Difference between revisions of "Oriaphia"
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| − | Also known as The Shining City, the capital and largest city of [[Zebovia]], with over 30,000 inhabitants. | + | Also known as The Shining City, the capital and largest city of [[Zebovia]], with over 30,000 inhabitants. Its second name comes from its towering spires infused with opal. |
| − | A bustling and diverse city, the most populous settlement on the island, Oriaphia was founded by | + | A bustling and diverse city, the most populous settlement on the island, Oriaphia was founded by colonists from Kaivo and since then has been the center of culture and power on the island. On high ground overlooking the Bay of Haseen, it has a sprawling Port District and many neighborhoods of narrow streets and tall buildings. At its center is the Royal Palace complex, and to its north are the affluent neighborhoods of the noble and wealthy, with the poorer areas on the Southside, bordering the Port. |
| − | In the western and eastern segments of the city lie artisan shops, warehouses, teeming neighborhoods, and ethnic enclaves. Around city is a high and well- | + | In the western and eastern segments of the city lie artisan shops, warehouses, small parks, teeming neighborhoods, and ethnic enclaves. Around city is a high and well-defended wall, and around that many miles of farms, ranches, orchards, and smaller towns.In the distance the peaks of the [[Northlands]] can be seen. |
Latest revision as of 15:54, 25 November 2025
Also known as The Shining City, the capital and largest city of Zebovia, with over 30,000 inhabitants. Its second name comes from its towering spires infused with opal.
A bustling and diverse city, the most populous settlement on the island, Oriaphia was founded by colonists from Kaivo and since then has been the center of culture and power on the island. On high ground overlooking the Bay of Haseen, it has a sprawling Port District and many neighborhoods of narrow streets and tall buildings. At its center is the Royal Palace complex, and to its north are the affluent neighborhoods of the noble and wealthy, with the poorer areas on the Southside, bordering the Port.
In the western and eastern segments of the city lie artisan shops, warehouses, small parks, teeming neighborhoods, and ethnic enclaves. Around city is a high and well-defended wall, and around that many miles of farms, ranches, orchards, and smaller towns.In the distance the peaks of the Northlands can be seen.
