Crownhill

Crownhill is the capital city of Kedra.

The city has a total population of approximately 80 to 85 thousand people. About half that population lives outside the outer wall of the city, and are referred to colloquially as Rimdwellers. Rimdwellers organize themselves in purlieus. Each purlieu has a population of between 400 and 2000 residents, and residents signify their allegiance with patterned scarves and bandanas. Inter-purlieu rivalries are longstanding and intense (but usually civil.) These rivalries are often centered around specific competitions such as races or sports.

A third of the city lives between the outer and inner walls of the city, colloquially as Ringdwellers. Ringdwellers are generally more well off than Rimdwellers and more likely to value artistic or intellectual pursuits. Ringdwellers maintain larger residences and are expected to stock extra supplies since in times of emergency the Rimdwellers are relocated inside the protective outer wall. Due to this contingency, there are frequently longstanding (even generational) relationships between Rim and Ring households.

The most prosperous segment of the population are the Hilldwellers, who reside within the heavy inner wall of the city. Travel into or through the inner ring is not restricted during daylight hours, but there is a strictly enforced sunset curfew.

Within the inner ring, there are three additional but separate walled locations which were originally the three small fortifications which founded the town. The most impressive is the Crown Residence which is not only the King's personal residence but also the seat of parliament. The other two are Prince's Hall, the home of the Crown Prince, and Armory Hall, a purely military facility.

Crownhill is located 34 days travel due south of Fort Vickery.