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| * The Merchant City: This bustling commercial sector is separated from the main city walls by fields used for livestock and is the first area encountered when traveling from the main docks. | * The Merchant City: This bustling commercial sector is separated from the main city walls by fields used for livestock and is the first area encountered when traveling from the main docks. |
| * Old Dalreoch: Accessed through the [[:skyss:places:daels:old_west_gate|Old West Gate]], this historic district features three-story houses with ground-floor shops and narrow, winding streets. | * Old Dalreoch: Accessed through the [[:skyss:places:daels:old_west_gate|Old West Gate]], this historic district features three-story houses with ground-floor shops and narrow, winding streets. |
| * The Inner Bailey: The administrative heart of the city, containing an impressive stone square with pillars, statues, and the [[:skyss:places:daels:king_s_keep|King's Keep]]. | * The Inner Bailey: The administrative heart of the city, containing an impressive stone square with pillars, statues, and the [[:skyss:places:daels:kings_keep|King's Keep]]. |
| * The Waterfront: A "forest of masts" characterizes the riverfront, where ships dock four deep at various jetties to unload goods and passengers. | * The Waterfront: A "forest of masts" characterizes the riverfront, where ships dock four deep at various jetties to unload goods and passengers. |
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| ===== Landmarks and Institutions ===== | ===== Landmarks and Institutions ===== |
| Dalreoch is home to several of the most significant structures in [[:skyss:places:daels:dael_riata|Dael Riata]]: | Dalreoch is home to several of the most significant structures in [[:skyss:places:daels:dael_riata|Dael Riata]]: |
| * [[:skyss:places:king_s_keep|The King's Keep]]: Originally a defensive fortification, it was rebuilt by [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ii|Alasdair II]] as a grand palace featuring four turrets topped with golden domes and green royal flags. | * [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:kings_keep|The King's Keep]]: Originally a defensive fortification, it was rebuilt by [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ii|Alasdair II]] as a grand palace featuring four turrets topped with golden domes and green royal flags. |
| * [[:skyss:places:university_of_dalreoch|University of Dalreoch]]: Located on an island downstream from the city center, this institution is renowned for its library and its expertise in the "dangerous arts," such as fire and transmutation. | * [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:university|University of Dalreoch]]: Located on an island downstream from the city center, this institution is renowned for its library and its expertise in the "dangerous arts," such as fire and transmutation. |
| * [[:skyss:places:river_fort|The River Fort]]: A massive defensive battery guarding the entrance to the [[:skyss:places:river_reoch|River Reoch]], equipped with catapults capable of launching heated iron shot at hostile vessels. | * [[:skyss:places:river_fort|The River Fort]]: A massive defensive battery guarding the entrance to the [[:skyss:places:river_reoch|River Reoch]], equipped with catapults capable of launching heated iron shot at hostile vessels. |
| * [[:skyss:places:bot|Skyssian Board of Trade]]: A prominent, bright blue building with a matching flag, marking the center of foreign commercial interests in the capital. | * [[:skyss:places:bot|Skyssian Board of Trade]]: A prominent, bright blue building with a matching flag, marking the center of foreign commercial interests in the capital. |
| ===== Security and Governance ===== | ===== Security and Governance ===== |
| The city is governed directly by the Grand Duke of Reoch, a title currently held by [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]. Order is maintained by several military and civil bodies: | The city is governed directly by the Grand Duke of Reoch, a title currently held by [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]. Order is maintained by several military and civil bodies: |
| * The City Watch: Constables who patrol major thoroughfares like [[:skyss:places:daels:gallows_street|Gallows Street]] to test shutters and maintain the curfew. | * The City Watch: Constables who patrol major thoroughfares like [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:gallows_street|Gallows Street]] to test shutters and maintain the curfew. |
| * The City Guard: A formal military unit recognized by their green shields with a red diagonal stripe. | * The City Guard: A formal military unit recognized by their green shields with a red diagonal stripe. |
| * [[:skyss:daels:king_s_lifeguard|The King's Lifeguard]]: An elite veteran force commanded by [[:skyss:chars:daels:iain_alpin|Sir Iain Alpin]], distinguished by green enamelled breastplates featuring a gold stag. | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:life_guard|The King's Lifeguard]]: An elite veteran force commanded by [[:skyss:chars:daels:iain_alpin|Sir Iain Alpin]], distinguished by green enamelled breastplates featuring a gold stag. |
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| ===== Social and Economic Life ===== | ===== Social and Economic Life ===== |
| Trade: The city exports timber, stone, and skilled sailors while importing luxury goods such as silk, pearls, and emeralds. | Trade: The city exports timber, stone, and skilled sailors while importing luxury goods such as silk, pearls, and emeralds. |
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| Local Establishments: Popular gathering spots include [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:the_drum|The Drum]], an inn known for raucous carousing, and the [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:water_gate|Water Gate]], which provides lodging for traders and visitors. Public Spaces: The [[:skyss:places:daels:gallows_market|Gallows Market]] serves as a site for both commerce and the enforcement of the King's justice, including public executions and royal proclamations. | Local Establishments: Popular gathering spots include [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:the_drum|The Drum]], an inn known for raucous carousing, and the [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:water_gate|Water Gate]], which provides lodging for traders and visitors. Public Spaces: The [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:gallows_market|Gallows Market]] serves as a site for both commerce and the enforcement of the King's justice, including public executions and royal proclamations. |
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| ==== Relationships ==== | ==== Relationships ==== |
| === People === | === People === |
| Notable people | Notable people |
| * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald]] lives here | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5]] lives here |
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| === Places === | === Places === |
