The Rebuilt city of wonder
Originally, there were four independent cities within the Illustria region. However, the Grand Disaster severely damaged, destroyed, and depleted these cities, rendering them unable to sustain themselves. In response, King Illustria IV launched an ambitious amalgamation project to rescue these cities and their inhabitants.
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The solution entailed creating a super city where people could live and thrive. Through the collaborative efforts of the DFA and the Grand Elemental of the Earth, the six cities were clustered together to form New Allure City. Each of the four districts now represents one of the former cities.
Once known as Centralis Majora, this city withstood the full might of
the Grand Disaster. While it suffered immense human loss, most of its core structures remained intact. Designated the 1st District by King Illustria IV, it instantly became the symbol of hope and renewal for the entire supercity.
Renamed Central Allure, this district became the focal point of all
restoration efforts. It quickly transformed into the primary engine of
the metropolis—the central hub of commerce and high-level activity among the six districts.
Boasting the largest population and thriving due to aggressive renewal and government support, Central Allure is now the commercial and cultural epicenter of the super-city. Its immense prosperity, however, often breeds envy among its neighboring districts.
Formerly known as Archea and famed for its iconic stone arches, Arches is the residential heart of New Allure City. Though smaller than Districts 1 and 3, it is the largest quarter for living. Its mix of houses and tenements offers a tranquil environment for middle and working-class residents.
Though there are mild tensions between the classes, the district is remarkably peaceful. Arches also includes a bustling commercial corridor with diverse shops, and it prides itself on fostering independence from Central Allure.
Legally recognized as the 3rd District, Divatae is known as the "Gambling District."
or "District of Delight," rivaling Central Allure in prominence. Renowned for its
vibrant nightlife and tourism, Divatae generates significant revenue for New Allure
City, making it the wealthiest district.
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​Once a haven for criminals before the Grand Disaster, Divatae has undergone a
remarkable transformation. A collaborative effort of the Kingdom of Illustria,
the DFA, and the District of Guilds has revitalized the area, helping it shed its
dark past. Today, Divatae thrives as the city's heart of entertainment and tourism,
and fully embraces its role as the seat of modern leisure.
The 4th District, known as the District of Guilds, was created to oversee the use of Aura and regulate the deployment of resources
and skills in New Allure. In response to a global 50% loss of Aura
users, the district enforces laws requiring all Aura users to register and specialize in a craft through artisan guilds.
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Carta is home to a variety of guilds, including those focused on craftsmanship, combat and adventuring, magic, mutual aid, and special requests. Guilds are publicly owned and cannot be privatized, as mandated by King Illustria IV to maintain order and balance.
The 5th District, referred to as OA or Old Allure, contains the remnants of the
original Allure, the city most profoundly affected by the Grand Disaster.
Hollowed ruins extend towards the sea, providing a view of the Isle of Xeon in
the distance. Despite the city's ruined state, it was amalgamated into New Allure
with hopes of restoration. However, it has remained in disrepair due to ongoing
disagreements between New Allure City and the Kingdom of Illustria concerning
environmental precautions and rebuilding.
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Nevertheless, residents have chosen to make a home within he walls of the
ruined city. With support from mutual aid guilds and donors, and with the unwavering
determination of the people, sections of Old Allure have become habitable. refugees, migrants, and individuals who have felt forgotten or struggled to adapt to the new living structure have found a haven in old allure.
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Grandeza, once a thriving trading town with active miners and merchants, was renowned for its rare ore, named Leona's Blessing after the city's founder, Grandeza Leona. This sought-after ore was once a valuable commodity throughout Eyrthia. However, the Grand Disaster drained
the ore of its rich properties, turning most of it into granite lumps.
The city, facing rapid erosion, transformed into a mostly barren landscape. Influential merchants departed for the guilds or the city, leaving the locals to fend for themselves and rebuild. New Allure incorporated Grandeza with the hope of revitalizing the mining town and providing housing for numerous displaced citizens struggling to adjust and reintegrate into society under the district system.
