Mont des Anges

The City of Alia
Mont des Anges is the grand capital city of Falnara, tucked away within the mountains a short way from the country's Eastern coast. It is a very difficult city to reach, and is only realistically approachable via the sea or or airship, though several mountain passes do lead to the city gates.

The most common approach is via airship, thanks to a large port to the East of the city that supplies both domestic and international vessels. Another common approach is arriving by ship and docking at the small port town of St. Alene, a coastal town at the foot of the mountains. Visitors then take a carriage up a man-made street carved into the mountainside, eventually approaching at the city's south gate.

One of the most striking features about Mont des Anges is the city layout. The entire city is perfectly circular in nature, and it looks like a wheel from the sky thanks to streets planned out as perfect concentric circles and "spokes" radiating from the center. Thanks to this layout the city can be cleanly split into seven districts, three on each half of the wheel and a center district as well.

The city center is by far the most populated district, however. Not only is it home to Mont des Anges' bustling market place, but rising over a thousand feet in the air is the Ivory Spire, the country's grandest temple to the native goddess. Natives and tourists alike visit this cathedral, known for its perfectly white coloring and lavish decoration within.

Mont des Ange is also famous for hosting some of the country's greatest museums, the most notable being the Falnaran Royal Art Museum and the Falnaran Heritage History Museum. Those looking to take in some culture may also visit the Theatre Royale, home to various plays and operas, as well as the country's popular orchestra.

Visitors may also elect to simply enjoy one of the city's several high quality hotels, though as busy as Mont des Anges is one might be better off choosing a more relaxing, less populated locale for such.