Alveslott
Alveslott (Alves-lott, Fortress of the Alves in Elven) is the capital city of the High Kingdom of Erell. It is built in a big mountain pass between the two peaks of the highest mountain of the Erell.
I reached Alveslott. The climb to the city was a really humbling experience. There were carts and carriages which could have taken me to the city, but for human standards they were too expensive. When after hours of walking a meandering road I have finally reached the city gates I was in awe. High white walls were standing on the edge of the abyss.
Demographics
Most of the Alveslott's inhabitants are Alves, members of the highest socio-cultural group of the Elves. Alves are from all walks of life. There are nobles, craftsmen, merchants and more. Aside from Alves members of other elven socio-cultural groups live in the city, but in much smaller numbers. Humans are present in the city, but more as visitors then permament residents.
Defences
The mountain pass is closed from both sides with walls, but they are more for symbolic reasons as on both ends of the pass they are standing on the edge. The most important defence installations are down in the valleys.
Architecture
The beauty of the Alveslott's architecture is greater than anything in the human lands. Houses of simple merchants and artisans are decorated with marble and gold. Statues on the streets, squares and in the parks are brimming with colours. Residences of the nobility are equal in splendor to royal palaces of humans. The Royal Palace, the seat of the High King, is greater and more splendorous then the palace of the Divine Ruler.
Alternative Name(s)
The Capital
Type
Large city
Population
40 000
Inhabitant Demonym
Alves, Alveslottians
Location under
Owning Organization
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