Ashrune

Ashrune is a large city and the capital of the Kingdom of Lorithia, ruled by the King of Lorithia: The Ashen One.
== History ==
=== The Forming of Ashrune Island ===
Following the fading of the First Flame and the pronunciation of the Ashen One as King of Lorithia, he began to tear down the ruins of Lothric Castle, determining that it was a stain on an otherwise new and beautiful kingdom. With the proclamation of the destruction of the hollows, the land was finally able to heal again, letting the population rise and usher in what many determine to be a very peaceful era, dubbed the Era of Healing. He also ordered the construction of a new capital, one that could last for hundreds if not thousands of years, but set out for a new location for this great capital that he began to envision. 
With the splitting of the continents following the fading of the first flame and the end of the stagnation, new pieces of land were formed and the Kingdom of Lorithia was not left out of this. A new large island had formed, big enough to be classed as a Kingdom on its own and the Ashen One intended for this location to be the location for this great Capital that he was to build. New rivers had flowed around the land, creating this large island, but the capital would only take up a small portion of it, leaving plenty for other people to build on and own the land across the island. The new capital was then to be named Ashrune and in the year 6AD, officially began construction.
=== A Capital For Lorithia ===
With the beginning of the construction of this city, many of those that had sought a home for so long came from all the corners of the Kingdom to help build and settle this new city and as such repopulation began. The idea for a tiered city was always in the Ashen Ones plan, but in no way was it supposed to represent the class of the people. Everyone was given a chance to choose where they wanted to live. Naturally, the main castle of Ashrune was built at the center of the city, with the idea that walls would separate the tiers, that in the event of an attack, there would be an ever increasing wall to retreat to, making it difficult for the attackers to reach the castle. The Outer Wall, nicknamed the Wall of Humanity, was built around and encompassed the entire city and was the first of the walls to be constructed, allowing peace of mind for all those that would take residence within. Only when sufficient house had been constructed did work begin on an upper level of the city and its wall erected, with this Wall being named the Wall of Darkness. Then construction began on most upper section of the city which in turn would become Ashrune Castle. A large majority of the population at this point were more than happy to help construct, due to how well the Ashen One had treated them and his primary focus on their wellbeing. The last wall was aptly nicknamed the Wall of The Unkindled.
Whilst the tiered system was not based on class, it did however end up dividing the city into districts, such as a residential, entertainment and leisure as well as having its own market district. Overtime stalls and traders became one of the main jobs and income earners within the city and as such, many travelled from around the world to trade within Lorithia, especially in the Town of Firelink, in which a market faire is hosted every week. Several taverns and inns start to do business in the entertainment and leisure district which becomes simply known as the Central District. The Ashrune Market becomes one of the known districts for everyone that wishes to do trading. The main residential area becomes simply known as The Village, with the majority of it residing on the lower area within the Wall of Humanity. There is also the creation of the Artisan District, ones who wish to hone their own trade and filled with Blacksmiths, Swordsmiths and Alchemists all of which partner with the Ashrune Market to sell their wares.
== City Layout ==
The city comprises of a tiered layout, surrounded by three walls that increase in height along with the districts that support them. The center part of the city is comprised of Ashrune Castle, surrounded by the inner most wall.
=== City Walls: ===
* The Wall of Humanity: The outer most wall of the City, surrounding most of the residential area known as The Village.
* The Wall of Darkness: The middle wall of the city which surrounds the main districts, including the Central District, Artisan District and the Ashrune Market.
* The Wall of The Unkindled: The inner most wall that surrounds Ashrune Castle at the center of the city.
=== Districts: ===
* Ashrune Market: The main place for trading goods in the entire city, with various stalls, specialised markets and shops for all trades.
* Artisan District: This district houses all those that create goods to then be sold in the Ashrune Market. Plenty of blacksmiths, swordsmiths and alchemists creating goods daily.
* Central District: One of the largest districts in the city that several residential buildings but acts more as an entertainment district, filled with Inns and Taverns for would be adventurers to stay before continuing on their journey.
* The Village: The main residential area for the capital city and home to thousands of people.
=== Notable Locations: ===
* Ashrune Castle: The castle atop the city, behind the Wall of the Unkindled and residence for the Royal Family of Lorithia and King of Lorithia: The Ashen One and Queen Rhian.
* The Hunters Dream: A famous tavern known throughout not only Lorithia but the entire continent. Home to the Hunters Covenant, ones who tasked themselves with slaying the Abyssal Beasts.
* The Market Square: The main location of stalls and traders from those who come from around Gorlewynn.
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