Dragon Age - Thedas

Denerim is by far the largest city in Ferelden by population, wealth and power. It is the seat of the Theirin family, the capital of Ferelden, the largest seaport, and, by ancient tradition, the meeting place of the Landsmeet. The proximity to Fort Drakon, the oldest and highest edifice in Denerim, indicates the social status of a person. Near the fortress can be found the Royal Palace, noble estates, chantries and homes of merchant princes. Almost all nobles who are capable of doing so maintain an estate within the city even if they use it only when a Landsmeet is called.[4][5] Denerim was founded as an outpost on the borders of the Tevinter Imperium in the Ancient Age, and over time a city grew around it. Internationally, Denerim is most famous as the birthplace of Andraste. The monument erected to the prophet in the Palace District is however unassuming; a great rock adorned with a simple message of peace. Worshipers come from far and wide to touch the Birth Rock and to pray