Lûnwir

Lûnwir (in Aurlûnoren meaning Dragon Stronghold) also known in it Fornoisan as Drakovien or by it's ancient Melwendic name Turónshan (Palace Grounds) is the largest city in the Alvada Province of the Aurlûnor Velande. It served as the capital of the Vedassa Province before October 5, and served as the residence of Governor Vexan Austris the Lord Chamberlain of Drakovien and the council of Drakovien.

The city is also referred to by the nickname of "The Green City" by its inhabitants due to how nature is seemingly combining with the buildings, with vines and all different kind of plants growing in every corner of the city.

History
The area now known as Lûnwir was built upon the ruins of the old capital of the Kingdom of Melwende known as Turónshan. According to digs and archeological records, Turónshan was said to have been a magnificent city home to at least five palaces, each housing members of the Royal Family. The bricks along the modern city show that there was actually relation to the architectural style found in Dun, though the tops and marble that was there is missing, possibly looted due to the destruction of the city during the conflicts between them, Linwe or Sareariel Lelya-Earcala's forces.

Thousands of years later, a man by the name of Vexan Austris, a Drakorian had found the old ruined city, and built upon it the new city of Drakovien. He and his house guards after they have been recruited in the ranks of the Aurlûnor Velande. According to tales, Vexan and his people, have settled in a valley between two rivers and surrounded by mountains neighboring Valdamar. After the now Velereth Sareariel saw how the city grew and prospered, as well as the well-preservation of the stones that were built upon the old Melwendic center of power, she appointed Vexan Austris as Governor of the Vedassa Province and relocated the capital of the old mining town of Kuàngdor to Drakovien.

At first the city consisted of the area that now is called The Fort, which is the main governing building and the living space for the Councillors of Drakovien. In time the city has developed exponentially tripling in size and transforming from a Fortress into a town and then into a city. With the governance of Vexan growing the region even further, a golden dragon statue was commissioned on an island, that was once called "Pearl Island" which was renamed to "Jīnlóng Island".

On October 5, 939ACA, Vedassa Province would merge into Alvada Province, and would loose it's capital status. After the resignation of Vexan as Governor, the city would become the largest city in the province, surpassing Borolingy. The city would decline, and see its statue profoundly looted

Function and Landmarks
Apart from being the former capital of Vedassa the city has a developed brewing and farming industry, as well as fishing and the newly added cheesemaking business.

The city and its inhabitants contributed to the renovations of the city of Dun and to the build up of The Alvada Province.

The landmarks of the city are: - The Palace (or Council's Palace)

- The Grand Temple of The Twin Dragon

- The Arena of Drakovien

- and Jīnlóng Island (Where the Golden Dragon statue is held)

The Council's Palace
The Palace is the main government building located in the center of The Fort of Drakovien and serves as the meeting place and as the seat of power of Drakovien. Housing the Offices of The Governor and of The City Chancellor in addition to the Meeting Hall and The Council Room.

The Grand Temple of Drakovien
The Grand temple was build for the worshiping of Sen and Lyn on a hill overlooking The Fort, in addition to shrines dedicated to each of The Guardian Dragons, The Temple also contains the statues of the Four Sages as well as the Celestial Matron's Throne encrusted with Diamonds and Emeralds.

At the back of the temple there is a flower garden and the Priest's House.

It is one of the largest temples in The Velande and serves as the primary temple in the Alvada Province.