Akratia

Overview
Akratia is a sprawling city on western part of the Sparwood. It was established on October 4th, by Akratians migrant in search of their promised land.

The city is full of history and also the homeland of the Akratian people, one can find there many old buildings, important in the Akratian culture ( The Black Citadel, The Castel of the dishonored ), just like the witnesses of the transition of the city towards a new era, an industrial era.

Akratia is now the Capital of the newly formed United Empire, the Emperor thus leads the Empire from his fortress, above the city ( The Black Citadel ).

Location :
Akratia is situated on the continent of Sparwood, in the Southern part of the Eok plains.

The city is positioned on the banks of the Ekara river and in the valley of the same name. Its strategic location allowed it to grow and expand rapidly.

Architecture :
Walls of the Black Citadel

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Lower yard of the Castel

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The Foundation :
Akratia was founded by Magis migrant who arrived there thousand of years ago, when they settled in the valley of Ekara ( the new home ), sometime after arriving their guide, the incarnation of their god died.

The Akratian Oligarchy :
At this moment the most important families of the community come together and decide on the way forward for the future of their people. Later these families will scattered across the plains, some remaining at Akratia, others creating powerfull Kingdoms, thus these families form what was called the Akratian Oligarchy.

The city is filled with the marks of the powers of these families and factions.

The United Empire :
And when Emperor Neoz rose to power, he renovated the old castle of Arkosa ( the seat of power of the old oligarchy ) in his own fortified palace The Black Citadelle.

But since his rise to power the capital has undergone enormous change and construction, the diversion of its river, the extension of the exterior walls or the appearance of large industrial centers …