The Golden City

Towering spires reach up towards the sky as sunlight reflects off their golden surfaces. Kavala's opulent architecture dominates the horizon as a physical reminder of the kingdom's wealth and power. All of the buildings and structures are exquisitely decorated with alabaster and mother-of-pearl as pure white marble paves the streets. There is not a single sliver of silver in sight, and anything that appears to be argent is revealed to be made of platinum. Surrounding the city is a lush, dense rainforest filled with exotic flora and fauna. It wraps around the kingdom like an emerald carpet when seen from the shore. A pristine white sandy beach is what visitors first meet when they draw close to shore. The City's districts are segregated in ascending layers: starting with the trade district, then the commoner's district, and then the aristocratic estates. The royal palace is situated at the summit, with a great golden statue bearing the likeness of the kingdom's regent overlooking the lower steppes. 

All around the city there are vibrant murals depicting the exploits of past rulers and mythological symbolism. Serpentine dragons are a common feature in Kavalan art and can be seen on building facades to fountains. The most notable work being a massive mural stretching several meters long separating the commoner's district from the aristocratic district. In bold colors, it depicts a great struggle between a tiger baring its fangs and a fierce dragon digging its claws into its back from above. 

The Lotus Gardens

One of the city's common attractions are its lotus gardens. These idyllic gardens are filled with exotic plants and rare creatures, especially the golden lotus flowers in great ponds. The flowers are always in bloom, and when night falls they glow with a soft golden light. Carnivorous beasts can be seen lounging about alongside creatures that normally would be their prey, grazing on the lotus petals. All of the animals here are completely at ease, and are unusually placid. These blooms are tended by beautiful men and women clothed in gossamer and fine silk, and they invite those who come near to join them. Their guests are encouraged to partake in their food and drink, especially the ambrosia–a fragrant, amber-colored distilled spirit made from the nearby lotus blossoms. Should one refuse, they will insist that one should give it a try, saying one sip is enough to bring one into paradise.