Castle District (Ra’azum)

The Castle District is the political, military, and intellectual core of Ra’azum. It contains the royal palace, senior command institutions, and the city’s primary center of higher learning. Decisions made here shape the fate of the city and the wider Kingdom of Yngoldis.

The district is deliberately compact, fortified, and closely bordered by other centers of power.

Location and Adjacency

The Castle District lies just inside Ra’azum’s western defenses, positioned to oversee entry into the city while remaining insulated from popular unrest.

Adjacent areas include:

• West: Gate District
• South: Behamut District
• Southeast: Temple District
• East: Interior districts of Ra’azum

This positioning places the Castle District in constant proximity to both military ingress and religious influence.

District Character

The Castle District is controlled, restrained, and visibly guarded.

• Broad, well-maintained stone avenues
• Restricted access points and checkpoints
• Heavy presence of soldiers, officials, and scholars
• Minimal commercial activity

Movement within the district is purposeful and monitored.

The Palace

The royal palace dominates the district.

• Seat of the King of Yngoldis
• Center of executive authority
• Strongly fortified and symbolically prominent

Its placement allows rapid coordination with the Gate District during moments of external threat or diplomatic arrival.

The University

Ra’azum’s primary university is located within the Castle District.

• Trains administrators, strategists, engineers, and scholars
• Closely tied to state and military needs
• Access is regulated and selective

The proximity of the university to the palace reflects the kingdom’s belief that knowledge is a strategic asset.

Notable Locations

Several sensitive or restricted locations lie within the Castle District, including places visited during key historical and political events. One such location is associated with Rose and her movements during the Ra’azum storyline.

Details of these sites are intentionally limited.

Military and Command

The Castle District houses:

• Senior command headquarters
• Strategic planning chambers
• Armories and secure archives
• Courier and signaling infrastructure

Military authority flows outward from this district into the city and beyond.

Political Role

The Castle District is where policy becomes action.

• Laws are issued here
• Military orders are finalized here
• Religious pressure is negotiated or resisted here

Its proximity to the Behamut and Temple Districts makes it a constant site of political tension.

District Character

The Castle District is disciplined, insulated, and contested. It exists to centralize authority while enduring pressure from both the sword and the altar.

Pages in this category

This category includes pages for:

• The royal palace and associated halls
• The university and scholarly institutions
• Command centers and military offices
• Restricted or sensitive locations
• Key individuals active within the district

All relevant pages should be categorized here.