Castle District (Ra’azum)

The Castle District is the political and military heart of Ra’azum. It contains the royal palace, command infrastructure, and institutions responsible for the defense and governance of the city and the wider Kingdom of Yngoldis.

The district exists to centralize authority and ensure rapid response to threats.

Location and Adjacency

The Castle District lies immediately east of the Gate District, positioned to oversee and respond to activity at the city’s western approaches.

Adjacent areas include:

• West: Gate District
• South: Interior districts of Ra’azum
• East: Administrative and noble quarters of the city
• North: Inner defensive works and command facilities

This placement allows direct oversight of entry control and military movement.

District Character

The Castle District is ordered, fortified, and restrained.

• Broad avenues and controlled access points
• Stone architecture and defensive design
• A constant presence of soldiers and officials
• Minimal civilian traffic without purpose

It is quiet by design.

The Palace

The royal palace dominates the district.

• Seat of the King of Yngoldis
• Center of executive authority
• Closely guarded and symbolically visible

The palace’s proximity to the Gate District allows swift royal response to external threats or arrivals of consequence.

Military and Command

The Castle District contains:

• Command headquarters
• Barracks and armories
• Strategic planning chambers
• Secure communications and couriers

Military authority flows outward from this district.

Political Role

The Castle District is where decisions are made and enforced.

• Laws are issued here
• Orders are transmitted here
• Crises are managed here

Public access is limited and tightly regulated.

District Character

The Castle District is disciplined, insulated, and authoritative. It exists to project stability inward and force outward, anchoring Ra’azum’s power structure.

Pages in this category

This category includes pages for the palace, command institutions, military units, officials, and political events centered in the district.