Daocheng

Daocheng
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Province	Zhijin
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Founded	2012
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Population	8,400,000 (6500 ASC)

The City of Daocheng is the capital city of the Jingdaoese Empire and at the same time de facto a Province on its own, as it encompasses the whole Zhijin Province. For this reason, Daocheng has become a synonym for the actual city and the surrounding countryside and de facto includes both the Daocheng District and Zhijinling.

The Jingdaoese tradition to honour the Emperor's with the creation of marvellous monuments, tombs and architectural wonders (like the the remains on the isle of Catavia in the Dongdao Province) led to the construction of the Great Wall of Zhijin around the Zhijin Province. This made it isolated from the other parts of the country and allowed the Imperial Household to govern with total control over the City and its surroundings (assuring the safety of those living within the Wall).

In the north, the City is not only protected by its Wall, but also by the foothills of the Kildarian Mountains. This part of the City - called Zhijinling - is also largely a nature reserve and serves as the largest national park. Here Jingdaoese go on a retreat to pray to the Gods and their ancestors.

The south - outside the city - is mainly farmland. Most nobles have a summer house in this district. Many of those are based on a mix of Apollontean and Jingdaoese architecture.

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.