Council of Illyria

The grandest city in all Elgea, Centrum is the seat of the Council of Illyria. It contains the palace of King Sigurd, proclaimed King of Illyria by the Council (although considered merely King of the Middle Kingdom by some). It contains the greatest barracks in Elgea, home of King Sigurd's Praetorian Guard. And it is a centre for commerce and intrigues which reach across Elgea.

Hastelbury enjoys an idylic location. With clear waters on three sides, and fertile plains all around, it lies in peaceful lands between the Middle Kingdom and the holdings of insular Dwarves and Halflings. Nothing seems to threaten the tranquility and prosperity of the city. Yet despite its apparent security, the city nonetheless maintains mighty walls, well-appointed turrets, and finely-drilled guards. Many visitors find the combination of plenty and security an appealing combination.

The city of Pellimont has been a loyal supporter of the Kings of the Middle Kingdom – more recently known as the Kings of Illyria – since the first king was crowned at the dawn of this Age. Throughout this time, its loyalty has never wavered, its great walls have never been breached, and its leading families have built up glorious histories of service to successive monarchs. The locals note with pride that the three most recent commanders of King Sigurd's personal bodyguard were all born in Pellimont.

In the heart of the Middle Kingdom, Trottingham has enjoyed peace and prosperity for many years. It has no particular cultural highlights, no remarkable buildings – although the city walls are very imposing – and it has been described as 'the most normal city in Elgea'. Travellers report that it is normal to the point of tedium; but most of the locals are quite happy with a little dullness in their city, given what passes for excitement in many other lands.

The people of Tundale like to think that they have an edge to them – that they are sharper, more resourceful, more pragmatic than most of King Sigurd's subjects. This is most likely due to the city's location, for while most of the Council of Illyria's strongholds stand in peaceful lands amidst fertile fields, Tundale looks out across a rough landscape of broken hills, towards violent Factions not far to the east.

A strong city, steadfastly loyal to King Sigurd and defended by huge walls, Woodsedge is notable as the home of Aunasta, Arch Mage of Illyria. The enchantress was appointed by the Council of Illyria to oversee all magicians everywhere, but since almost no one acknowledges her authority, she is, in practice, simply the court magician to King Sigurd.