Aildor

Aildor is a great trading city located on the northern coast of **TBD.** Unlike most cities in TBD, Aildor has no fear of the Doron Warriors, as the vast plains divide it from the savage's cities in the far north east of TBD. Nor was Aildor ever conquered by the ancient Dwarven Empire. Aildor seems to be located on an oasis, for despite being surrounded by scorching plains, the inside of the city is tropical. Aildor is defended by immense stone walls and strong gates, and the Aildoreen have been known to bar entry to the city to those who do not meet their approval.

## History

The city was the third one to be founded in Pretoya, it started as a small town and slowly grew.

## Sociology

### Culture

Mostly inhabited by High Elves for centuries it is only recently that Aildor has become more diverse, allowing Dwarves, Halflings, Dragonborns and all sorts of other races into the boundaries of the city. However, the city remains to be ruled by the council of High Elves known as the Pureborn who remain sceptical of the Dwarf inhabitants. This council though having technically full control over the city, have to balance its own interests against those of three powerful guilds that have also acquired power through influence; the Thirteen, the Hunters of Artemis and the Silence of Crows. The Rulers of the city are also heavily advised by the highly enigmatic wizards of Aildor, who dwell in the forbidding House of the Blue.

The Aildoreen pride themselves on their sophistication and to show this they wear many bright and rich colours such as reds and purples, these expensive clothes are made of light silk so those can stay cool in the heat of Aildor. The rich also seat themselves on cushions on the floor, and the wealthiest Aildoreen sometimes decorate their noses with jewels.

Aside from its famous walls, Aildor is protected from within by a group of soldiers known as the Pure Guard. This organization consists of both foot soldiers and mounted troops on horseback. In a further attempt to display the city's wealth, the helmets of Aildoreen riders are adorned with black silk plumes, the horses' blankets dyed in many rich colours, and their saddles inlaid with gems. Aildor also boasts a powerful navy that protects and controls the vital shipping industry.

## City Layout

The architecture of the city incorporates a triple-layered defensive wall, and each layer is elaborately decorated with carvings: the outermost layer is 30 feet high, constructed of red sandstone, and decorated with carvings of various animals. The middle layer is 40 feet high, constructed of grey granite and carved with scenes of soldiers at war. The innermost layer is 50 feet high, constructed of black marble and features intimate scenes of lovemaking.

Inside the gates, the wealth of the city is on full display. Aildor's buildings are painted in rich shades of rose, umber, and violet, and seem to shimmer as if in a dream. The houses in which the people live are much larger than normal houses, the smallest being about 50 metres wide. Fountains carved in the shape of fantastic beasts can be seen in every open square, and the streets are lined with bronze statues. Places of interest include the Hall of a Thousand Thrones, where the rulers of the city sit on immense wooden chairs inlaid with gilding and gems; a vast hall where great statues- three times larger than life size- of past heroes are displayed atop marble columns; and a vast aviary where many brightly coloured birds flutter beneath the latticed ceiling.

## Notable Locations

The Laisaron palace is the centre piece of Aildor, it is a building renowned for its beauty. The architecture is so ornate it captures all attention. Intricately cut carvings in the stone with golden details add to the grandeur of the building. The two side sections that come level to the steps leading to the courtyard of the palace are both symmetrical, these side sections

The Theatre of Gadriel, one of two theatres located in Aildor, the building itself is a large dome made of giant bricks of a light grey stone that were made by hand in order to fit perfectly. It was built as one of the original parts of the Upper section and is the oldest building of