Sempervirentis

Sempervirentis is governed by the Lord Protectorate, a semi-democratic entity led by the Lord-Protector and supported by the Lord-Captain.

Political movements and parties form as Protectorate Candidate Parties, and stand at elections which are held every four years, with the most recent having been held in 1486.

Candidate Parties nominate Lord-Protector and Lord-Captain candidates amongst their party members, and the movements then hold their own votes as to who should take these seats. Those voted into those roles then become the official leaders of their Protectorate Candidate Party.

Citizens of the city who are Of Age (18 in most cases) are entitled to vote for the Party (and by extension, Lord-Protector and Lord-Captain) that they wish to run the city. Lord-Protector Angevin has been in his position for twelve years, since the death of the last Lord-Protector toward the end of the War of Countless Faces. Angevin leads the Common Aristocrats Party for Sempervirentis, assisted by Dalkyn Mallos.

The city is walled on three sides and borders the river on the fourth, but many of the defensive structures surrounding the city are in a bad state of repair since the end of the war. Reconstruction efforts are in place, with plans for larger ditches, spiked repellers and palisades being drawn up. Additionally, the magical defences of the Schola Arcana are being considered for extension.

Having been cut off from primary trade routes for thirty years, Sempervirentis is still recovering its status as a trade city. Its main exports currently are magical items crafted by the Schola Arcana, which also serves as a major education establishment. This brings in trade in the form of short-term rentals, when non-residents come to stay at the city in order to study or research at the Schola Arcana.

Old Town (North, South and East)

The oldest part of the city, Old Town features the Schola Arcana and Viren Park, within which stands the oldest evergreen tree in Curtana.

Azalea District

Also known as the Noble District, Azalea District is where the most powerful Nobles in the city have a residence.

Market District (West, East and South)

With Market District West being the oldest area, the Market District is the city's primary trade hub.

Wisteria Court

Wisteria Court is the richest district after Azalea District, housing Aristocrats and Aristocratic wannabes that do not have the authority to reside within Azalea District.

Gateway District

Gateway District houses the Main Gate into Sempervirentis, making it one of the busiest Districts due to through traffic.

Fauld's Gallows

Fauld's Gallows houses the prison and the main Court of Sempervirentis, after it was moved from Castle Semper. The District was once a small hamlet built around the Gallows, where prisoners were executed.

The Hive (formerly Quarter of Rest)

Once the religious District of the city, The Hive is now overrun with undead and localised necromantic energies that make reclaiming it difficult.

Medway Run

Predominantly housing, Medway Run also contains the Temple of Many Gods, which was set up after the fall of the Quarter of Rest.

The Sailors' Reprieve

Filled with taverns and inns, the District is meant to cater to travellers and acts as an entertainment area within the city.

The Docks (North, East and South)

Expanding across the river to the southern shore, North Docks are the oldest part of the District, with the South being the newest.

Artisan Quarter

The Artisan Quarter features many studios, museums and galleries, as well as a thriving fashion culture.

Central District

The administrative quarter of the city, Central District is home to Castle Semper and the Sempervirentis City Hall. It is also the only fully-walled District of the city other than the Azalea District.

The Schola Arcana, Old Town

One of the greatest magic schools in the world, the Schola Arcana is located above one of the largest Weave Wells in the world, and is housed in the former Evergreen Fort, which preceded Castle Semper.

Castle Semper, Central District

The successor to Evergreen Fort when it became the magic school, Castle Semper is the home of the City Protectorate and houses a large portion of the city's official records.

Viren Park, Old Town

The oldest part in Sempervirentis, it is the location of the oldest tree in the region, a giant Redwood which is believed to be at least 3000 years old.

Isle of Solace, The Hive

Also nicknamed "The Timestopped Isle", the Isle of Solace was once a religious refuge and training ground. It has been inaccessible since the War.

Temple of Many Gods, Medway Run

After the destruction of Quarter of Rest, a religious archive and museum dedicated to the True A'arden Pantheon set itself up as a Temple for all Pantheons. It has expanded over the course of the war, despite regular assaults on the nearby area, and remains the primary location for prayer and worship in Sempervirentis, as well as guarding the main gateway into the Hive.

City Prison, Fauld's Gallows

City Prison is the largest prison in Sempervirentis, holding the most heinous criminals.

Semper Court, Fauld's Gallows

The home of the active Judicial System in Sempervirentis, Semper Court was built in order to minimise disruption to other governmental duties when courts were in session at Castle Semper.

Major tourist attractions in the city include the Schola Arcana and the Temple of Many Gods due to the magical and religious influences of the establishments. Many people from across the world petition to visit the city so that they can witness the Schola Arcana in particular, which is famed for the massive Weave Well located beneath it. Many scholars desire to study the Well, but it is highly protected and remains in a state of partial lockdown, despite the War having ended.