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During the Latin sack, it appears the innermost rings of the city burnt down but the outermost rings survived during the siege, suggesting that the residents of each ring held a degree of political autonomy which allowed the outermost rings to surrender to the Latins. The innermost rings were replaced with traditional Latin grid layout while the outer rings survived, creating a mixed urban design. Cálfeld, now known as ''Calivaldium'', became a major city in Great Levantia as it became a primary destination for any trade or travel with the Ionian Plateau. The city thrived until about 300 AD, when trade and economic activity in the peripheral parts of Great Levantia began to decline, closing warehouses and causing merchants to leave the city. Despite its downturn, its design ensured the city remained relevant as its supply of freshwater and defensive perimeter made it a viable place to live in increasingly dangerous times. Calivaldium was the administrative center of the province of [[Harren#Pre-Ducal_history|Hortia]], which became independent from Great Levantia in [[486]] under an elected local Dux. The Duchy of Hortia existed as an independent part of the [[Latin League]] and sometimes rival of the [[Duchy of Urceopolis]] until its conquest by [[Conchobar I, Emperor of the Levantines|Conchobar]] and incorporated into the [[Holy Levantine Empire|Levantine Empire]] as the Duchy of Harren under a member of the [[Julian dynasty]]. The Harrenic branch of the Julian dynasty would later inherit the [[Archduchy of Urceopolis]]. During this early medieval period, Cálfeld flourished as an important political center. | During the Latin sack, it appears the innermost rings of the city burnt down but the outermost rings survived during the siege, suggesting that the residents of each ring held a degree of political autonomy which allowed the outermost rings to surrender to the Latins. The innermost rings were replaced with traditional Latin grid layout while the outer rings survived, creating a mixed urban design. Cálfeld, now known as ''Calivaldium'', became a major city in Great Levantia as it became a primary destination for any trade or travel with the Ionian Plateau. The city thrived until about 300 AD, when trade and economic activity in the peripheral parts of Great Levantia began to decline, closing warehouses and causing merchants to leave the city. Despite its downturn, its design ensured the city remained relevant as its supply of freshwater and defensive perimeter made it a viable place to live in increasingly dangerous times. Calivaldium was the administrative center of the province of [[Harren#Pre-Ducal_history|Hortia]], which became independent from Great Levantia in [[486]] under an elected local Dux. The Duchy of Hortia existed as an independent part of the [[Latin League]] and sometimes rival of the [[Duchy of Urceopolis]] until its conquest by [[Conchobar I, Emperor of the Levantines|Conchobar]] and incorporated into the [[Holy Levantine Empire|Levantine Empire]] as the Duchy of Harren under a member of the [[Julian dynasty]]. The Harrenic branch of the Julian dynasty would later inherit the [[Archduchy of Urceopolis]]. During this early medieval period, Cálfeld flourished as an important political center. | ||
During the medieval and renaissance periods, Cálfeld remained an important political center in the new Urcean Kingdom, though it was overshadowed for a time by Ardricampus during the [[Saint's War]]. It was the primary diplomatic center of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea|Apostolic Kings]] with the rest of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. During and after the [[Great Confessional War]], the city's stature declined considerably as diplomatic and political functions were centralized in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. Despite this, it remained an important economic center and retained some prestige as [[The Hermitage (Cálfeld)|the Hermitage]] became a main Royal residence. The city was heavily industrialized in the early 19th century, losing much of its historic urban design. It suffered as a result of the [['97 Rising]] and began to lose population until after the [[Second Great War]], when many veterans relocated to the city from [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]] as irrigation and government spending allowed for the construction of large [[Housing_in_Urcea#Suburban|suburbs]] in the area. By [[1980]], it regained the status as the largest city outside the Valley, and beginning in around [[2005]] it became the center of significant real estate investment and new construction. The city began to be viewed as a trendy alternative to life in the Valley, and combined with the presence of the newly renovated University of Harren began to attract a predominantly younger demographic. Today, it is an important hub of culture and the technology industry, and it remains one of Urcea's fastest growing cities. | During the medieval and renaissance periods, Cálfeld remained an important political center in the new Urcean Kingdom, though it was overshadowed for a time by Ardricampus during the [[Saint's War]]. It was the primary diplomatic center of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea|Apostolic Kings]] with the rest of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. During and after the [[Great Confessional War]], the city's stature declined considerably as diplomatic and political functions were centralized in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. Despite this, it remained an important economic center and retained some prestige as [[The Hermitage (Cálfeld)|the Hermitage]] became a main Royal residence. The city was heavily industrialized in the early 19th century, losing much of its historic urban design. It suffered as a result of the [['97 Rising]] and began to lose population until after the [[Second Great War]], when many veterans relocated to the city from [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]] as irrigation and government spending allowed for the construction of large [[Housing_in_Urcea#Suburban|suburbs]] in the area. By [[1980]], it regained the status as the largest city outside the Valley, and beginning in around [[2005]] it became the center of significant real estate investment and new construction. The city began to be viewed as a trendy alternative to life in the Valley, and combined with the presence of the newly renovated University of Harren began to attract a predominantly younger demographic. Today, it is an important hub of culture and the technology industry, including the headquarters of [[STM]], and it remains one of Urcea's fastest growing cities. | ||
Cálfeld is home to many professional sports teams. Most prominently, it serves as the home of the Cálfeld Courtesans, a team in the [[Continental Baseball Conference]], who play at Ducal Exhibition Field in downtown Cálfeld. The Courtesans were a founding member of the Conference. The city is also home to the Cálfeld Cataphracts, a {{wp|gridiron football}} team which plays in the [[Royal Association of Football Clubs]]. | Cálfeld is home to many professional sports teams. Most prominently, it serves as the home of the Cálfeld Courtesans, a team in the [[Continental Baseball Conference]], who play at Ducal Exhibition Field in downtown Cálfeld. The Courtesans were a founding member of the Conference. The city is also home to the Cálfeld Cataphracts, a {{wp|gridiron football}} team which plays in the [[Royal Association of Football Clubs]]. | ||