Dustbane City

Dustbane City is a major city of Galilea and the capital of Dunce. It is the largest city in Dunce and the third-largest in Galilea. Dustbane is the place that can strike fear into those who are in the know and is a point of interest for those who aren't. From its geography that doesn't obey any existing Earth laws to its large prison complex on the other side of a fjord, Dustbane City really is the place for intrigue and speculation.

Demographics

The citizens of Dustbane City vary in wealth and ethnicity, as people of all backgrounds have been teleported there. Dustbane City is a predominantly humanoid city, with humans being few and far in between. Galileans are the largest ethnic group in Dustbane and are scattered across the city, while Nexans are mainly found in the western areas, where there is more forest. People don't bring their wealth to Dustbane City, so they start fresh once they reach the city. This means that there is an even distribution of the wealthy and the poor. Around a quarter of all Dusters live at the poverty line, while two-thirds of the population are middle-class. This divide can be seen in people's jobs, too, where most people are employed in low-paying jobs and wealthier people own firms that tend to exploit people. Wealthy factions also exploit the poorer factions, leaving them to resort to stealing or scamming people. This is especially prevalent in the South Side of Dustbane City.

Districts

Dustbane City is famous for its three districts, which all have different climates. The largest and most well-known one is Northbane, which is in the North Side of Dunce. This is where the infamous Dust Base is situated.

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Southbane is located in the South Side and is home to the Southern Markets, where buyers can get unique collections and humanoid items not found anywhere else on the planet. Most citizens assume it is another place for scammers and thieves to meet, but this couldn't be further from the truth. While there are plenty of scammers, Southbane has many genuine firms and businesses operating in the area. Many people act in the best interests of others, and there are many explorers there. This makes Southbane one of the friendliest areas in Dustbane City, despite all the rumours. Westbane is not as well-known as the other districts. It is a forest area in the West Side of Dustbane.

Points of interest

The most unusual part of Dustbane City is its stark contrast that doesn't seem to obey any laws of physics. Dustbane City has two "sides", a North Side and a South Side, where each side's climate mirror the Earth's hemispheres. This is because the city is surrounded by two Geozones. People who visit Dustbane City set themselves challenges to travel through the city while surviving the Midway Point. Because Dustbane City is a place where humanoids are punished, the humanoids that live there also go on this challenge, mainly out of boredom but sometimes because they want to explore.

Tourism

Technically, there isn't much tourism in Dustbane City as it's situated in the isolated country of Galilea. However, people who are willing to find Galilea end up finding Dustbane City and exploring the area. The main source of Dustbane's tourism is the South Side because the nearby sea is closer to mainland Europe, where many people can easily travel to and from the main continent.

Architecture

The architecture in Dunce City mainly depends on which Geozone people are living in. Buildings in the North Side are built to be stronger to survive the harsh winters. They are made of wood like timber and are heavily insulated against the cold. Houses used to be painted white to camouflage with the snow, but the Pallorin banned this after many people started freezing. Now, houses are painted in dark blue and gold colours, which help alleviate the effects of the cold. This has also produced a culture slightly akin to Nordic cultures while giving the North Side a distinctive feeling and culture. The South Side has white buildings so heat isn't trapped for too long. Because of sand storms, some places are also brown or gold and camouflage with the desert.

Geography

Dustbane City has a duality of desert and tundra biomes. This means that it has two "sides". The northern side of the city is essentially a tundra and is frosty and mountainous. It takes up the majority of Dustbane City and is a coastal area. The southern area has a desert biome and is mainly a barren wasteland. Water is often scarce, with people willing to scam and steal from others just to get through the day.