The City-State of Acasia

The imposing Castle Erden, which lays in the center of the city.

Over-Head layout of Acasia, showing off the five districts; The Steppes (Green), The Markets (Pink), The Rests (Purple), Dinnvalter (Dark Brown) and Castle Erden (Light Brown)

### Location

~2 Nautical Miles South of Absalom, along the Trade Routes

### Inhabitants

~600-2000 Individuals of varying races, levels and backgrounds.

The City-State of Acasia was once a grand state that umbrella'd out for miles in all directions from Castle Erden, a city that had been growing for hundreds of years in the devil-born lands of Cheliax. However, due to The Century War that happened naught but a few years ago, the population of tens of thousands now rests at but a fraction of what it once was.

What was left of the ruined city was walled off with massive iron and stone walls that went high into the sky, with many guard towers and arrow slits ready to rain hell down on anyone who dared to try and siege the city.

The city inside was relatively unharmed, some buildings closest to the walls scarred and some ruined. The city was split up into various districts, all strange and somewhat odd, just like the citizens themselves. However the city was built all around Castle Erden, also known as "The Castle Reaching For The Skies" by those who know not of its true name.

Beyond these walls was a great battlefield that once appeared to be rolling foothills birthed from the earth for a great war, now scarred and covered in radioactive wastes, still burning scars of fire and the skeletons of massive beasts. One of which being a great yet warped draconian figure of massive size, disfigured with two heads, four wings and many more legs than one normally would have, bones burned black and the area irradiated with dark energies.

Beyond the battlefield was a seemingly never ending expanse of trees of various kinds, even those not native to the area. The forest seemed to go all the way to the edges of the island, meeting the cliffs at the edges. Various wildlife, both magical and non, have made this forest their home. One of the largest population of animals is Mountain Aurochs, which act both as herd animals for the city and a natural deterrent to anyone that dared to try and invade the city by land. They were known for fighting constantly with the Dire Wolves of the area.

With only one port and area to dock, miles away from the city itself, the City-State of Acasia was somewhat difficult to get to. As one would have to dock at the heavily guarded and sifted through docks, go through the maze-like windings of the forest outside of the city and finally approach through one of the few roads that lead through the dangerous battlefields.

There are many rumors floating around this so-called "Flying City", such as if it is tied to The Cursed Plague or if it is a sign of Absalom's downfall. Many in Absalom worry if it is an invading force, or if it is a stronghold for Cheliax for an upcoming invasion. No one truly knows.

## Layout

The City-State of Acasia is split up into five distinct districts:

### The Steppes

The Steppes is the richest-looking district in Acasia, filled with standardized stone buildings that grow taller the closer towards the giant outer wall they get. With maze-like streets that linger around the alleyways.

The Steppes also included the City's Bureau of General Business and Financing, The Courthouse Of The People, Jailhouse as well as The Bank.

### The Markets

By their name, The Markets was the most complex of the districts. With buildings of various builds based on various cultures and philosophies, this part of the city was the busiest and filled with shops of various kinds, ranging from magical to mundane.

There was also a cathedral for general worship, holding cloisters for those of their own faith to silently pray while looked over by neutral Theists. This Cathedral also operates as the city's Mortuary and place of court-ordered punishments and executions.

There also was a grand library, open to the people for those interested in learning and teaching, funded by the state. Children would be brought here during the school-days to be taught. Even some magical tombs could be seen, however the library was heavily guarded.

### The Rests

The Rests held most of the normal housing of the city, the tenements that people could stay in while holding no share of property, the Inns that people could rest at during their visit to the city and the large, brick-made Orphanage.

The Orphanage was built to be rather large, as to house the children who's parents died during The Century War by Lord Erden personally. All those who live there are raised and are given a general education, as well as training in one of many trades they might be interested in. At the age of 16, these children are given jobs within the city and places to stay.

The Rests also had one of the two major hospitals within the city, the other being in The Markets.

### Dinnvalter

Dinnvalter was where the farmers and soldiers stayed, given their own homes for them and their families within the city walls. These included battle mages and soldiers alike.

Dinnvalter was also where the various smithies and the military school were located, as well as the city's own stables were located.

### Castle Erden

Standing over the city like a giant, Castle Erden was where Lord Erden and his most trusted servants and allies stayed. The design was mystical, beautiful in its hellish manner. Towers pointing towards the sky like massive claws from the earth itself, a hand grasping towards the heavens above. It was common for the sun or moon to be hidden behind the castle's massive towers.

No one really knew of the castle's interiors beyond the massive metal walls that defended the outside of the castle. Many mysteries and rumors were spread by those not native to Acasia involving the castle and the Lord inside. Many were not flattering.

## History

(Work In Progress)

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