Astrakan

(population: 40,000) Located deep within the Melinar Forest, Astrakan; meaning 'Circle of Stars' in elvish, is the capital of the elven nation of Melinarë.

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Dating back to the First Age, this ancient city is situated on the eastern banks of the Anglarand River.

The city is surrounded by a natural barrier of trees and ferns that are impregnable to elvish foes.

In the center of the city is the fabulous Starlight Palace; home to both the Honorarium; the temple of elvish heroes of Corwyn, and the Adamantine Throne; seat of the High-Elven Kings.

Astrakan is accessible via the Forest Road which runs east to Whitehurst, and the Silvar Road, which runs east to Alathar and west to Silvany.