Arlevaux

Located at the centre of Montclaire, at the edge of the Fine Line, lies the city of Arlevaux. The city has always been known as a city of respite for weary travellers and merchants looking for a place to rest, as well as a fantastic hub for trade between Montclaire and the southern lands of Doren and Alberea; as humans are generally not allowed further across the Fine Line into Montclairoise territory. It is a city of great culture, mercantilism, but most importantly: inter-cultural hospitality.

Cobalt Plague & The Great War
During the Great War, Arlevaux suffered immensely as a city. Not only did the Cobalt Plague ravage the surrounding borderlands of the Fine Line, a plague which eventually penetrated the city walls, but the frontier of the war was never far from the city of hospitality. In fact, it was often held that if Arlevaux would fall, the war would be won by the Empire. After 5 years of struggle and defending the city with everything at their disposal, the Convocation of Montclaire managed to secure the frontier, protecting the peoples of Arlevaux.

In fact, the peace treaty was even held just outside of the city, and named 'The Treaty of Arlevaux'.

Trade After the War
In the antebellum of the Great War, trade between Montclaire and the southern lands has declined significantly. Only trusted traders are allowed into Arlevaux in the current year, creating for certain prices to sky-rocket. This has also created a thriving black market in both the Empire of Alberea and the Republic of Montclaire.