Post by Lady Ashe on Mar 8, 2007 2:42:28 GMT -5
A city founded on the Floating Lands, hence the term "skycity". The hilly terrain created the sloping streets that connected the commercial area at the peaks with the residences in the valleys. Surrounded by curious flora and fauna, topped by a spectacular view from the skies, and added with its architecture, these were the attraction for tourists in this autonomous city-state, thus city guides or Parijanah are selected by the Marquis. While the tourism boosts income, so did the magicite mines that are found at the very foot of the hills. The mines were the origin of the city, a mining colony in its younger years during Galtean Alliance, administered by House Ondore to this day. Thanks to the advent of airship, the mining colony grew in the skies, its height not a deterrence; no deaths resulting from the rare events of falling from the skycity were ever reported.[28] At present, House Staras are the mine administrators.
Bhujerba is known to be neutral, and its policies have prohibited it to side with any factions, yet at present, many question its allegiance, since Bhujerba is known to supply its magicite to Archadia. Marquis Halim Ondore IV's involvement in announcing Basch's treachery also contributes to the people's doubt. Secretly, the Marquis heads a Bhujerban resistance faction against the Empire, even while maintaining so-called relations with Archadia. House Ondore is known for its relations to House Dalmasca. The present Marquis is a relative to King Raminas of Dalmasca, and uncle to Princess Ashelia. Coincidentally, Bhujerba has its share of races as does Dalmasca: a mixture of Humes, Bangaas, Seeqs, and Moogles as well as the Bhujerban exclusive Rebes.
Bhujerba is known to be neutral, and its policies have prohibited it to side with any factions, yet at present, many question its allegiance, since Bhujerba is known to supply its magicite to Archadia. Marquis Halim Ondore IV's involvement in announcing Basch's treachery also contributes to the people's doubt. Secretly, the Marquis heads a Bhujerban resistance faction against the Empire, even while maintaining so-called relations with Archadia. House Ondore is known for its relations to House Dalmasca. The present Marquis is a relative to King Raminas of Dalmasca, and uncle to Princess Ashelia. Coincidentally, Bhujerba has its share of races as does Dalmasca: a mixture of Humes, Bangaas, Seeqs, and Moogles as well as the Bhujerban exclusive Rebes.