Arburg/Arcastle is the capital and largest city of the Arden. Standing on the Arden plains, Arburg has been a major settlement for over two centuries.
Recognized as the capital of Arden since at least the 8th century, Arburg is home to the Ardienian Parliament and the seat of the monarchy in Arden. The city is also the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Light, and home to national institutions such as the National Library of Arden, the Memorial of Selûne, and the Arden National Gallery.
History
The Ardian Fortress was first built by human settlers from Kinross to expand human control during the 3rd century AC. In the fourth century AC, the fortress and growing city was no longer properly defended, so the Ardian Castle was built a few kilometres up the river, as well as a new village around it. During the 8th century AC, the city of Arburg and the surrounding villages and cities declared their own kingdom and formed Arden.
New fortifications were built around the village, which is now all part of the inner city of Arburg . The city has since overgrown its' fortifications, and new ones have not been built since the region is fairly peaceful.
Geography
Situated in the Maiden Plains, Arburg is located on the Leibal River, and a four days ride from Sollas, the location of many of the kingdoms noble estates.
Economy
As the political and financial center of Arden, Arburg has some of the highest standard of living of the kingdom.
It is known for the following exporting produce:
Good Beer. Arburg beer is very famous for it's richness and taste. The wheat is grown on the Maiden Plains.
The wolves of the black briar Forest. The fur of the wolves sells for a high price thanks to their quality and size.
A nearby source provides fresh water to the city that is delivered to most houses. The water is also used for the beer.
The Royal family is known for their kindness, hospitality and caring of their subjects. The crown hold a standing army and has a long history of skirmishes at the borders of the Ardian kingdom, holding back the forces of chaos and destruction that would threaten its citizens otherwise.
The cleric temple is famous for being very old and prestigious. It trains the best cleric of Selûne and has the best teachers.