Harte City

Harte City, a once-thriving metropolis nestled within the unforgiving embrace of the Shandorian Tundra, bears a history as rich and varied as the ceruleum that once fueled its prosperity. Founded by Dwain Harte in the depths of antiquity around 5,525 BC, the city owes its existence to the strategic vision of the Emperor of the Ryalis-Harpeia Republic. The Northernmost location within the Shandorian Tundra, known for its harsh climate, seemed an unlikely choice, but Harte's foresight was driven by the proximity of a ceruleum well.
Ceruleum, a potent but volatile source of energy, became the lifeblood of Harte City during its heyday. The Ryalis-Harpeia Republic harnessed this resource to power an impressive array of war machinery, from airships to armored tanks. The city thrived as it served as a key supplier of ceruleum to the Republic, with its residents enjoying the benefits of this energy source in their daily lives, from lighting lanterns to powering airships.
However, the tides of fortune took a turn for the worse when the Ryalis-Harpeia Republic disbanded around 1,411 BC. Harte City, left without a guiding hand, fell into disarray until the indigenous Shandorians forged a pact with its citizens, seeking to preserve the city's legacy and maintain the delicate balance between nature and industry.
The year 216 AD marked a dark chapter in Harte City's history when the Heretic Empire invaded the Shandorian Tundra, swiftly seizing control of the once-thriving metropolis. Over the course of two decades, the Empire transformed the city into a dystopian nightmare. The ceruleum, once a source of warmth against the biting cold, became a weapon of control. Each housing unit was rationed a limited amount of ceruleum, and exceeding that limit meant enduring two long months of bitter cold until the next refill. Desperation and suffering spread as citizens fought over the scarce resource, leading to a decline in the city's population.
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