Veidle

### Influence

Much of the city's architectural influence stems from the desire of safety; as such, high walls and domed buildings make up much of the city's infrastructure, with sufficient protection throughout.

## Overview

**Veidle** is the capital of Volkeris, and is a place of science and innovation. Located deep in the heart of the hostile Baanzr Desert, the city is unique in that it is entirely elevated; the outer walls stretch 40 feet high at the least, 100 at the most, creating a walled city of varying heights that stands well protected against the unwelcoming terrain.

Veidle is divided up into several city sectors, situated at different elevations within the capital's property: residential, factory/industrial, the High Quarter and the Grand Hall. At the lowest elevation in the city is the aptly-named Low Wall; a place that few ever dare to tread, fearing the terrors that wait below their sheltered existence. The city hosts a more traditional government, overseen by Governor Trishka Pallidino.

Veidle has proven itself as a worthy and formidable city, despite having barely managed to fight off an invasion from the Romans when Rubidia had attempted to conquer the Spiral Isles. With the war long over, Veidle continues to move towards recovery; the Low Wall remains covered in scorched-black corpses, a product of deadly napalm attacks by the Romans.

## City Districts

### Factory/Industrial

The Factory/Industrial District is, of course, home to factories and other related businesses. The most popular and wealthy business, also one most integral to the city, is Grozman Industrial. They see to the manufacturing and maintenance of the Diesel Gears, the main security force within the city limits. Grozman is also responsible for creating the Thumpers, which currently remain deployed along the Low Wall.

### High Quarter

True to its name, the High Quarter is situated at the heights of the walled city. The High Quarter plays host to socialites and the wealthy class, many of who help fund the exorbitant costs necessary to keep Veidle functioning at high capacity. Given the nature of the city and their scientific community, most high-class citizens find their start at the bottom of the social ladder, before a technological breakthrough skyrockets them into wealth and fortune.

### Low Wall

At the lowest point of the city, the Low Wall surrounds the entirety of Veidle. Few ever tread there due to dangers associated with the desert below, but city workers make the trip anyway to maintain the Thumpers deployed along the wall. By distributing harsh vibrations through the sand, the Thumpers help keep some of the more dangerous predators well away from the city walls.

### Grand Hall

Equal parts governmental and academic institution, the Grand Hall serves as both a university and town hall for the rest of the city. The large domed structure is situated dead center in Veidle, supported by multiple arches that keep it suspended above an impressively large fountain. The Grand Hall itself has many different rooms, uses of which constantly shift from educational lectures, academic experiments or important meetings between the governor and the rest of the ruling body.