Breylon (or Breylonia, as it was called in more ancient times), was one of the largest and oldest cities in the mainland of Wolfenstaad.
The city is situated in the southern region of the mainland. Over time, it would be viewed as a figurative and literal bridge between the common citizens in the mainland, and the ruling Nobility who resided in the nation’s island capital.
A history unknown to many...
As one of Wolfenstaad’s oldest cities, Breylon predated the existence of what would become the nation’s capital. It was from Breylon’s shores that the ancestors of the ruling Nobility discovered the island in the distance. Upon reaching and exploring the island, the Nobility would choose to rule from there, and build their Citadel. Over time, they would build a bridge to connect them to their people on the mainland
A bridge for both Nobles and Commoners
Breylon holds a unique distinction that sets it apart from the other cities in the mainland. It is the only part of the mainland that connects to the island capital. A single bridge extends from its shores across the strait. The bridge connects to the outermost of the walled fortifications surrounding the island capital. The bridge is the only known way for citizens from the mainland to journey to the capital. In that regard, Breylon is in many ways a literal, as well as figurative bridge. Breylon possesses a diverse mix of Commoners and Nobles of various Lower Noble Houses. The Nobles do occupy more spacious dwellings which offer greater comfort. However, the Commoners there do enjoy a higher standard of living than many of other Commoners. Particularly when compared against those who reside in other parts of the mainland, particularly the rural interior.
A vision for unity and order
Before the ruling Nobility decreed the island as the nation’s capital, they had lived in Breylon for many generations. As such, much of the architecture, while older, does indicate a more refined and polished finish. The newer architecture, while more modest, is more refined and practical. The mix of architecture, old and new, offers an interesting contrast. It is one of the many reasons it is seen as the cultural, as well as economic, heart of the nation. Which would make the events of ‘The Night of Fire‘ so much more tragic to a city with such a storied history.