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Overview
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Notes
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Population
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Kilbasa
(The Founding Heart)
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Kilbasa is the political and cultural capital of the U.S.K., named after the Kilban settlers who established the foundations of the nation. It’s a city steeped in history and serves as the symbolic heart of U.S.K. pride.
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- Culture:
- Kilbasa is a city of grand monuments, with towering statues and expansive plazas celebrating the nation’s revolutionary heroes.
- The people of Kilbasa are known for their patriotism and formality, often seeing themselves as the "true custodians" of U.S.K. values.
- Festivals are heavily focused on national history, with reenactments of the Great Unification and the Kilban Reconciliation.
- Politics:
- The city leans heavily conservative, valuing tradition and centralized power.
- Kilbasa is the home of the U.S.K.’s central government and hosts the headquarters of the S.M.I.L.E. system.
- Despite its political dominance, Kilbasa faces criticism for being out of touch with the rest of the country.
- Economy:
- The city thrives on government contracts, legal services, and tourism, attracting millions each year.
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Trenholm
(The Industrial Forge)
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Trenholm, located in the northern states, is the U.S.K.’s industrial powerhouse, responsible for much of the nation’s manufacturing, including weapons, vehicles, and bio-mechanical technology derived from hemomantic research.
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- Culture:
- Trenholm has a gritty, no-nonsense culture, where hard work and resilience are highly valued.
- The city is a melting pot of laborers from across the U.S.K., resulting in a rich mix of dialects, cuisines, and traditions.
- Art in Trenholm often reflects the struggles of the working class, with murals and sculptures celebrating industrial workers.
- Politics:
- Politically, Trenholm is fiercely unionized and leans toward socialist ideals, advocating for workers' rights and wealth redistribution.
- Its leaders frequently clash with Kilbasa over corporate regulations and labor laws.
- Economy:
- Trenholm’s economy revolves around heavy industry, with factories producing everything from military equipment to consumer goods.
- The city struggles with pollution and declining health standards, leading to ongoing protests and reform movements.
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Redriver City
(The Border Nexus)
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Located near the border with Tamita, Redriver City is a hub of trade, culture, and political tension. Its name comes from the reddish hue of the nearby river, believed to carry iron-rich sediment from the mountains.
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- Culture:
- Redriver City is a vibrant blend of U.S.K. and Tamitan cultures, evident in its architecture, music, and cuisine.
- The people of Redriver are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, often thriving in the black markets and trade networks that operate alongside legitimate commerce.
- Festivals like the Unity Fair celebrate both U.S.K. and Tamitan traditions, though underlying tensions often surface.
- Politics:
- The city’s politics are deeply divided. The northern neighborhoods favor U.S.K. nationalism, while the southern districts advocate for stronger ties with Tamita.
- Redriver is a focal point for debates on immigration and border control, with frequent clashes between federal agents and local activists.
- Economy:
- Redriver thrives on trade, agriculture, and smuggling. Its markets are famous for exotic goods unavailable elsewhere in the U.S.K.
- Corruption runs rampant, with criminal syndicates wielding significant influence.
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Stalewind
(The Agricultural Crown)
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Located in the fertile plains of the Midwest, Stalewind is the breadbasket of the U.S.K., supplying the majority of the nation’s food.
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- Culture:
- Stalewind has a strong rural identity, with deep ties to traditional values and agrarian lifestyles.
- Its people are proud of their role in feeding the nation and often see themselves as the backbone of the U.S.K.
- Festivals like the Harvest Jubilee celebrate agricultural achievements with parades, music, and feasts.
- Politics:
- Stalewind is politically conservative, advocating for limited government interference and prioritizing local control over federal mandates.
- The city frequently clashes with Trenholm over industrial encroachment on farmland and environmental concerns.
- Economy:
- Agriculture dominates the economy, with massive corporate farms and family-owned operations coexisting uneasily.
- The region also has a thriving biofuel industry, making it a key player in energy production.
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Delkaid
(The Shrouded Citadel)
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Delkaid is a mysterious, secretive city near the northeastern border with Lumea Sangelui, heavily guarded by the military. It is home to covert research facilities and the Hemomantic Task Force.
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- Culture:
- The city is shrouded in secrecy, with its citizens sworn to silence about their work and lives.
- Delkaid’s residents are known for their discipline and loyalty, though rumors abound of internal unrest and dissent.
- Artistic expression is stifled, with most creative works centered on patriotic themes or technological advancements.
- Politics:
- Delkaid is a government stronghold, fully under the control of the U.S.K. military and intelligence agencies.
- Political dissent is not tolerated, and the city operates under strict martial law.
- Economy:
- The economy is driven by government contracts, particularly in weapons development and hemomantic experimentation.
- Delkaid also serves as a monitoring hub for the wall surrounding Lumea Sangelui, making it a critical strategic location.
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Spirefell
(The Jewel of the West)
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Spirefell is a coastal city and a cultural capital of the U.S.K., known for its booming entertainment industry and progressive ideals.
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- Culture:
- Spirefell is a haven for artists, musicians, and filmmakers, producing much of the U.S.K.’s media and cultural exports.
- The city has a cosmopolitan atmosphere, with thriving immigrant communities and a forward-thinking population.
- Festivals like the Coastal Lights Carnival attract millions of visitors annually.
- Politics:
- Spirefell is politically progressive, advocating for social reforms, environmental protections, and expanded civil rights.
- It often leads the charge against Kilbasa’s conservative policies, earning it a reputation as a city of "rebels and dreamers."
- Economy:
- The city thrives on tourism, entertainment, and tech startups, with many entrepreneurs flocking to its innovative environment.
- Spirefell’s proximity to the ocean makes it a major player in maritime trade and renewable energy.
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Rivermarch
(Home of Blues)
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Rivermarch is a sprawling city along the mighty Kilba River, serving as a vital trade and cultural hub in the southern U.S.K. Its rich history, tied to music, industry, and civil rights, gives it a complex, often tumultuous identity.
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- Culture:
- Rivermarch is renowned as the birthplace of marchstep blues, a soulful, rhythmic genre blending traditional Tamitan melodies with industrial sounds.
- The city boasts vibrant art districts, including Echo Row, a neighborhood filled with murals and live music venues.
- Rivermarch is a city of duality: deep pride in its cultural contributions but lingering tensions rooted in its history of inequality.
- Annual events like the Riverlight Festival celebrate local music and food, bringing together diverse communities.
- Politics:
- The city is politically divided. The northern districts push for progressive reforms, while southern districts remain conservative, rooted in traditional values.
- Rivermarch played a significant role in the U.S.K.’s civil rights movements, with monuments and museums commemorating historic protests and leaders.
- The current city council struggles to balance revitalizing industrial zones with preserving historic neighborhoods, creating frequent political clashes.
- Economy:
- Rivermarch thrives on its ports, which handle massive amounts of river trade, making it one of the U.S.K.’s key logistical hubs.
- The city's economy is also fueled by tourism, music, and a growing biotech industry leveraging hemomantic research from nearby Delkaid.
- However, poverty and economic disparity remain prominent issues, with some neighborhoods struggling to recover from past industrial decline.
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- Rivermarch and Ironhaven share a complicated dynamic. While Rivermarch relies on Ironhaven’s agricultural exports, Ironhaven’s citizens often resent Rivermarch’s cultural dominance and perceived elitism.
- Historically, Ironhaven provided sanctuary during the U.S.K.’s civil strife, becoming a refuge for displaced workers from Rivermarch, which still influences their shared identity.
- The Kilba River acts as a physical and symbolic link between the two cities, fueling trade but also fostering rivalry over resources and influence.
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Southbank
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Just south of Rivermarch, Ironhaven is a smaller, tightly-knit city that serves as both a suburb and an independent economic center. Known for its rugged individualism and sprawling agricultural roots, it balances tradition with cautious modernization.
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- Culture:
- Ironhaven is a city where agriculture meets industrial grit. Locals take pride in their "work with your hands" ethos, which is reflected in its community-focused culture.
- The city hosts the Haven Harvest Fair, a yearly event showcasing local crops, crafts, and folk music.
- The people of Ironhaven are famously blunt and pragmatic, often skeptical of outsiders but deeply loyal to their own.
- Hemomantic agriculture is quietly practiced here, with a small but growing movement to integrate hemomantic enhancements into farming, despite federal restrictions.
- Politics:
- Politically, Ironhaven leans conservative, valuing local governance and minimal interference from Kilbasa.
- The city has a contentious relationship with Rivermarch, often feeling overshadowed by its larger neighbor’s influence on regional politics and culture.
- Ironhaven officials have resisted federal initiatives for urbanization, focusing instead on preserving the city’s agrarian identity.
- Economy:
- Ironhaven’s economy is built on agriculture, particularly crops like corn, cotton, and sanguinite-infused fruits exported to major cities for their unique properties.
- The city also supports small manufacturing hubs that produce tools and equipment for surrounding farms.
- While less wealthy than Rivermarch, Ironhaven has a more stable economy, avoiding the boom-and-bust cycles of its larger counterpart.
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