Bolfurt

Bolfurt is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Osthedia. It is located on the east bank of the Volty river, within the traditional region of Arapovoltios.

History
Bolfurt was established in 14064 by Theddite emperor Aderitas I during the early months of his conquest of Osthedia. It began as a fort whose purpose was to secure the upper reaches of the Volty under Theddite control. The strategic position of the outpost made it a keystone of early trading up and down the Volty, which attracted merchants and opportunists from other parts of the Empire, especially the Lower Volty and later Nordesthil provinces. Bolfurt was the primary destination of immigrants to the Upper Volty for decades, and several smaller communities formed in proximity to the fort. These towns were later absorbed into the city, and make up its seven Districts. The communities across the river were consolidated into the sister city of Ipretas. In 14090, the province of Upper Volty was created, and Bolfurt was made the capital.

Bolfurt was also the capital of the short-lived Kingdom of Arapovoltios that revolted against the Theddite Empire in the late 15400s. Following the revolt, Bolfurt was one of few cities left relatively intact after years of sieges and guerrilla conflict.

Following the Great Theddite Succession Crisis, Bolfurt became the seat of the new royal family of the Kingdom of Osthedia.