Var'malkus

Var'malkus is the capital city of Astor and the residence of King Victorus.

Var'malkus is a decorative city. The government has, at Victorus' command, spend significant amounts of money planting enormous trees and colourful fields of flowers that cover the city. Roundbears and petalbees inhabit the city in large numbers. Soldiers are dressed highly decoratively, sporting floral and gold-trimmed designs.

Var'malkus has little in the way of business. It has a low population, as Var'stead is functionally the main city of Astor. While some government affairs that directly involve the king occur on Var'malkus, most economic activity is conducted in Var'stead.

The Academy
The Academy and its adjoining residency are located just south-west of Var'malkus, approximately 20 minutes by foot. The Caramor river and some soft hills sit to the west of the Academy. There is a fallen Ashard tower in the river.

The Academy is concentrated into a single tall, circular Tower. It contains classrooms, meeting halls, and quarters for the staff and students. On the roof, there is a chapel dedicated to each god. Stronn's is largest, and used for official ceremonies. The Tower is ringed by gardens and surrounded by sports fields. To the north-east of the Tower is the Arch, which is four rows of shops that have opened to meet the needs of the Academy's staff and students.

The Academy's staff are listed below.