Lileanen

Lileanen (Can also historically be referred to as Kaiserslicht and Sollicht) is the capital of the Soleannan Imperium and is a major city of the Escharian culture. The town is built along the mouth of the Neichse river and in the Zanval Forest, bordered by the Osterium Sea to the East and the Gulf of Escharia to the North. Lileanen was home to several important structures such as: The University of Kaiserslicht, The Sonnekir Cathedral, Valkenstein Castle, Blackstone Castle, and Castle Archerumslyre. Following the ascension of Siegfried I (SikkeOst), the Emperors growing power allowed him to absorb the towns of Batavien and Zanneste into the capital, forming the unofficial City of Lileanen. After the ascension, the land was flooded for a while until eventually being repaired by players such as Debi. Since the Ascension, the land fell into the hands of Marshal_Yazov, and is presently held under the Realm of Escharia.

History
The city of Lileanen has been through several empires, surviving the great ascension, fending off attackers over the centuries. This section covers the currently documented parts of Lileanen's history.

Cultural Origins
According to historical folklore from the region, this area was the site of a great battle between Auberon I (the founder of the city) and a force of tribal coalitions in the region. After a long, drawn-out battle, Auberon I prevailed and founded the city later, on top of the site of the battle. This city would become the capital of the nation he carved out. For many years the Aesperii would reign over the city until it would greatly expand into the modern city of Lileanen under the guidance of Emperor SikkeOst and Neorgothic.

Historical Origins
According to the historical record, the city first began as a small settlement around a shelter called the Bergturm. From the tower, the first parts of the city was built after, stretching from the rivers mouth up the hill up to the location where Falkenstein Castle was built. Some notable projects during this time were the Government buildings, Ports, Sonnekir Cathedral, and Falkenstein Castle. The city's growth stagnated significantly during the Turtlonian Wars but it would go on after to have an architectural boom where the Hochstein District and University became new centerpieces of the city. The city had seen several attacks from Yimmu-Audal, Insurgents and Turtlonian forces but had managed to avoid being conquered and continued to grow from then onwards.

The city began to expand towards Auberon's Vale to the south, where much of the Taiga was deforested to make room for buildings but much was kept in order to preserve the natural beauty like with Niedene custom. A set of walls was constructed on the border of the settlement while the land was being cleared. However as of sometime in January 2021, they have been replaced by a series of large stone walls with watchtowers and walkways. This area would lead to the creation of several new districts in the Neo-Escharian style, which was brought about by Cardinal Ortwin Aurelius (Neorgothic). Districts such as Hochstein would grow from here. Then Emperor of Escharia, Siegfried (SikkeOst), would then lead to the establishment of Altiste past the old outpost of Batavia. This project would be constructed in the traditional Escharian style of architecture. Several more structures in this manner were built across the river and eventually lead to the palace of Archerumslyre being built.

The Shattering


The city would meet it's end following The Escharian Ascension, which saw the destruction of the The First Soleannan Empire and it's sinking. Following this, old members of the city would go on to become the Soleannan Spirits, and would kill anyone who tried to settle in the territory who weren't of the Soleannan faith during this time period. As of today, these spirits have ceased the killings of non-believers, and rested in peace within the preserved city. Lileanen was important for its role as the capital of the First Escharian Empire, and being the first megacity on Rathnir. And so, the settlement was sacrificed to the Gods of Soleannen, so that the void pit at Tessel may be sealed.

Reclamation
The land of Lileanen had been under the official ownership of D3bi, but was passed down to Marshal_Yazov when the Spirit rested in peace after closure to the past. With the city under new management, the new king fully drained the city of the sunken water, and rebuilt all of the destroyed buildings of the Shattering. With extravagant plans to expand the city and turn it into the metropolis it was meant to be, Yazov hired diviine_ to further construct the city and turn it into something new. Falling in love with the architecture and lore, diviine_ stayed and remains the primary architect in the new Lileanen.

Suth Meqaris - Southern District
This is the orginal design of the city rebuilt from the rubble, originally designed by Neorgothic. Commonly referred to as "Southside." This area of crowded homes is the location of the University and Public Hub. To the south of this area, also included, is the government building and the McSpiegel Estate.

Eres Viam - Market Street
This central area of mixed homes and shops is the district where most shopping will be located in the city. It also holds the Music Hall, a prominent center of culture within the city, a remarkable new addition. Several restaurants and local vendors selling various goods can be found all on this street. Upscaled homes from the Hochstein district are in this area, from the old northern portion of the old city.

Mara Fauqes - Port Docks
The easternmost area of the city, almost entirely exposed to the Osterii Sea, holds the original boats built during the First Soleannan Empire. This area also has the Tilted Lily Tavern, the premier place to party in the city. With a few shops, warehouses, and the central City Storage, this area is a place where residents will often hang out when in free time.

Izara Eanna - Champion City
This northern residential district is made of upscaled homes that were part of the old Hochstein northern district, located in the same northern part of the city. This district has the major guild halls for the Escharian Imperial Guilds, as well as the Champion's Arena, where tournaments are often hosted.

Aurei Meqaris - Estate District
This southern area has upscaled homes originally from the Aesperium-Era architecture. A quieter district, with much larger homes than the rest of the city. This area holds lots of beautiful homes with small back alleys or pathways to explore. The Museum of Culture and Artifacts is also found here, in the same build style as the Lily Palace, Music Hall, Arena, and Government building.

Lyrie Seii - Palace Gardens
This northernmost island is where the Aesperii Manor is located, one of the original structures that was rebuilt after the Shattering. The Manor is usually lent out to guests of the Royals when foreign dignitaries come from beyond. The Lily Palace is also present here, along with the Palace Gardens for which the district is named. This area is still under development, and will have a planned district going in between the Palace and Manor.