Aquila

Aquila is the capital city of the Albion region, home of the imperial house of Vellator. The city is surrounded by gilded walls, armed to the teeth with age-old ballistas and archers of the House Vellator troops. The city is notable for having a wide canal system that runs through it from the Aquarius Sea, and the bronze gates that control entry from the Northern Highway. Legend says that when Stagknight appears at the bronze gates, a new era will begin. However, it is typically unknown until later whether it is is an era of peace or war.

The Palace of the Eagle (pictured on the top, in the distance) is the key landmark of Aquila. It is home to the Four Dukes of Albion, comprised of two trainers from the Order and two from the Church. Challengers to Emperor Chrysalus must defeat them in Pokémon battles before moving on to competing against the current emperor. Those who make it this far typically fail the challenge and are exiled, but the smallest percentile have the chance of overthrowing the emperor. Even if they did manage to defeat them, there is a chance they would see the same fate to them one day. Due to this, emperors take it upon themselves to become masters of the battling craft.

Aquila is the only city to have a city guard regiment made up nearly entirely of Pokémon: the Royal Sword-Blade Guard. The guard regiment is made up of Albionian Bisharp who are taught to act as common city guards and a policing force. The Aquila Academy was constructed in the centre of the city to host Pokémon military training, as well as general Order alchemy research. Eventually, it evolved into encompassing other programs such as Pokémon breeding, general care, and more. The academy is administrated by the Order.

The city has the massive Grand Monastery, where the Church exerts its influence. With its gilded spires and verdant garden, it is a massive complex beyond the initial massive cathedral, which includes other constructs such as stables, classrooms, housing and other amenities. The Academy and the Monastery being in the same city shows a great split in Albionian society.

In the lower reaches of the city is the Central Market (second image), which is the largest marketplace in the entire Albion region.