Lanryin

Lanryin used to be the capital of Tek-Rien until 4567 SU when it became the southern capital of Mer-Rein and, after it was formed, the seat of the High Council. 
=== Demographics and Population ===
The majority of this city is inhabited by High Elves along with some Wood Elves and a few Half-Elves. Looking in from the outside, you would assume that all of the residents are extremely well off but the attitude is very much that you must portray wealth and success, even if it causes you to lose everything. 
=== Law ===
The City obeys the rules set out by the High Council and the common laws of Mer-Rein, but the Lord of Lanryin, Ailmer Nelrear, directly rules the city.
=== Defences ===
There is a ring of stone towers that circle the city, each standing about two stories tall and topped with a large 8-10 ft tall crystal in one of five colours. These crystals are known as the Shield Stones and during times of need they can be used to summon both an anti-life and anti-magic shield that encompass most of the city. According to the High Council, this makes for the ultimate defence, since, once the shields are up, the city is impregnable. However, others point out that any attempt to break a siege or strike out from within the city would require these forces to be sure of their victory; otherwise, they would either be crushed against their own walls or unable to return. There are no outer walls of Lanryin other than these stones, though there is an inner ring wall that surrounds the Blue Ward and another one around the Silver District, but they're not substantial enough to repel any kind of attack.
=== Industry ===
Near to the crossroads at the centre of Lanryin is the Grand Exchange; nearly all trade into or out of Mer-Rein passes through this market. 
=== History ===
During the War of the Southern Planes, Lanryin was heavily damaged during Torlund's siege that almost resulted in capture of the city until Mer-Fen and Tek-Rein joined forces just in time for the northerners to ride south and relieve them. There is almost no sign of the massive amount of damage that was sustained as it was all quickly hidden and followed by much rebuilding, remodelling, and renovation, meaning very few of the buildings here predate that time period. 
=== Architecture ===
The city's architecture is often defined by joined cylindrical shapes, featuring a large number of spires and towers on many buildings, along with gold or silver highlights over white or wooden walls with floral and leaf designs. Many of the buildings also have immaculate lawns with tidy, short flowers around the borders.
=== Districts ===
Green Ward
Blue Ward 
Grey Ward
Coin Ward
Silver District
High Ward
Low Ward
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