Libre

### "A City by the People for the People."

The Republic of Libre or Libre is a small city state country located near the center of the Cascadian Ocean and is home to the famous Libre Sound one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Libre is a republic founded by Khajiit explorers from Torval. The city came into providence in the early 1300's and quickly grew to become the largest and richest city in the world. The country of Libre covers the entire island of Libre (33'000 Square Miles) but 85% of the population (7'965'000) live in the city of Libre, making Libre by far the most populated city in the world.

## People and Culture

Libre is a bustling city, with people from all races, and countries across Cascadia. There is a lot of pride with peoples heritage, often forming small cultural groups. However as a whole the city state's culture is full of leisure. Libre is well known for it's plays, music, sports, gambling, international tournaments, boating, and other outdoor activities.

The people of Libre identify heavily with this image of leisure. Often showing as a sign of the wealth of the city. This and the economic prosperity of the city is why Libre is the most sought off city for the young to move too in nearly every country in the world.

## Politics

Libre became the first republic in the world, after it gained independence from Torval. The city focused on presenting oppurtunities to all, of every race without discrimination. However many have called Libre's hypocrisy as the city has banned Dragonborn entering the city out of fears of retaliation from the few remaing dragonborn in the world.

Libre being a republic elects a President who has a four year term. Along with him is an elected council, each council member representing a riding. Any citizens of Libre can vote in these elections. The city state has 15 ridings.

## History

The island of Libre is where the Dragonborn are from. Living for thousands of years on the island in isolation. However this woudl change when Khajiit explores from Torval would discover the island in the year 1217, and 13 years later would found the city of Libre. At first relations between the Khajiit and Dragonborn was positive. Trade and cooperation would be rampent. But as Libre's population exploded, and the economic benefits of the rest of the island were realize tensions began between the two. This would lead to the "Quiet War."

The technologically inferior Dragonborn were no match to the now mixed race city of Libre and would be booted from the island. Many scholars argue this 'war' was mroe of a genocide and destruction of Dragonborn society. Libre would post advertisements in almost every country in the world, promoting relaxed immigration, and trade laws. This, the economic diversity, and globalization of the world created Libre into the center of trade it is today earning the city the saying 'Where all ships return'.

When the city first became independent it began looking for a new name. Francine engineers were in the city helping build the cities sewage system. One of the engineers would say 'Vivre Libre' to the first President of Libre. The President asked what the saying meant. The engineer replied it is a Francophone saying meaning 'Live Freely.' The President loved this saying so much he decided to bring the name to the first Council of Libre. The Council unanimously voted in favour.

## Geography

Libre is located in the center of the Cascade Ocean. The island is quite isolated from most other nations, and due to harsh terrain of most of the coast of the island of Libre, makes the country increadibly hard to invade. In the age of exploration and globalization Libre has emerged as an economic superpower. The island is centered perfectly between every continent, making Libre the center of all global trade.

The island of Libre itself is one of the most diverse regions in the world. The city itself is surrounded by its famous breathtaking sound, it's glistering waterfalls makes for one of the most beautiful and sought out boat rides in the world. The Libre Sound is one of the Natural Wonders of Cascadia. Massive volcanos dot along the islands east and western coast, the Dragoir Mountains (avg height 12'000ft), rivers, lakes, and marshes of the islands center, great plains just south of the city, tropical forest between the volcanos and plains, swamps and canyons south of the center of the island, and it's infamous haunted abandoned city (the Dead City) of the south.

Libre being on a tectonic plate is prone to earthquakes. Otherwise the city's weather stays between 20-30 degrees year round.

## Economy

Libre is a bustling trade city. The foundation of Libre has cut ship routes, connecting every continent. Over 60% of all major trade routes pass through Libre. Because of these factos Libre is a business, and trade city. The city also has a strong tourism industry, and is a center of global culture. Most guilds, and global corporations headquarters are located in Libre.

Some of the famous buildings and guilds located in Libre are:

Sword & Shield HQ

Raven Watch HQ

Mages Guild HQ

Cascadia Trading Company HQ

Avion Inc. HQ

Liberty Theater

Liberty Staduim

Liberty's Orca

Vivre Tower

Liberte Castle

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