Calamir

Calamir is the heart and administrative capital of the Empire. It saddles the straits between the Satteloth Sea and Sea of Maerys, giving it mastery over those passes and meaning that it's the only viable land passage to Scalindia and beyond.

It is made up of three parts: the Old District, on the western side of the straits, the Citadel, situated on an island in the middle, and the New District, on the eastern side of the strait. The Citadel is the most heavily fortified, its walls second only to Von King in mannish cities. It is also essentially invulnerable to assault if the bridges are broken. The Old District is built over the ancient ruins of Quard, and its red stone curtain walls are impressive to say the least. The New District is not completely walled, and the fortifications are still being completed after being started 100 years previous.

The Citadel consists of a Keep within two sets of giant walls built on two rises. It was never once breached, not even during the First Cataclysm. Had it been, much more of humanity would have been lost.