Aranor

Aranor is the capital of the Dawnbreak Isles, located on the southern coast of the largest island, Meveradil. It is situated on four hills in the northern parts of the Maos Basin and overlooks the Red Bay. It is the site of the Sunburst Throne and the Upper City, the seat of the royal house of Anderiun.

The City
Aranor is roughly in the shape of a circle, cut off by the Red Bay. It is several miles wide. Aranor does not a any walls surrounding the main city, but it does have a wall around the Upper City. The city was built on and around four hills in the northern sections of the Maos Basin. The Upper City is built on the First and Second Hill while the Lower City is built on the Third and Fourth Hill, and at the bases of all four hills.

The majority of Aranor, in both land size and population is the Lower City. The Lower City was built on the Maos Basin and the Third and Forth Hills, the smaller hills. It is home to everyone from the poor to the rich and has a wide variety of neighborhoods. The richer neighborhoods are on top of the Third and Forth Hills while the poor neighborhoods are in the shadows of the hills. The Lower City is dotted with manses, inns, taverns, brothels, markets, and storehouses. Hundreds of quays and docks can be found in the harbor. Off of the main streets, many alleys twist through the city.

Walled off from the rest of the city is the Upper City, built on the First and Second Hills. It is the seat of the Emperor and the primary residence of the Imperial Family. Each member of the Sacred Seven owns a cluster of buildings on the Second Hill. None of the buildings in the Upper City are particularly large, rarely reaching over three stories. Between the buildings are courtyards, gardens, and fountains.

Notable Locations in Aranor

 * The Hall of Radiance is the throne room of the emperor and the location of the Sunburst Throne.
 * The Imperial Chancellery Complex is located at the base of the First Hill. The complex has three buildings that surround a courtyard. The complex is one of the few places where the complete Imperial Codex is located.
 * The Aranor Grand Shrine is the largest Hyrivan shrine and is dedicated to the Father of Light and Life. The shrine is located on the Third Hill.

Streets, Squares, and Markets

 * Street of Smiths -