Pebble Landing

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The first colonial settlement on the Freethinker Mainland, located on the shore of Firstsight Bay, Pebble Landing is a large harbour city situated roughly 500 miles to the north of Navarre. Formerly the colony's capital, the city still retains a special place at the heart of the nation's history and culture alongside it's modern growth into a vibrant commercial hub and a popular tourist destination.

Basic Stats:

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Pebble Landing and environs.
Founded
1656
Population
17,500,000 (2005)
Elevation
Sea Level
Leader
Mayor Jorge Denson (Lib Dems)
Major Industries
Fishing, Forestry, Shipbuilding/Ship-maintenance, International commerce, International finance/banking, Tourism

Economy

  • Shipbuilding
  • Trade
  • Tourism

Geography

Located within Pebble Cove on the southern shore of Firstsight Bay, Pebble Landing sits on the border between the "Sands of Delai" desert and the northern temperate zone. The Forest of the Lakes is relatively close by to the West and the Whitestone Mountains are approximately 300 miles to the South. Local weather is temperate by Freethinker standards, with annual temperatures ranging from 15C in Winter to 35C in Summer. The area occasionally recieves low category hurricane winds during late Summer.

Infrastructure

Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

Military Bases

Pebble Landing Naval Base Chalice Air Force Base Fort Delai