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=History= | =History= | ||
Ddwbha was established by the Yophentheans who called the city [[Dhwebhustancha]]. By folk etymology, it is incorrectly associated in the minds of Gonfalese speakers with [[Ddwb]], the Medibgösk god of the west wind. | Ddwbha was established by the Yophentheans who called the city [[Dhwebhustancha]]. By folk etymology, it is incorrectly associated in the minds of Gonfalese speakers with [[Ddwb]], the Medibgösk god of the west wind. | ||
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| + | ==Chronology== | ||
| + | :ca AS 5200: Site of Ddwbha fortified by Pytharnian Giants | ||
| + | :ca AS 4000: Giant occupants of the site of Ddwbha war with the Neptultchi | ||
| + | :ca 350: Site of Ddwbha occupied by remnant [[Tuadbe]] Tribes | ||
| + | :ca 400: Site of Ddwbha held by [[Midretassene Empire]] | ||
| + | :453: Yophenthean Occupation of future site of Ddwbha | ||
| + | :468: Yophentheans establish [[Dhwebhustancha]], the ancient predecessor to later Ddwbha. | ||
| + | :ca 1280: Medibgösk settlement of [[Gonfaloy]] | ||
| + | :1732 to 1792, life of [[Rhamnws of Ddwbha]], female Paladinic Knight of Arathrax | ||
| + | :1983: [[Chaos Fleet]] docks at Ddwbha | ||
| + | :2271: [[Purge of Goscalioth Palace]]: Holy Prince [[Amocharion Losfasig]], the Ambrasian Theocrat of Ddwbha is outed as the shapeshifted [[Aio]], [[Nekwar the Chaotic]]. He flees and seeks asylum with Archmage [[Bexaloth]]. A new Ambrasian Ruler is elected. | ||
| + | :ca 2275 to 2287: Tisbajuma from [[Maturn]] stay in Ddwbha en route to [[Bryndyd]] for the [[Seventh Isbajath]] | ||
| + | :ca 2380: Establishment of Governorship of Gonfaloy with residence in Ddwbha | ||
| + | :2449: Local Society of Wizards establishes [[Grast High College]] in Ddwbha | ||
| + | :2457: [[Concordat of Ddwbha (2457)]] | ||
| + | :2671: First [[Dragonrail]] Service in Ddwbha | ||
| + | :2671: [[Peace of Amyrn (2671)]] partitions Gonfaloy | ||
| + | :2677: first dragonrail route built in vicinity of Ddwbha | ||
| + | :2720s: construction of the Ddwbhan Under-Rail Lines | ||
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| + | =Transportation= | ||
| + | Ddwbha affords several modes of transportation: streets, regular coaches and coaches for hire, skycraft for hire, aerobarges, dragonrail, and under-dragonrail. | ||
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| + | ==Ddwbhan Under-Rail== | ||
| + | Several Corpora Mercia were contracted by the city of Ddwbha to construct a metropolitan under-rail system in the 2730's. Today the city has seven lines. | ||
=Culture= | =Culture= | ||
Ddwbha is known for its distinctive accent of [[Gonfalese Language|Gonfalese]]. The [[Ddwbha Dialect]] shares some similarities with the [[Ithantfas Dialect]], but is still recognizably different. | Ddwbha is known for its distinctive accent of [[Gonfalese Language|Gonfalese]]. The [[Ddwbha Dialect]] shares some similarities with the [[Ithantfas Dialect]], but is still recognizably different. | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:DdwbhaandEnvirons.png|thumb|300px|Historic Ddwbha and suburbs]] |
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| + | =Places and Districts in Ddwbha= | ||
| − | =List of Sites in Ddwbha= | + | ==List of Sites in Ddwbha== |
;Commerce | ;Commerce | ||
*[[Ddwbha Transmundial (Corpus Merx) ]] headquarters | *[[Ddwbha Transmundial (Corpus Merx) ]] headquarters | ||
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;Communications | ;Communications | ||
*[[Avenue of the Lamentations]] (In the cemetery district) | *[[Avenue of the Lamentations]] (In the cemetery district) | ||
| − | *[[Duke Llwrmon Dragonrail Station]] ([[ | + | *[[Duke Llwrmon Dragonrail Station]] ([[Nabrinerg]]) |
*[[Prince-Governor's Highway]] | *[[Prince-Governor's Highway]] | ||
*[[Skyport Brwlloga]] | *[[Skyport Brwlloga]] | ||
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*[[Gonfalese Gardens]] | *[[Gonfalese Gardens]] | ||
*[[Mages Fair Grounds]] | *[[Mages Fair Grounds]] | ||
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| + | ;Religious | ||
| + | *[[Saint Shaqtirah's Basilica (Ddwbha)]] | ||
| + | *[[Great Temple of Ddwbhan Amrulon]] | ||
;Taverns | ;Taverns | ||
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*[[Wizards City (Ddwbha)]] | *[[Wizards City (Ddwbha)]] | ||
| − | =List of City Districts= | + | ==List of City Districts== |
*[[Ambrasian District (Ddwbha)]] | *[[Ambrasian District (Ddwbha)]] | ||
*[[Bankers District (Ddwbha)]] | *[[Bankers District (Ddwbha)]] | ||
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*[[Silkmongers District (Ddwbha)]] | *[[Silkmongers District (Ddwbha)]] | ||
*[[Thracian District (Ddwbha)]] | *[[Thracian District (Ddwbha)]] | ||
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=Ddwbha in Culture= | =Ddwbha in Culture= | ||
Latest revision as of 07:58, 5 November 2024
Ddwbha [anglicized pronunciation: /ˈduːvə/, /ˈðuːvə/] is the greatest city in and the capital of Medibgóëse Gonfaloy. The palace of the Prince-Governor and the palace of the High Curia of Gonfaloy both rest in the city. A seaport city, Ddwbha has access through the Inlet of Llachom to the Glirt Strait and to the greater Pallathantic Sea. Ddwbha is the home of the high commandery of the Knights-Draconic of Gonfaloy. Since 2671, Ddwbha has been served by dragonrail. Ddwbha is the home of the small but prestigious Grast High College. Population 2745: 225,000.
History
Ddwbha was established by the Yophentheans who called the city Dhwebhustancha. By folk etymology, it is incorrectly associated in the minds of Gonfalese speakers with Ddwb, the Medibgösk god of the west wind.
Chronology
- ca AS 5200: Site of Ddwbha fortified by Pytharnian Giants
- ca AS 4000: Giant occupants of the site of Ddwbha war with the Neptultchi
- ca 350: Site of Ddwbha occupied by remnant Tuadbe Tribes
- ca 400: Site of Ddwbha held by Midretassene Empire
- 453: Yophenthean Occupation of future site of Ddwbha
- 468: Yophentheans establish Dhwebhustancha, the ancient predecessor to later Ddwbha.
- ca 1280: Medibgösk settlement of Gonfaloy
- 1732 to 1792, life of Rhamnws of Ddwbha, female Paladinic Knight of Arathrax
- 1983: Chaos Fleet docks at Ddwbha
- 2271: Purge of Goscalioth Palace: Holy Prince Amocharion Losfasig, the Ambrasian Theocrat of Ddwbha is outed as the shapeshifted Aio, Nekwar the Chaotic. He flees and seeks asylum with Archmage Bexaloth. A new Ambrasian Ruler is elected.
- ca 2275 to 2287: Tisbajuma from Maturn stay in Ddwbha en route to Bryndyd for the Seventh Isbajath
- ca 2380: Establishment of Governorship of Gonfaloy with residence in Ddwbha
- 2449: Local Society of Wizards establishes Grast High College in Ddwbha
- 2457: Concordat of Ddwbha (2457)
- 2671: First Dragonrail Service in Ddwbha
- 2671: Peace of Amyrn (2671) partitions Gonfaloy
- 2677: first dragonrail route built in vicinity of Ddwbha
- 2720s: construction of the Ddwbhan Under-Rail Lines
Transportation
Ddwbha affords several modes of transportation: streets, regular coaches and coaches for hire, skycraft for hire, aerobarges, dragonrail, and under-dragonrail.
Ddwbhan Under-Rail
Several Corpora Mercia were contracted by the city of Ddwbha to construct a metropolitan under-rail system in the 2730's. Today the city has seven lines.
Culture
Ddwbha is known for its distinctive accent of Gonfalese. The Ddwbha Dialect shares some similarities with the Ithantfas Dialect, but is still recognizably different.
Places and Districts in Ddwbha
List of Sites in Ddwbha
- Commerce
- Ddwbha Transmundial (Corpus Merx) headquarters
- Gonfalese Sea Princes (Corpus Merx) headquarters
- High Bank of the Jaggudorns (Ddwbha)
- local office of the Sovereign Archguild of Master Titancrafters of Pytharnia
- Communications
- Avenue of the Lamentations (In the cemetery district)
- Duke Llwrmon Dragonrail Station (Nabrinerg)
- Prince-Governor's Highway
- Skyport Brwlloga
- Tehaspir the Renunciate Highway
- Government and Military
- Bistamba Palace, residence of the Medibgóëse Prince-Governor Samaddail Braiwve
- Palace of the High Curia of Gonfaloy
- High Civic Basilica (Ddwbha) dedicated to the goddess of Ddwbha
- High Commandery of the Knights-Draconic of Gonfaloy
- High Magisterial Basilica of Ddwbha
- Higher Institutes of Education
- Grast High College (wizards)
- Khamilúk's Skyforce College (Ddwbha) (military skyforce)
- Prince's Archcollege (Ddwbha)
- Saint Yaksul's Gymnasium Dragonfolk Gymnasium
- Skymerchants College of Ddwbha
- Manufacturing
- Markets
- Dragonfolk Market
- Saint Emhard's Market
- Gonfaloy Market (Ddwbha)
- Thwfyg's Grain Market
- Thracian Skycraft Market
- Public
- Religious
- Taverns
List of City Quarters
- Beast Town (Ddwbha)
- Dragonfield Town (Ddwbha)
- Dragonfolk Quarter (Ddwbha)
- Fire-Witch Town (Ddwbha)
- Gala Town (Ddwbha)
- Guest Workers City (Ddwbha)
- Isfalath Town (Ddwbha), burial, priests of burial
- Lords Quarter (Ddwbha)
- Mercenary Town (Ddwbha)
- Merchant Marine Town (Ddwbha)
- New Merchants Quarter (Ddwbha)
- New Town (Ddwbha)
- Old Gods Quarter (Ddwbha)
- Old Merchants Quarter (Ddwbha)
- Old Yophenthean Town (Ddwbha)
- Rhionite Town (Ddwbha), actors, playwrights, musicians
- Saint Miala's Town (Ddwbha)
- Shiptown (Ddwbha)
- Skymasters Town (Ddwbh)
- Ygalta Town (Ddwbha)
- Vineyard Town (Ddwbha)
- Wizards City (Ddwbha)
List of City Districts
- Ambrasian District (Ddwbha)
- Bankers District (Ddwbha)
- Corundian District (Ddwbha)
- Dragonfolk District (Ddwbha)
- Fathersayers District (Ddwbha)
- Fishmongers District (Ddwbha)
- Flisbard District (Ddwbha)
- Glirt District (Ddwbha)
- High Princes District (Ddwbha)
- Ithatian District (Ddwbha)
- Ithradite District (Ddwbha)
- Kahonri District (Ddwbha)
- Kawchi Sellers District (Ddwbha)
- Kawchi Shipping District (Ddwbha)
- Kemerite District (Ddwbha), Pytharnian Giants
- Little Lutramancha District, Disdrirn Elves
- Magian District (Ddwbha), wizards and wizard apprentices
- Mimbbuke District (Ddwbha), Halflings
- Narsadese District (Ddwbha)
- Saint Tambrigal's District (Ddwbha), Arathracians
- Sea Captains District (Ddwbha)
- Silkmongers District (Ddwbha)
- Thracian District (Ddwbha)
Ddwbha in Culture
- Idiom
A dragonbone from Ddwbha (Gonfalese) Not the real deal, a fraud, a fake. Refers to a formerly oft repeated story about a visiting diplomat.
Map
Ddwbha City Map ©2019 to 2025 Kraig Hausmann, All Rights Reserved
See Also
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