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Imperial City of Helena
Capital city
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The sun shining over the Imperial City of Helena, 1736
Nicknames: Helena, Oren
Country: Oren
Founded: Original design in 1705 by Helen Horen, later reconstructed by Lord Protector Adrian de Sarkozy in 1731.
Government
Emperor: Peter III
Governing body: Imperial Administration, Ministry of the Interior
Lord Mayor: Lorenzo d'Amato.
City Clerk: Annabelle Kelmenour.
Population: 50,000
Previous Capital: Carolustadt
Language(s): Common, Botch Raevir, Hansetian, High Imperial

The capital of the Holy Orenian Empire, Helena provides the housing of all Imperial affairs, bureaucrats and citizens. Named after Helen of Carolustadt, who oversaw the construction of the city, it houses men and women from all reaches of the empire, from Heartlanders to Kadarsi. The city operates as the seat of the House of Helane, who rule from the Novellen Palace at the peak of the grand city.

History

Construction

An atypical approach was taken by the Emperor at the time, Augustus I, who decided not to employ a vast array of Imperial architects that have constructed plentiful cities before - but instead, bequeathed all jurisdiction of the project to his wife, Helen Horen, who spent countless hours working on the construction of a grand city, one quote from an Imperial advisor at the time said.

  • "Helen has shown the upmost dedication to the project, rising at four at night daily and starving herself of slumber to complete the city."

The city was completed in time for when the migration of the Empire came upon Arcas.

Upon the arrival in Arcas the City of Helena was used until 1732. Following the death of Alexander II the city was torn down and replaced with an updated city featuring many new designs in architecture. It is in this city that the Emperor, Imperial Diet and Citizenry live now.

Geography

Notable Figures of Helena

Living

Deceased/Missing

Notable Buildings

  • Novellen Palace, the imperial palace of the capital, where all economic and diplomatic affairs are held, also home of the Emperor.
  • Basilica of the Final Revelation, the grand home of the Faith in the Imperial City.
  • Anpalais Place, Historical District of Helena.
  • Varoche Hall, Home of the Imperial Diet.
  • The Imperial State Army Bastille, Home of the Imperial State Army