Ayothaya

The Eastern Emerald
Situated on the Northwest coast of the Eastern Empire, Ayothaya might possibly be the most beautiful city in the realm, which is saying quite a bit considering the rest of the country's beauty as well. Surrounding the city are lush, rolling green hills and gentle slopes giving way to pristine white beaches lapped with crystal blue waters. Ancient temple ruins provide an archaeologist's paradise, and the lack of dangerous wildlife makes the surroundings a perfect place to live.

As for the city itself, it is truly a work of art. Buildings, walls, and street curbs alike are made of pure white marble, with emerald and sunstone accents as far as the eye can see. Even the stones forming the streets are placed with perfect precision.

While this image of such precise and calculated architecture may give one the impression that the city is generally an area where one must constantly walk on eggshells, that is far from the truth. Ayothaya is one of the most relaxed and laid-back cities one could hope to find, even despite its bustling market and trading districts in the city's south.

Like the rest of the cities in the Eastern Empire, Ayothaya's culture has been left mostly intact even after its conquest, and this can be seen all over the area, from the temples outside the city walls to even the decorations inside beachfront houses.