Lusia

A paradise for the rich and powerful, Lusia's economy ran beautifully on tourism and service industries. Its cities built to be aesthetically pleasing, its natural areas perfectly maintained by wardens, and unique landscapes preserved for sightseeing tours, this premiere destination built its incomparable wealth off the backs of a lowly serf class. The people's calls for change were put down whenever they popped up, but they'd had enough, and revolution has swept through this once seemingly idyllic nation.

Premiere Destination

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Vices and Fixes

The open secret of Lusia is that the officially promoted tourism and hospitality are only half of what's available. When the sun sets and the perfectly manicured streets get dark, a whole new world opens up in back alleys, basements, rooftops, and at the docks or in worker's districts. If you know the right people to talk to, you can get anything you want, and the guards and leaders will simply pretend not to see. Gambling, drinking, smoking, beast fighting and cage matches, smuggled goods and illegal spellbooks - ask the right people and it's all available for a low price. Some Lusians say it's how the revolution funds itself, some revolutionaries say it's an extra way for the Lusian elite to make a quick stack of coin. To the visitors and tourists looking for spice, a stiff drink, and company for coin, it really doesn't make a difference.

Social Strata

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Notable Places:

• Vouvant: Nestled safely in the towering cliffs that line the eastern side of the bay, the magnificent city of Vouvant remains one of the top destinations for tourists Worldwide, and ranks in at #1 on almost all "Top Places to Visit" lists, even with the rebellion ever-present. Vouvant climbs up and bridges its way across the surrounding cliffs, towering nearly a quarter mile above the rocky beach. The city's districts are spread out both vertically and horizontally - the northernmost upper district is where many government offices and embassies are, while the southernmost bottom district is directly attached to the port, and has hundreds of warehouses and bunkhouses. While the city's permanent population is only somewhere around 30k, on any given day you can expect approximately 150k souls wandering its streets and stairwells.
• Parthonay: A true resort town, Parthonay rests just above the warm, white sand beach. A series of wealthy buyers have purchased most of the land along the coast, turning it into spectacular hotels and palaces for the wealthy to stay in. You can expect boat tours of the coast, plenty of swimming and lounging, gourmet dining and drinking, gambling on just about anything, and top theatrical and musical talent. The locals live close to a mile inland and down the shore; goods, produce, and livestock from the surrounding villages are primarily purchased for use in this "resort strip".
• Leilatha: Leilatha was a quiet coastal town until the arena complex was constructed. With a colosseum big enough to hold 15,000 visitors, racing tracks, and plenty of quick dining, it's become the focal point of the city. The weekly shows of gladiatorial combat, beast and chariot racing, dramas and comedies, dancers, poets, musical performances, and mock historical battles draw in thousands of locals and tourists. On special occasions, the arena is flooded to stage naval battles. Other things to do in Leilatha: enjoy a boat tour around the islets off the coast, go on a guided paracera ride outside the city walls, and enjoy plenty of fresh seafood.

Demonym

Lusian

Government System

Plutocracy

Neighboring Nations

• Empire of Carassia
• Empire of Erenthill
• Free Republics of Lusia
• Ikarell
• Nalendi
• Pirenni

Related Species

• Vulpine