Celestia

Celestia is the radiant capital of The Covenant, a city where elegance and strength converge. Nestled between the Sword Coast and the towering northeastern mountains, it commands both sea and land routes. From the high cliffs, colossal waterfalls cascade into the city, feeding aqueducts and crystal-clear channels that weave through its districts before flowing into the sea. 

This interplay of water and stone gives Celestia a unique harmony—lush greenery and shimmering waterways balanced against dwarven-forged steel and steampunk ingenuity.

City Layout 

Celestia is divided into three main distinct districts, each reflecting the social and cultural fabric of the city: 

• A sprawling, poverty-stricken quarter of wooden tenements, narrow alleys, and bustling markets. 
• Illness and grime linger here, blamed on the smoke and runoff from the great foundry in the Dock District. 
• Despite hardship, it hums with life—street performers, hawkers, and whispers of the underworld. 
  
  

• The largest and busiest district, home to Celestia’s docks, warehouses, and docking authorities. 
• A hub of trade and commerce, where merchants from Bellegast and Storm Island barter exotic goods. 
• Has an roaring amphitheater for duels and grand spectacles.
  
  

• A district of marble terraces, manicured gardens, and etheric lanterns, home to nobles, scholars, and priests. 
• Dominated by the Cathedral of Arael, its spires crowned with crystalline runes that glow at dusk. 

Sub Districts

Celestia has 2 small sub districts located on their own Island. 

• Foundry: The foundry here powers Celestia’s industry, its chimneys belching steam and smoke—a symbol of progress and tension.
  
  
• Embassy Row: Contains a number of embassy buildings, where Covenant factions meet to negotiate alliances and resolve disputes.

Landmarks & Wonders 

• Castle Celestia: A fortified stronghold at the city’s heart, divided into two sections:
• Outer Ward: Armoury, barracks, stables, and training grounds. 
• Inner Keep: Throne room, kitchens, and royal quarters. 
• Its walls bristle with towers, and its gates are guarded by elite sentinels. 
  
  
• The Kennels: Within the castle walls, Celestia breeds its famed war hounds, celebrated for their valor in countless battles. 
  
  
• The Ethereal Tower: A towering spire of stone and crystal, flanked by a vast library. Here, mages study the mysteries of ether and the Sanctums, bridging mortal knowledge with divine secrets. 
  
  
• Skyreach Spire: A marvel of dwarven engineering and elven grace, crowned with docking platforms for airships. Its iron walkways and brass fittings gleam against the backdrop of cascading waterfalls.