Halamshiral

Halamshiral is a city in Orlais and the former capital of The Dales. It is situated in the eastern part of the country, south of the Waking Sea and close to the border with Ferelden.

Demographics

Halamshiral is mostly populated by elves and therefore has no alienage. Humans that form the privileged minority live separately in the High Quarter instead.

History

Halamshiral was built by the elves at the end of The Long Walk sometime between -165 and -140 Ancient, its name meaning "the end of the journey" in the elven language. It was built just off the Imperial Highway so that elves from all corners of the world could find it easily by simply following the Highway. The city was under elven control for nearly 300 years. It was conquered by Orlais in 2:20 Glory during the Exalted March against the Dales.
The Winter Palace, which was rebuilt on the ruins of Chateau Lion by Emperor Judical I, is the most prominent structure in Halamshiral and the seasonal retreat of the Imperial Court.

Type

Large city

Owning Organization

Orlais