Autumour is the prettiest big city youāve never visited. Itās not as opulent as Rielorn, or as awe-inspiring as Kyoshel's villages, but when it comes to a city hewn out of stone by human hands, there is none more impressive than Autumour. This city serves as a major landmark between the three kingdoms; Rhiosia, Airedale, and Byda.
As the so-called "midpoint," it is used to broker terms of peace, maintain trade and commerce, and assist all human kingdoms with matters of natural disasters, including the pestilence. In fact, it was built to honor the primary combatants of the pestilence: The Silver Knights. Autumour was carved out of the stone of a single mountain; where it once stood, the three central castles rise into the sky from opposite ends, and its central clock tower can be seen by all who enter.
Orange, red, and yellow trees cling to the paths and sidewalks of the central district, and this is what folks imagine when they hear of the Radiant City: the colorful trees, framing the breathtaking sights of the clock tower--known attractions for lovers. The merchant district is also home to the wealthiest of humans. Nobles from far and wide come to purchase shoebox-sized homes for the bragging rights, and the smells of this quarter are vibrant and entrancing.
Coming closer to the castles and high above the merchant quarter, and youāll find many guards. The Silver Knights make their base of operations here, as they stand vigilant over the city. Here, only the best Silver Knights make their vigil, as they stand in to protect not one visiting king, but two kings in addition to two queens. These Silver Knights have never seen the pestilence and likely never will. They excelled in their classes, and so they will spend the rest of their lives lazily wasting away beneath their armor as a reward. Homes in this quarter seem to borrow from elven inspiration and design. Large townhouses get a grand view of the clock tower, as well as a stunning view of all those beneath their feets.
Of course, where there is a top, thereās also a bottom. The lowest district is known far and wide as "Market Town," not to be confused with the merchant district lest you wish to have a very bad day. This quarter houses far more bodies than the two above. Market Town is dark, a bit damp, and filled with those of lesser wealth and manners. The streets and houses are in various states of graceful disrepair. Market Town serves as a means for various black markets, gambling establishments, and brigand dens to flourish. It is, of course, uncomfortably close to where the Serpent's Gathering has chosen to meet.
There is no central ruler. Autumour is governed "equally" by all three kingdoms--you see, Airedale, being the founder of both the city and the Silver Knights, tends to get an extra vote once in a while. Still, it is seen as a grayzone for any and all people to travel to safely, as well as a place for their respected leaders to have an open channel.
There have been many attempts to instill a duke of some sort to run affairs in the absence of the various divine rulers, but every attempt seems to come with the threat of spilling blood. As such, the commanding officer of the Silver Knights tends to receive a rather outstanding workload.
Cats and street rats of multiple sizes are among the only real wild animals found here. Thereās some spiders, but nothing incredibly harmful lies within the confines of the city, as even the laziest of Silver Knights have found all challengers within the walls and promptly killed them. Discounting Market Town, Autumour is a pretty safe city to visit, and a haven for your secret rendezvous with orcish poets and elven bards.