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A Day In Paradise; Open
Topic Started: May 15 2014, 11:14 PM (2,387 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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Demoness
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"Well, I am getting squid lū'au, but you are looking to eat a fish dish, I would suggest lomi salmon," Kakia replied. "It is a fusion dish. It has raw salmon, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. If you don't like that, there is saimin, which is a noodle dish inspired by Demonessian cuisine."
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Andrei thought for another moment, before looking up to the waitress, "I suppose I will have ze saimin."

Once they had finished ordering, Vlad looked back to Kakia. "Is ze squid good?" he asked, "I have never had it before, and I am curious."

"Zen why did you not order it?" Andrei said, shooting a glance at his brother.

"Because I do not want it right now."
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Kakia tilted her head. "You have never had squid at all? Or are you curious about the local variety?"
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"Oh, I meant squid in general," Vlad said, "It is not somezing zat is usually served in Cetatsenia. To be honest, I do not know if I have ever even spoken to someone who has eaten it."
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Kakia laughed. "It is much like any meat. It is as good as it is prepared. I am not sure I can really describe it." She inhaled deeply as she thought. "When it is cooked, it takes the flavor of the sauces very well. When it is raw, it is usually quite cold and watery, but it adds something to sauces used. I would recommend it."
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"Zen I guess I will have to try it while I'm here," Vlad said, grinning, "But not today, seeing as how I already ordered fish. Maybe tomorrow; and you can try it too Andrei."

"No zank you, I will stick wiz zings zat I at least somewhat know," Andrei replied.
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"I do not blame you," Kakia said to Andrei. "There are many dishes here that I would not eat. They say it is wasteful, but the Fuwokuites eat every bit of an animal they slaughter. I cannot do that. I will eat some things that might be considered unusual in other cultures, but there are foods I cannot eat."
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"Zat is understandable, ze meat may be good but zat does not mean ze organs or brain are," Andrei said, nodding his head in agreement.

"Can zey really be any worse zan ze field rations you have to eat," Vlad said, chuckling to himself, "After all, I distinctly remember you complaining about zem quite a bit."

"Cetatsenian field rations taste like ass, but I would still eat zem before some of ze zings some cultures eat," Andrei said, before looking back to Kakia, "No offense."
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"None taken. The island is composed of several cultures, so I don't take anything personally. Out of curiosity, what wouldn't you eat?"
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"Brains. Certain organs. Zings like zat," Andrei said, "But now I am curious; what do you eat zat is strange in ozer cultures?"
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