Archaut

*(Paraphased from Realms of Terrinoth)*

The Monument City, seat of the Council and home of the Citadel. The city is centered around the burial site of King Falladir. Archaut has served as the capital of Terrinoth since its foundation.

The Citadel is the meeting place for the Council of Thirteen and the center of Terrinoth Law and administration. The city has grown from a mausoleum to a large city, driven by the annual presence of the Council of Barons.

For much of the year, greater Archaut is a quiet and largely empty place. The Citadel, however, hums with activity year-round. In many ways, it can almost be seen as a city unto itself, with its vast population of bureaucrats, administrators, nobles, and petitioners and of course, the various merchants and taverns needed to cater to the Marshals and soldiers of the Citadel.

Meanwhile, the Outer City lies largely dormant until the Council of Barons gathers for its annual meeting. In expectation of the annual council, traders, entertainers, aspiring knights, and countless others of all kinds descend on the city. For a few weeks each year, the city is abuzz with activity. Some come to prepare the city for the council, others to exploit the presence of the barons and others individuals of import, and still others come to petition the barons for their support.

Archaut is,however, an awe-inspiring sight all year round. Among the many wonders of the city, colossal statues line avenues and hold ancient castles upon their shoulders. Greatest of all is the Statue of Daqan, an enduring monument to the lost king.

**Region**: Belongs to no Barony. Rests between the Baronies of Cailn, Allerfeldt and Telor.

**Close to:** Korina's Tears River (Western end), Eventide Forrest and The Hedge.

**Status**: Capital City

**Population**: Approx 35 000 (Human 65%, Gnome 10%, Elf 8%, Catfolk 7%, orc, 6%, Dwarf 4%). During the weeks surrounding conclave the population (including long and short term visitors) swells to as high as 120 000.

**Produce**: Arms and Armour for the Citadel. Most produce/imported created to support the Conclave/The Citadel.

**Known for**: The Conclave, The Citadel, Royal History, Government.

**Government**: Throughout most of the year, the city is run by a Steward - The most prestigious Noble title in Terrinoth, outside of the Barons themselves. During Conclave the '13' Barons meet and become officially the rulers of Terrinoth and Archaut - although the practical day-to-day running of the city is typically still left to the Steward.

The city is heavily walled and divided into 7 districts (Each named after former Kings and Royalty), all radiating out from the central district where the Citadel and Park rest. The Southernmost District was badly damaged during the 3rd Darkness and became a refugee camp and later a slum.

The Districts (Starting with the Northernmost and continuing Clockwise) are: Panacore, Jerlon, Soulstone, Rhys (Aka 'The Slums'), Daqan, Falladir. The Central District is often just called 'Park' or 'Citadel' by the locals, but officially it's name is 'Riya'. Notably the districts with major gates into the central district are all named after Dynasties, while the others are named for individual kings. Riya is the only district named for a Queen.

**Map of Archaut**

**Map of Districts**

**Features**:

* The Citadel. Large Fortified Palace and home to several Knightly orders, Including the Lawkeepers- Marshals of the Citadel.
* Large Park at the City Centre, which runs outward in corridors which separate the districts.

**Locations**

* The Cat's Pajamas
* The Prince's Garden - The most expensive Inn in Terrinoth.

**People**

* Steward Sirdrel Pelbrutt - Who's family has filled the role of Steward since the Fall of