Bill at 14:15, 16 March 2013

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From the WFRP rulebook and Enemy Within Campaign book.

Where the rivers Reik and Talabec join, the combined
waters flow into extensive mudflats, and divide into three lesser
waterways. The resulting islands form the foundations for the city
of Altdorf- capital of The Empire, site of The Imperial Palace
and home to the magnificent cathedral to Sigmar. It is a city of
many bridges, which hop from island to island. At the point
where the river channels reunite (on the north side of Altdorf),
there stands a large harbour - for the Reik is deep and wide
enough here to accommodate ocean-going vessels.

The city's tall, white walls topped with red tile roofs are a majestic
sight - and provide a formidable defence for the city. In
view of recent events in Kislev, Emperor Karl Franz has recently ordered that the defences be strengthened, and nowadays the
walls are covered with scenes of bustling activity as Dwarven
engineers labour to enhance the already extensive fortifications.
The city is renowned for its universities, wizards, libraries and
other aspects of learning. Here, the most promising students in
the Old World labour under the wisest tutors, while ancient
wizards toil over magical works which were commenced before
their own lives began, and which will go on beyond their deaths.
Here too come many clerics, and other pilgrims, seeking blessings
in the towering cathedral where the Grand Theogonist holds
court. It is a wonderful building, replete with numerous
ornately-carved spires, flying buttresses, and gilded cupolas.

The city is also a bustling trading port with rich markets, thronged
with traders from all over the Old World. There is a constant
coming and going of Imperial messengers, ambassadors from far-flung
provinces, and even the occasional deputation from distant
Araby.

Most travellers arrive in Altdorf by boat, but there is one major
roadway which bisects the city. This leads north-east to [[Middenheim]],
and south-west to the mountain fortress of Helmgart, which guards the Axebite Pass over the Grey Mountains, and is
ever watchful for raids from that range's humanoid population.

'''Places of Note'''
*Konigplatz
*Emperor's Palace
*Sigmar's Temple
*Low Class Area
*Merchantile Area
*Docks
*University of Altdorf

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Bill at 14:15, 16 March 2013