by Maestro on Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:09 pm
The Lost World
The Lost World, it has no real purpose to any of the other Worlds, and is main enemy number one when it comes to Mestoplem. They live underground, taking up everything that is down there. Including being under both Mestoplem and Xion. A small advantage if you look at it in the right eyes. The large City is about fifty feet under the ground, so as you see things can get very dangerous. Landslides and cave-ins are already suspected around here, and most people are use to it. The entire city is a large shadow, though they do get minor light from holes leading to the Surface World. Though it isn’t as grand as the Surface. Most buildings are rundown, it looking almost like the Low-District of Xion, but that would be leisure to the Lost World. Things aren’t really split up here, they don’t really have districts of a government. More of a “Whatever goes.” Type of policy to its people. Even though this is true, it isn’t filled with liars, or thief’s, surprisingly that is. Besides gaining sunlight, they also gain a good amount of Water through the holes to the surface, having several Waterfalls. Getting up the Surface is simple, they have several tunnels that connect to Mestoplem and Xion. Though the Sky Kingdom has them Guarded and shut down, due to their hate towards them. At Xion they are welcomes, the King sees that they may be allies because of the need of revenge towards Mestoplem. So usually he treats them with royalty seeing one more Warrior to add to his ranks. Or maybe just another pawn. Getting back to the City, they don’t have Guards, they have rebels more or so. A few people like to make sure things are smooth around there, and fight back crime. As well as Sky City scum, though otherwise nothing. The Buildings are old and broken down, scraps from the Surface Dwellers. Old Wood, and Metal, most of it is stone. It is like the Modern Caveman age down there as most see it. Though again, they like it clear they are not brutes daily. As said, a shopping district is not something they have, they get products from waste really, though they have been known to sneak up on land and steal fresh products. Not having a Justice System, they do have Elders. Old, wise figures who are always bragging of Peace to come, and fortune. Not that anyone cares. The Lost World is a simple, but rebellious place, as you can see everyone is happy. Though living on the Surface World, no one has really known to want to travel below.
Sky City of Mestoplem
The Ancient Sky City of Mestoplem, taking up 45% of the Land Mass, 15% more than the Kingdom of Xion. This being the Largest City provided. Most play it close to an Oasis. Currently these people live highly civilized with highly developed technologies. They are beyond anything you have seen, and are a powerful force. Though their lives seem simple, they are surrounded by some of the Largest Mountain Ranges in the Continent. Keeping them perfectly safe from any attempt of an attack. And no idiot has ever been smart enough to climb the mountain, and those who have, have never even lived to tell the tale of their treks. To get to the city you must take an Air Ship over the Mountain, which isn't really easy to find. Though it was made this way not to be easy. The only ones even know to have Air Ships are the Mestoplem Army, and possibly Xion, though that is unknown. Even Once you find a ship, usually anywhere from four to six guards can be found guarding it at any time. Which makes it a major challenge getting a ride. Even If you even get inside the city Legally, they will first inspect every aspect of you. As well as do a browse of your things, throwing out anything that could be found a threat. This usually can take up anywhere from one or two days. During this time they will put you in captivity. Once inside, you will notice two Large Guard Towers at the front of the Palace, these being the Main Helms for the entire Operation within the Mountain. Up top, scopes, keeping an eye on everything and everyone. As you see, this place is very locked up, and eyes are everywhere when even you don’t know it. Besides these, Guard Towers are split up all over Mestoplem. Though otherwise it is very tranquil here, the people are very peaceful. Even though the Government keeps a note on everyone, as well as their hate towards the Lost World. Their technology is so great, they find the Lost World to be inferior to them, though this is more their Government then their actual people. Throughout this city, the main way to travel is by boat, a large River flows through the city, almost like a street. The water comes from a small waterfall edged out on the side of the mountain, it is also very clear and used for Drinking Water as well. 10% alone of this city alone is build of their Palace, which is carved of pure Gold, making the Palace very strong. It sits widely in the back of the City, unlike Xion. Being a little more lenient, they do allow people inside of a daily basis. For tours, or even just to speak with the Counsel on important matters. Though still, Guards fill almost every hall, to keep an eye out for terrorists. Inside Crime is something rarely ever head of, the only ones to ever commit a crime are outsiders who try to disturb balance. Though the Government usually quickly hides this fact, keeping all evidence away. Also being at war with Xion, they no longer allow Xion civilians to visit their dorms. Otherwise, the rest of the City is very Upper-Class, all of it. Most people here all have important jobs, making the best equipment and technology money can buy. Everyone here is important to the City, though even besides this they have beautiful landscapers, bakers, and other important figures. The only districts here is the Shopping Plaza, which takes up nearly another 10% of land. All for the Market. Another 10% is thrown for Housing, beautiful houses built of the best wood money can buy. Beautiful Cedar, and Red Wood. Another 10% is given to the beautiful Forests, and brush that they hold. Several beautiful peaceful creatures live inside there, and many people like to travel through there. Usually this is where the fun is, though this also makes up their Private Pools and Parks. The last small 5% makes up Warehouses and Crops. Everything here is ran on machinery, and no Labor is needed but a few Supervisors to keep things going. So as you see, Mestoplem is made up of several attractions, things always running smoothly. Though the hate to the Lost World is a lot of trouble at times to the Government. Though one last thing they had, that Xion doesn’t is the Sky Crystal. Which floats obviously above the city, way out of reach. The only way to get there is said if the Crystal calls to you, or if you are one of the Ancients, the Magistrate. Though the Magistrate is said to be a myth, and no one has ever been called by the Crystal. If called they legend says a Staircase of Gold will form to your feet, and once there, a large flooring is build around the Crystal, and in the Center is nicely sits there. Though sadly no one knows exactly what it looks like, only evidence is the light gleaming that comes from it when the sun hits it.
Kingdom of Xion:
The grand Kingdom of Xion, the most powerful Fortress to have ever been built. It takes up almost 30% of the Entire Continent. Which is a very decent chunk of land. Currently at this time it is lead by the powerful tyrant, Acerbus, who later came to be the one to beginning the war. Before, Queen Sarin took the Crown. The Large City is surrounded by an amazing almost impenetrable wall, no man has ever broken through or dare try to make an aerial assault. Their armies double in size to most for even taking up as small as a plot of land that they already do. Their wall is about twenty-five feet thick, crafted of pure Stone, some of the strongest Rock to be found. The Wall is almost somewhere between fifteen and twenty miles long, a pure modern monster. One of the few Wonders this world carries. Through it, there are Guard Towers almost ever hundred feet of the wall, housing anywhere from seven to ten men at any given time. Each of them loaded with Laser Cannons, having a range of about two miles. The Drawback between shots is only about three seconds, but each blast counts. They are large Steel Plated Towers, guarded front and back, in front if about three feet opening all the way across, including the sides. Enough room to fire off rounds. This Wall has only one known entrance, a large Gate in the front of the Fortress. On each side are almost a dozen well-trained soldiers, perfectly armored and ready for combat. Otherwise the Gate is well secured and even if the Guards are taken out, the gate is still locked shut, and would take days to unlatch it. Once inside, it is like any other city you have seen. Outside the City is beautiful Grass Land, usually outside is where their crops lie, most of their income is grown here. In the Center of the City, is the Palace, taking up almost 5% of the entire circumference inside. And the Palace is gigantic, towering over the Wall, you can’t go anywhere without seeing it. The only ones aloud inside are Royals, no Peasant has ever had the privilege to step inside. Only Besides the Kings forces. It is Guarded around the clock, Warriors surround the entire Palace, as well as it is well Gated. Outside of that, taking up almost 10% is Upper-Class, large houses crafted of quality stone and wood, most people here have work to back it up. Few are Advisors to the King, as well as part of the Royal Counsel, and High-Ranked Soldiers. As well as those who Craft the weaponry that is used in War. Most here are very important people, and always stay close in the King’s eyes. Outside of this, taking up another 10% is pure Middle-Class. Having our artisans, and bakers, almost 6% of it being the Shopping District. The other is housing. Most here are well for the Economy, and without them the Kingdom would be nothing. Most of the Products come out of here. Also this includes Water, a large fountain sits right in the Middle of the District. Entirely the Center of the entire Kingdom, it always having clean fresh water. It is said to be the only water source in the entire City, though reports have said that several Fountains precede in the Palace for the Royals Private use. Though it has been known that water is run out from the Palace and provides Upper-Class with water as well. The last 5% is the Lower-District. Most here are scrounging for money, little work is seen here. Most live in Run Down homes, paying Taxes with the Money they work for. Usually they are Slaves, servants to most of the Upper-Class. They are paid with nickels and dimes, having barely anything to live on. These are also the ones seen working outside in the Danger Zone of the Palace, working on the fields. Throughout the Entire City itself, there are hundred of beautiful trees as well as a few Parks. It is very beautiful through ¾ of it, as is always well-kept. Otherwise their justice system is also something not to be reckoned with. There as Soldiers stationed all over the City, always ready for action. Though usually there is a little Crime Rate, the Punishment for Crime in this city is automatic Death, even for the smallest Crimes such as theft. Though reason being, the Lower-Class is the only one’s in history to commit crimes within the walls. Secondly the war is out of Civilizations hands, it is more the King than anyone else. He forces his Army to fight, and the War Is at his fault.