Colonia Australis
Colonia Australis is the most southern lying Roman settlement. Its name is also derived from its location as it translates to "colony of the southern wind". Although it is not the first Roman settlement in the Terra Occidentalis, it is quickly become an important hub. Its location makes it a prime starting point for expeditions which is why it is the Cohors Exploratorius resides there.
The account below is written by Roman historian Pompeius.
History
Founding
The founding of the Colonia Australis happened shortly after the Sinus Australis bay was discovered. An expedition of the Cohors Exploratorius led by the great explorer Galerius Novio was given the task to explore the southern coastline of the Terra Occidentalis. When they arrived at the bay the ships had been sailing westward for a few days. The explorers therefore believed they had already reached the most southern part of the continent. Upon seeing the bay the therefore decided to name it Sinus Australis, the bay of the southern wind. They deemed it a prime location for a settlement as the bay could be used safely hold many ships. Not late after they passed the information to Rome, the first settlers started to arrive and the settlement got the name Colonia Australis. Something nobody expected at that time was, however, that it was not the most southern point. After a while the Cohors Exploratorius undertook a new expedition further west and quickly discovered that the coastline eventually curvers southward again.Settlement
Colonia Australis by kefkejaco with midjourney
Southern Hub
As the most southern and remote settlement of the Roman nation, the Colonia Australis has an important role. Given its great location as a harbour it has become the new home of the Cohors Exploratorius. At first this was merely a encampent but soon a more permanent fortress was constructed. From here the brave explorers explore the new world in order to expand the reach of our proud nation.Mining
What makes the settlement even more important to Rome is what we discovered in the mountains. The large amounts of gold and gems we found there brings many new settlers to the region looking for wealth. Colonia Australis is quickly become a great Roman story of success in the Terra Occidentalis. I am convinced that we will find more riches there and bring Rome's might to new heights.
More about the city itself will be added in future.
Good start. I like how the farthest point then becomes the launching point for traveling even further.
Thank you! :) Yes it seemed like a good place to continue expeditions from and nice location. Will expand it later on, perhaps during summer camp if I find the time :p