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===New City===

===the Flats and Aricia===

The Flats and Aciria, although now a single borough, consists of two areas of the city which existed during antiquity. Aciria was the port district of the Old City which largely had its own political apparatus during the era of [[Great Levantia]]. The adjacent area known as the Flats was originally the city's harbor, sheltered from the [[Urce River]] to the west by New City, which was originally a peninsula. The existence of the Flats as a sheltered, usable harbor, is most likely the original reason for the city being established where it is. Changing climate lead to the Flats transitioning from useful harbor land to marshy swamplands around 350 BC, after which much of Aciria's usefulness as a port came to an end as most port operations moved to the areas adjoining the river, especially with the construction of the city of Ardotalia in around 150 AD. Aciria, which had its own system of walls within the city, became an isolated and poor area during most of the Great Levantine and medieval periods, occasionally being repurposed as a quarantine ward for disease outbreaks. The Flats were drained during the initial reign of [[House de Weluta]] ca. 1450 and became one of the most fashionable parts of the city, with land being available to build large and lavish structures, including theaters and opera houses as well as urban mansions. Aciria experienced significant growth following the Flats being drained, with the walls separating the two areas eventually coming down to be used as building materials. The two areas subsequently became closely associated since the 17th century, although Aciria's position as a prominent hill relative to the Flats made it a well sought after location. During the 19th century, much of the Flats were demolished in order to erect the [[Royal Green]], which now bisects the borough. It is a common misconception that the area of the borough to the north of the Green is "the Flats" while the area to its south is "Aciria", though this information is commonly taught abroad. Today, the borough is not only home to the Green, the city's major park, but also many museums and government buildings.

===Crescent===

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===Arelate===

Arelate was initially the site of a fortified manor house in the period between the fall of [[Great Levantia]] and the rise of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]], and accordingly was one of the few sites of economic activity to the east of Urceopolis. From these beginnings, it became a small town primarily based on mills along the creeks which ran east of the city. During the 19th century, rail lines were established running northeast of Urceopolis through Arelate and neighboring Flucirk, with a junction being established in Arelate in 1862. From there, the population of the area grew exponentially and the mills were replaced with larger industrial manufacturing plants taking advantage of the water power available in the region. It was annexed into the city as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]].

===Mannacht===

===Flucirk===

Flucirk was established sometime during the medieval period as a small mill village which grew up around a small country [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] parish. Its name originates from the [[Lebhan]] word for "river church". Flucirk, like neighboring Arelate, became a fast growing area during the 19th century as railroad lines were erected through it running northest. Becoming a relatively major city in its own right, Flucirk was home to many tenement buildings with the rise of rapid transit in Urceopolis area in the latter half of the 19th century. It was annexed into the city as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]].

===Elmont===

Elmont is likely named for the Latin term "Eletan Mons", meaning hilly area. Largely unsuitable for living, what would become the borough of Elmont was long a popular spot for animal grazing and became the sight of some well known horse riding grounds during the medieval period. Sitting between Narbo Martius and Flucirk, the area was annexed as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]]. [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]] continued the equine tradition by building [[The Hippodrome (Urceopolis)|the Hippodrome]] in Elmont. Although urban sprawl has long eliminated the grazing and riding grounds from Elmont, the [[Horse racing in Levantia|equine industry]] still plays a major role here due to the presence of the Hippodrome as well as the many backstretch jobs associated with its presence. In 1920, the Equine Science University - part of the [[Collegium Scientificum]] - was established in Elmont.

Today, much of Elmont is single family or multi family homes of primarily working class families.

===Narbo Martius===

===Brocks===

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 ===the Flats and Aricia===
+The Flats and Aciria, although now a single borough, consists of two areas of the city which existed during antiquity. Aciria was the port district of the Old City which largely had its own political apparatus during the era of [[Great Levantia]]. The adjacent area known as the Flats was originally the city's harbor, sheltered from the [[Urce River]] to the west by New City, which was originally a peninsula. The existence of the Flats as a sheltered, usable harbor, is most likely the original reason for the city being established where it is. Changing climate lead to the Flats transitioning from useful harbor land to marshy swamplands around 350 BC, after which much of Aciria's usefulness as a port came to an end as most port operations moved to the areas adjoining the river, especially with the construction of the city of Ardotalia in around 150 AD. Aciria, which had its own system of walls within the city, became an isolated and poor area during most of the Great Levantine and medieval periods, occasionally being repurposed as a quarantine ward for disease outbreaks. The Flats were drained during the initial reign of [[House de Weluta]] ca. 1450 and became one of the most fashionable parts of the city, with land being available to build large and lavish structures, including theaters and opera houses as well as urban mansions. Aciria experienced significant growth following the Flats being drained, with the walls separating the two areas eventually coming down to be used as building materials. The two areas subsequently became closely associated since the 17th century, although Aciria's position as a prominent hill relative to the Flats made it a well sought after location. During the 19th century, much of the Flats were demolished in order to erect the [[Royal Green]], which now bisects the borough. It is a common misconception that the area of the borough to the north of the Green is "the Flats" while the area to its south is "Aciria", though this information is commonly taught abroad. Today, the borough is not only home to the Green, the city's major park, but also many museums and government buildings.
 ===Crescent===
 ===Ardot===
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 ===Arelate===
+Arelate was initially the site of a fortified manor house in the period between the fall of [[Great Levantia]] and the rise of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]], and accordingly was one of the few sites of economic activity to the east of Urceopolis. From these beginnings, it became a small town primarily based on mills along the creeks which ran east of the city. During the 19th century, rail lines were established running northeast of Urceopolis through Arelate and neighboring Flucirk, with a junction being established in Arelate in 1862. From there, the population of the area grew exponentially and the mills were replaced with larger industrial manufacturing plants taking advantage of the water power available in the region. It was annexed into the city as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]].
 ===Mannacht===
 ===Flucirk===
+Flucirk was established sometime during the medieval period as a small mill village which grew up around a small country [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] parish. Its name originates from the [[Lebhan]] word for "river church". Flucirk, like neighboring Arelate, became a fast growing area during the 19th century as railroad lines were erected through it running northest. Becoming a relatively major city in its own right, Flucirk was home to many tenement buildings with the rise of rapid transit in Urceopolis area in the latter half of the 19th century. It was annexed into the city as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]].
 ===Elmont===
+Elmont is likely named for the Latin term "Eletan Mons", meaning hilly area. Largely unsuitable for living, what would become the borough of Elmont was long a popular spot for animal grazing and became the sight of some well known horse riding grounds during the medieval period. Sitting between Narbo Martius and Flucirk, the area was annexed as part of the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]]. [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]] continued the equine tradition by building [[The Hippodrome (Urceopolis)|the Hippodrome]] in Elmont. Although urban sprawl has long eliminated the grazing and riding grounds from Elmont, the [[Horse racing in Levantia|equine industry]] still plays a major role here due to the presence of the Hippodrome as well as the many backstretch jobs associated with its presence. In 1920, the Equine Science University - part of the [[Collegium Scientificum]] - was established in Elmont.
+Today, much of Elmont is single family or multi family homes of primarily working class families.
 ===Narbo Martius===
 ===Brocks===

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