Vladingrad

Vladingrad, pronounced as /ˈvleɪdɪŋˌɡræd/ VLAYD-ing-grad, is a town situated on the tip of the Inish Leath peninsula in Sparwood currently under the control of the Neo Kartek Horde. Recognized officially as the "City of Vladingrad," it holds profound significance as the de facto capital of the southern half of the State of Burgamere. It holds a modest population of around 80 residents.

History
Vladingrad was originally founded as Inishgorod by E_WM over the remnants of an older town named Parliament. It was founded with the help of Clone3A7 and Oot.

Amid Burgameres' emergence, Vladingrad prioritized internal growth over direct national entanglements. This led to a population boom and many inventions and discoveries. Emblematic of its innovative spirit, Vladingrad gave rise to Ultravisionary International — an international scientific entity fostering cross-border collaboration in military science.

During the War of Burgamerian Independence from Ecclesia, Vladingrad assumed its role as a bastion of support, channeling efforts into essential supply production. This critical role remained steadfast through the era of the Burgamerian Civil War, underscoring Vladingrad's dedication to the state's collective cause. It would become the de facto capital of the south.

Following the loss of Duragrad and the departure of loyal towns during the Burgamerian Civil War, Vladingrad stayed loyal to the bitter end, eventually annexed by neighboring entity Avertico. During its time in Avertico, E_WM was exiled as mayor, and Disciple was put in charge in his stead, although Disciple still followed orders about the town given by E_WM. After a brief time in Avertico, Luscovy intervened, forcing Avertico to sell all former Burgamerian territories, including Vladingrad, to Luscovy for a price of 500 thousand. Vladingrad soon joined the Red Aspirants, which would later evolve into a reformed State of Burgamere. During this time, a mass construction of large turrets and cannons to defend the city began. The rebellious Burgamere would officially break away by joining the Neo Kartek Horde, taking Vladingrad with it where it remains today.

Geography
Vladingrad's geographical context is defined by its location on the Inish Leath Peninsula, situated in proximity to both the Cinnaburg Peninsula and the Bay of Arkova along the shores of the Svalđen Sea. This placement offers the town a advantage, as it boasts a deep-water port that serves as a gateway to maritime trade and connectivity. The presence of this port enhances Vladingrad's economic significance and facilitates interactions with both neighboring regions and distant shores. With the Inish Leath Peninsula's close proximity to the Cinnaburg Peninsula, Vladingrad often trades with the neighboring town of Cinnaburg. On the only route to Vladingrad by land, Redspire stand, defending the cities north.

Cityscape
Vladingrad's cityscape has been described as a "Turret-filled industrial medieval shithole". Houses in the city are constructed of unified materials, either being made of stone, brick, or deepslate. Roofs are constructed of slanted spruce wood, designed to dump snow onto the streets for melting, as otherwise the roofs would cave in on themselves due to the weight. Turrets have been built on the roofs of many buildings, along with reinforcements to keep the buildings from collapsing. These turrets use shells produced by the factory inside the Slab-Stone Castle, the most prominent landmark in the city. The Slab-Stone Castle is a fort constructed of deepslate, housing a large artillery factory inside. The Slab-Stone Castle is also the home of the Burgamere National Armory. On the roof of the fort is turret-42255, which is over 35 meters in radius, being the largest in the world.