Goldenhold

Goldenhold is the Capital of the Empire. It is currently the seat of House Harkinshire which is the ruling House.

Origin and Founding
The City wasn't originally founded as a City, over 1000yrs ago it was founded as a Mining Village and over the time of 300yrs it prospered and grew into a significant town. It wasn't until The War for the Light occured that it was destroyed and then abandoned. However 500yrs ago it was refounded and quickly prospered once again.

Seat of the Empire
It wasn't until 120yrs ago that House Harkinshire took its royal seat there. Ever since then the Harkinshires have sat on the Throne.

Layout
Goldenhold is sat upon a flat-topped hill, the entire city is based around a strict road system, there is 2 main roads which form a cross, in the centre the markets and shops most concentrated. the road facing the north heads straight to Goldenhold Castle which sits on a man made mount on the hill. The road facing east, south and west all lead straight to Goldenhold's 3 Gates.

The many religious structures in the City lie in the South Eastern quarter of the city, with the other three quarters comprising of houses and manors. Outside the walls lies a short cluster of houses surrounding the gates, past there the fields stretch from then on.

Culture and Architecture
As a relatable reference you could think of Goldenhold's overall look to be reminiscent of the Ancient Greeks. Their architecture strongly includes their history and their gods.