Falkenheim

Falkenheim is a city located in Falkëvar, Norain, at the Vardell.

History
Falkenheim was a small village at the riverbanks of the Vardell. For many years it stayed unnoticed and got spared from the conflict that plagued these lands untill in the year of 188. A Dhálvesh named Hölm bougth the lands of the province of Falkëvar and decided to settle in the village. Hölm made a lot of changes to the village. He drew out the plans for a small castle to be built on a ledge at the river. With the help of the people of the village and the men he brought with him, he started the construction on the castle. In the year 189, the castle was finished. Hölm was a lord with a great vision and a kind heart which brought many people to the village. In the following years, the village grew to become a city. In the year of 197, the city's population had surpassed the 10.000. It was then that Hölm started to draw up the plans for a new home; The Herstorn Keep. It also came with the design of a military district to train soldiers who could protect the city if it were to be attacked. In the following months the construction on the Herstorn Keep was started, allong with the military district. This didn't stop the city of expanding it's borders and population. The city kept growing, and upon the completion of the Herstorn Keep in the year 245, the construction on a temple was started. It was finished in the year 272. By that time, the city had grown further and reached a population of 65.000. By the year 296, it would reach a population of well over 85.000.

Notable places
The community Theater

The community theater started construction in the year in 188 and was finished in 189. Originaly the home of Hölm Fells and his family, it was turned into a theater for the community upon the completion of the Herstorn Keep. Some wonderfoul plays are shown there and are loved by the community.

Temple of Eight

The temple of eight is the pride of the city. It'sdedicated to the Seven of Venya. It is the largest temple in Norain and is said to be one of the most beautifull temples in the world.

Herstorn Keep

The Herstorn keep is home to the Fells and is said to be one of Hölm's greatest creation. It is built in the Vardell making using techniques only known to the Dhálvesh. It is made out of a special stone that protects it from being destructed by any form of magic attacks. From the Herstorn keep, the entire province of Falkëvar is governed. It also houses a large library to whch scholars can gain acces to if they request it.

Old Market

The old market is located in front of the community theater and is one of the oldest parts of the city. Many stalls and stores are still found here. In the center stands a large statue of Meryona, wife of Hölm and was carved by Hölm himself.

Hölm's Garden

Hölm's Garden is the largest square in the city. It was named Hölm's garden for the richness of beautifull architecture that surrounds the square. In the middle stands a large statue of Hölm made from the same stone as the Herstorn Keep which faces the Temple of Eight.