Alvium

Alvium is the capital city and one of the most important cities in Altéa. It is home to the Royal Family of Altéa and the Alvian Enemonic Church.
== History ==
Alvium was established in 1495 before the unification of Altéa. It was named after the mediator from XYZ, Alviumos Luomos, who helped the House of Vértiz-Alcanfor form and end the decades of war that rocked early Altéa. Since its creation in 1495, Alvium has grown and become a large metropolis near the city of Bellanova.
== Demographics ==
Alvium currently has a population of 1,675,254. It is the second largest city in Altéa. Alvium is divded into three different neighborhoods: The Royal District, the Marketplace, and The Residencies.The City of Alvium houses the Royal Family at the Alvian Royal Palace in the Royal District.
== Entertainment ==
The The Alvian Opera House is in the Royal District of Alvium and seats over 5,000 people. The Royal Family often visit the opera house for musicals and performances. The Opera House is often only visited by those with power or riches.
The Alvian Opera House is used for vocal performances in the evening. For more daily shows, the Theater of Alvium has moments for tragedy and comedy; scenes full of emotions, uncertainty, but always celebrating art and its creation. The Theater of Alvium is also located in the Royal District not far from the Opera House
== Industry ==
The main force of Industry in Altéa is in Alvium. Because of its close location to mountains and wooded areas, Alvium is a great location for weapons manufacturing,mineral extraction, and textile production.Various factories are located within and outside of Alvium. Most factories in the area produce pieces and equipment for rifles, cannons, and body/horse armor.