City of Azurath

Capital City

The **City of Azurath**, also known as **Azurath**, is the capital city of the Region of Azurath, and the capital city of Gazern. It is the largest city in Gazern in terms of area (including metropolitan area) and population. In the 1660 census, Metro Azurath had 45,128,812 citizens. It is a major shipping and economic center for most of Southwestern Gazern. It was the first chartered city in Gazern, being chartered during the Vontoirian era, It was a key port in the silk trade, as Gazern was a key textiles supplier.

## History

### Vontoirian Era

During the Vontoirian Era, the city was founded, The Silk Trade would go through Azurath making Gazern a key textile supplier. As a key location, a fort was also built, called Fort Azurath. The city grew and eventually reached a population of 20,000. Right before independence, Azurath was chartered, becoming the first chartered city in Gazern.

### Post-independence years

After Gazern became independent it was designated to become the capital city of the new nation. During the industrial years, many flocked to the city to find work. The population grew to a million in just 4 years, and then even further in the next 10 years. It also served as the headquarters for most of Gazern's departments. In 1595, the Senate, the Supreme Court, and the presidential mansion were built to house the newly independent government.

### Slight decline

In the 1620s under the Waiv administration, more and more of the government moved to Eltro City as it was deemed to be safer. Azurath was still the official capital, but the Congress and the Executive branch stayed in Eltro City. This would be proven wrong however in Noir War 3, where Eltro City was at the forefront during the Battle of Escelante City. The Carter administration officially moved back the Congress and the Executive branch back to Azurath. During that time, Fort Azurath was repurposed to become the headquarters of the treasury.

### Economic boom and modern day history

The city experienced an economic boom around the 1640s. As confidence in long term peace rose, many, mostly from Eltro City, flocked to Azurath to live. As a result more real estate was purchased thus starting an economic boom. FallCorp also started work on a mall and a condo tower at the same time. Infrastructure and road projects also mushroomed.

In 1652 the Azurath Seashore Reclamation Area was announced, and later that year was constructed, The reclaimed area would be finished in 1656. OmegaCORP, a subsidiary of FallCorp, announced their plans to build a new mall and two condo towers, plus a park, at ASRA. OmegaMall Coastside would open in 1660, and OmegaTower Coastside would open a year later, to diplomatic guests.

In 1662, it was announced that the ULC would start work on a new ULC Congress building, housing the ULC Council, the ULC Parliament, and the Judicia. It was to be designed by Architons, an architecture firm. Construction started a month later and is expected to be finished by the end of the decade.

## Landmarks

The city has many landmarks, constructed over decades, both from the Vontoirian era and in the post-independence years.

### Azurath Seashore Reclamation Area (ASRA)

The Azurath Seashore Reclamation Area, or ASRA for short, is a reclaimed area near the Port of Azurath. Constructed in 1653, it is a new up and coming destination for tourists. It has the largest mall in Gazern, OmegaMall Coastside, and the two towers that are connected to the mall itself. Between the Seashore West and Seashore East exit lies Navigation Plaza, a museum and architectural showcase highlighting Azurath's history.

There is also La Vista, a small shopping center inside La Vista Complex, which contains a harbour and a park. La Vista is a project by GenMalls and was completed in 1660, a few months before OmegaMall Coastside.

### Fort Azurath

Fort Azurath was a major defense outpost for much of Azurath's earliest years. In the 1640s it was repurposed to become the headquarters of the Treasury Department. It is impenetrable and is also known to have a massive vault with all of Gazern's gold supply. Many historic documents were and are still housed there, such as the Vontoirian Constitution, which was transfered to Fort Azurath during the Fascist occupation. It will be returned to Vontoir soon.

### Financia

Financia is a district near the city boundaries. As the name suggests, it is the key financial district of Azurath. It is where many of the city's condos, hotels, and skyscrapers are located, with the most notable one being OmegaTower A and OmegaTower B.

### Embassy Hall

Embassy Hall is a set of 4 city blocks behind the Gazernian Congress Building. It is where most embassies can be found such as the Vontoirian, Archtopian, Iedean, and Onglandian embassy. It also has a few condos and hotels, including the GenTower Hotel.

### Government Park

At the front of Government Park is where the Gazernian Congress is headquartered, the Congress Building. In the middle of the park is the Gazernian Supreme Court, and at the other side of the river is 1 Observatory Mansion, at Executive Hill, housing the president. It is the second largest park in Azurath, only second to Financia Park.

Metro Square, a historical city center, is also nearby. Government Park was planned and built in 1602.

### Polygon City

Polygon City is a broad term referring to the area centered around the Department of Defense's headquarters, the Nonagon. Employees of the Nonagon reside in Polygon City, and also have their own dedicated park area. Polygon City is closed off to ordinary civilians, and have their own emergency forces. Violators will be given a fine.

## Infrastructure

The city is served by the Azurath International Airport, for both domestic and international flights. It is the country's busiest airport, with flights to all VOGA nations. It has two terminals, and is the largest airport in Gazern. It is also directly connected to the Azurath Metro.

The Azurath Metro has 3 lines, the Teal line, connecting Fort Azurath, Embassy Hall, Congress, the Supreme Court and Metro Square; the Gold line, connecting Embassy Hall, ASRA, and the Port, and the Silver line, connecting Fort Azurath, Embassy Hall, and Azurath International Airport. Central Station is at Embassy Hall and serves all 3 lines.

There is also the ARBT or the Azurath Rapid Bus Transport system, a series of lines with dedicated bus lanes serving multiple landmarks.

Azurath Air Force Base, which is connected to ULC-Site 09, also serves Azurath military-wise. The wider complex also includes the Gazernian Police's Headquarters.