Aenonesos

Aenonesos
City
Aenonesos, the Unconquered City
View of one of the Outer Suburbs
Province	Varios
Government
• Emperor	Romulus X
Population  (2013)
• City	2,209,483
• Urban	885,784
Demonym	Aenonen
Area code	100

Cityscape

Old City

The Old City of Aenonesos comprises of the entirely of the ancient city and resides entirely behind the Decian Walls. The walls surrounds 5.6 square miles of Old City and contains twelve gates with three facing Ochran, three facing Scipia, three facing the Ozeros, and three facing the Periclean. These are known as the Gates of the 12 Apostles and there is one gate for each of the original twelve; Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Thaddeus, Bartholomew, Thomas, James the Less, Matthew, Simon, and Matthias. The gates are still guarded by the Phyrgian Guard, which is the paramilitary force that protects the Old City and all gates are still in operation. The Old City is notable for its Zoning Code, which was issued in 1824 by Manuel II. The code forbade any new development or redevelopment without express permission from the Imperial Household. The Middle City had long been expanding since the first settlements outside of the walls were constructed in 1692 under the orders of Aristophanes IV. As other means of defense were constructed for the Middle City, the Old City was given enclave status in 1825. Under this status, current residents of the Old City were issued permits which allowed them to enter and leave at will and new residents were barred from moving in. Those without permits were barred from entry to the Old City. This caused a large influx of businesses to move to the Middle City and a large number of nobility and wealthier individuals took up residence in the Old City.

The Old City is considered a security zone where non permitted residents are not allowed to enter. There are also no automobiles within and they are not permitted. Most residents use UTVs or small city cars to get around. The area is populated by nobility and their families, with a vast number of the residents related in some manner to a noble family but holding no title and living middle class lives. Peers and the wealthy also make up a large percentage of the population. The residents of the Old City, known as hereditary residents, are descended from the same inhabitants of 1825 that remained in the Old City. Many of these residents own houses that have been in their families for generations. The economy is supported by hereditary residents and nobility who run numerous small businesses that enjoy almost no corporate competition due to the exclusive nature of the city. Vast numbers of servants also live within the Old City, with many spending their entire lives from birth to death working in service of a lord or in a local business. The vast majority of residents are upper middle class or upper class and live out their entire lives in the Old City. The area is also unique because it is possible someone could be born in the Old City and never need to leave due to the local economic structure. The area is also notable for its astronomical land prices since families rarely leave or sell property within the city. A small one room house may sell for upwards of three million harkans. The most notable purchase was the purchase of Ventrilos Palace in 2013 for 1.6 billion harkans.

The Old City cannot be entered without a permit, through tours are offered and deliveries to businesses and other entities within the city are presided over and escorted by the Phyrgian Guard. The lack of usable roadways and entrances for trucks has resulted in a popular and profitable industry for helicopter deliveries. For certain sections of the city, deliveries have even been unloaded without the aircraft ever landing. Unauthorized entrance into the city is punishable by a heavy fine and potentially even prison time. Fully staffed checkpoints at each of the gate entrances protect the entrances and police all entrances and exits. Despite these laws, many illegal residents lived in the city until the Regulated Sales Laws of 1865 where any goods purchased in the Old City required the purchaser to show their residential permit, though tourists and visitors may purchase goods and services provided that a Tour Guide Permit holder is with them or they have a temporary entry permit. Because of its strict requirements for entry, the Old City is considered a safe haven for those fleeing persecution in other nations and many deposed monarchs and other victims of political upheaval have sought refuge over the years. The current most notable residents are the former Imperial Family of Rabinovska, who live in the Argios Palace.

The Old City has historically been divided into quarters based off of the population that various monarchs have permitted to live there.

Jewish Quarter

A prominent Jewish quarter exists on the eastern side. A large number of Tarsan Jews are among those with permanent residency permits to live inside the Old City. Several large synagogues are known to be in the city and Jews are permitted to practice their religion publicly due to strong relations with Yisrael, unlike most other religions. The Jewish quarter was founded as early as AD 76 when Jews fleeting Latin persecution arrived in the city and were permitted to live there by the local Tiespid satrapy governor. The Jews were subsequently permitted to live there during the Latin rule of Tarsas. Arga I granted the Jews special boons to practice their religion and protect their property rights, recognizing their 1,000 year history in the city. The Jewish Quarter is known for its many specialty shops and famous bakeries, including the famous Masorite Jewelry Company who have been responsible for dozens of iterations of the Crown Jewels of Tarsas.