Avaloria

Gildencrest, a thriving merchant republic, strives to maintain its prosperous economy amidst the throes of an intense war with the militant nation of Drakmor. The country's wealth and power are heavily concentrated in the ruling council, comprised of the most affluent families who constantly vie for influence while managing crucial trade routes. The capital city is a bustling metropolis, adorned with towering spires of glistening stone and lavish gold leaf. In the lively marketplaces below, merchants call out their goods over the distant sound of war drums, a constant reminder of the nation's current state.

Aerial view of Gildencrest's bustling marketplaces filled with colorful tents and lively traders, bordered by tall spires of wealth and power, with smoke from distant battles seen on the horizon under a cloudy sky.