Gilded City of Corenthal

The largest city on the Western Continent and home to over 147,000 (c. 1450) citizens, the Gilded City of Corenthal serves as the capital of the Western Continent. It is crowned by King Xandar of Corenthal, and is uniquely shaped by its circular design. Notably, it has also been totally rebuilt three times over the course of its history, with each new construction also featuring a change of name and coat of arms.

### Coat of Arms

The shield represents strength and defence, as it is the largest and most defensible city. The shield also represents the Western Continent, with the large square in the upper right hand corner representing the fact that the Gilded City of Corenthal is a significant portion of the continent, and is found in the top-right quarter of the landmass.

The sea lion wearing a crown represents the Keeper, a mythical creature revered by the land and believed to be the last living Titan, found in Keeper's Lake. The crown represents the city's status as capital.

The yellow and white design is reflective of the city's affluent and successful image. Yellow represents trade and currency, with the white representing the city's White Coat police force.

## White Coats

The White Coats are Corenthal's policing force, named after their brilliant white-trimmed armour. They are a powerful force, and have been guarding the city for hundreds of years. Any healthy citizen of Corenthal is permitted to enlist, though the training regime is rigorous and intense.

Foot soldiers (the majority of the force), are equipped with medium half-plate armour and a spear, or sword and shield. Archers usually don lighter leather armour, and are given a shortsword and longbow or crossbow, depending on user proficiency. Their heavy-assault squad, commonly referred to as 'Brutes', wear much heavier plate armour, and wield a hefty battleaxe or spear and greatshield.

The White Coats are feared and revered across the entirety of Corenthal, and further beyond its reaches. To attempt battle with them is almost certain death.

They were also an integral part in defending the city and many other parts of the Western Continent during a great and bloody battle known as the Red War.

## Circular City Design

The Gilded City of Corenthal, in its current state, is sectioned into three major districts; the Outer Wall, the Middle Wall, and the Inner Sanctum. Each tier increases in socioeconomic status and security, with the Inner Sanctum being reserved exclusively for the crown, nobles, and particularly affluent citizens.

### Outer Wall

The Outer Wall provides housing to majority of Corenthian citizens, as well as low- and middle-class trade. Stables, blacksmiths, inns, general stores and more can be found in this region. It is publicly accessible to anyone.

### Middle Wall

The Middle Wall is also publicly accessible, but only for Corenthian citizens. Non-citizens and visitors to the city are not permitted entry beyond the Outer Wall. This middle section provides higher levels of security and more niche trade to citizens, but in return, is much more expensive to permanently survive in this location.

### Inner Sanctum

Reserved exclusively for members of the royal family, visiting nobles from other cities, or especially wealthy citizens. It requires high levels of identification and approval to access, a personal invitation from the crown or a resident noble, or ownership of property in the Inner Sanctum. While these high levels of security keep the majority of lower-class citizens out and away from the King's castle, less-honest individuals can still manage to find a way inside...

## Reconstructions & Name Changes

There have been three major reconstructions to Corenthal in its time as a city.

### 590 PR - Corenthal City

Corenthal City is founded by King Dreihan Corenthal on the Western Continent, beginning a thousand-year reign of glory and prosperity under the crown.

### 910 PR - New Corenthal

Corenthal City completes its first total restoration following a steady increase in trade and citizenship. The city also formally changed its name to New Corenthal.

### 1231 PR - City of Corenthal

Following major hardship caused by the continent-spanning Red War, New Corenthal completes its second total restoration and changes its name to City of Corenthal. King Darius Corenthal hosts a peace summit between the armies of the East and West, signing a treaty to ensure prosperity between the lands.

### 1436 PR - Gilded City of Corenthal

With the city and continent overflowing in prosperity, the new king, King Xandar of Corenthal, organises the third and most recent total restoration, in honor of his father's efforts to maintain peace and wealth. The city changes its name to Gilded City of Corenthal, signifying its affluence in and for the region. The city finalises construction of its previously-theorised circular partition design, and hosts a week-long Prosperity Parade to celebrate its glory. The Prosperity Parade goes on to be an annual festival of trade at the Gilded City, however, only lasting two days instead of seven.