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Ardis is the oldest city in Yondar. Originally inhabited by the god for which the city takes its name, Ardis is a city of three levels, so-named Upper Ardis, Middle Ardis, and Lower Ardis. The city is built on both sides of the mighty Yon River and is connected at all levels by three massive bascule bridges (though there is rarely a need for Upper Ardis to make way for ships). Ardis is a city originally home to the high elves, and was ruled initially by the sorcerer-lords of the Noble Houses of Upper Ardis. They convene in the Senatorium, although after 505 YSK the Senatorium expanded to have representation for more than just the noble families and deal with matters larger than just Ardis. As such, more matters of Ardis itself have fallen to the Majistrate, which was formerly a position that secured trade and city security.

Above Ardis floats the magical Vertex Arena, where casters duel for honor and prize money, even at the risk of death. Upper Ardis contains the noble houses, an airship yard, splendid shops, the tower of the Majistrate, the Diamondhold - an impenetrable prison, and the Ardis Museum of Arcane History. Middle Ardis contains the temple district, multiple parks, a graveyard, the Silver Monastery of the Order of the Yellow Dragon, and the Eleemosynary Fellowship of Bardic Arts. Lower Ardis contains most of the populace of the city, several docks for ships coming through the city, and modest shops. Much of Lower Ardis has been reclaimed by the river.

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-The youngest child of Xyn, daughter of Aurelia, the yellow dragon, and the goddess of cities and bridges, Ardis was a builder by nature. She would frequently take humanoid form and constructed the first city, which was named after her. Her friend Estil made her home in the city of Ardis for some centuries as she brought forth the first elves. Among these first elves, Ardis became something of a poet, so much so that some of the dragonpriests began citing her words as scripture. Ardis became fascinated with psionics, and after completing the city, she spent much of her time meditating. She eventually took students, and the first of these became known as the Order of the Yellow Dragon.
+Ardis is the oldest city in Yondar. Originally inhabited by the god for which the city takes its name, Ardis is a city of three levels, so-named Upper Ardis, Middle Ardis, and Lower Ardis. The city is built on both sides of the mighty Yon River and is connected at all levels by three massive bascule bridges (though there is rarely a need for Upper Ardis to make way for ships). Ardis is a city originally home to the high elves, and was ruled initially by the sorcerer-lords of the Noble Houses of Upper Ardis. They convene in the Senatorium, although after 505 YSK the Senatorium expanded to have representation for more than just the noble families and deal with matters larger than just Ardis. As such, more matters of Ardis itself have fallen to the Majistrate, which was formerly a position that secured trade and city security.
-Ardis is said to have inspired her sisters Vorelisk and Xarnath to create cities of their own. The monks that make up the Order of the Yellow Dragon are said to be the clearest of mind and strongest of hand. They make enemies of anyone who brings senseless violence to the realm.
+Above Ardis floats the magical Vertex Arena, where casters duel for honor and prize money, even at the risk of death. Upper Ardis contains the noble houses, an airship yard, splendid shops, the tower of the Majistrate, the Diamondhold - an impenetrable prison, and the Ardis Museum of Arcane History. Middle Ardis contains the temple district, multiple parks, a graveyard, the Silver Monastery of the Order of the Yellow Dragon, and the Eleemosynary Fellowship of Bardic Arts. Lower Ardis contains most of the populace of the city, several docks for ships coming through the city, and modest shops. Much of Lower Ardis has been reclaimed by the river.
-Emblems and holy symbols of Ardis depict a yellow dragon.
-Ardis is Lawful Neutral.