Prontera

Prontera, the Imperial Capital
Prontera is known as the Imperial Capital of the Rune-Midgarts (the continent on which the kingdom resides). Prontera is by far the largest city, and is home to the Prontera Castle and the current ruler, King Tristan III. The Prontera Church is also the central church of the local faith, paying service to all of the Norse deities, though Thor and Odin most prominently. The Prontera Chivalry, run by the king, is a guild and academy for individuals who wish to practice the ways of the sword. Many graduates of the academy go on to become royal guards or serve in the military.

Prontera is roughly centrally located between all the major cities, and serves as a hub and restocking point for travelers and merchants. As a result, the city has an extremely large market where most things can be easily found. Prontera has an active blacksmithing scene, due in part to the busy Chivalry. Many fighters, clerics, paladins, and monks begin their journeys in Prontera.

Izlude
Izlude is a small satellite town southeast of Prontera. It sits on the coastline and is within walking distance of the capital. Izlude primarily supplies travel to and from some of the other coastal cities such as Aldebaran and Alberta. Izlude is a small trade hub, occasionally offering exotic wares from other cities.

For many, the main interest in Izlude is the Swordsman Association, which is very much the boot camp and training grounds for the Prontera Chivalry. Izlude also has a lively entertainment scene. The Izlude Arena is a strong tourist attraction, and fighters who wish to prove their might come from all over the continent to compete for prizes.