Teisheng

Teisheng is the capital city of Nientay, and the most populous city on Oryndiil. Though it has been settled for millenia, the city itself is a relatively new construction. A mere century ago, Teisheng was the backwater capital of a very backwater and almost forgotten state. Under the reign of the curent king, Ranik Karshao, Teisheng has rapidly changed. It has seen it's population explode; the construction of new, modern buildings; the widening of it's streets, from small, cramped paths to wide, paved boulevards; the expansion of the boundaries of the city massively, with the new development of suburbs, and fuelled by the new technology of the railroad and steam engine.
==History==
Teisheng is believed to have been founded by early colonists from the Tshen Empire. For most of it's existance, it was a small fishing village, under the control of various local states, as well as the Herenami Rex at it's peak. During the rule of the Herenami, the population began to grow, and Teisheng became the local centre. After the conquest of the area by the Casorian Empire, Teisheng grew to become a relatively busy northern port city, though it could not even come close to rivalling the port cities of Hiujang or Kaori City. Following the withdrawl of the Empire from the Tshenlai Peninsula, Teisheng once more fell into decay and lethargy, as traders ceased stopping at her ports, preferring instead to move onto the Herenami capital of Yuriotew. 
This was reversed by Ranik Karshao, who passed numerous edicts, beginning a massive expansion of the city's port, and demolishing many of the ancient districts of the city, ordering the construction of a new, vibrant metropolis in it's wake. Today, Teisheng stands as the largest city on the surface of Oryndiil, as well as the busiest port.
==Notable places==
The Palace of the King - the public residence of the Daizhu of Nientay, it also contains the Chamber of the Assembly, where the national parliament meets, and the Hall of Prosperity, the city's council chambers.
The Port of Teisheng - a truly massive port, capable to mooring thousands of vessels at once, and storing millions of tonnes of goods. The Port has become the symbol of the new Nientay; busy, important, wealthy, and ordered.
The Gardens of the Golden Lotus - a large public park, known for hosting flora from all across Ohoroh and Casoria. It is also the site for the Royal Managerie, a collection of animals from all across the world, so massive it is said to rival that of the Casorian Emperor himself.
==Etymology and Names==
The name Teisheng is thought to derive from two old Tshen words; Tei, meaning 'above' and 'sheng' meaning 'water'. Therefore, Taisheng means 'upon the water'.
During the time when Nientay was a part of the Casorian Empire, Teisheng was known as Port Sora, and served as the capital of the Province of Sora.
Category:Capital City
Category:City
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Category:Nientay