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# Grenoble - Medieval Fantasy City
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## Basic Information
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- **City Name**: Grenoble
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- **Type**: Fortified medieval fantasy city
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- **World**: [World:camelot-world]
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- **Government**: Mage Guild Council
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- **Population**: Mixed magical and non-magical citizens
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- **Primary Function**: Center of magical learning and knightly orders
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## Architectural Signature Elements (NEVER CHANGE)
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### Core Structures
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- **Central Castle**: Massive stone castle with twin cylindrical towers topped with crenellated battlements
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- **Defensive Walls**: Thick stone walls with regular watchtowers on three sides
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- **Stone Bridge**: Wide multi-arched bridge crossing the defensive river
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- **Main Gates**: Massive fortified entrance flanked by garrison watchtowers
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### Distinctive Visual Markers
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- **Twin Towers**: Iconic cylindrical towers dominating the city skyline
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- **Weathered Sandstone**: Primary building material creating warm, aged appearance
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- **Terra Cotta Roofs**: Distinctive red-orange clay tile roofing throughout the city
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- **Cobblestone Streets**: Narrow winding medieval streets in organic pattern
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- **Timber Framing**: Traditional medieval construction with exposed wooden frameworks
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### Material Palette
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- **Stone**: Weathered sandstone for walls and foundations
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- **Wood**: Dark timber framing and shutters
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- **Roofing**: Red-orange terra cotta clay tiles
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- **Metalwork**: Iron fixtures and defensive elements
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## Districts and Locations
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### Central Castle District
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- **[Location:central-castle]**: Mage Guild headquarters and [Character:camelot]'s residence
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- **Castle Grounds**: Training chambers, laboratories, libraries, council halls
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- **Magical Infrastructure**: Enchanted facilities for magical research and education
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### Civic Center
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- **[Location:central-square]**: Main town square with town hall as focal point
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- **Commercial District**: Traditional markets and merchant establishments
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- **Administrative Buildings**: Civic governance and guild offices
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### Residential Districts
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- **Noble Quarter**: Higher-status residences near the castle
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- **Artisan District**: Craftsmen and magical item creators
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- **Common Quarter**: General population housing
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### Defensive Perimeter
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- **[Location:main-gates]**: Primary fortified entrance with garrison
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- **Watchtowers**: Regular defensive posts along the walls
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- **River Boundary**: Natural defense on fourth side
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## Transportation Network
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### Primary Routes
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- **Main Thoroughfare**: Bridge → Main Gates → Central Square → Castle entrance
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- **Secondary Streets**: Organic medieval street network branching from main route
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- **Waterway Access**: River provides trade and transportation routes
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### Bridge System
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- **Stone Bridge**: Multi-arched defensive bridge with strategic importance
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- **Moat Crossing**: Controlled access point for all land-based entry
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## Society and Culture
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### Population Composition
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- **Magical Practitioners**: Mages, apprentices, magical researchers
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- **Knights and Guards**: Military orders and city defense
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- **Craftsmen**: Artisans specializing in magical and mundane goods
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- **Merchants**: Trade specialists and shop owners
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- **Common Citizens**: General population supporting the magical community
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### Cultural Focus
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- **Magical Education**: Primary center for magical learning and advancement
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- **Martial Traditions**: Knightly orders and combat training
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- **Craftsmanship**: High-quality magical and mundane item production
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- **Community Integration**: Harmonious coexistence of magical and non-magical citizens
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## Environmental Characteristics
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### Natural Features
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- **Defensive River**: Wide flowing river providing protection and water source
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- **Elevated Position**: Castle positioned on high ground for defense and visibility
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- **Surrounding Landscape**: Medieval countryside with agricultural support
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### Climate and Atmosphere
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- **Temperate Climate**: Suitable for year-round habitation and agriculture
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- **Magical Ambiance**: Subtle magical energy throughout the city
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- **Medieval Authenticity**: Genuine medieval atmosphere with fantasy integration
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## Visual Generation Guidelines
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### Preferred Camera Angles
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- **Castle Overview**: Elevated shots showing twin towers and city layout
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- **Street Level**: Ground perspective showing medieval architecture and daily life
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- **Bridge Approach**: Dramatic view of fortified entrance from bridge
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- **Central Square**: Community gathering space with town hall focal point
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### Lighting Recommendations
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- **Golden Hour**: Warm lighting on sandstone creates beautiful contrast
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- **Evening**: Magical illumination from castle and guild facilities
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- **Daytime**: Clear lighting showing architectural details and bustling activity
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### Seasonal Variations
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- **Spring/Summer**: Vibrant colors, active street life, clear skies
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- **Autumn**: Warm colors complementing terra cotta roofs
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- **Winter**: Light snow on roofs, warm glows from windows
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## Cross-References
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### Residents
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- **[Character:camelot]**: Chief Mage, lives in central castle
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- **[Character:eliot]**: Son of Camelot, initiated mage
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- **[Character:bart]**: Young mage, friend of Eliot
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### Key Locations
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- **[Location:central-castle]**: Mage Guild headquarters and Camelot's residence
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- **[Location:central-square]**: Main civic and commercial center
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- **[Location:main-gates]**: Primary defensive entrance
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### Associated Items
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- **[Item:camelot-staff]**: Wielded by the city's chief mage
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- **[Item:apprentice-staff]**: Used by mage students in the guild
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### World Context
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- **[World:camelot-world]**: Native realm with high magical civilization
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## Reference Image Status
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- **City Overview**: [Pending - wide shot showing castle and layout]
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- **Castle Detail**: [Pending - close-up of twin towers and architecture]
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- **Street Scene**: [Pending - medieval street life and buildings]
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- **Bridge Approach**: [Pending - dramatic entrance view]
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## Subdirectories
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- `images/` - Generated city images
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- `prompts/` - Successful prompts archive
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- `locations/` - Detailed descriptions of specific locations within the city
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---
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*Last Updated: [Date]*
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*Visual Consistency Level: LOCKED - Core architectural elements cannot be changed*
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*Established as home city of Archmage Camelot and center of magical civilization* |