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Fasovlos

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Fosavlos was originally founded by the ancient Audentior Independent Nation as the penal colony of Mingapulco. During the Tetrapole Upheavals and the Secession Wars in which the Flying Islands and Shireroth broke away from the AIN, the Imperial Family and government were imprisoned there. After the collapse of the old AIN, the penal colony was abandoned and, due to the area being lush in Mediterranean vegetation, quickly reverted back to a wild state as buildings deteriorated and nature took over. During the Seventh Republic of Audentior era, the colony was briefly re-established as a tourist resort thanks to its lush scenery, coastal location, and excellent weather. Indeed, many speculate as to why it was ever a penal colony to begin with. However, as the Seventh Republic faltered, the second resurrection of Mingapulco faltered with it, and ultimately the tourist center once again was abandoned.

With the re-establishment of the Apolline government at Apollantis, the Imperial Office sought to connect with former centers of Audente administration. Mingapulco translates from the combination of the Chinese word "ming" and Nahuatl "a-pol-co", essentially meaning "Reeds of Enlightenment". When an Apollantean colonial office was built at the site of the ruins, the colony was renamed Fosavlos, which is a Greek translation of the former name. The name itself refers to the many reeds that grow along the shore, and local myth that as the sun rises and the reeds catch the light, those who sit to bask and meditate in the light that filters through shall receive enlightenment from Apollo.

With a colonial office established, the Apollantean government has removed all but the most historic of ruins, and replaced them with a small and vibrant tourist village on the Apollonian coast. Efforts have been made to limit the encroachment of development into wilderness areas by designating a number of parks and refuges, as well as placing zoning and conservation restrictions on coastal areas. This has effectively limited development to the immediate village and kept urban sprawl from occurring up and down the coast. Thanks to a renovated harbor, Fosavlos has become a popular destination for cruise ships.

Modern Fosavlos is a healthy combination of classical design and modern utility. The harbor provides a large port for cruise ships to allow tourists to disembark and visit, or stay for a longer duration at one of the many Fosavlosi resorts. At the same time, the harbor provides anchorage for many smaller recreational craft. With nearly 5,000 sq miles of surrounding land under permanent protection or conservation restrictions, the size of the village and its growth have been regulated by the availability of land - an intentional part of the design by Imperial planners. Despite its small size, the village offers many modern conveniences such as wireless internet and a variety of ethnic cuisines. Resorts are interspersed along the coast on conservation easements so as not to disrupt the natural beauty and ecology of the protected landscape.

In Fosavlos itself [the village] the cobblestone streets line the hills of the steep coast, winding their way down to the harbor. Visitors can attend lectures and tours at the ruins of Mingapulco Prison, hidden east of the village and deeper in the forested lands. Terra cotta roofs adorn many small stone buildings that bustle with the activity of local shopkeepers selling wares as varied as seashells to sky diving equipment. Hiking trails, an extensive bike path, and a sizable botanical garden provide alternate sources of outdoor entertainment. Little other industry exists besides that provided by tourism, and most food and industrial goods are shipped from Kosmopolis to the north. This has not, however, detracted from the charm of Fosavlos in any way.
Source: http://www.micras.org/wiki/index.php?ti ... s#Fosavlos
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