Kuseya is a modest and tightknit town in the middle of
Kinjalo. It is located in the middle of a river and an oasis, which supply the town with water, even in the dry season. Despite being in the middle of the island, Kuseya is still a fast-growing town with a strong economy.
Kuseya is served by the
Kinjalo Main Road, the longest road on the island. This trade route links all the major towns together, making trade between them easier. Because it is in the middle of the route, Kuseya is often a great place for travellers to rest and recuperate before continuing on their journey. For this reason, Kuseya has gained the reputation of being the “traveller’s town”, and the influx of travellers has boosted the town’s economy.
Demographics
Kuseya is home to a diverse population because of its location. The town still has a majority
Kozoni population, but it is a melting pot of Kozi cultures. The largest Kozi ethnic group is the
Adomi, as they claimed the town and surrounding areas when they first arrived. For this reason, Adomi are considered native to Kuseya.
Some
Kinjo people also live in Kuseya, but there are far fewer of them. Some of the
Settlers arrived later but because of their history with the Kozoni, many did not stay for long. Over time, everyone in the region began living peacefully and it soon became more welcoming to outsiders.
Most people who are born in the town don’t move out. They travel or go to work in other places, but they never really leave the place. So everyone knows everyone, which means not much remains a secret in Kuseya.
Economy
Like many places in the
Sunlit Horizon, the main industry is agriculture. On the outskirts of Kuseya, many people have ranches for cattle or fields for crops. Kuseyans sell their food to the General Store or they will trade with a partner in the nearby towns. But most of the food they produce is for themselves or their families.
The Adomi people are skilled at making leather and will often sell it to the port town
Palango for making clothes, bags and pouches. Some people will make the clothes in their own farms and then sell them, but given how the economic landscape is changing, there is not much time or money to be made from doing this.
A smaller industry in Kuseya is instrument-making. The Adomi have mastered the craft of making musical instruments and taught the craft to other people living in Kuseya. Many families specialise in producing certain instruments groups, and people will often come to Kuseya to get an instrument tailored to them.
History
Kuseya was created after a Kozoni ethnic group decided to split in the last century of the Age of Triumph. When the Kozoni escaped to the Sunlit Horizon at the height of the Age of Triumph, one ethnic group moved to what is now Kinjalo. But after many disagreements over cultural values and norms, the group split in two, later becoming the Kinjo and the Adomi. The Adomi left the region and migrated southwards. While they were travelling, they experienced unexpected droughts and there was no water for miles, which dwindled the population.
Eventually, they reached an area with a small river and an oases, and set up their camp there. The droughts showed no signs of stopping, so they ended up making a permanent settlement there. After the droughts, the Adomi population grew once more and the settlement expanded until it became a town, which they called Kuseya.
Points of Interest
Kinuani Clinic
The
Kinuani Clinic is a small clinic just outside the main part of the town. It is run by twin doctors Iyasu and Imeni and serves the local community when the local hospital is full or when people are too afraid to enter one. The twins makes sure that their patients, humanoid or animal, are comfortable so they can get the best possible care.
Kuseya Music College
Despite its name, the college teaches young people all sorts of trades and skills. It is in the heart of Kuseya so that all teenagers have access to it. But it excels at teaching anything related to music. From music theory to instrument-crafting, there is no shortage of music courses to take, reflecting the Adomi people’s love for music.
Pillars of Kinjalo
Throughout Kinjalo, there are huge pillars of rock that amaze travellers and locals alike. They have spawned countless theories on their existence and make for some beautiful landscapes. Those living in the south of Kuseya see these pillars all the time, and the sun’s positions throughout the day provide amazing views. People who want some creative inspiration often move to the south of Kuseya to witness the pillars each day.
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