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A Day In Paradise; Open
Topic Started: May 15 2014, 11:14 PM (2,389 Views)
Demoness
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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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"Does it matter what the degree is in?" Kakia asked curiously. "I imagine an engineer has more use than a history or English major."
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"I would imagine so, zough I do not know ze particulars," Andrei replied simply, "Zough I would not discredit a history major. Especially if one focused on military history."
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"How so? I can't imagine that much of it can be applied to today," Kakia said. "You have planes to think of now and machinery. It is not the same as directing footmen and cavalry."
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"Ze details may change and zere may be new zings to take into consideration, but zere are still basics zat cannot be ignored," Andrei replied, "If you were to compare ze tactics of Cetatsen Liberation Army during ze Second Great War and of guerrilla warriors from centuries earlier, zough ze equipment and specifics changed, ze basic tactics were not too different."

"You can always learn from ze past, you know," Vlad added with a smile.
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"But would you use those tactics now?" Kakia asked. Then she shook her head; she was not particularly interested in military as it was more of a Kaini topic and her tribe found them disdainful, much like the rest of the island. "But that's enough of that. How long will you be in town?"
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Andrei shook his head in disappointment, he hadn't minded the conversation. But if she wanted to talk about something else, then so be it, he could tell she wasn't particularly interested in the topic at hand. "I am not sure exactly, a week or two I zink," he replied, "Vlad?"

"Yup, just for a fortnight," Vlad said, "I would love to stay for longer, but unfortunately not everyone can work away from home ze way I can."

"Zen why did you invite me along?"

"Because it is no fun to vacation alone, of course."
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Kakia laughed. "So you are vacationing and working? That is a very silly thing to do. If you are on vacation, you should enjoy it! Where have you planned to go?"
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"Well I like to say zat I have a career, not a job. I am an artist remember? I paint because I love it, not because I get money from it. Ze city is so beautiful, it would be a crime not to incorporate what I see into my work," Vlad said with a smile, "And as for where we have planned to go, I do not zink we have. I planned on just wandering around."
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Kakia smiled. "I think it will serve you well to wander the city for two weeks and perhaps travel to the outskirts. There are plenty of attractions to see and I could show you around if you wish. However, even if you spend most of the time in the city, you must visit Mauna Inaka."
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"Zat sounds like it would be wonderful; it is always good to have someone zat knows ze area show you around," Vlad said, "Zough what exactly is Mauna Inaka? I assume it is outside ze city."
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