The Capital

Location Brightcastle, Generica Ruler King Jon XVII Demonym Capitaline Population ~100,000 Ethnicities Human (83%) Elf (5%) Halfling (5%) Dwarf (3%) Gnome (2%) Others (2%)

Tropes: Shining City

The Capital is the capital (!) of the Kingdom of Generica. It is located a bit to the west of the center of the kingdom, in the province of Brightcastle, on the eastern edge of King's Lake. Castle Royal rests atop a hill at the northernmost point, overlooking the rest of the walled city. It enjoys a mild climate and life there is luxurious for those that can afford it, although it is not without its slums. The city is overpopulated and can be a little dangerous in spots, even in the best of times, despite being policed by a City Watch.

Origin and History

The Capital was founded by King Jon I. He established a small wooden fort atop the hill where his army first encamped, and used this as a base for his campaign to conquer the region. Having achieved his goal, he established the new castle on the site of his original fort. The city expanded rapidly under his descendants. By the time of the Black Army, the city had a population of approximately a hundred-thousand people.

Economy

• Hub of trade
• Fishing in the lake; lake feeds into the Crown River down to the Imperial sea
• Hub of roads; King's Road connects north and south
• HQ of many guilds

Landmarks

• Castle Royal, home of the Royal Court of Generica
• Guildhall of Heroes; Heroes' Guild HQ
• The Spire (outside town, just to the south, down the river); Wizards' Guild HQ
• Capital Cathedral (St. Prosylus' Cathedral of the Holy Pantheon); seat of the Archvicar of the Capital, Heirant Pompus
• City Hall

New City

• High Quarter
• Garden Quarter
• Clerkburg
• Artisans' Quarter
• Foreign Quarter
• Lake Quarter

Old City

• Thieves' Quarter
• Slum Quarter

City outskirts

• Barge End
• Shacktown
• Wharves

Other Locations

• The White Hall; HQ of the Generic Order of Knighthood
• Streets, Squares, and Gates

Notable Residents

• King Jon XVII
• Princess Damsel
• Válaris of Heroham

Notable Institutions

• The City Watch
• Crown Guard; the King's bodyguard-retinue
• Thieves' Guild of the Capital

Rumour Has It…

Behind the Scenes

• Ripped off from D&D's "Free City of Greyhawk"
• The Capital is intended to be an equivalent to Tudor-era London in size and feel
• CK2: Considered a "fortress" (barony), though its castle-town is extensive/important enough to rival other proper "cities."

See Also =

• Activities in Town