Serdica

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Serdica is a city within the Nirvan Republic, having been conquered from the Dwarves in **448PR** by Ilaka originally. It is of very high importance for its strategic and economic value and location. It is split up in two different parts, the over and under city.

## Landmarks

### Overcity

#### Algromi's Fountain

Algromi's Fountain is a fountain with a gold bottom and marble everything else. A tweak inside the fountain has also allowed the water to have a more rainbowy essence, bringing life to the city and joy to whomever sees. Many tourists and citizens visit the fountain in order to leave a wish.

#### Overcity Gates

The Overcity Gates are large gem-speckled gates that lead the way into the Undercity. Carved into the side of the mountain, they have large gates that can be closed from either side, leading to a long hallway between both the cities gates. Unlike the Undercity, a large sword is in the centre of the two entrances.

#### The Ruby Keep

The Ruby Keep is a major fortress in the Overcity, originally held by the dwarves it is made up of a black hardened stone, looking more like a pillar standing up. The origins of its name come from the inside, where it is covered in large Rubies filled with light. Other torches and light sources have allowed it to not be fully red, but a small tint can be found.

### Undercity

#### Darbeak's Garden

Darbeak's Garden is a unique place in the Undercity. Using a series of lights with mirrors and structuring, a farm has been able to accumulate to provide extra food for the Undercity, and give help during siege. Created after the Nirvan occupation, it has given life to a small peaceful garden outside of it, where Undercity citizens can relax and enjoy themselves.

#### The Golden Spire

The Golden Spire is a centrepiece in the Undercity of Serdica, with a large golden twisted spire coming from the bottom all the way to the roof. It was created by the original Serdican Dwarves. Many lights are specifically aimed to shine of the Golden Spire, making it a very noticeable place.

#### The Lavafall

The Lavafall is a large waterfall-like at the end of the Undercity, leading into the mines. It was created when the Dwarves ran into a large pool of lava with no easy way to drain. Rather than take the long process, they instead made it a self-sufficient lavafall to give room for the mines entrances to be constructed.

#### Undercity Gates

The Undercity Gates are the large gates that lead to the Overcity in Serdica. With strong stone carved with various Dwarven Runes, a large double-edged axe in the middle of the two entrances. In times of defence, large gates can be used to close the doors.

## Education

Unlike Nirva, Serdica does not have access to the prestigious schooling of Caesar College and the Octavian Institute. Nor are there a large amount of schools from being apart of Prime Nirva. However, there is a Dwarven University that is quite popular in the area, being built after the Nirvan conquest to help boost the chance of longer lasting prosperity in the area.

### Ukan Noggo

Ukan Noggo is a university located in the Overcity. Built from a mix of marble and Nirvan concrete, it stands high and tall, being mistaken sometimes as a nobles mansion. Here education is pricey but worth it after one passes an initiation process, Nirvan Citizens automatically pass if they can afford the costs. The initiation process includes passing a few general education tests and understanding another language. When entered, they are given a 5 year general course, before having 3 years to focus on a speciality. Teachers are often gathered from the Octavian Institute or if they have expertise on the matter.

## Guilds

### Aliquam

Aliquam is a unique guild to the world, acting as a check and balance to the other guilds. Neutral in nature, they have a headquarters in every major city, including the Overcity of Serdica. Their building here is plain and white, holding a fair amount of offices as they own a fair few businesses within the city.

### Barktree Lions

The Barktree Lions has a small base in the Overcity, mainly used as a way to prepare their expeditions into the Radiant Wilds. Due to their close link to nature, they often avoid taking jobs in the undercity and do not have much influence in Serdica as one of the 3 big adventuring guilds would.

### Lucent

Lucent held a base of operations near the Golden Spire before the Nirvan occupation. The adventurers from this chapter believe themselves as the bringer of light and take many jobs in the Undercity, becoming quite popular amongst the people. It is also a good staging ground for any expeditions into the Radiant Wilds.

### Sunwarm

When Serdica was conquered by the Nirvans, the merchants guild called 'Sunwarm' quickly established a base in the Undercity, allowing for them to maintain and regulate some of the ore trade. They were slow to gather members at the start but after a successful recruitment drive they have been able to rise to a respectful position, helping other merchants and suppliers in the cities.

### The Miner's Guild

The Miner's Guild act like a normal Labouring guild would, instead focusing on helping the many miners in the city. They work closely with Sunwarm to ensure they continue having work and stay within their regulation.

### The Singers of Gold

The Singers of Gold are a bardic college within the city, something strange coming from a Dwarven place. Nonetheless, they have some of the best bardic teachings in the nation, helping construct very fancy Dwarven instruments and teaching them how to sing. Bards from here often sing with a very deep voice, showing their Dwarven influence. The Singers of Gold hold a public performance every month.

### Viper's Fang

Viper's Fang was another of the guilds that held a chapter here before the Nirvan occupation, accepting any of the dangerous tasks that would be required. Like elsewhere in the world, the adventurers from this chapter do drink poison when conducting their intitation process. The guild, located in the Overcity, has the entrance with the head of a snake, with its fangs being pillars. Emeralds are used for some of the steps.

## History

**448PR** - Captured by Ilaka.

**540PR** - Captured by the Nirvan Republic.

**544PR** - Given back to Ilaka in a peace treaty.

**618PR** - Becomes the new capital of Ilaka, hosting the Kostides family.

**665PR** - Besieged and captured by the Carto Empire.

**707PR** - Captured by the Nirvan Republic.

### Notable Citizens

Alexis Kostides - Last King of Ilaka, died in the siege.