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	-- '''Five Dragons Courtyard:'''		-- '''Five Dragons Courtyard:'''
−	(15) Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The Courtyard is home to dozens of different temples maintained by the [[Immaculate Order]], both to the [[Immaculate Dragons]] and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the '[[Temple District]]'. The grandest temples include the [[Temple of the Reciter of Loud Hymns and Prayers]] (16), the [[Temple of He who hath Strewn much Grass]] (17), the [[Temple of the Petitioner of Clouds accordant to the Call of Battle]] (18), the [[Temple of He who Illuminates both Worlds with Majesty and Power]] (19), and the [[Temple of the Arbiter of the Immaculate Complaint]] (20).	+	(15) Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The [[Five Dragons Courtyard]] is home to dozens of different temples maintained by the [[Immaculate Order]], both to the [[Immaculate Dragons]] and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the '[[Temple District]]'. The grandest temples include the [[Temple of the Reciter of Loud Hymns and Prayers]] (16), the [[Temple of He who hath Strewn much Grass]] (17), the [[Temple of the Petitioner of Clouds accordant to the Call of Battle]] (18), the [[Temple of He who Illuminates both Worlds with Majesty and Power]] (19), and the [[Temple of the Arbiter of the Immaculate Complaint]] (20).

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 -- '''Five Dragons Courtyard:'''
-(15) Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The Courtyard is home to dozens of different temples maintained by the [[Immaculate Order]], both to the [[Immaculate Dragons]] and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the '[[Temple District]]'. The grandest temples include the [[Temple of the Reciter of Loud Hymns and Prayers]] (16), the [[Temple of He Who Hath Strewn Much Grass]] (17), the [[Temple of the Petitioner of Clouds Accordant to the Call of Battle]] (18), the [[Temple of He Who Illuminates Both Worlds with Majesty and Power]] (19), and the [[Temple of the Arbiter of the Immaculate Complaint]] (20).
+(15) Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The Courtyard is home to dozens of different temples maintained by the [[Immaculate Order]], both to the [[Immaculate Dragons]] and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the '[[Temple District]]'. The grandest temples include the [[Temple of the Reciter of Loud Hymns and Prayers]] (16), the [[Temple of He who hath Strewn much Grass]] (17), the [[Temple of the Petitioner of Clouds accordant to the Call of Battle]] (18), the [[Temple of He who Illuminates both Worlds with Majesty and Power]] (19), and the [[Temple of the Arbiter of the Immaculate Complaint]] (20).
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 -- [[Academy for Cultivation of Youthful Talents]] (3)
 ===East Districts===

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		+	-- [[Palace of the Tamed Storm]]

	==City Indexes==		==City Indexes==

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-'''North Districts:'''
+===North Districts===
 The north districts house the private manors of the [[Dragonblooded]], along with the most wealthy or powerful [[Patrician Clans|Patrician families]]. Though not officially differentiated, the eastern part of the Districts (I), home to temples, sorcerers, and patricians, is generally considered lesser than the western part of the Districts (2), home to the Deliberative Palace... though few other Dynasts would risk a Mnemon's ire by saying so too loudly.
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-'''East Districts:'''
+===East Districts===
 (J) Patrician houses and high tenements for the urban citizenry. Most of the area is divided into walled sections, the [[Ward Districts of the Imperial City]].
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-'''West Districts:'''
+===West Districts===
 (K) As the East, but on average a higher proportion of peasants and the impoverished, as the land tends to be more swampy and damp. In the spring, the stench which settles in many of the West District's alleys keeps most who can away.

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 [[File:Map of the Imperial City.jpg]]
-The Imperial City is the capital of the Scarlet Empire, largest urban settlement in all Creation and a center of both trade and political power. Over two million mortals dwell and work in the City. It is abutted to the North by the [[Imperial Palace]], residence of the Scarlet Empress, across the banks of the Thousand Waterfalls Creek. Powerful walls surround broad boulevards and cramped networks of alleys and wards, overcrowded tenements and [[Imperial City Shops & Eateries|markets]] filling vast swathes while others are home to beautiful [[Temples of the Imperial City|temples]] and the luxurious [[Notable Residences of the Imperial City|villas]] of the Princes of the Earth, many powerful [[:Category:Manses|manses]] fed by the confluence of dragon lines which flow into the area from across the world.
+The Imperial City is the capital of the [[Scarlet Empire]], largest urban settlement in all Creation and a center of both trade and political power. Over two million mortals dwell and work in the City. It is abutted to the North by the [[Imperial Palace]], residence of the [[Scarlet Empress]], across the banks of the [[Thousand Waterfalls Creek]]. Powerful walls surround broad boulevards and cramped networks of alleys and wards, overcrowded tenements and [[Imperial City Shops & Eateries|markets]] filling vast swathes while others are home to beautiful [[Temples of the Imperial City|temples]] and the luxurious [[Notable Residences of the Imperial City|villas]] of the [[Exalted|Princes of the Earth]], many powerful [[:Category:Manses|manses]] fed by the confluence of [[Dragon Line]]s which flow into the area from across the world.
-== The Boulevards ==
+==The Boulevards==
-''' Suzaku Boulevard''' : Central Boulevard of the Imperial City. One hundred meters in width, paved with marble tiles. In places, tiles have cracked or weeds are springing up. On Suzaku, and  the other Five Boulevards, the Empress banned Dynasts from moving on foot: they were required to take rickshaws or palanquins (an exception was Legion officers). It was said that the City’s labour force of bearers was riddled with agents of the [[All-Seeing Eye]], so the Empress always knew which of her nobles had gone where.
+===Suzaku Boulevard===
-''' The Five Boulevards''' :
+===The Five Boulevards===
-Like Suzaku, these are marble-paved, fifty metres wide, though the marble is showing many signs of wear and tear… on Higashi, there are even tiles missing where  thieves have pried them up at night. Their names are mysterious, with legends saying that they are named for the Shoguns of old.
+Like Suzaku, the [[Five Boulevards]] are [[Marble]]-paved, fifty metres wide, though the marble is showing many signs of wear and tear… on Higashi, there are even tiles missing where thieves have pried them up at night. Their names are mysterious, with legends saying that they are named for the Shoguns of old.
-== Gates & Fortifications of the Imperial City ==
+==Gates & Fortifications of the Imperial City==
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-'''Gate of Tranquil Rest''': A squat gate, seemingly made of poured granite, whose bronze doors are carved with images of prosperous and fulfilling lives, heroes receiving accolades, and children fondly remembering deceased parents. It is said to encourage the ghosts of Toribeno to remain at rest.
+'''Gate of Tranquil Rest''': A squat gate, seemingly made of poured granite, whose bronze doors are carved with images of prosperous and fulfilling lives, heroes receiving accolades, and children fondly remembering deceased parents. It is said to encourage the ghosts of [[Toribeno]] to remain at rest.
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-'''Iron Stronghold''': A squat tower, seemingly made of poured granite, housing imperial troops. An iron roof covers its parapets, with wall slits for the firing of ballistae. The Black Helms of the City are headquartered here. Located in the northwest corner of the City.
+'''Iron Stronghold''': A squat tower, seemingly made of poured granite, housing imperial troops. An iron roof covers its parapets, with wall slits for the firing of ballistae. The [[Black Helms]] of the City are headquartered here. Located in the northwest corner of the City.
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-'''Brazen Stronghold''': A squat tower, seemingly made of poured granite, hung with gold and orange hangings that billow in the wind. It was nominally a Legion fortification, but its commander was always chosen from House Sesus, producing a tradition of using the Stronghold for wild parties and hedonism inappropriate for the Sesus wing of the palace. Located in the northeast corner of the City. Currently serving as headquarters for the [[4th Imperial Legion]].
+'''Brazen Stronghold''': A squat tower, seemingly made of poured granite, hung with gold and orange hangings that billow in the wind. It was nominally a Legion fortification, but its commander was always chosen from [[House Sesus]], producing a tradition of using the Stronghold for wild parties and hedonism inappropriate for the Sesus wing of the palace. Located in the northeast corner of the City. Currently serving as headquarters for the [[4th Imperial Legion]].
-== The Districts ==
+==The Districts==
 '''North Districts:'''
-The north districts house the private manors of the Dragonblooded, along with the most wealthy or powerful Patrician families.
+The north districts house the private manors of the [[Dragonblooded]], along with the most wealthy or powerful [[Patrician Clans|Patrician families]].
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 -- '''Five Dragons Courtyard:'''
-Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The Courtyard is home to dozens of different temples, both to the Immaculate Dragons and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the 'Temple District'.
+Pentagon-shaped space, paved with multicoloured jade tiles depicting a giant mosaic of the five Immaculate Dragons intertwined. The Courtyard is home to dozens of different temples maintained by the [[Immaculate Order]], both to the [[Immaculate Dragons]] and to lesser deities. Sometimes called the 'Temple District'.
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 -- '''Seven Sages District:'''
-Part of the North Districts, near the Gate of Tranquil Rest. Home to the residences of many Imperial City sorcerers.
+Part of the North Districts, near the [[Gate of Tranquil Rest]]. Home to the residences of many Imperial City sorcerers.
 -- '''Rokkaku District:'''
-Part of the North Districts. Cathak Okubo was killed on the edge of the Rokkaku district.
+Part of the North Districts. [[Cathak Okubo]] was killed on the edge of the Rokkaku district.
 '''East Districts:'''
-Patrician houses and high tenements for the urban citizenry.
+Patrician houses and high tenements for the urban citizenry. Most of the area is divided into walled sections, the [[Ward Districts of the Imperial City]].
 -- '''Eastern Market:'''
-The Merchants’s Market. Open from noon until sunset, with opening and closing marked by the striking of a large drum three times. Thieves and criminals are subject to public flogging in a square here, which can be witnessed regularly throughout the day. The Empress, in a move to force House Cynis out of its traditional holdings in the Red Lantern District, restricted the buying and selling of slaves in the City to the East Market.
+The Merchants’s Market. Open from noon until sunset, with opening and closing marked by the striking of a large drum three times. Thieves and criminals are subject to public flogging in a square here, which can be witnessed regularly throughout the day. The Empress, in a move to force [[House Cynis]] out of its traditional holdings in the [[Red Lantern District]], restricted the buying and selling of [[Realm Slave Industry|slaves]] in the City to the East Market.
 -- [[Onyx Curtain District]]
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 '''West Districts:'''
-As the East, but on average a higher proportion of peasants and the impoverished, as the land tends to be more swampy and damp. In the spring, the stench of the West District keeps many away.
+As the East, but on average a higher proportion of peasants and the impoverished, as the land tends to be more swampy and damp. In the spring, the stench which settles in many of the West District's alleys keeps most who can away.
 -- '''Western Market:'''
-The Farmer’s Market. Open from noon until sunset, with opening and closing marked by the ringing of a large gong three times. The Empress, in a move to counter some of House Ragara’s banking dominance, restricted all banking and money-lending in the city to the West Market… though the House has attempted to improve conditions for its new holdings, the stench and filth still irks them to no end, especially as the city’s slaughterhouses are also found in the Western Market.
+The Farmer’s Market. Open from noon until sunset, with opening and closing marked by the ringing of a large gong three times. The Empress, in a move to counter some of [[House Ragara]]’s banking dominance, restricted all banking and money-lending in the city to the West Market... though the House has attempted to improve conditions for its new holdings, the stench and filth still irks them to no end, especially as the city’s slaughterhouses are also found in the Western Market.
 --- '''Red Lantern District:'''
-Part of the West Districts. A place of brothels and bordellos, where any carnal lust or delight can be satisfied. Massive braziers burn sweet incense to cover the stench of the West District, while the area is illuminated constantly by ten thousand red paper lanterns and hung with sapphire streamers. House Cynis has fingers stuck deep in many of the District’s… err, pies.
+Part of the West Districts. A place of brothels and bordellos, where any carnal lust or delight can be satisfied. Massive braziers burn sweet incense to cover the stench of the West District, while the area is illuminated constantly by ten thousand red paper lanterns and hung with sapphire streamers. House Cynis has fingers stuck deep in many of the District’s... err, pies.
---- '''Beach of Blowdarts''':
+---- '''Beach of Blowdarts''':
 Colloquial term for a particular block within the Red Lantern District, home to brothels and catamitariums of male prostitutes specializing in male clientele. While this appeals to certain tastes, it also draws the custom of Dynastic and patrician bachelors who wish the pleasures of the flesh without the risks (such as silencing bribes or marital entanglements) from unwanted pregnancy.
-== City Indexes ==
+==City Indexes==
 [[Notable Residences of the Imperial City]]

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 Part of the West Districts. A place of brothels and bordellos, where any carnal lust or delight can be satisfied. Massive braziers burn sweet incense to cover the stench of the West District, while the area is illuminated constantly by ten thousand red paper lanterns and hung with sapphire streamers. House Cynis has fingers stuck deep in many of the District’s… err, pies.
- ---- '''Beach of Blowdarts''': Colloquial term for a particular block within the Red Lantern District, home to brothels and catamitariums of male prostitutes specializing in male clientele. While this appeals to certain tastes, it also draws the custom of Dynastic and patrician bachelors who wish the pleasures of the flesh without the risks (such as silencing bribes or marital entanglements) from unwanted pregnancy.
+---- '''Beach of Blowdarts''': Colloquial term for a particular block within the Red Lantern District, home to brothels and catamitariums of male prostitutes specializing in male clientele. While this appeals to certain tastes, it also draws the custom of Dynastic and patrician bachelors who wish the pleasures of the flesh without the risks (such as silencing bribes or marital entanglements) from unwanted pregnancy.
 == City Indexes ==