Difference between revisions of "City of Terila"
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | '''Terila''' is the capital of the Empire of Falastur, and is commonly referred to as ''"the jewel in the crown of Falastur"''. Indeed, the centremost and most precious gem in the crown of the Falasturian Emperor is a stunning, flawless piece of red beryl named the "Terila Stone". Terila is a thriving and sprawling city, the capital of Falastur politically, commercially and culturally. In the heart of this bustling city can be found the Imperial Palace Complex, the Senatorial buildings and the ancient ports where first English military forces, then King Matthew I himself landed to establish their presence over the land. Terila offers stunning views of the Bay of Velarie, in the South Atlantic Ocean, and at the last census was home to over 107 million citizens, making it the largest city (in terms of population)in the Falasturian Empire by almost 60 million people. | + | '''Terila''' is the capital of the [[Falastur|Empire of Falastur]], and is commonly referred to as ''"the jewel in the crown of Falastur"''. Indeed, the centremost and most precious gem in the crown of the Falasturian Emperor is a stunning, flawless piece of red beryl named the "Terila Stone". Terila is a thriving and sprawling city, the capital of Falastur politically, commercially and culturally. In the heart of this bustling city can be found the Imperial Palace Complex, the Senatorial buildings and the ancient ports where first English military forces, then [[Matthew I of Falastur|King Matthew I]] himself landed to establish their presence over the land. Terila offers stunning views of the Bay of Velarie, in the South Atlantic Ocean, and at the last census was home to over 107 million citizens, making it the largest city (in terms of population)in the Falasturian Empire by almost 60 million people. |
==History of Terila== | ==History of Terila== | ||
Revision as of 20:35, 8 January 2005
Terila is the capital of the Empire of Falastur, and is commonly referred to as "the jewel in the crown of Falastur". Indeed, the centremost and most precious gem in the crown of the Falasturian Emperor is a stunning, flawless piece of red beryl named the "Terila Stone". Terila is a thriving and sprawling city, the capital of Falastur politically, commercially and culturally. In the heart of this bustling city can be found the Imperial Palace Complex, the Senatorial buildings and the ancient ports where first English military forces, then King Matthew I himself landed to establish their presence over the land. Terila offers stunning views of the Bay of Velarie, in the South Atlantic Ocean, and at the last census was home to over 107 million citizens, making it the largest city (in terms of population)in the Falasturian Empire by almost 60 million people.
History of Terila
Founded by the English army when they colonised the island and fortified it in 1627, Terila served for almost 75 years as little more than a village for housing the garrisoned English unit on Falastur Island. Razed to the ground twice during colonial battles over the island, nevertheless the English rebuilt Terila every time it was destroyed. At its peak under English ownership, the village was home to a mere 5,000 citizens, however it's facilities were reasonably developed. When finally the English garrison left, and the island came under the Governorship of Matthew Terila, the village proved an apt and worthy home for the new settlers. It was as the first colonist ship, captained by Matthew Terila himself (later King Matthew I) landed at one of the small jettes of the village that Terila was given its name, in honour of the Captain who had led the colonists to their new home.
