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Zwillingstürme
- Episode 13 (mentioned)
- Zwillingstürme im Herbst
- Terra: A Journey (mentioned and picture)
- Zwillingstürme: German for "twin towers/spires"
- Vedunien: From one of the possible etymologies of Vienna, Vedunia (Celtic for "forest stream")
| “ | Zwillingstürme, the capital of Leithanien, is a city enveloped in music and art. It is filled with the hues of classical paintings, the scent of marigolds, and streets and buildings that play like musical instruments through unique magical techniques. The evenings in Zwillingstürme have always been a source of inspiration for many great musicians. May you have an unforgettable time here. | ” |
| —Leithanien Travel Guide[1] |
Zwillingstürme is the capital of Leithanien.
Background[edit]
Zwillingstürme was originally known as Vedunien and chosen as the setting ground for the Witch King's Spire, der Herkunftshorn, during the early days of his reign. By the 1040s, however, the Kurfürsten regained political power over the country as the Witch King's authority began to loosen and seize the opportunity to act. In September of 1077, during the Septemberaufstand, the Twin Empresses, with the Kurfürsten' full support, led the joint armies of different Kreise and fought against the Witch King's troops stationed in the outskirts of Vedunien. In the six times the Kurfürsten attempted to break through Vedunien's defenses, their soldiers were decimated by the Originium Arts casted from the Herkunftshorn, in addition to the Witch King's loyalist soldiers' frenetic attacks. The Twin Empresses decided to lead an elite force and sneak into Vedunien in the dead of night, bypassing the Witch King's 22 Arts circles and reaching the Spire, where they finally defeated him. After his public execution, the Twins were crowned as the new Kaiserinen, bringing an end to a century of despair. [2]
Vedunien was reconstructed and renamed as Zwillingstürme in 1092, as part of the Glorreiches Kapitalprojekt[note 1], a massive urbanization plan overseen by famous Leithanian architect Bach.[3] Furthermore, in order to complement the already existing eleven musical Spires of the Reichsmusikhochschule[note 2], Bach added eleven more to match the 22 districts that divide Zwillingstürme, synchronized like a grand orchestra.[4] The Twin Empresses's Spires later became the new landmark of the city. The Golden Tower was dubbed "Eternal Grace" representing the Golden Empress, Lieselotte, while the Black Tower was dubbed "Austere Authority" representing the Black Empress, Hildegard. Each year, the Twin Empresses held a festival celebrating their reign called "Das Kaiserinenfest"', where it culminates with the Empresses and the Reichsorchesters playing the Güldenesgesatz with their own instruments together on a bridge that connects both Spires. During the Kaiserinenfest, nobles from different Kreise and nations attend to meet Their Majesties in person.
Notable people[edit]
| Character | Information
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Status
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| Real name Michael Wolfgang, an Empress' Voice under Hildegard's command. Maintained his allegiance after she stayed behind in Kargereich. | Alive
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| A member of the Gesatzswächter and former retainer of House Hochberg. | Alive
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| Former servant of the Witch King and concertmaster of Leithanien's Reichorchesters. Killed by Viviana amidst the chaos of the 23rd Kaiserinenfest. | Deceased
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| Current lord of the Liches' Temple of Knowledge, who disguised himself as a teacher at the Ludwigs-Universität. He was responsible for helping Großherzog Leopold in the creation of the Twin Empresses. Later left alongside the Liches in the aftermath of the Kaiserinenfest. | Alive
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| A teacher in the Ludwigs-Universität and member of the Echoes of Herkunftshorn, responsible for implanting the Witch King's Voice of Mundane to Ebenholz and Kreide. Committed suicide after being influenced by Arturia's ego liberation Arts amidst the chaos in Ludwigs-Universität. | Deceased
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| The Black Empress of Leithanien, known for her ruthlessness. Decided to sacrifice herself and stay behind in Kargereich to prevent the Collapsals from reaching Terra. | M.I.A.
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| The Golden Empress of Leithanien, known for her motherly attitude in contrast to her twin sister. | Alive
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| A Lateran expatriate and captain of the Zwillingstürme Gendarmerie. Later killed by the Witch King's Remnants and turned into a twisted horn statue, being unable to be repatriated. | K.I.A.
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| A Zwillingstürme citizen who was killed by the Witch king's Remnants after witnessing one of their crimes. Her soul was vanished to Kargereich. | Deceased
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Notable landmarks[edit]
- Ludwigs-Universität
- Eternal Grace & Austere Authority: The twin Spires of the Kaiserinen, which give name to the city.
- Forest Park: A park located in the center of the city. It was originally called "Gustav Park" to commemorate the deeds of a former Kaiser, although others suggest that it commemorates the victims of the Septemberaufstand twenty three years ago. It is said that the trees growing up in the park replace the grotesque, twisted horn statues that the Witch King used to display, made of the bodies of political dissidents.[1]
- Karl Schmidt Street: Located in the Bodenschof District, the street is named after a famous artist who once lived there. As a culturally rich destination famous amongst painters and poets alike, the street is also nicknamed Marigold Alley due to the scented marigolds that bloom in Autumn.[1]
- Reichsmusikhochschule: A state-owned music academy known as the most famous landmark in the Bachshof District. The campus is divided into twenty two special Spires, die Musikinstrumententürme[note 3], each one inspired by a different musical instrument.[4]
Districts[edit]
- Bachshof
- Bodenschof
- Fortschrittshof
- Weinshof
- Neuleopoldshof
- Doppelhörnershof: A district located in Zwillingstürme's inner city area
- Lutonshof
- Josefgartenshof
Gallery[edit]
Zwillingstürme's Twin Spires, and an amphitheater in front of them
The same amphitheater during Herkunftshorn's return
The Karl Schmidt Street/Marigold Alley
The Marigold Alley at night
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
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