Eliria

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The Coat of Arms of the Kingly City of Eliria
King Noah of Elwynn on a Royal Procession through the Kingly City of Eliria.
The mists of Mo'lluk covering the Kingly City of Eliria in the days of yore.
Ynys Qinmenor, an island situated in the Ildilyntra tributary of the River Elwynn which is home to one of the wealthiest residential areas of the Kingly City of Eliria.
The Prætorial Yacht Viviantia gliding into the Kingly City of Eliria.
Gunners of the Fleur de Lys-Longships Guard performing a 62-gun salute at Eliria Castle in honour of Kaiser Dominus Tarjeisson during his State Visit to Elwynn.

Eliria, which is also known as the Kingly City of Eliria and the City of Lyres, is the capital of the Elwynnese Union and of the Bailiwick of the same name. A Royal City, it was the first city to be chartered in Elwynn during the Ducal Reign of Scott of Alexander (1452–1470). It forms part of the City and County of Eliria, a Royal Precinct of Elwynn, and also is the capital of the aforesaid City and County of Eliria. Its metropolitan area makes it the largest city in Elwynn.

Eliria is the only Royal City which has the style "Kingly" in lieu of "Royal", a special distinction granted by the White Orchid Throne to denote that Eliria is the seat of the Royal Government of Elwynn.

Names

Eliria's name differs depending on which language used:

Each of the names come from old Elw enu elirioon, "the place of lyres". According to legend Tlygowa the Lyrist, en Elfinshi lady famous for her music, founded the city at what is today Eliria Castle.

History

1515, ruined by famine and war. Rebuilt by Andelarion and Ozarka Mons.

Briefly the war capital of Shireroth.

During the communist era (circa 1613-1618), 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.

1635, Attacked by Imperial Forces during the River War. Damaged sections of the city were expensively rebuilt in a manner that would magnify the glory of the victorious House of Ettlingar Freyu.

1644, grand occasion of the state visit of Kaiser Dominus.

1651, Many buildings associated with the Elwynnese Monarchy and the Froyalanish community are attacked and set-ablaze by rioting Elw. Reprisals by the Fleur de Lys-Longships Guard and Vanic Temple Guards are severe, causing the Cudgellers to either desert to go over to the side of the insurrectionists. Fighting subsides as Imperial Army and defecting UDF regiments arrive on the outskirts of the city to enforce the deportation orders that had triggered the Auspicious Occasion.

Trivia

Sites of Interest

  • Arsalani Hospital;
  • Avenue of the Workers' Revolution;
  • Azde Avon-El;
  • Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel;
  • Cathedral-Chapel of Prince Dariolin;
  • Cudgellers Hall;
  • Daily Mail & Telegraph Ziggurat;
  • Duchess Isabelle Allot Theater;
  • Duchess Mari Greenwood Hall;
  • Eliria Castle;
  • Eliria Cathedral;
  • Eliria Central Station;
  • Eliria Depot;
  • Elirian Bazaar;
  • Elwnet Broadcasting House;
  • Fleur de Lys-Longships Citadel;
  • Fort Eliria;
  • Gropecunte Lane;
  • Hall of the Twelve Peoples;
  • Lásamlingús;
  • Libraries Kalirion;
  • Mission Saint Utas;
  • Mandorallen's Church;
  • Mount Yaanek Temple and Palace;
  • Monument: "Ode to Multiculture";
  • Monument: "Tribute to Diversity";
  • Musée des Sceaux;
  • Palace of Krull;
  • Park of the Princes Nathan and Elijah;
  • People's Academy of Elwynn, King's College;
  • Red Orchid Hospital;
  • Royal Mall;
  • Royal Mile;
  • Senate Massacre Memorial;
  • Soreaa Isurui Library;
  • Statue of Duke Harald;
  • Statue of Prince Daniel;
  • St. Harald Aerodrome;
  • St. Harald Archives;
  • St. Harald's Basilica;
  • St. Harald Priory;
  • Tarjei Einhornsson Military Academy;
  • Temple of Ryvenna;
  • Temple of Smiles;
  • Temple of the Sweet Lady of Eluin;
  • True Church;
  • UDF Aerodrome;
  • Utas's Church;
  • Vanic Times Longhouse;
  • Ynys Wydryn.