Failegn

This article refers to the capital of Niploma, Failegn.

Failegn is the capital of Niploma. Although it is a large hub of business it is also renowed for its cultural side - much aided by the Liberal laws in Failegn. Failegn is sometimes pronounced as Fail-gain although it is seldom called File-ain. It is normally, and alkwardly, pronounced Fail-e-gurn.

History

The city Failegn statrted of as a state in its own rite, 'Feilegianis'. Feilegianis was a small 'regional-sized' state that excisted from around 1300 to 1744, when Niploma was created. The 'first revolution' treated members of Feilegianis well after uniting it with other regions. Feilegianis was annexed as a region but a new town was built in the centre, Failegn. Failegn was finished in 1761.

Failegn then became the HQ of the Oligarchy. Both Kings held resisdencies in the city and grew fond of it. In December 1801 Failegn became the official capital of Niploma. Merchants flocked to the growing town and so did memmbers of the agricultural working communities who were enticed into the labour-force at the promise of high pay. Soon the town had become a major city. It was, and still is, the largest city in Niploma and the Oligarchy treated Failegniers well throughout the reigns.

However, Failegn soon became a seen of heavy violence and blood shed. Social problems caused by the authortarian Oligarchy caused a march upon Failegn. The Kings made their major mistake in retalisating on the 250,000 peaceful marchers. Over a week known as, 'Week of the Red Sunset' (due to the blood split), over agressive soldiers killed and wounded up to 125,000 men. This caused a national reaction. Workers in Failegn, respectful of the care the Kings gave them, still went on strike in solidarity with fellow Niplomians. The so called 'Niplomian Spirit' was born in Failegn.

It was not long before the city which worked so herd to get so far was now bombed day and night. It was not until the Peace Agreement of 1936 that Failegn settled back to normality.

In the 'thriving fifties' Failegn began to regain its torn pride. Niploma's first elected Parliament was seated in Failegn. It retained its position as capital. Socilalism in Niploma allowed Failegn to grow in population, with a now huge working population. Government owned industries churned out money and when private industry was introuduced in the sixties to aide the economy they soon flourished.

Culture soon became a major aspect of Failegn. 'West Street', a street built during the re-building following the civil war is renowned for its 'lax clubs and social gatherings. Multi-culturalism has added to the cities character and famous areas such as Bhikku Square, a predominatly Buddhist area is famous for its quiet and relaxing places to rest. Niploma's ownly cathedral, Failegn Cathedral, is situated in Failegn.

Self-governance reached Failegn in 1976 by a more Liberal and centre-left Socialist Internationalist Party. Failegn City Council holds a lot of authorative power and attracts national attention. Infamous political clashes in the city, mostly between right-wingers and radical left-wingers such as North Side Riots (1985) reached national headlines.

Since the 1980's Failegn has become a metropolis and a breeding grund for capitalism. 'South Side' is the affluent half of Failegn and is rich in cultural and financial aspects. 'North Side' is slowly getting 'worse & worse'. It is well known for its health and financial problems. Only recently have attempts been made to mix the two groupings.