Coosta

Coosta has existed as a settlement for millennia, despite being destroyed many times.
Raids, wars and pillaging have all raised the town to the ground on numerous occasions but people have always returned there due to its bountiful natural resources.
Settled in a sandy valley, Coosta only faces the gaze of solar major and is shaded from the constant, if less intense rays of solar minor.
Deemed as the gateway to the split desert, Coosta is now home to many fishermen, divers and traders who use the areas rich waters and hospitable warmth.

Government

Almost all issues both civil and criminal are dealt with through the Kaugyangu.

Infrastructure

Almost all of the town nestles itself against the walls of the southern cliff or in its shadow. Smaller, less wealthy abodes have been constructed outside of the shadow and are dwelled in generally temporarily or used as store houses for dried goods.
The dock, Used frequently as a stopping point for weary sailors as a point of rest from the unwavering sun and as a final place to stock up before heading southwards.

Guilds and Factions

Home of the imfamous Kaugyangu, a minotoar organised crime group.

Tourism

Due to the prosperity of the town and the hot, year round weather, many well to do families will frequent the town when needing to relax and get away from their colder abodes.

Architecture

Large, whitewashed, flat roofed buildings, square and rectangular in nature give the appearance af a southern style inspiration with a simple dwarven twist.
The main reason for such basic uniformity feeds into the grid plan of the town. The Buildings all look alike and the twisting streets and multistory structures, blocking the skyline make it very easy for tourists to get lost.
A problem many of the local minotaur will gladly assist with for a simple coin.

Natural Resources

Due to its warm waters and the natural currents in the oceans, huge amounts of fish are caught here. Whaling is also prevalent.

Deep purple dyes are extracted from the snails that live amongst the underwater kelp forests.

Palm oil is farmed just outside of the town as the tempuriture and constand sunlight makes the ideal environment provided there is enough water.

Founding Date

-1800 (if not earlier)

Population

2400

Inhabitant Demonym

Coosta reekians

Owning Organization

Kaugyangu

Characters in Location

• Asterion Maze-walker