Kallantium

Kallantium is an autonomous theocratic city-state located on the island of the same name. It is the largest city in Ardor, rivalled only by Skyloft. Kallantium maintains full control of its laws and internal affairs without interference from the Crown of Ord.

Ser Cedric Goodfellow lived in Kallantium while squiring for Ser Henry Caswell, and was knighted at the Solar Citadel in the Dawnmeadow District.

Geography
Located off the western coast of Avasca, the city of Kallantium straddles the mouth of the Solstice River. The city itself is built upon four hills known as the Four Sisters - Apollonia, Aureole, Lorelei and Pelagia - named for the four legendary warrior priestesses who defended the city from a demonic attack.

Notable Places

 * The Praetorium District: the district containing the city's government buildings, including the massive citadel of Vyzantis, which dominates the Kallantium skyline. The district is built on the slopes of Lorelei, the tallest of the Four Sisters.
 * The Dawnmeadow District: a district dedicated to the worship of Lathander, the Morninglord. It is run by the Church of Lathander, commonly known as the Dawnbringers. The district is built on and around the hill of Apollonia.
 * The Sunken Fields District: a district dedicated to the worship of the Raven Queen, goddess of death. It is run by the Nightsisters. The scar left by the Hellgate remains here, at the base of the hill of Aureole.

Government
Kallantium is a semi-autonomous elective theocracy ruled by the Magisterium, a conclave of representatives from each of the major churches in the city. These representatives are most often the highest-ranking bishop in their respective church, and are granted the title of cardinal. The position of cardinal is a lifelong position, and when a cardinal dies, the members of their respective clergy vote to elect the next cardinal. The Magisterium rules from the vast, three-towered citadel known as Vyzantis, where they convene to devise and vote upon legislature.

Defence
Peace is kept in Kallantium by the Order of Templars, a legion of guards consisting of volunteers from various districts that stands as both a constabulary and a standing army were the city to be attacked. The Templars dress in full armour, and recognisable by their crest: a scarlet cross on a black field. The leader of the Templars and direct representative to the Magisterium is known as the Grand Master.

The Templars are overseen by the Inquisitorium, an organisation dedicated to the enforcement of the law and religious order. They act as inspectors and magistrates, answering directly to the Magisterium. An Inquisitor is often placed in charge of a phalanx of Templars when investigating crime and heresy in the city. Inquisitors are equally feared and respected for their ruthlessness and zeal in rooting out enemies of the holy state. They are led by the Grand Inquisitor.

Kallantium also has a fearsome navy known as the Righteous Fleet, consisting of around one hundred ships. The fleet's hulls are painted in the colours of the rainbow, and are often ornately decorated with grand figureheads. The Righteous Fleet is commanded by the Eminent Admiral, who has a seat in the assembly chambers of Vyzantis.

Factions

 * Church of Lathander - centred in the city, with its headquarters being the Solar Citadel.
 * Order of the Dawn - a chivalrous order sponsored by the Church of Lathander.