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A Day In Paradise; Open
Topic Started: May 15 2014, 11:14 PM (2,381 Views)
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Feoras is a land of great beauty and great sorrow. In ancient times, the isolated island was its own world, warring, celebrating, and living by its own rules. Its first contact with the outside world was violent, but it resulted in the assimilation of the invader culture into its own. However, this would not be the trend and the next encounter ended with Feoras being the assimilated party. For centuries, it was subjugated by Demonessian masters until the modern age brought with it change: enormous destruction, followed by brief freedom and then patronizing stewardship.

The island suffered from poverty, but there was still beauty to be found. While its five remaining ethnicities live in an enforced peace, the tourist areas benefit from the economic boon and generate a false sense of wealth. Tourists are attracted by Mauna Inaka, the volcanic center of the island, and the black sand beaches she generated. The gentle slope of the continental shelf allows swimmers to wade into a seemingly endless sea and walk up to boats parked in the shallows. Its coral reefs are untouched in certain parts of the island and the fauna found there are unmatched.

With the economy centered around the tourism trade, it is hard to leave the main areas. However, the adventurous tourist may find other ways to pass the time. The Genfiotes in the south control the tourism areas, making sure they are clean and presentable, as do their neighbors in Ahi'iana. The Genfiotes, however, present a curiosity: their religious leaders, known as the Undying. These leaders dress entirely in grey and cover their faces with a mask and veil. When they speak, they speak as if they are not an individual; they speak as if they are from a collective consciousness, which can be unnerving for some. In Fuwoku, one can find the farmers, who toil away in the dirt and respect animals as much as humans. For the adventurous, there is Kain, a land of warriors where the leader is determined through battle prowess. While Mpali represents the industrialized portion of the island, Isis certainly fairs the best as the seat of the former colonial masters.

Humanitarians may seek to provide relief from poverty and criminals may find a new foothold, but tourists, explorers, and travelers may find adventure.
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Kakia cocked her head. "So if they didn't farm, what did they do for a living? Here, we can fish quite easily to make up for lost produce, but is hunting the same there?"
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"Oh, do not get me wrong. It is not like zere are no farms zere, just less," Andrei said, "But hunting and fishing is still pretty common zere."

"It is a pretty common for people to do it for fun zese days. Zough I would imagine it is far more regulated zan it was in ze past," Vlad added with a grin, "Our brozer is actually quite fond of hunting."
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"That seems rather silly, but to each his own, I suppose," Kakia replied. "What about you two? What do you do for fun?"
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"Well, I enjoy painting. Zough I zink I have already made zat razer clear," Vlad laughed, "And I do not know, I also enjoy seeing interesting sights. Boz old and new. I read a little too."

"I am razer fond of camping and hiking," Andrei said.

"You also like video games too," Vlad added, then looked over at Kakia, "As surprising as it may be."

"Yes, I do play zem on occasion," Andrei said simply.
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Kakia smirked. "I don't think I have ever met an adult male who still plays video games." She shrugged. "Then again, it's not a very popular past time here either. However, you will be able to indulge in camping and hiking here."
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Andrei shot his brother a short, glaring look, to which Vlad simply grinned even more. "Well zat is fine. If I am here, zen zere is no reason to just stay inside," Andrei said, "It is too nice here to not have a look around. And I doubt Vlad would let me if I wanted to."

Vlad laughed at that remark, then nodded, "Oh, definitely. I would drag you out of ze hotel room if necessary. Nevermind how I am probably physically incapable of such of a feat."
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Kakia laughed. "I'm sure you could manage if it you tried," she replied. "In fact, if you are interested in hiking there is a three point five kilometer trail around the base of Mauna Inaka that I've visited before. It's fairly gentle, but it's not as well-used by tourists. Mostly by the locals who want a bit of exercise."
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"Well, I will have to try zat out at some point," Andrei said, "I will be nice to go out into ze wilderness. Even if it is much different from ze wilderness zat I am used to."

"Zat does sound great," Vlad grinned once again, "Ze more of ze island I get to see, ze better."
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Kakia looked at their skin. "You should probably have protection as well. You will burn quite easily here and dehydrate. It is hard for people who are not used to it."
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"You do not need to worry about zat," Andrei said simply, "I am used to ze outdoors, and I zink my brozer is smart enough to know it too."

"True, true. And even if I was not, well, you would tell me," Vlad added in cheerfully, "And zen force me to do it, too."
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