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| − | Each of the names come from old Elw enu elirioon, “the place of lyres”. According to legend Tlogowa the Lyrist, en Elfinshi lady famous for her music, founded the city at what is today Eliria Castle. | + | Each of the names come from old Elw enu elirioon, “the place of lyres”. According to legend [[Tlogowa the Lyrist]], en [[Elfinshi]] lady famous for her music, founded the city at what is today [[Eliria Castle]]. |
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Revision as of 15:33, 17 September 2016
Eliria is the capital of Elwynn. A royal city, it was the first city to be chartered in Elwynn during the reign of Scott of Alexander (1452–1470). It forms part of the City and County of Eliria, a royal precinct of Elwynn. Its metropolitan area makes it the largest city in Elwynn.
Names
Eliria’s name differs depending on which language used:
- Babkhi: Elirishahr or Eliriashahr
- Elw: Elirie
- Farewellish: Elireå or Elirie or Eliria
- Kalasperin: Liri
Each of the names come from old Elw enu elirioon, “the place of lyres”. According to legend Tlogowa the Lyrist, en Elfinshi lady famous for her music, founded the city at what is today Eliria Castle.
History
Apr 2006, ruined by famine and war. Rebuilt by Andelarion and Ozarka Mons.
Briefly the war capital of Shireroth.
During the communist era, an avenue from west to east was created through Elwynn, destroying in part large segments of the Old Town. This avenue still bears the name Avenue of the Workers’ Revolution.
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