>>5479630Some sort of Venice + Tenochtitlán. Easy flood gates that would allow to drain or flood to the pathway in case of an attack. Each district with plenty of space to grow. Navigable rivers between them. Outer moats that are actual rivers, capable of being changed to be dried or flooded at will. Pure fresh water. Water full of oxygen and nutrients so it doesn't kill the fish. Maybe predator in the waters that can tell apart friend from foes?
I want to see the northmen try to siege this now. Even if they bring boats, we could dry the canals and then quickly flood it again to drown them all while piranhas and alligators eat them alive.