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Centrum Marketplace
The city’s marketplaces bustle with goods from every corner of Elgea, including rare products from the far reaches of the Broken Lands.
Overview#
Centrum is the grandest city in all of Elgea, positioned at the strategic coordinates [0|0] in the heart of the Middle Kingdom. Serving as the seat of the Council of Illyria, Centrum is remarkable both for its immense architectural wonders and its profound civic influence across the continent. Once a crossroads of ancient merchant routes, Centrum has flourished under the protection and vision of King Sigurd, known as “The Just” or “The Samaritan,” who ascended to the throne in 1012 at the age of fifteen. The city is home to King Sigurd’s palace, the greatest barracks in Elgea, and the famed Praetorian Guard, making it not only a center of commerce but also of military might. The reign of King Sigurd has been transformative for Centrum, elevating the city far above its historic role as a regional capital. Sigurd’s early years were marked by a deft balance of wisdom and justice, guided initially by the Royal Council established by his father, King Drendor. His visionary reforms consolidated the Middle Kingdom’s arable lands and extended his gift-giving traditions to new settlers, encouraging prosperity and loyalty. With his brothers governing the Western Realms and the Duchy of Keppen, Sigurd’s court in Centrum has become a beacon of stability and good governance for all Illyria. As the city’s geopolitical significance has risen, Centrum has evolved into a vibrant hub for diplomacy and international trade. The city’s marketplaces bustle with goods from every corner of Elgea, including rare products from the far reaches of the Broken Lands. Dignitaries, traders, and emissaries from every major faction and distant land are a common sight in Centrum, with entire districts now dedicated to foreign compounds. During special festivals, the city glitters with the banners and languages of every race and kingdom, underscoring Centrum’s claim as the true center of civilization. Centrum’s influence resonates outward through its satellite trade hubs, such as Bellingsy (gateway to the Middle Kingdom), and others managed by the far-reaching Illyria Trade Council. These centers support the immense flow of resources, information, and currency back to Centrum, while also anchoring alliances and networks critical to King Sigurd’s rule. The city’s fortified foundations, coupled with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, have made it legendary for both its safety and its opportunity, attracting ambitious merchants, skilled artisans, and wandering scholars alike. In recent years, the diplomacy and trade networks centered on Centrum have only grown in strength, as word spreads of the city’s unmatched wealth and security. Even envoys from rival regions, such as the Broken Lands, maintain a perennial presence, brokered by King Sigurd’s personal guarantee of safe-conduct and impartial justice. Legends and new traditions abound in the city, with tales of secret treaties brokered by candlelight and markets where the whole of Illyria seems united in a single, thriving bazaar. As the seat of King Sigurd’s enlightened rule, Centrum endures as the pulsating heart of Illyria — an ever-vigilant center of trade, power, and enduring hope for the realms.Location Snapshot#
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0|0 |
| Region | Middle Kingdom |
| Associated Faction | Council of Illyria |
| Predominant Race | Humans |
| City Map Image |  |
