Ragnarok, the great war between the gods and the giants is over. The Old World was burned by the fire of Surtr, and the New World emerged from the depths of the Endless Ocean - Gimle. New people also came to the New World - Lif and Lifthrasir, who, according to the prophecy, gave rise to a new human race - Lifians. Their first building ever created gave rise to Lifborg.
Overview
Lifborg is the oldest city and the present capital of Lifians, situated in the center of Lifian Kingdom founded by the first people of Gimle. The River Lifgefandiá flows through the city, also known as the Life-Giving River, which is one of the most important symbols of the city. Lifborg is the most spacious city with the most inhabitants. The city is divided into several districts. Each of them has its own unique meaning for the city and its inhabitants, fulfills the functions assigned to it and has its own unique atmosphere.
The city is ruled by Harald - Konungr of Lifians, who was elected by the congregation of Jarl and the Sage as heir to the throne after his father, who also reigned as Konungr. Although Konungr is elected under Lifian law, and the capital of the kingdom varies according to the clan of the person who is currently elected Harald, as a descendant of the previous Konungr he was chosen by the Jarls for his courage, wisdom and courage, which he displayed himself, not because of its title. blood ties.
History
Lifborg is the oldest city ever built. Its founders are the first people on Gimle, after whom Lifborg was named after them At first, the tiny house that Lifthrasir lived with his wife Lif and his children over the course of hundreds of years developed into the status of a giant city with thousands of inhabitants.
Lifborg has grown and changed significantly over the course of hundreds of years. While the city has not always been formally recognized as the capital city, it has been so in the hearts of many Lifians, especially its inhabitants. The city has gone through numerous ups and downs, wars, and treaties. It witnessed both the fall of rulers, rebellions, and betrayals, and also the birth of hope, the beginnings of new ideas, and the formation of new alliances. The history and importance of Lifborg significantly distinguish the city from others and makes it a real cradle of Lifians culture.
Lifborg was the first, historic capital of a kingdom whose first king was Atli, elected hundreds of years ago. Thanks to this, Lifborg gained a special meaning and it is here that the Sage has his seat, who, as the only person who has the possibility of contact with Odin, watches over the faith and unity of Lifians and over the fulfillment of God's will. The sage has three powerful organizations called Circles to help. Melkolf currently holds this honorable function.
The capital, like every city, also has the seats of the Circles - Hlif, Visindi, and Kanna. The circles play an enormous role in the life of Lifians. Each of the Circles, from the time of their appointment by one of the Sages, plays a key role in the Lifian society. The essence of the Circle is to fulfill the role it has been given, to cooperate with other Circles, and to fulfill the will of the Sage. The circles also help Jarl and Konugr, but most of all they try to achieve the goal for which they were established beyond divisions in the hierarchy of society.
Architecture
Each city in the kingdom has its own architectural style. The architecture of Lifborg is characterized by quality, elegance, exceptional workmanship, and monumentality of buildings located in the city center, connected with wooden, often poorly made buildings located on the outskirts, which significantly emphasizes the problem of social differences in the city.
There are many multi-story buildings in the city center. There is a crush here and a fast pace of life. Although wood is the predominant building material, in the center of Lifborg you can often find buildings whose main material is processed stone. Thanks to this, the most important buildings of LIfborg are extremely durable and strong, but it is much harder to provide them with adequate heat and the construction process takes longer. On the other hand, low-quality buildings made of wood prevail at the city walls and gates, and beyond that in front of the walls, you can often find even makeshift tents and shelters for people who cannot find a place in Lifborg, due to the difficulties in getting a home in the city. The outskirts of the city are also characterized by a much greater thinning and calm, but also poverty and dirt
The most important places in Lifborg are:
- Long House of Konungr - Place of residence of the currently reigning Konungra or Jarl.
- Sage's Seat - The place where the Sage lives with his successor and the Sage's Adepts
- Circles' Camps - Inhabited by members of a particular Circle, they allow for the coordination and organization of Circle activities in the province.
- Clan Houses - Inhabited by clan heads and the most important clan members
- Sewers - Due to their size and span, they allow you to travel almost everywhere in the city.
- Main Market - The most lively place in the whole of Lifborg, which attracts traders from all over Gimle with a chance to earn money.
- Vingrad Merchants' Guild House - House belonging to influential members of Vingrad Merchants' Guild
- Gothis' Ritual Circle - A place where various rituals are performed, especially the one that blesses the Althing.
Although the prevailing hustle and bustle, dirt and the visible social gap among residents may discourage newcomers to Lifborg at first glance, the city still has beautiful places, unique personalities, unprecedented holidays and majestic buildings that can impress most visitors over time.
Citizens
The people of Lifborg are Lifestans who are very proud of their origin, united with their city and Konungr Harald. The society of Lifborg is characterized by exceptional loyalty, courage, obedience, and faith. Unfortunately, the people of Lifborg have long struggled with social inequalities and poverty. While the current Konungr Harald is trying to solve the scarcity problem in Lifborg, which is appreciated by the people, unfortunately, it is too complex a problem to be easily dealt with.
Due to its central location in the kingdom, Lifborg is at the heart of inter-city commerce. Many merchants and goods pass through the city every day, thanks to which the inhabitants of Lifborg have a very wide range full of exotic goods, and thousands of commercial transactions take place in the city every day. In addition to the highly developed trade, the inhabitants of Lifborg often witness many festivals, holidays, and rituals, in which they often participate. Due to the very strong faith of the inhabitants of Lifborg in Odin and the presence of the Sage and priests in the city, cyclical rituals of worshiping the All-Father have become an integral part of their lives. pleading for peace, prosperity, and a good harvest.
An unexpectedly important role in the lives of many residents is also played by the Lifborg Canals, which are one of the most famous architectural structures of the city. Their span and size are so large that the canals spread over almost the entire city. Their importance in the everyday life of the inhabitants is much greater than it may seem at first glance. The canals are used not only to move around the city by water, underground in hollow tunnels. for some residents, they are used as a hideout, temporary shelter, or even as a home. Lifborski's underworld uses the channels for its activities, and the guards are constantly trying to intercept numerous goods smuggled by criminals and disrupt their secret meetings. However, Lifborg's channels are not used and inhabited only by humans, and they are also a home for many other dangers...
In the next episode, we will talk more about Ragnarok, Gimle, and Lifians. In addition, we are preparing a new dose of information about the game graphics, which we will soon be able to tell much more and present the first materials!
