Üterlëk

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Üterlëk Uterleek
City of Nordia
Motto: "Gate of the great kingdom"
Mayor	Cyril Smith
Population	1,300,000
Established	22 Novaber 1690 AN

Üterlëk's skyline

Üterlëk (or Uterleek in English) is the largest city, and de facto capital of mainland Nordia. The city serves not only as the primary industrial and trade hub of the nation, but also as the primary residence of the King of Nordia. Due to these facts, Üterlëk is often mistaken as the capital of the kingdom. However, in reality Üterlëk serves only as Nordia's public front with its actual capital Küfara being (for the most part) only accessible to ethnic Nord people.

History

The city of Üterlëk has a history far preceding the formation of Nordia.

Pre-Nordia

Prior to the Nord trek into the mainland, the land now known as Üterlëk was made up of vast forests with small dotting rivers and lakes. As well as this, the area had large reserves of natural recourses such as stone, timber, oil and uranium.

Modern history

Following initial settlement following the Nords' trek to the mainland, the city slowly began to sprawl out, first with the building of a small village, next a cathedral and finally with small business complexes being established. Following the discovery of deposits of stone and uranium, large corporations such as NordCorp and others, began to sink millions of Dorleps worth of money into Üterlëk's economy.

Eventually, as the Nords spread further inland, and the need for raw materials increased, large mines and quarries were established among the outskirts of the city, this combined with lumber production became the city's main source of income and of employment.

However, in more recent times, following the construction of a new castle for the Nord King, trade and international commerce has grown to be a large percent of the city's economy as buildings slowly transitioned away from more classical Nord architecture and towards more modern cityscapes with skyscrapers dotting the skyline.

Landmarks

Visitors to the city are welcomed to enjoy the rich cultural and architectural diversity of Üterlëk. While most of the city's modern structures have been recently built, the ancient nature of Üterlëk means that regardless of one's individual tastes, there is something there for everyone.

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	Austin The Great Stadium is Nordia's national football arena. Constructed in the decade preceding unification, it was named after then Holy Chief Austin. With seating for up to 200,000 fans, Austin The Great Stadium is the largest sporting venue in Nordia.
	The NordCorp Trade Center (tower one pictured) are the tallest structures in Nordia and the primary modern centerpiece of Üterlëk. The three tower complex is home to several corporate offices, apartments, restaurants, shops, condominiums and even a hospital. The towers are named after the NordCorp Export Company who takes up a majority of the pictured tower's upper floors and financed the project. The Trade Center is also home to the Nordia Stock Exchange among several other large banking firms.
	White Wolf Tower, the first skyscraper built in Nordia and the second tallest building in the nation. The tower features an indoor gymnasium and a rotating restaurant at the top which features 360 degree views of downtown Üterlëk. White Wolf Tower also serves as the primary broadcasting beacon for the Nordia Broadcasting Division.
	Üterlëk Cathedral is the oldest structure in the city with its origins dating back to at least the early to mid 11th century with the first mainland Nords and the genesis of Apollonianism as a religion. The cathedral is the primary place of worship for non-ethnic Nord Apollonianism followers and an annual pilgrimage to the cathedral is a central part of many non ethnic Nords' religious lives.
	Üterlëk Castle is the primary residence of the King of Nordia and serves as the meeting place of Nordia's government during matters of foreign affairs and trade. Sitting in the outskirts of the city, the castle towers above the nearby flora and hosts breathtaking views of both Üterlëk and the surrounding countryside.
	Old Üterlëk Market is a block on the outskirts of the city where shops and buildings still echo Üterlëk's appearance in the old times. Home to taverns, open topped markets and, small inns, the Old Üterlëk Market provides a glimpse back in time to Nordia's quaint origins.