Ravacuse

Ravacuse (Also known as Ravacin) is the second largest city within Crestopolis, it sits near the ocean on the eastern side of the duchy, but the city itself was founded on the banks of a river about 19 kilometers from the shore.

## Geography

### Terrain

The city, like most of crestopolis, is relatively flat. However, Ravacuse is especially flat as it sits near the mouth of Plaehulder river, the largest river basin in Crestopolis.

### Notable locales and landmarks

Ravacuse is most widely known for the various memorabilia dedicated to Balderlane. Statues of him of all the likes can be found across the city. The most famous statue is Balderlane's Guard, a 300 meter tall statue of him facing south, overlooking the city. Various other buildings from the Balderlanic age, such as his former palace and capitol are famous sites within the city. It is widely believed that Balderlane was both born and died in Ravacuse, and many places allege to claim to be the site of his birth/death, although no official location is recognized. Balderlane is known to have been buried on the outskirts of the city, although his official burial site is still unknown.

### Architecture

The city of Ravacuse is known for being a very traditionally old and historic city, and its architecture reflects that. The city has buildings from all ages with a plethora of unique styles from the various cultures and ethnicities that inhabited the city over the years. The city's great wealth allows for upkeep of the various buildings and ornate designs and structures. The city has grown and changed very little over the recent years, as the city prioritizes preserving its various historical sites rather than development and growth. Because of this, Ravacuse is one of the more expensive cities to live in.

## History

Ravacuse is most famous for being the capital and cultural center of Balderlane's Empire, formally known as the Ravacin Empire. Even today, the city prizes itself on preserving the millennia's old buildings and various sites from the Balderlanic era. The city and inner suburbs are littered with many buildings, of all ages and architectures, that lead to a very vibrant and lively city.

### Pre-Balderlane

The city was not notable prior to being the center of the Ravacin Empire, but rather a small town. Before then, it was mostly an agricultural settlement, due to the fertile soil of the lands in the area.

### During Balderlane

During the Balderlanic Era, the city grew massively wealthy and prominent, becoming the most populated and wealthy city in all of Blue. Many great works were dedicated to the city, and quality of life increased dramatically. Many scholars, artisans, and other professional craftsmen moved into the area to serve the Empire, and the city was well-off and educated.

### Post-Balderlane

After the fall of Balderlane and his empire, the city was neglected and stagnated. While it still remained wealthy and large, the city relied on the wealth that was imported to the city via the Empire, and the city was now cut off from said wealth and capital. The city was no longer the center for Blue as a whole, and the population slowly began to decline.

## Balderlane's Guard Statue Melting Murder Incident

In 1164 A.B., on an especially hot summer day, the light concentrated from Balderlane Guard's glass eyes was perfectly aligned onto Taus Sinep, a member of the Lower House of the Azure Empire from Auuvsia, who suffered from a heat stroke and died. The statues eye were then replaced with a less conductive material.