Petrus
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The City of Petrus served most notably as the capital of numerous Human powers in Athera - the Imperium of Oren, the Kingdom of Oren, the Mardonic League, and the Reformed Kingdom of Oren, respectively.
An incredibly developed city, Petrus was a major economic hub and the center of Humanity's commerce. From the lavish Royal Palace in the upper reaches of the city, the various kings and emperors of humanity held their rule. With the exception of perhaps only the Mardonic League, it is generally held to be true that he who held Petrus was the legitimate ruler of Oren, and Humanity as a whole.
The city served as a focal point of the Schism War, and was ultimately the deciding factor in the War's end, when it was handed over by Godfrey Horen (Often called Godfrey of Petrus) to King Andrik Vydra, thus enabling the creation of the Reformed Kingdom of Oren.
Petrus was partially enveloped by the Ebunad river, as well as a mountain range to the north, which held the famous Godfrey's Peaks. It was one of the major centers of the Cannonist faith, being host to St. Thomas Cathedral, and was the location of many notable events in recent human history, such as the Crowning of Andrik Vydra. Along with the rest of Athera, Petrus was completely destroyed in 1513.
Notable Figures
Aleksandr Carrion "The Baby Crow" - The last King of Oren who ceded the city over to Godfrey Horen after being betrayed by his trusted advisers and military guard.
Godfrey Horen - Leader of the Mardonic League and major member of the Schismatic League during the Schism War, Godfrey led Petrus into a state of economic and social ruin after taking it over from Aleksandr Carrion.
Andrik Vydra - Founder of the Reformed Kingdom of Oren, he established his Kingdom after taking back Petrus from Godfrey in the Schism War, and was crowned in St. Thomas Cathedral.
Gallery
The lavish Royal Palace in the midst of a feast, one of many held during the various reigns that took place in its halls. The Palace was known for the exuberant luxury that was put into its creation, and generally recognized as being one of the major dividing factors between the Nobility and Peasantry of the city which caused it so many woes.
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St. Thomas Cathedral during the crowning of King Andrik Vydra, the reunifier of Humanity. Vydra can be pictured in the far right of this artist rendition of the event.
