Yulan

Description
Also known as the City of Splendors, Yulan is the pinnacle of Shangti achievement. Although not quite as opulent as Yadinah, it is much bigger and just as modern with every luxury in Astar available. With approximately 500,000 people living in the capital, it is constantly busy with activity. The structure of the city is circular with the royal palace situated in the center. The royal palace is extremely large and has its own walls and moat around it. Fortified walls encircle Yulan and the palace stands high above any other building in the city. The city has many districts with about twenty percent being for the extremely poor and ten percent for the extremely wealthy. Generally speaking, citizens of Yulan live higher quality of life than those that live in the rural areas.

The Row of Dreams
Located on the edge of the seediest part of the city, the Row of Dreams is so named because for several blocks in every direction lie opium dens and brothels. It is said every pleasure of the flesh can be found on these streets. The establishments run the gamut of classy and upscale to places that only the poorest and most desperate will patronize. The places there are run by one of several organized gangs that are constantly vying for domination.

City Market
Located in the southeast quadrant outside the castle gates, the city market is an extremely large area with a maze of alleys and paths with kiosks, tents, and small shops that sell or trade almost anything imaginable. The market is primarily divided by vendors that sell similar items such as clothing, food, tools, etc. The quality of goods vary greatly and competition is fierce with vendors often coming and going if they cannot keep up with their competition. A unique section of the market specifically deals in all manner of jade jewelry and items that is more plentiful in Shangti than in other Eastern Kingdom countries.

The Tomb of the Gods
Within the palace grounds lies a large underground tomb where all the past emperors have been buried. It is believed that this sacred burial ground is protected by the Shangti gods and allow the emperors to ascend to god-like status in their pantheon. It is guarded by the same elite guard that protects the Emperor.