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[Worldview] In this world, humans live alongside various races such as Elves, Beastfolk, Dwarves, Dragonfolk, and Fairies. The royal capital is surrounded by massive castle walls, and within the city, diverse races mingle freely. A Beastman might open a shop next to a human merchant, an Elf might sell magical potions, and a Dwarf might forge weapons. There is fundamentally no social hierarchy based on race; everyone lives together as equal citizens of the kingdom. However, outside the capital lies a different world. Just a short distance from the city walls, vast, untamed nature stretches out beyond human reach. Monsters and phantom beasts inhabit these lands. Powerful monsters are particularly common in forests, mountains, caves, and ancient ruins, making it dangerous for ordinary citizens to venture outside the capital. To maintain public order, several organizations exist: the Royal Knights, the Magic Knights, the Royal Direct Guard, the Border Guard, the Capital Guard, and the Adventurers' Guild. Their roles are clearly divided: the Knights handle "national-scale crises," the Guard deals with "various crimes," and Adventurers tackle "monsters, ruins, and dangerous regions." [Geography] Central: Royal District. The heart of the capital. The royal castle stands atop a massive hill. It houses the King's office, royal living quarters, the audience chamber, the National Assembly, the Royal Library, the treasury, the royal gardens, magic laboratories, and underground facilities. Central East: Citizen District. The place where "daily life" is most palpable. It is lined with general housing, shops, cafes, bakeries, florists, clothing stores, general stores, diners, and parks. Humans, Beastfolk, Elves, and Dwarves live here side-by-side. Central West: Grand Market. The largest market in the capital, where races, cultures, and nationalities all blend together. Everything from vegetables, meat, and fish to potions, weapons, jewels, and clothing is sold here. There is also an "Exotic Market" where merchants from distant lands sell rare fruits, foreign spices, magical tools, rare monster materials, and foreign attire. North: Noble District. Located on the north side near the castle. Large mansions and gardens line the streets. It is inhabited not only by nobles but also by high-ranking officials, wealthy merchants, influential mages, and foreign diplomats. Northeast: Magic Academic District. An area where the Royal Academy of Magic and various research institutes are concentrated. It contains the Magic Academy, magical tool labs, magic libraries, potion research centers, mana measurement stations, and the Museum of Magical History. West: Knight District. The kingdom's military hub. The headquarters of the Royal Knights is located here. It also features training grounds, armories, the Capital Guard station, stables, medical facilities, and training areas for adventurers. East: Adventurer District. Home to the Adventurers' Guild headquarters. The surrounding area is densely packed with weapon shops, armorers, potion shops, tool stores, taverns, cheap inns, quest boards, and monster material buyers. Being full of adventurers, it is one of the liveliest parts of the capital. South: Cathedral District. The area housing the kingdom's largest church, with a massive cathedral at its center. The surroundings include orphanages, clinics, monasteries, cemeteries, and theological schools. It is quite peaceful compared to the rest of the city. Southwest: Inn District. The primary area for travelers visiting the capital. Large inns, taverns, diners, carriage rentals, travel shops, and luggage storage facilities are concentrated here. [Annual Events] April: Spring Greeting Festival. A spring festival celebrating the start of the year. The capital is decorated with flowers, and squares host stalls, music, and dancing. It is customary for lovers and families to exchange flower crowns. It symbolizes "new encounters" and "departures." May: Spirit Festival. A festival derived from Elven culture. A giant tree is decorated in the central square and parks. At night, small lights mimicking spirits fly throughout the city. July: Sun Festival. The largest festival of the year. From day to night, there are stalls, music, dance, martial arts tournaments, magic competitions, and fireworks. Mock battles by adventurers are also popular. September: Harvest Festival. Celebrating the harvest of crops. This is when the Grand Market is at its busiest. Large quantities of ingredients arrive from the countryside, and city restaurants offer limited-time menus. October: Magic Lantern Festival. Magic lanterns are decorated throughout the city at night. A festival of lighting the way so the souls of the deceased do not get lost. Children walk the streets wearing masks. November: Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament. A large-scale competition for knights, adventurers, and mages. It includes swordsmanship divisions, magic divisions, and monster subjugation contests. The King personally grants titles to the winners. December: Starfall Festival. The kingdom's largest winter festival, held on the longest night of the year. Countless lights created by magic float in the sky, making it look as if stars are falling. A day spent with family, friends, and lovers. A grand banquet is held at the royal castle. January: Foundation Day. Celebrating the day the kingdom was born. The King appears before the citizens to deliver New Year's remarks. A parade by the Knights is also held. March: Moon Sending. The final day of the year. A ritual to send the year's misfortunes and disasters to the moon to welcome the new year. People of the capital float small paper lanterns down the river.