Saelshara

Saelshara is the capital city of not only the land under the Empire, but of all Kolme Kruuna. It is a port city, located on the far east of the continent with a bustling coin-based economy; it is by far the most populated city in the land, and is notable for being the home of the Emperor. All citizens of Saelshara are followers of the Emperor and obey him in exchange for protection and housing. The population of Saelshara is predominately humans, who represent the wealthiest landowners in the city and live north of the Palace. Saelshara is home to the elite, and there are few lower-class citizens that can afford to live in the capital at all. For lower class citizens, it is seen as mainly a tourist destination and a desirable place to visit, but not to live. Its bustling economy is routed from its desirable location on the Saelor Bay, where dockers charge ships to use the docks and gain access to port trade.

## Values

Citizens of Saelshara value religion, protection, economy, respect, education, and the army. Schools in Saelshara encourage children to join the ranks when they turn 15. This is encouraged by parents as serving the Emperor is the greatest way of showing him respect and giving thanks. The upper class wears traditional garb to show respect to the emperor (See; *Traditional Wear* below).

## Location

Saelshara is bordered to the north by the Saelor Mountains, and to the south by many grasslands.

## Religion

Religion is *very important* in Saelshara, to the extent that those who are not followers of the Emperor are imprisoned. Additionally, the worshipping of other gods is unheard of.

In ancient times, Saelshara had a bustling shrine devoted to \_\_\_\_. People from all over the Empire would come to leave their offerings to, as it was a sign of respect for living on their land. It is now frowned upon to leave offerings there as it is seen as disrespectful to the new emperor. There has been extreme tension between Dragonborn and those who are fond of upholding the Emperors' strict rules.

* There is an ancient belief that if you leave an offering to all three shrines across the continent, you will receive a great blessing from the Brothers, known as \_\_\_.

### Traditional Wear

   Saelshara is home to the wealthiest individuals living in the Empire. It is tradition for all citizens to wear masks while in Saelshara. Wearing masks in reverence to the emperor signifies deep respect, humility, and unity. It reflects putting away individual identity in order to show the emperor's importance and significace, honoring tradition. In the empire, adherence to the norm of wearing masks is paramount, symbolizing respect for the emperor. Those who defy this custom greatly risk being outcast, as they are perceived as disrespectful rebels challenging the emperor's authority, which is not tolerated. Such non-compliance disrupts social harmony and is viewed as a direct affront to the emperor, and raises suspicion to authorities. Even to tourists or those passing through, they know to uphold this standard of life and can easily craft any acceptable face covering. Though simple face coverings are acceptable, the wealthy will pair luxurious masks with ballgowns and abstract masquerade-like renaissance wear. The emperor has his own seamstress that lives on castle grounds.