Lazea

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Lazea (Modern Arithide [lə'za:], Classical Arithide [la'ze.a]) is the capital city of Arithia, its largest city as well its economic, political and cultural centre.

Site & situation

History

Founding & early history

Ascendancy

Economic growth & cultural importance

  • trade, transport hub, location near Isphea
  • pleasant environment & climate attracted upper classes
  • fine arts centre: Theatre Lazea

Political & strategic importance

  • isphea attacked/besieged from the sea (by...?)
  • lazea as launchpad of counteroffensive: protected location (mountains, far from sea) with easy access to surrounding farmland + close to heartland
  • made capital after war

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