Stormspire

Stormspire is the capitol of Alatheia and largest of The Freeholds. Ruled over by the Sphinx Felendris, it is comprised of scholars pushing the boundries of magic in hopes to impress her. Those chosen by the Sphinx gain positions of power and riches to continue their research.

Population
The city welcomes all who wish to learn more about magic or push its boundaries, and thus it's population varries wildly from human to beholder. Population by race is more commonly defined by level than general concensus, while it does remain true the dominent world races have a higher percentage of the population than anything else.

Stormspire consists of nearly every magic using class, both good and evil. Nothing relevant to magic is truly taboo within its structure, merely frowned upon. However things like Necromancy and Demonic association forces most evil to the streets of the Lower City.

Structure
The entire city is constructed into a spire shape, with 6 different levels leading to the top as detailed below. Without exception, every level is known to house countless academies, laboratories and libraries.
 * 1) The Lower City: Known within the city as the Chaos Pit, the Lower City is a slum living within the cracks of Stormspires base. It is here most learn what is consider evil magic and those who can't afford the standards of higher levels end up.
 * 2) The Exchange: Anyone entering or leaving the city must go through the Exchange level. Merchants set up shops hoping to sell their goods to mages in need.
 * 3) The Middle City: Most commonly used as housing and dormatories for those who can afford it, while some of the official lower class magic academies claim this level as home.
 * 4) The Scholar Quarters: The primary level of academies, libraries, research labs and everything in between.
 * 5) The Upper City: Those considered to be the leaders of the city are housed here and spend most of their time. Anyone who has earned the privelage to be placed in this level is not permitted to enter the Lower City by any means.
 * 6) Felendris Rise: The home to the Sphinx Lord of Stormspire herself. Only her most trusted mages and servants may live on the level, and getting an audience with the Sphinx is nearly impossible. Due to this, very few have ever walked it's halls.

Geography
Stormspire is constructed by cold stone towers and similar looking streets, surrounded in a blue stone spire casing. The entire city appears as one massive tower, with small huts and traders surrounding its base.