Little Lily

All cities in Merlen had a similar layout.

An outer rim of homes, shops, and inns where the common folk lived and spent most of their lives.

It was followed by a central circle, whose layers depended on how many of the clan's members lived and worked in the city. It also contained schools and offices of the clan council, this was the busiest part of the city where the rich and the poor mingled.

The inner and most crucial part of the city had four sections. A plaza, where clan assemblies were held, events that occurred at least once a year, then three grand palaces.

Nicholas stood in Gaia's inner plaza with hundreds of Cibus clan members. He spotted a few mages from other clans, but with the escalating tensions, he was sure most had returned home.

From behind, Nicholas could hear as more mages filled out the plaza.

"They won't miss the opportunity to see their prince." Connor whispered to Nicholas as people pushed to get closer.