Arcel

Arcel is one of the oldest cities on Thylia. It lies on the Isthmus of Corleo between the Trinc Sea and the Great Sea.

Description
Arcel sprawls the Isthmus of Corleo. It is a republic, and is a mercantile-driven society. Bankers, tradesmen, merchants, gamblers and sailors make up the population. Residents include primarily Human (both Quarkbound and Quarkless), Dwar, and Kelemvari giants. One will find the occasional Unfaed, Vordun, Alut, and Anagu traders or mercenaries as well.

The central location of Arcel plays a role in its wealth, as do the seaports it possesses. One of the major sources of income stems from ships transiting the isthmus. At the narrows of the isthmus there are steel tracks, which transport ships across the seventeen miles from one side to the the other via mule team. These tracks are administered by the Arcellan Navy, and finance the government, keeping taxation of the city's citizenry to a minimum.

Religion
Though the population of the city is largely agnostic, the largest house of worship in Thylia can be found here. It is the Lamasarat, dedicated to the Progenitors. Attached to this massive complex is an underground forge-shrine to Goler. The Cathedral of the Wise, dedicated to Alswer rises on the south. The Convent of the Moon, run by the priestesses of Meiror is on its eastern side and a large grove and garden dedicated to Syvvarn makes up the center of the complex. On the west, is a massive cemetery and cryptarium dedicated to Drakha. Finally, towering at the north, is the Temple of Light, the heart of the Arimori faith since the loss of Arimor.