Lyzentos

Lyzentos is the oldest city in Valkanren, as well as the capital of the Kingdom of Sassyar. Although it had been a small village beforehand, its present state was built solely by Cares the Wealthy's army of slaves. Cares wanted to show the world his opulence by creating a dream city of pure marble. Thereafter, he formed the Kingdom of Sassyar and ruled as a God amongst men.

Today, the city is used as the primary seat for the Supreme Pontiff. Its main economic rival is Ellgyr, a city in Brythonia founded as a Crevidian colony.

Three hills
Lyzentos itself is based around three hills: the Carian Hill, named for Cares, which holds the high temple; the Vanerian Hill, named for Cares' sister-queen Vaneria, which boasts the university; and the Alexandrine Hill, named for Cares' son Alexander, which hosts the monastery.