Erudition
Location: | Yardistan, Goldshire |
Type: | Free City |
Population: | 69,000 |
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Governor: | Villiam Al-Basani |
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Religion: | Cedrism, B0O0/\/\ism, Realist Temple Church |
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Garrison: | Iron Militia |
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Places of Note: | Cedrist Temple, The Colossus |
Date of Founding: | 439 AN |
Erudition is a city and major port in Amity, Yardistan. It serves as an Entropôt for the Royal Iron Company and is one of the three cities that was granted to the Company as a distribution port by royal warrant of Queen Noor of Goldshire, together with the cities of Chryste and New Harbor.
In the past, Erudition has been the capital of Amity. During this time, Yardistan was considered the epitomy of Shirithian culture. In recent years however, Yardistan's glory has faded and as such, Yardistan has been a province of Goldshire since the early 17th century AN. This had a profound effect on the city of Erudition. The establishment of an Iron Company port has had a positive effect on the city, which now is getting back some of its old glory.
One of the most impressive sights in the city is the Colossus, a massive statue that stands on Erik's Hill overlooking the harbour. The statue is said to represent the ancient warrior king Erud the Great, who is the legendary founder of the city.