History
Aegis was founded in -900 AE, and due to its advantageous location, quickly became a seat of power in Wakova. The city itself has been through a number of battles and wars, even being occupied by the Nexentrum Empire in the past. The Desolate Cascade tested the people of the Shield City, most those of elven ancestry that once lived in the city were forced to flee, stay, or die. With the dwindling of elven numbers, it was not soon after the humans discovered the ruins of the city carved into the Shield Mountains. Hoping to seek shelter from the Cascade and claim the city for their own, the human invaders realized that the city was still occupied by the Quaronar Council led by Ardeiria Valiron. The humans were no match for the council, but still made a plea to stay in the protective walls of the city. There they made a deal: sustain the city and they would be protected, offer your full allegiance to the Quaronar and you would not be exiled in to the wasteland hell that was Aevira at the time of the Cascade.
Government
The Quaronar Council has been in control of Aegis since before the Desolate Cascade and only elves are allowed in. One or more councilors preside over specific districts of the city, with a total of eleven councilors. The Quaronar Council establishes laws, determines how to use resources, and also appoints leaders of the city. While the Quaronar Council holds a considerable amount of power, the Head Sovereign holds the most in Aegis by being the final decision maker in laws and resource allocation.
Districts
Farmlands District
- Shielded Vine Vineyards: Best wine in Wakova
- Aegiskeryn Estate:
Market District
- Church of Teno: Church for commoners
- The Silver Shield: Popular tavern boasting large crowds at the ends of work weeks and hot baths.
- Safe Haven Supply: Popular general store “Shielded by Quality, Fortified by Value.”
- Library of Knowledge
- School of Insight
- School of Ambition
- School of Willpower
Noble District
- The Grand Cathedral: The Cathedral of Teno, or the Grand Cathedral, is a large temple where the Order of Teno is headquartered.
- Aegis Academy: Once used as a school for the arcane, it is now used to train the elite soldiers of the Ascendancy.
Palace District
- The Silver Palace
Demographics
Population: 10,500
- Humans: 80%
- Half-elves: 15%
- Other races: 4.9%
- Elves: 0.1%