Kasnan

Background
Rock gnomes originated in Aldesta and founded Kasnan thousands of years ago. It's long been the meeting place for the various settlements throughout the region and is the center of the Republic of Aldesta.

Description
Kasnan is built between a huge, natural rock wall and the coast of the Sea of Nerath. Large towers are pit against the backdrop of larger natural rock pillars reaching for the sky.

Gnomes are always out and about. As soon as you enter the city, you see gnomes on balconies waving, others sitting outside of coffee shops and still more bustling in and out of buildings. The city is high energy, always on the move.

Architecture
Most of Kasnan is built from sandstone and adorned with stained glass. Some parts of the city display experimental metals like brass and steel. The city is filled with pillars, towers, arches, statues, and fountains.

Theatrum
When "in-act" as they say, the Theatrum is one of the most noticeable locations in the city. Loud orchestras, passionate actors, and vibrant applause can ring throughout the main thoroughfare. The open-air amphitheater is filled with lights, noise, and smells that bring the viewer into the scene. It holds nearly 5000 audience members, in addition to an entire orchestra.

Karbel Roastery
Wealthy coffee lovers travel across Kandalur to visit the Karbel Roastery. The artisans of the roastery travel the world over, visiting farms and acquiring the best beans. Rumor is that the top artisan has figured out a way to grow a rare coffee plant in the Aldestan desert. If that's true, it must be outrageously expensive to try.

Libre Destin
The Libre Destin is the largest collection of written works in in Kandalur. This massive library spans a building a half-mile long and many floors high. The public is allowed only in parts of the Libre Destin to protect the more fragile, original works. Anyone can request information from those works, for a price. A trained librarian will handle the books to get the requested information for the buyer.

Parazzle Gnorum
The most astounding structure in Kasnan is surely the Parazzle Gnorum. The sweeping towers, bridges, and walls are integrated flawlessly into the city. It's difficult to tell where the Parazzle Gnorum ends and something else begins. This is the home of the Republic of Aldesta and the Tiras Gnorum. The representatives and ruling councils all convene near the Republic Wing of the Parazzle Gnorum. The Tiras Gnorum are more protective of their hold, commonly referred to as the Tiras Wing. This magnificent structure and its inhabitants are a metaphor for the dance between science and politics that is ever-present in the city.

Parazzle was the first gnome to unite the rule of law with the progressive sciences, long ago. She is honored in name of the structure and with a towering statue at its entrance.

Aldanoth Praetor
The militant house of Kasnan resides in the shimmering towers of the Aldanoth Praetor. The Praetorians are often involved in matters at the Parazzle Gnorum but deal with most of their work outside of its walls. It is named for Aldanoth, a brilliant military mind that lived in Kasnan hundreds of years ago.