Berlin
Berlin, sometimes spelt Berlyn, is the capital city of Teutonia. Berlin began as a simple crossing over the River Rhur but quickly grew as trade passed through its gates. In 160 when King Haraf the first united and formed the nation of Teutonia, he chose Berlin as its capital erecting a mighty royal Palace at the cities heart. From Berlin one can command a presence into the Black Forest, threw the River Rhur, towards Stuttgart, Bad Tolz and even the Great Circle itself.
It has long since hosted the many forms of government within its walls, such as the Reichstag and the Senate; most of which have large stone buildings built to house them. The city also holds the prestigious Great Library of Berlin, a collection of buildings all utilised to house various records and information, some of which is accessible to the public but most of which is locked away. The Teutonian Civil Service, who also has its head office within the city, have always maintain a close relationship with the Library granting them access to much of its records even those that are more restricted.
Berlin Proper
The City can be divided into three key area, the city proper, Cöln and Friedrichswerder. The city proper, known as Berlin on city records, sits on the eastern bank of the River. It is the oldest part of the city and now hosts many of the government buildings alongside Villa's for the rich and noble. Many noble families across Teutonia have ownership of one of the villa's that they utilise during visits. Within the city proper one can find the Senate and Reichstag buildings, along with the headquarters of the Teutonian Civil Service, The Synog building, and The Royal Palace. With so many important buildings in one place, the Cathedral of Bacchus can be found here along with predominant temples to Syth, Bane and Mortis.
Cöln
The District of Cöln refers to the walled area on the western bank of the city. Cöln, being much larger than the city proper, contains many of the elements found in a typical city, market places, temples, city squares etc. It is in Cöln where the majority of various buildings that make up the Great library can be found sitting on the bank of the River.
Berliner Bridge
The City Proper and Cöln are connected via a large stone bridge simple known as the Berliner Bridge, found south of the cities dock. Half way across the bridge two gatehouses flank a draw bridge that allows ships to pass under it safely. This bridge is much more than just a connection of the two city districts, it connects the north west and north east of Teutonia as the safest, cheapest and more reliable crossing over the River Rhur. Many traders funnel through Berlin to use this bridge, leading to many inns and taverns lining the road at ether side of the bridge. This road is rightly named Traders Way, begining at the eastern edge of the city and running all the way through to the great western gate.
Brandenburg Gate
The Western gate of Cöln, which opens up to a spread of farmland as far as the eye can see, is known as the Brandenburg Gate. The Gate is made up of 5 arches that are as well defended as any other gate house, holding murder holes, thick timber doors, hard iron gates, and defendable ramparts guarded by the city watch. Sat atop the gate is an angel in a chariot, being pulled by four mighty horses, and in the angel's hand is a standard bearing a aquila/eagle, a predominant symbol in the Teutonia representing the unity of the nation.
Outside the walls
The Friedrichswerder is the name given to the many districts found outside the city walls. By far the largest part of the city it covers a large stretch of land on both sides of the river. The Friedrichswerder is mainly a residential district mixed with various market squares and the odd temple or church.
Little Riga
In 1117 Caesar Drusus Scaro grants rule of the city-state of Riga to Viper Lord Taras Von Schwartengel, the first noble to rule the city-state instead of its Senate for hundreds of years. This resulted with a large potion of citizens leaving Riga in protest and setting up a refugee camp outside the city of Berlin. This refugee camp quickly grew to become a district within its own rights and was given the nickname of Little Riga.
It has long since hosted the many forms of government within its walls, such as the Reichstag and the Senate; most of which have large stone buildings built to house them. The city also holds the prestigious Great Library of Berlin, a collection of buildings all utilised to house various records and information, some of which is accessible to the public but most of which is locked away. The Teutonian Civil Service, who also has its head office within the city, have always maintain a close relationship with the Library granting them access to much of its records even those that are more restricted.
Berlin Proper
The City can be divided into three key area, the city proper, Cöln and Friedrichswerder. The city proper, known as Berlin on city records, sits on the eastern bank of the River. It is the oldest part of the city and now hosts many of the government buildings alongside Villa's for the rich and noble. Many noble families across Teutonia have ownership of one of the villa's that they utilise during visits. Within the city proper one can find the Senate and Reichstag buildings, along with the headquarters of the Teutonian Civil Service, The Synog building, and The Royal Palace. With so many important buildings in one place, the Cathedral of Bacchus can be found here along with predominant temples to Syth, Bane and Mortis.
Cöln
The District of Cöln refers to the walled area on the western bank of the city. Cöln, being much larger than the city proper, contains many of the elements found in a typical city, market places, temples, city squares etc. It is in Cöln where the majority of various buildings that make up the Great library can be found sitting on the bank of the River.
Berliner Bridge
The City Proper and Cöln are connected via a large stone bridge simple known as the Berliner Bridge, found south of the cities dock. Half way across the bridge two gatehouses flank a draw bridge that allows ships to pass under it safely. This bridge is much more than just a connection of the two city districts, it connects the north west and north east of Teutonia as the safest, cheapest and more reliable crossing over the River Rhur. Many traders funnel through Berlin to use this bridge, leading to many inns and taverns lining the road at ether side of the bridge. This road is rightly named Traders Way, begining at the eastern edge of the city and running all the way through to the great western gate.
Brandenburg Gate
The Western gate of Cöln, which opens up to a spread of farmland as far as the eye can see, is known as the Brandenburg Gate. The Gate is made up of 5 arches that are as well defended as any other gate house, holding murder holes, thick timber doors, hard iron gates, and defendable ramparts guarded by the city watch. Sat atop the gate is an angel in a chariot, being pulled by four mighty horses, and in the angel's hand is a standard bearing a aquila/eagle, a predominant symbol in the Teutonia representing the unity of the nation.
Outside the walls
The Friedrichswerder is the name given to the many districts found outside the city walls. By far the largest part of the city it covers a large stretch of land on both sides of the river. The Friedrichswerder is mainly a residential district mixed with various market squares and the odd temple or church.
Little Riga
In 1117 Caesar Drusus Scaro grants rule of the city-state of Riga to Viper Lord Taras Von Schwartengel, the first noble to rule the city-state instead of its Senate for hundreds of years. This resulted with a large potion of citizens leaving Riga in protest and setting up a refugee camp outside the city of Berlin. This refugee camp quickly grew to become a district within its own rights and was given the nickname of Little Riga.
Alternative Name(s)
Berlyn
Type
Large city
Population
43 thousand
Inhabitant Demonym
Berliner
Owning Organization
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