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Title: Casadublance
Description: Capital of Bali


MasterRuler - May 6, 2007 06:28 PM (GMT)
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(View from the Harbor)


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(View of the Newe Quarter)




Casadublance was sceded to Leto by the Empress Sabriel Novendot, because no other site was found suitable to the construction of a grand royal city in Bali. It sits on the very northern border of Ivendell, on the coast, and is in many ways a younger sister of the great metropolis.

There are a number of facts about Casadublance that set it apart from it’s sister city. It was originally a country village, an outpost rather, of the principality of Ivendell. Thus, it has a history of being a relaxing spa town. Yet as it’s grown, it’s become a major entertainment center, rivaling Ivendell as a source of casinos and hotels.

It’s also prettier than Ivendell. Though much more generic, the city of Casadublance was planned out in the utmost care and is thus charmlessly beautiful. It sits on the coast and is home to a uniform style of architecture that is both modern and Kenjikan revival. Though it hasn’t existed long enough to become a major port city, it has all the qualities needed. To the east, north and south of the city, huge oceans of grapes cover the land as the city is surrounded by huge vineyards and estates.

The city is divided into three quarters. The "Olde" quarter or the City Proper, where the royal palace and numerous manors and villas sit, with unique Orleanian buildings and other places. Along the coast, is The Battery, which is a wide walkway overlooking the ocean to the west and graced by large villas and mansions to the east. At the end of the battery, on a small man made island is the Royal Palace of Bali, Yerba Buena. The Olde quarter is also home to the "Gentleman's Club" where nobility from Casadublance come and discuss politics. The Gentleman's Club is seen as a rebellious club to the Imperial government in Esto Gaza, but it isn't really.

The second quarter is the "Newe" quarter, where iron foundries and factories are opening up.T he newe Quarter is divided into Four districts, or area’s of management. The first of the four districts is the residential district. The residential district is below the City Proper to the south. It is home to the middle and working classes. Thus, closer to the Olde Quarter, pretty townhouses and more spacious mansions sit back on wide streets. However, farther south, these lovely homes give over to tenements and more cramped housing.

The Second district is the industrial district. In the gutters of the city, the industrial workers slave away in hellish factories. These are hidden, far below the mansions and palaces of the rich.

The Third district is called the Entertainment District. This is where people come for a good time, or to get lost in a crowd. There are a number of casinos, opera houses, hotels and other things along this vein. It’s ruled however by a crime mafia that has ties to the free Shii Mafia in Ivendell. Thus, although this is perhaps the most exciting part of the city, it’s also the most dangerous.

The Forth district is the harbor district. Though the entire coastline is dedicated to ocean activities, it is only in the Newe quarter that the harbor is actually functional. In the Olde Quarter and the Finale quarter, large parks and walk ways grace the ocean front. Yet, along the coast of the Newe district, there are both large wharfs for boats and the airship towers.

The last quarter is the "Finale" quarter, a highly religious place with a large Cathedral where Balican kings are coronated. There are also a number of Zelphis monasteries, where monks and nuns toil in servitude. The Finale quarter is known for it's beauty, although the Industrialists would love to have it shrunk(by closing the monestaries) so that the Newe quarter can expand.

An important land mark in Casadublance is the Piazza Celestino. All the police and military personnel that keep peace in the city are part of the elite guard commanded by the White Duke, the White Guard. Their head quarters is located in the Piazza Celestino.

The Piazza Celestino is not a fortress, but in a fact a small city unto itself. In a metropolis of huge sky scrapers, the Fortress is a Juggernaut. A huge colossal building, in the eastern or “Finale” Quarter.

The City is ruled over by a great number of people. The Mayor, appointed by the King of Casadublance directly administer's the city itself. The White Duke of Casadublance oversees the protection of Casadublance, and serves as a sort of national leader

MasterRuler - August 25, 2008 01:12 AM (GMT)
The maiden watched the men approach with apprehension.




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