City

A city  is a large, permanent settlement, usually sporting a population of at least one-hundred thousand. In terms of layout, cities are generally widespread and clustered with buildings varying in size, each serving different functions from those of royal and political purposes as well as civilian usage and trade.

Often, cities are trade centers and hubs for commerce. National governments are most often based out of a single city, called a capital, usually being the largest city in the country. Cities, however, are not limited to the metropolitan centers. Hamlets and suburbs surround the cities, providing additional housing options, although they are often directly controlled by the city government.

Some cities are their own kingdoms entirely. These are known as city states, often ruled by a king, queen, or those who lead and follow a separate political ideology. An example of a city state would be Corona on Veil, which also encompasses some of its surrounding land as well, although the city itself is the only major metropolitan centre.

The concept of the city is predominately of human and dwarven usage, the former having them scattered across the surface in diverse geo-political regions. The dwarf definition of a city differs, as they are often built down, instead of up, usually carved into mountains. Either way, cities are generally viewed as the most populated style of settlement in the world.