a vibrant trade port. Sturmgard boasts one of the most formidable navies in Arboria, and Weisswall, with its well-protected harbor, is the proud home of this maritime might.
Weisswall also enjoys a unique geographic advantage, being located at the mouth of the river Wayn. This crucial waterway, weaving its path through Weisswall, culminates in a breathtaking waterfall that tumbles over the white cliffs into the Belltic Gulf.

Away from the coast, the Wayn swells into a broad, navigable river bustling with commerce. Vessels, designed specifically for river navigation, frequent the waterway, connecting the sprawling city with the idyllic towns and cities dotting the Wayn river valley. This verdant valley stretches far inland, extending all the way up to the lofty Valpine mountains, and forms a vital commercial artery that flows from the neighboring realm of Ezrenhelm into the heart of Sturmgard.

Type

Capital

Location under

Area - Wayn Valley

Included Locations

• Lichtdom Cathedral

Owning Organization

Reich of Sturmgard

Characters in Location

• Karl Revion - the Warrior King