Dartha
Dartha | |
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City | |
| Capital City of the Rihan Republic | |
| File:Dartha.png | |
| Metropolitan Area | Dartha |
| Founded | 1343 |
| Founded by | A |
| Named for | B |
| Districts | List
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| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 1,575 km2 (608 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • City | 2,968,564 |
| Demonym | Darthan |
| Time zone | UTC -6 |
| Postal code | 00001 to 00099 |
| Telephone code | +402 |
Dartha is the capital and largest city of the Rihan Republic with a population of nearly 3 million. It is the first and oldest settlement: the center of politics, trade, and culture. The city lies at the mouth of the Sherdek River and the Apnex Sea. When the Rihannsu arrived, they decided to make landfall here due to the excellent natural harbor known as Be'Qai. In the centuries since its establishment, it has far outgrown the original fortifications of the Old City (Ira'sihaer).
At the center of the Old City lies the Forum of Cailax where the Hall of State, the Central Septum, and the Praetorian Palace is located. The Senate meets every day, except for the third day of the week, under the Great Dome. An original copy of the D'Vatta, the Republic's constitution, is on display; while a public rostum is located in front of the building to enable senators to speak directly to the people on the issues of the day. The Forum is adorned with many statues of noteworthy military leaders and remarkable praetors of the past. The Markets of Relevek which are constantly abuzz with individuals buying and selling their goods and services is located just off the forum. The Republic's bureaucracy operates out of the Irnilt, a complex of buildings located beside the Hall of States. Down the Great Avenue of Heros
The Forum of Cailax is the beating heart of the capital where the Hall of State, the Central Septum, the Praetor's Palace, and the Arc of D'deridex can be found. In front of the Hall of State is a statue of L'Deus, author of the D'Vatta. The Markets of Relevek are just off the Forum. The Forum is abuzz with trade activity and the rostrum at the middle is always active with Senators speaking the gathered crowds, and even sometimes, the Praetor. The Republic's bureaucracy operates from the Irnilt, a building complex located between the Forum and Victory Square.
A few blocks down towards the Sea is Victory Square where there are regular military parades and ceremonies. The Library of Alavhet is on the Via Karzan. The Via Colius is a major thoroughfare that runs east to west through the capital, running past the largest park, the Cor'Lavet. The Via Chula leads out of the capital to the east and towards the Valley of Chula, its namesake. Numerous academic institutions are located in Dartha. On the shores of the Apnex Sea is the Harbor of Be'Qai. The High Tribunal, administered under the auspices of the Praetor, is near the forum. The Orventis Arena and the Laneshra Momument are located in the heart of the Old City.
Many wealthy aristocrats live in large villas on the outskirts of Dartha, distancing themselves from the cramped, smaller dwellings that make up the majority of housing in the capital. The old walls, the Honn, still encircles the core of the city when it was first founded by Tellus. Amongst the tight shared housing of the lower classes, there are some larger townhouses on the Via Renak owned by the higher classes, offering better proximity to the Senate and the Forum. The residents living in and around the Via Renak have exclusive tailors, theatres, and bathhouses (including the most notable one, the Baths of Reldek the Great) are frequented by the political and wealthy peoples of the Republic. The Market of Rachan in this neighborhood hosts a great collection of luxury goods available from around the world.
The notable architect, Kundarak, is responsible for designing and building several of Dartha's most elaborate edifices, public buildings, and forums.
Under Republic law, all armed military personnel, except for Dartha's City Guard (Morairi ih'Sivas) and the Praetorian Guard (Morairi ih'Fvillha) must remain outside the capital. This was instituted to reduce the risk of a military coup during the early days of the Republic. It remains on the books to this day.
The city is subdivided into numerous districts:
Ira'shair
- Rarathik
- N'emoth
- Cor'Lavet
- Elheu
- Erehan
- Alva't'kesh
- Venat'atrix
Dartha, being the capital, is the nexus of the Republic's transportation network. It has the nation's most important international airport, a metro system, bus, and riverboat operated by Yhfillain. Talasagam Rheilhhu Rihana, the national railway network, originates from Dartha Central Station and spreads out to the various urban centers of the Republic.