Baldur (City)

Baldur City is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Baldur, as well as the principal capital city of the Revolutionary Government of Baldur. Baldur City is a representative democracy under the Guildhome System. The largest city in North Eon, Baldur is considered the economic and cultural center of the region and is sometimes regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New Eon." Baldur City proper has a population of 625,000.
== History ==
In 1200, colonists from Malvont City founded the city on the Baldarian Peninsula. After independence was attained from Malvont in 1220, Baldur became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich cultural heritage and favorable racial politics attracted many refugees from Goneril. During the late 14th century, Baldur was the location of several major events during the Cultural Revolution, which rendered Baldur Eon's only democratic republic. During the 15th century (Something seems to be missing here)
The Baldur City Tournament began during the administration of Edmund Vargus. The most recent winner is Sadzuko Udina, of the Crackers Floor Company in 1441.
Several early battles of the Revolution of 1441 happened here, such as the Ride of Nerul and the Culling of Negative Energy. The later clash at Syscian's Tower in 1443 also occurred in Baldur City.
With many libraries and pantheons within the city and surrounding area, Baldur is a center of higher education and a center for medicine. The city's economy is also based on research, engineering, finance, and trade—principally alchemical and magical.
Most of the major races have guildhomes within the city borders. The Red Dwarf Inn and Bordello and the Green Elf Inn and Bordello are very popular and notable rivals in the south of Baldur. The Lady Nocturne is an adventuring bar on a small island just off the southern coast of Baldur.
Baldur City is known for making magical arms, armor, items, and wonders.
Category:Locations
Category:Cities
Category:Northern Continent
Category:Baldur