Monument

Bridges of Monument

Population: 80,000
Monument is a city partially built into the edges of a small river valley/Canyon coming out of a mountain range. The sides of the Monument canyon have been elaborately carved in the images of the gods. Hundreds of divinities are depicted on the towering cliffs. The Isig river winds it's way through the valley, this close to it's headwaters, it is borh small and fast. A large wall has been built blocking the mouth of the Monument Canyon. Two gates go through the wall, one on either side of the river Isig, the River itself is sealed by a large iron grate.
Monument is built on a series of Terraces leading up the valley, these terraces are connected by a network of broad stone ramps and steep stairs leading up to the next level. Many buildings built close to a higher Terrace will have an arching bridge that leads further upwards. Each Terrace belong to a specific class of person, while not a true caste system, the weight of tradition and expectation keeps individuals living on the appropriate Terrace.

Terrace of the Soaring Spires

The Terrace of Soaring Spires is home to the Royal Palace and other Governmental Buildings, and is the smallest of the Terraces.

• Royal Palace (A1): Core of First age construction, many modern additions built on to it.
• Jarlhall (A2): Great meeting hall of the Council of Jarls, with bridges that connect to it from the Royal Palace.
• A Pilgrimage trail leads up from this terrace along the river.

Terrace of the Gracious Servants

Priest's Terrace

• Abbey of the Gleaming Edge (B1): Monastery of monks who specialize in the Single Point Shining in the Void style of martial arts. Home monastery of Soaring Hymn.
• The River Garden: A vast public green, the care of which is provided jointly by all the monasteries and abbeys of this Terrace.
• Garden of Pavilions: A long, narrow park of green, with stone pavilions along the edge of the Terrace, providing an incredible view of the city.

Terrace of the Sublime Gardens

This terrace is home to the Nobility, filled with Elaborate townhouses and a few estates.

Terrace of the Master Carvers

• Builders Terrace
• Home to Stone Masons and Miners.

Terrace of the Wanderers

• Merchants and Visitors Terrace.
• Active blue light district.
• Extensive warehouses.

Terrace of the Perfumed Clouds

Makers Terrace

• Nicknamed "The Smokes"
• Cramed housing.
• Effectively the Poor Quarter

Out Wall

Outside the city walls.

• Spreads out to include Farms,
• Some slums, mostly wooden construction.
• A few small docks are on the river, but they are mostly for small boats and a ferry.