Crestopolis

## Basic Information

Maps showing the Flag of Crestopolis, and a map of Crestopolis.

Crestopolis (Crestopolian: C'restopoles) is a duchy, historical kingdom, and notable state in Blue. Known for its flat, rural landscapes and agricultural prowess, it is one of the largest and most populated duchies in Blue, and perhaps the most influential of the duchies. It is the birthplace of perhaps the most famous Blue of all time, Balderlane, who greatly appreciated Crestopolis. It's capital is Crestopolis (City), one of the most famous cities in all of Blue. Other iconic cities are Ravacuse, Nomintor, and Pastilliadum. It sits to the east of Agave, to the north of Nunnshire, to the west of Norath and Luhan, and to the south of Oxfordia.

Crestopolian industry primarily consists of Agriculture, Transportation, and international shipping. Crestopolian cities are noted for their large harbors and as one author stated, "warehouses that reach to the clouds". Crestopolis (City) is known for its urban sprawl and beautiful historic district in the city center, with the Crestiai National Museum being an iconic landmark to the area, containing many historical artifacts and other notable items.

Crestopolis is noted for its vast, flat landscapes which are littered with small farming towns. Crestopolis primarily grows wheat, livestock, and other grains and vegetables. Crestopolis is frequently dubbed "The Breadbasket of Blue" because of this; Crestopolis even exports many agricultural food products to the other duchies of Blue.

## History

Crestopolis historically is most famous for Balderlane, who is, even centuries afterwards, is still very popular in the area. Many foreigners note the sheer number of statues and other memorabilia dedicated to him in the area. Balderlane himself is buried in Ravacuse.

Humans have inhabited Crestopolis for tens of thousands of years, but most recorded history begins shortly after the year 4800 B.B., when some 10,000 religious dissenters were exiled from the Azurial River Valley, and migrated northwards and settled in Crestopolis sometime in 4600 B.B. The first centralized Crestopolian state forms sometime around 3500 B.B.

In 111 B.B., The Crestiai Empire was founded, and grew to conquer the island of Crestopolis. This is the first example of a duchy being united under one cohesive political entity. Shortly after the Unification of Crestopolis, Balderlane, a small warlord from the south of the island, would rise up and conquer the Crestiai, beginning the Ravacin Empire.

Following the Lightning Period, Crestopolis was a hub for many Blue refugees who escaped the destroyed southern lands, and a wave of immigration and diversity ensued. After the Lightning Period, the Glass River Monument was constructed in Crestopolis City, to commemorate the event and the horrors which occurred.

## Politics

Crestopolians are generally noted for their hands-off, libertarian mannerisms, and their local politics reflects that. The Government of Crestopolis is generally laissez-faire in its attitudes toward both social and economic policy. Crestopolis is known for its large multi-party system, with many different parties with niche ideologies consistently winning seats in elections. Even then, the system generally coalesce around the Crestopolian Libertarian Party, and the Crestopolian Workers' Party.