Thassalus

Thassalus is the cultural centre of Tyrrus, and has historically been a bastion of arts, literature and free thought. Often known as the "City of Marble", Thassalus has been contested territory, but is currently the capital of its own sovereign nation, the Grand Duchy of Thassalia.
Thassalus is the capital of the region of Silvershire.
The inhabitants of Thassalus are known as Thassalians.
Thassalus is ruled by the Grand Duke/Duchess of Thassalia.
== History ==
=== Origin ===
Thassalus was originally settled sometime around the sixth century by the Rune Kingdom. At the time, the city was known as Vylatea. After the fall of the Rune Kingdom, Vylatea was one of the few surviving cities, and reforged itself into the Vylatean Republic in 6.75.
Soon after this, the city came under the control of the tyrannical Demonlord Azjol, and came into conflict with the Zythan Dominion, the Kingdom of Tyrraness, and the White Kingdom.
The Republic of Vylatea claimed control over Thassalia (now known as Silvershire) and Albavayn (now known as the Hinterwald), and oppressed their tribal neighbours, such as the Thassaly, the Athelings, and the Barrowlings. In the 10th Century, these tribes rose up and took over Vylatea, with some help from the Dark Monks of the Black Monastery. The Thassaly, especially the hero Asteros who lead them to rebellion, were the largest contributors to this, and became the rulers of the city. Thus the city was named Thassalus.
== Notable Buildings & Locations ==
=== The Duke's Palace ===
The Duke's Palace is the central government building of Thassalus. It is a magnificent building with a wide plaza reserved for festivities and celebrations. The Palace also contains a theatre and an excellent restaurant.
=== The Cathedral of the Four Muses ===
The central cathedral of the Four Muses sect of the Light, a branch of the church which favours the goddesses Aysa, Ardella, Alyssa and Livia. The cathedral is a beautiful building, built with four symmetrical points, and four great steeples. The Archbishop of the Cathedral holds great spiritual power over the entirety of Silvershire.
=== The Grand Libary ===
The Grand Library of Thassalus is the largest store of knowledge in the Kingdom of Whytehold. The magical knowledge within its walls rivals that of the Grand Academy Library of New Haven. The Library is also the headquarters of Thassalian mages, and also serves as a place to train new mages.
The members of the Library study magic as an art form, more than as a weapon or tool. As such, they are usually very precise and graceful with magic. These mages study the Five Arts of the Mage; Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and the Arcane.
=== The Archmage Tower ===
A towering marble spire, next to the Library, the Archmage's Tower was once the residence of the famous Cedric Gallows. The Tower is always the residence of the current Archmage of Thassalus.