Welkin

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Most travelers consider Welkin to be the true capital of the Republic. It is larger, more econimically stable, and has the lowest crime rates in Cindervale. The majority of it's subjects credit this to the large military presence, as the lower half of the flying city serves as a storage and repair facility for the grand fleet. That said, Welkin has never fallen to pirate raids or Imperium sieges.

The upper half of Welkin serves as a residential district. It has been said that only the most well-paid of military officers can afford to live in Welkin, as most of it's housing consists of elaborate villas and manors. The city is home to several influential trading companies, with most of them having their headquarters located within the upper half. It is relatively small in comparison to Aerahagen, only being about one third the size of the Republic's esteemed capital. It is always surrounded by a blockade of ships, even the crafiest of merchants have a hard time sneaking into the city without clearence.