Ardor

"No woman as fair, whose wrath is cold. Drawing the attention of an eye seeking gold. Lying between the river's wait--every serii comes to seek glory's fate." --Passion's Couplet, Collected Ardorian Songs 952 AE

Overview
Ardor is the capital of Ardorserii and home to nearly a million different people mostly consisting of sunserii. The city started off as a lowlands river fortress, but after Ardorserii continued to grow under the Four Ascended's guidance, the capital shifted from Serii's Dawn to Ardor.

Ardor is split into several spheres that represent the different districts.

Palace District
The Palace District houses Zenith Rise, the home of the Celestial Magnate. The massive castle stretches out of the center of the city. Also in the palace district are the main buildings for the Chantry of Discipline, and the Chantry of Concordance.

City Proper
The City proper houses many smaller offices of foreign embassies and dignitaries. The Nozeram Embassy, and Kalkyn office are located in the city proper. Many merchants set up permanent shop in this area of town as it is one of the most active parts of Ardor. The City Proper is also home to large public park known as the Forge Ring, where many artisans will spend the day publicly displaying their skills.

Maiden's Watch
Maiden's Watch is the stretch of land overlooking Umia's temple and the main building for the Chantry of Unity. Many storage facilities are located in Maiden's Watch. The district is also homw to the largest military barracks for the Royal Army in the city.

Somia
Somia is a residential district in the outer sphere of Ardor. It is the largest part of Ardor and houses the poorest individuals. In the center of Somia is the Neycart Keep.

Elean
Elean is the nicest outer sphere of Ardor. Many councilmen, Merchants of the Ruby, and traveling adventurers and traders make their residence in Elean.

Shaper's Retreat
On the west side of town the monks of Valerear have removed themselves from the heart of Ardor. There they work the fields and tend to the outskirts of Ardor. Their monastery doubles of the main building for the Chantry of Harmony.

Old Ardor
Old Ardor is the most run down of the outer spheres. The remnants of what was left of Ardor after the rise of the Shatterer Ficktier still dart the landscape, however, many choose not to disturb the ruins.