Daocheng

Daocheng
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Province	Zhijin
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Founded	1458 AN
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Population	8,400,000 (6500 ASC)

The City of Daocheng is the capital city of the Jingdaoese Empire, and the nation's third most populous city (behind Xiachang and Gangdiguo). It is part of the Zijin Province and made up of several urban and rural districts. The surrounding countryside belonging to the province is often counted as a part of the City, leading to the use of Daocheng as a synonym for both the city as the surrounding areas.

The District of Zijinlin to the north of the City is one of the most favourite attractions for the Jing people, as its the home of immense nature reserves, protected by the Imperial Park Service. Laying at the feet of the Kildarian Mountains, it is both a place for leisure, as popular place to replenish your spiritual energy. Shrines dedicated to the ancestors of both members of the dynasty as common people made into a hot spot for any Jingdaoese.

The City lies in the Imperial District (or Imperial City, as it's often called) and is the home to more than eight million residents. It's roughly divided into the Forbidden City, the Restricted City and the Outer City. Beyond the city walls, lay farmlands and suburbs. Ethnic origin dictates where one can live, as the Forbidden City houses the family of the Heavenly Light and His most trusted bound servants, while the Restricted City (good for around 2 million citizens) houses only pure Jing residents. Nobles from all across the Empire often reside in a summer house in the Dasha District, located in the wealthier parts of the Outer City.

As the City combines both Jingdaoese and Kildarian architecture, it makes a fine example of a modern Jingdaoese city. It serves as both a political, economical and cultural powerhouse, which serves to display the power of the Great Jing Dynasty. The several marvellous monuments and palaces showcase examples of the finest art, treasures and relics from both the time that the Jingdaoese ruled the nation, as Kildarian and Apollonian eras.

While laying in the centre of the Empire, Daocheng possesses a series of fortifications and walls, which have to serve as a last line of defence during war time. The city walls, which encompass the actual city (including the Outer City) are part of a defensive network, which already starts at the border of the province (with the Great Wall of Zijin).

Politics and government

Quarters

Zhijin is divided into three districts and several Quarters. Those are all within the Great Wall:

• Great Wall District: the Great Wall, including ring of fortresses.
• Daocheng District
  • Outer City: surrounding countryside
    • Dasha Quarter: home to some of the more wealthy mansions and summer residences.
    • Nongchang Quarter: farming district responsible for 65% of the City's food reserves.
    • Shangren Quarter: a merchant town near the Golden Gate.
    • Zhen Quarter: farming towns
    • Huangdi Quarter: home to the mansion of the First Prince.
    • Nanwai Quarter: southern quarter (south of Daocheng City)
    • Beiwan Quarter: northern quarter (south of Daocheng City)
    • Hu Quarter: most famous for Lake Gaelen.
  • Daocheng City: Within the city walls
    • Restricted City (Xianzhì): for the more wealthy citizens.
    • Forbidden City
      • Outer Forbidden City (Administration City: Xíngzheng)
      • Inner Forbidden City (Heavenly City: Tianshang)
• Zhijinling: a huge national nature reserve with only a few towns.
  • Shan Quarter: mountainous region, popular as a ski resort.
  • Zuxian District: a deep forest region with small villages.
  • Shenshe Quarter: famous for its temples dedicated to the Emperors.