Twin-Capital

Commonly referred to as the Twin-Capital, the cities Mizar and Alkor stretch between the The Everdry Beach and the mountain region in the North. The twin-capital served as the political and cultural heart of Teel prior to the founding of the Free City of Teel by the Settlers . Built on opposite sides of the tideway of Tahr, the two cities functioned as a unified metropolis connected through bridges, trade routes, and a shared administrative system.

As the largest Juru metropolis in the region, the Twin-Capital remains the center of spiritual life, artistic innovation, and traditional craftsmanship. Temples devoted to ancestral memory, open-air artisan districts, and vast communal workshops make Mizar and Alkor a significant cultural hub even after the political power shifted to the Free City. The cities are particularly renowned for their fire-hardened ceramics, intricate wood-carvings, and ritual stonework, much of which is exported across Teel.

Despite no longer serving as the formal seat of governance, Mizar and Alkor continue to attract pilgrims, scholars, and travelers seeking access to ancient archives, spiritual rites, and the vibrant Juru artisan communities.

Architecture

The Twin-Capital was not constructed in the conventional sense; rather, it grew organically over the course of several centuries. Most of its buildings and infrastructure were formed by shaping and guiding the growth of thick marvel roots, a unique arboreal material capable of being molded over time without losing structural integrity.

This slow, deliberate cultivation has given Mizar and Alkor their distinctive boreal, root-woven appearance, characterized by curved façades, braided support arches, and living walls that continue to shift and thicken as the roots mature. Many public spaces—such as plazas, bridges, and ceremonial halls—are formed from interlocking root systems that have fused into seamless, wood-like stone.

The architectural style blends Juru craftsmanship, spiritual symbolism, and environmental integration. Over time, the Twin-Capital has become a rare example of a metropolis where urban expansion and natural growth are indistinguishable, creating a continuously evolving cityscape shaped by tradition, patience, and living materials.

Twin Identity:
Despite the tidal channel separating them, the two cities are intertwined both physically and symbolically. The channel acts as a cultural boundary, marking the division between Mizar’s raw vitality and Alkor’s disciplined elegance. Festivals, governance, and trade are largely segregated, reinforcing the cities’ distinct identities. Citizens often identify strongly with their side, and crossing the channel is as much a transition of ethos and lifestyle as it is a geographical passage.

Places of Interest

• The Aeonhall: Among the Juru, the Aeonhall is widely regarded as a myth or symbolic construct. Official records make no mention of its location, and the Guild maintains that no such hall exists. Rumors persist that the Aeonhall lies somewhere within either Mizar or Alkor, concealed beneath root-grown architecture or sealed behind ancient geomantic wards. According to legend, the hall houses the Aeonfire , a primordial, self-sustaining fire that serves as the core energy source of the Twin-Capital. It is believed to fuel root-growth, maintain environmental stability, and empower certain spiritual rites practiced by the Juru .
• The Soulbound Hall in central Mizar is an ancient and highly secretive complex where cultivators attempt to bind their soul to a beast, forging a permanent spiritual contract that grants immense power but carries extreme risk for both entities.
• The Ironroot Forge is one of the most renowned smithing halls in Teel, famous for crafting exceptional hammers. It is carved into the rock at the foot of the Impatient Peaks at the Northern border of Mizar.