Kras

Kras was the capital of Ilaka. Standing as a powerhouse to the region before it was eventually conquered and razed by the Carto Empire in **618PR** during the War of Revenge.

## Landmarks

The landmarks listed have all been destroyed and some are speculated if they were even in the city.

### Ilaka's Cross

Ilaka's Cross was a large statue of a cross in Ilaka, considered a blessing that protected the city from any danger. It was worshipped like a normal religion, being placed on a hill so it could be seen from almost everywhere in the city.

It was toppled during the attack, with only pieces being held in libraries.

### Kras Castle

Kras Castle was a stronghold within the city, holding the royal family that commanded the nation. It had one large tower that could overlook the city and over the walls, giving them an early warning system if an army or monster were to arrive. It was situated near the Kras Gardens, as the royal family cared deeply for nature.

Only some rooms remain, while anything of value was looted.

### Library of Andreas

The Library of Andreas was one of the most extensive libraries in the world. It held books containing information from the Second Era. As the Ilakans were very invested in history and nature, they purchased whatever valued books they could find, also sending many archaelogical investigations into ruins to find more. Many scholars spent their entire lives simply looking through the books and artifacts stored here.

When it was burnt to the ground, a lot of history dating back to the Second Era was lost forever.

### Statue of Arlec

The Ilakans believed they were related to Arlec, and had a large statue dedicated to him. Outside of the cross, they worshipped only Arlec, none of the other Novus gods. It was said to be an identical copy to his described look from the Fallen Gods Period.

The statue does not remain.

### The Kras Gardens

The Kras Gardens were meant to be one of the biggest and most beautiful gardens in the world. It even had trees and plants from the Second Era. The fruit from the trees was considered divine, with only royalty and the very rich being able to afford a bite.

Nothing remains as the gardens were burnt to ash.

## Entertainment

### Minas Swimming Arena

The Minas Swimming Arena was a large building added onto the sea that allowed people to enter the ocean safely, while also holding various competitive events in different rooms. It was very popular for how accessible it was, not being costly, as there was more expensive seats and better views that could be obtained by the nobles, leaving many seats to commoners.

### Vlassis Theatre

Vlassis Theatre was a unique entertainment venue in Kras and South-East Arlec. Rather than just have normal performances, there were added facilities to incorporate magical effects into it. This was mainly through the use of illusions, to give more depth and danger to the performance, while also being very visually stimulating to the audience. The Vlassis Theatre was the most popular place internationally because of it.

## Ruins

What remains of Kras today is sparce, with only a small amount that survived the destructive nature of the Carto Empire.

### Ilaka's Cross

The bottom of the cross remains in place, while other pieces have been stored and protected in libraries.

### Kras Castle

After the fire and subsequent further fires left some rooms of Kras Castle standing. These rooms were heavily protected already, which is likely why they managed to survive. The rooms included the vault, which was plundered, the temple and the guest quarters. Digging in later years has discovered the servants quarters, though it has been heavily damaged due to collapsing into the basement.

### Minas Swimming Arena

The Minas Swimming Arena fell into the sea when destroyed, causing a lot of it to be eroded over time. When using magic, scholars have been able to find parts of it underwater. Though most of the building has been lost.

## History

**174PR** - Settled on the coast by a mix of ethnic Ilakans and Uhekians.

**618PR** - Razed by Carto Empire with all its inhabitants either enslaved or slaughtered.