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===Fifth Circle=== | ===Fifth Circle=== | ||
The fifth circle, a tier of tallow-hued plazas and massive statuary, features the Aldar forge and the Caylean Theatre, a chequerboard library of rune-marked tablets that is named for [[Caymus]]. The crystalline Mayan Theatre, mechanistic Achian Orrery, and vibrant Gardens of Enheduanna also overlook this ring. | The fifth circle, a tier of tallow-hued plazas and massive statuary, features the Aldar forge and the Caylean Theatre, a chequerboard library of rune-marked tablets that is named for [[Caymus]]. The crystalline Mayan Theatre, mechanistic Achian Orrery, and vibrant Gardens of Enheduanna also overlook this ring. | ||
===Third Circle=== | |||
The Gates of Life guard the secrets of the Aldar on this circle, impenetrable to invasion although the presence of an outlander research station just outside proves attempts at doing just so. Lush, tree-lined paths wend their way near Aldar homes as well on this level. | |||
===Second Circle=== | |||
Swathes of verdant floral life expand along the second circle, primeval woodland punctuated with hidden coppices and gathering places of Aldar grovers. | |||
===Other Circles=== | ===Other Circles=== | ||
The lower tiers of Nur appear to be the first discovered by angelkind; Renegade Celestian outposts and watchtowers bristle with angelic reinforcements near the former abodes of famous Aldar. | The lower tiers of Nur appear to be the first discovered by angelkind; Renegade Celestian outposts and watchtowers bristle with angelic reinforcements near the former abodes of famous Aldar whilst towering obelisks and streaming pillars of energy dominate the pristine tile-faced landscape with inscrutable purpose. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
The rings of Nur are home to many automons, servitors which ceaselessly | The rings of Nur are home to many automons, servitors which ceaselessly maintain the abandoned realm created by their masters. The renegades of [[Celestia]] are a relatively recent arrival to the city. Though the Dragonmaster Han-Tolneth refused their claim to the eternal city, he gave leave for the Celestian faction to remain within its bounds. Inhabitants include: | ||
* [[Adalphon]], an Exarch of Nur | * [[Adalphon]], an Exarch of Nur | ||
* [[Eros]], the Desire | |||
* Archangel [[Kelemvel]] | * Archangel [[Kelemvel]] | ||
* [[Jophiel]], an Exarch of Nur | * [[Jophiel]], an Exarch of Nur | ||
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==Flora and Fauna== | ==Flora and Fauna== | ||
The very air of Nur is infused with the floral scents and spices. Flowers of every hue are found | The very air of Nur is infused with the floral scents and spices. Flowers of every hue are found amongst the circles, particularly the former gardens of [[Enheduanna]], whilst everywhere are great silvery choreal trees, their purple trefoil leaves casting shade over the wide avenues. Non-native species can be found skittering in the lawns, including celestial spiders and silver caterpillars and ethereal butterflies. | ||
[[Category: Villages]] | [[Category: Villages]] | ||