Pisa
Special Holiday Names
Crimson Harvest - Celebrating the peak of the wine harvest season with tastings and festivals.The Accord Day - Honoring the trade agreement with the Northern Federation that allows mining access.
Main Dish
Frostfire Mulled Wine - A hot, spiced wine paired with roasted meats, perfect for the colder climate.Industry & Trade
Main Imports: Rare minerals and ores from the Cobalt Mountains, warm textiles, and Northern Federation specialties.
Main Exports: High-quality wine, legal expertise, and information brokerage.
Infrastructure
Pisa’s infrastructure reflects its serene and practical nature. The city is built along the river, with sturdy stone bridges connecting its districts. Cobblestone streets are lined with warm-colored buildings, designed to withstand the colder temperatures. The river serves as a vital artery for transporting goods, with small docks and warehouses along its banks. The proximity to the Cobalt Mountains is evident in the city’s reliance on mining and trade, with caravans frequently passing through fortified gates.
Pisa’s underground Crimson Cellars are a marvel, showcasing both the city’s famed wine industry and its ties to the I.R.S. Above ground, cozy inns and taverns welcome travelers, while the Noble Quarter houses the elegantly designed estate of House Crimson, a symbol of the city’s dual focus on luxury and order.
Guilds and Factions
Main Noble House
House Crimson, celebrated for their wine exports and their integral role in leading the I.R.S.Minor Noble Houses
House Arteron - Specializes in river trade and maintaining transport routes to the rest of Bestonia.House Calthera - Known for their contributions to architectural and infrastructural design in the cold climate.
Points of interest
The Crimson Cellars - A sprawling underground network where some of the finest wines in Domhan are aged and stored, rumored to also house I.R.S. intelligence archives.
Geography
Pisa is a picturesque city where the tranquil flow of the river meets the stoic majesty of the Cobalt Mountains in the distance. The skyline is dotted with warm stone buildings, their red-tiled roofs standing out against the cool tones of the northern landscape.
The river sparkles under the pale sun, flanked by bustling docks and wine-laden barges. In the heart of the city, the Crimson Estate rises with its elegant architecture, surrounded by vineyards that stretch along the outskirts. The fortified mining outposts near the mountains are visible on the horizon, a testament to the city’s industrious spirit.
The crisp air, punctuated by the scent of fermenting grapes, completes the serene yet industrious atmosphere of Pisa.
Founding Date
1320
Alternative Name(s)
The Northern Gateway of Bestonia
Type
City
Population
Approximately 150,000 residents.
Inhabitant Demonym
Pisano
Location under
Owning Organization
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