Cedelphia

Cedelphia is the capital city of Auresia, located on the Corbolo River in the heartland province of Tritemma. It is a prosperous trade center and the seat of the government, including the Imperial Curia and the Imperial Armed Forces. Cedelphia is one of the oldest metropolises in the world, known as the "Eternal City" and "Imperial City." Natives of the city are referred to as Cedelphians.

History

Pre-Empire

Before the formation of the Auresian Empire, Cedelphia was a flourishing city-state within the Karsk Kingdom of Artania. It served as a neutral meeting ground for the three kingdoms—Montalion, Portoga, and Artania—especially during conflicts over the Hattaro Straits and fishing rights. Its neutrality and strategic location made it a pivotal city for diplomatic negotiations and trade.

New Imperial Capital

In the century leading up to the Ante-Imperium War, Cedelphia became the meeting place for the founders of the new empire. The city's historical role as a neutral ground and its central location were crucial factors in its selection as the new imperial capital.

Layout

Cedelphia is a popular destination for tourists, boasting a rich array of architectural and historical wonders. The city was originally a small village that expanded over time into a vast metropolis covering the Five Hills and surrounding areas. Today, it blends classical and modern styles, divided into twelve main districts, with a thirteenth district (the Works) located underground.

Districts

1. Five Hills: The heart of the empire, containing key sites like the Aurelio (Veneziano Palace), Palatane (Villa Iuris), Esquilius (Villa Consilium), Serviona, and Caelius (Praxis Grand Cathedral).
2. Epoch Plaza: The official center of the city, south of Five Hills, featuring the Cephorus (Founder Monument).
3. Desrini (Magliana): Home to the Piazza Impellizeri, the Great Clock of the Imperium, the Villa Publica, the Municentre, and the Palace of Justice. The Administrative Ward houses the city government and state ministries.
4. Montemara (Videnza): Also known as the Ambassadorial Ward, it hosts various embassies from foreign nations.
5. Solaris Gardens: Location of the Imperial Botanical Gardens.
6. Fobosi (Coldbath Fell): A patrician residential district known for the Parco della Fontane, featuring numerous waterfalls and elaborate fountains.
7. Dyonysio Park: Another patrician district famous for its Statuary Garden (Parco della Statua).
8. Dacho (Casalotti), Salario (Accolux), Parioli: Patrician residential districts.
9. Mara Camorazza (Flaminio): A business district hosting Chaim headquarters, banks, investment offices, and the Cedelphia branch of the Imperial Mercantile Exchange (IMEX).
10. Prenestina: Another business district with a range of shops from luxury to common, and home to Grimaldi & Company and Perelli & Company.
11. Procopia (Settocamini), Bellarigio, Garbatella, Infernetto, Gandolo, Massaminia, Tuscolana, Arnaceto: Commoner residential districts.
12. Tarronova: Another commoner residential district.
13. Capanella: Also known as the Military District, home to the Arsenal and the headquarters of the Imperial Auresian Armed Forces.

The Works

A thirteenth, mostly underground district not counted among the regular districts. It encompasses a vast network of tunnels and serviceways for city utilities, including water, power, fuel, and heat.

Services

Utilities

The Cedelphia Works is one of the most extensive networks in the world, comprising hundreds of miles of corridors for accessing and servicing the city's infrastructure needs. Located beneath the city, this network also includes machine shops and workshops stocked with materials for maintenance.

Transportation

Cedelphia offers various modes of transport, including horse and buggy, trolley cars, metro, bicycles, motorized bicycles, and vehicles. The Cedelphia Metro, or "Imperial Tubes," is a renowned underground rail network. The Deucalon Skyport provides air travel to major cities across the empire and beyond. The city's rail network converges at the Grand Imperial Station, connecting to all major lines.

Central Avenue

The main thoroughfare, Via Camorazza, runs from the Great Gates of Cedelphia through the city to the southern periphery of the Aurelio District.

Defenses

Despite its central location, Cedelphia maintains concealed anti-air defenses and artillery batteries. Four Groundnaut Legions and a Groundnaut Mechanical Legion are stationed at Fort Tellar nearby. Within the city, law enforcement is managed by the Vigiles Imperiosus and the Cedelphia Police.

Notes

The twelve districts listed above do not include the underground district known as the Works.

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