Illian

Illian (historically Ardesiai, Llarefynn) is the capital and the second largest city of the Dominion, after Ard Maeren. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is the cultural, artistic and military heart of the elven empire, despite the decline of its population. It has also been the imperial seat for over three millennia, with intermittent periods when the capital was moved to other cities, such as during the reign of Carassar Carain.

Illian is also where the Imperial Senate convenes and rules, and is the home to the Colae Tal-Earnaed, one of the two main magic-related institutions in the Dominion. It has been continuosly inhabited for over five thousand years, and has been the most populous city in the world on several different occasions across the ages.