Aillidh

Location
Capital of old Arsanaig, on a peninsula surrounded by the river Yena and its distributary, the river Pejan.

Noteable Trivia

 * Aillidh was the center of the destruction of Arsanaig.
 * The city was made completely of marble, with crystalline shards pieced into the walls, so that light and rainbows would be reflected inside.
 * The buildings incorporated the themes of water and rivers, inspired by the two that surrounded it. While all housing throughout the kingdom was provided without cost to citizens, it was a great honor to have a home along The Steppes up to Aillidh, as they would also be made completely of marble.
 * There were no shops or businesses within the heart of Aillidh. Instead, they surrounded the city, some being within the homes of those who lived upon the Steppes, some at the bottom of the Steppes.
 * The edge of the peninsula of Aillidh was exclusively for governmental, educational or pious matters. It was always nearly silent at the edge of the peninsula, as any who would be going there would be doing so in order to meditate or pray at the Reflection.

The General's Towers
The edge of the peninsula of Aillidh was surrounded by the nine towers of the generals. Over the pavilion which housed the Reflection was the meeting place of the generals.

The Reflection
The Reflection was a giant pool which was tended to by the Cuibhrichte, to ensure it remained perfectly clear. The Cuibhrichte were seen in constant prayer around the pool. Citizens, when they traveled to the Reflection for prayer, would join them on the side of the pool in prayer. The intent of the pool was to confront your reflection while praying. It was the public location of the Cuibhrichte in Ailldh. Similarly to the Grotto in Tarrachail, citizens leave offerings or pray directly to the Cuibhrichte. Magic users would be bathed in the pool by the Cuibhrichte after they were gentled, in order to symbolically wash away the “sin” of having magic. This was also done to criminals after leaving the Pits of Despair.

Pits of Despair
Arsanaig’s containment method for their worst criminals. Called the Pits of Despair due to the muffled cries that would often be heard from them. The Pits surrounded the Reflection, so that those traveling to the Reflection would be reminded of what evils were in the world, and also to live within the guidelines set by the generals.