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| Keepton Travel Guide | |
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| Ironside | Jul 19 2014, 01:30 PM Post #1 |
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Keepton is the nations ancient capital, a city famed for being the place from where East Moreland's national icon King Robert I, otherwise known as the unifier launched his final campaign against his evil brother. The city has always been a central part of East Moreland's cultural identity and is a hidden Alpine gem for many tourists. ![]() UNDERSTAND The city of Keepton, while being rather small, has taken on a central role in the psyche of East Moreland, it is a city that was home to the nations greatest historical figure King Robert I, otherwise known as The Unifier. As such the population are very proud of their tiny city and the role it played in forming their nation. HISTORY The earliest settlement found in Keepton came from around the 6th Century BCE, however the earliest written accounts of the city are from 453 AD where the construction of a Temple of Jekar was ordered by the local community. The Temple however has since been destroyed and its exact location is unknown. Many view Keepton as a large sprawling mass of villages rather than a single city. During the uprising of the Eastern Lords and the Morelanders, Keepton became the home of Robert Ironside's guerilla forces and it was from the wooden fort here that the future King's army departed for what would be the battle of Greenflowers. During that battle the tide was turned when peasants from the surrounding countryside flocked to support Robert and turned the tide of battle. From the formation of East Moreland following that battle Keepton was the capital of the new Kingdom, as such many historically important buildings can be found. In 1182 however King Hugh (of the White Horse) moved the capital from Keepton to Northfort as he believed it was better to have the capital in the centre of the nation. The King did however bestow on Keepton the title "Birthplace of the Kingdom" a name the locals are very proud of even today. ![]() In 1438 however King Kieron The Spineless gave Keepton to the Borlanders as a way of attempting to prevent them attacking East Moreland anymore. The city would remain in Borland hands until 1447 when King Alfred the Liberator freed the city. PEOPLE Keepton is a rather small city and is home to around 300,000 people. The locals are fiercly proud of the areas historical importance and are often referred to as "Roberts People". TALK Keepton is one of the few cities in East Moreland where you will hear Morelandish spoken on a daily basis, however English is still the official language and everyone knows it. You can expect to see many menu's printed in both languages. Below are some useful phrases Hello - Nuqneh Please - Chaqjih Thank You - Ghaldesten While locals do not expect tourists to know Morelandish they do appreciate people who make the effort to use just a little of the language. ECONOMY Keepton is not the most wealthy of cities, it relies heavily on tourism for its economy yet in recent years has diversified into wine making and outdoor pursuits, particularly newer ski resorts. One of the biggest issues for local people is the current trend of people from Silverhills buying 2nd homes in the city, these lie empty most of the time. ![]() ORIENTATION The city sits in the Modaq Valley and spreads along the valley floor in a general East-West direction, the river runs through the centre of the valley and while Keepton lies mainly on the Northern bank newer residencies are beginning to be built on the southern bank. ![]() GETTING IN ![]() People travelling with a passport of a CIS nation need no visa to enter East Moreland. Those travelling from outside of East Moreland need to first obtain a visa. These are for casual tourists very easy to get and are completed online up to 48hours before travelling. You will usually be granted a tourist visa as long as you have a return ticket, plan to stay for less then 6 months, have no criminal history and your passport is valid for 6 months from the date of your return. If you are travelling for business you will need a business visa. These are often easily obtainable through the East Moreland Department of Trade and Industry. The conditions are the same as for the tourist visa but in addition you must have proof of intent to do business with a company based in East Moreland. Students can obtain visas by proving they have an offer of a place in principle at an East Moreland institute of education and that they can fund their studies. Student Visas are valid for 6 months beyond the completion date of the course and also entitle the student to work 20 hours a week. Since the formation of CETO these visas have become increasingly easy to get. The final category is a work visa. This is given to people who have passed an interview at the embassy in their home nation and have proved that they have a good command of English, skills considered "necessary" in East Moreland and are of good character. In the first instance the visa is valid for 12 months once you are offered a job, this is reviewed after 12 months and is then often extended for 5 years. Keepton has a small airport which handles some international flights, this is called King Robert Unifier Airport (KRU). It is located 15km East of the city. Most people travelling to Keepton either fly into Northfort or Rockhampton and then use the train or internal flight. To get to the city centre take the airport shuttle bus which runs every 15mins from 9am-5pm , and then twice an hour outside these hours. In summer a river taxi also runs once an hour. ![]() GETTING AROUND Keepton is a sprawl of settlements forming a single city, as a result it is essential to use public transport or have access to a car to appreciate all that the city has to offer. The city has a local bus service for which tickets are very reasonably priced and available from ticket machines at the bus station, bus stops or from the driver. The buses run from 6am -9am at very regular intervals, after that a reduced service is in operation but it is still fairly easy to get around. The river taxi is also a pleasant way to see the city and tickets are available from the jetties where it operates. A small local train service operates and is useful for those planning to get further out than central Keepton. These trains are extremely cheap to use and operate 24 hours a day. These operate into some of the more remote places in the Alps and thus make Keepton a good base for those looking for a more strenuous stay. ![]() There are also a large number of taxi's available. These are often more expensive than using public transport for the same journey. Ensure you only use licenced taxi's, these are easy to recognise as they will have a Red illuminated sign on the roof. They will also charge using a meter. SEE MUSEUMS Arguebaly the most significant museum in East Moreland is the King Robert I Museum. Located in central Keepton the building is the repository of most of the nations treasures relating to the King. The museum itself is built upon the spot from which legend has it King Robert began his march to the Battle of Greenfields. Entrance to the museum is free and you should allow four hours to get a good experience, the museum though is usually extremely busy with school groups Monday to Friday. ![]() King Robert I Museum The Greenflowers Museum stands on the site of the battle of Greenflowers some 15km West of the city. It is well worth a visit as not only does it house arhcaelogical treasures and documents relating to the nations most important event, it also contains smaller museums in the grounds dedicated to various East Moreland Regiments, weaponary and other military connected topics. One of the most intriguing and smallest is the Museum of Morse Code. A full day should be put aside if you wish to make the most of what is on offer. Most of the museums are free and outdoors so in winter be prepared. ![]() The Greenflowers Memorial ART GALLERIES Keepton is famous for its art gallery, the Keepton Gallery holds the largest collection of Moreland only art work in the Kingdom. The gallery is located in the centre of the city and is surronded by many sculptures and features that are changed regularly. Every year the gallery awards the Keepton Prizes for painting, sculpture, modern art and traditional art. The gallery is open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm but also hosts regular year round events outside these hours. The museum is free to enter but a guided tour runs every thirty minutes and costs EM£10. ![]() TEMPLES Keepton is home to two major temples in terms of importance, but much like the city themselves they are rather small. The Temple of Thiban sits on the middle of Greywater Lake. It was built in 1301 and has retained much of its original charm. Regular boat trips take tourists over to the Temple except for days when services are being conducted. ![]() Temple of Thiban The Temple of Rolaf was built by the Eastern Lords and sections of it are amongst the most ancient in the Kingdom. The Temple also houses a small collection of relics, one being a beam of wood found in the ceiling thought to date to the 7th Century bearing the name Robert Ironside carved into the side, along with the names of several of his generals. It is thought the King may of even helped construct part of the original temple. Expect the temple to be full of pilgrims. ![]() HISTORICAL LANDMARKS Keepton's small settlements are packed with historic charm, however in the midst of them are Alfredberg Castle. The castle was built following the liberation of Keepton from the Borlanders and has been in the possession of the royal family of East Moreland ever since, however it is often empty. The castle is open to tourists except for times when a member of the royal family is in residence. The only way to see the castle is as part of a guided tour and these run very regularly throughout the day and are available in a variety of languages, booking however is advised. The tours cost £EM10 and last about an hour. ![]() DO Recreation . Cultural Events Sound and Vision THEATRES CINEMA SPORT LEARN SHOPPING NIGHT LIFE On A Budget Middle Budget Money to Burn STAY SAFE Edited by Ironside, Oct 12 2014, 05:30 PM.
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