Odessia

## Odessia "The City of Opportunity" "Capital of Humanity"

Odessia is the capital of the Ambyron Empire and the Kingdom of Francine. It is the largest city in terms of area, the second richest city in the world, and has the second highest population of a city (At 3'860'000) (with only Libre beating it in both categories). It is nicknamed "The City of Opportunity" for it's deep historicly rich diverse economy, trade, leisure, tourism, weather, location, and famous culture.

### Economy

Odessia has thrived being in one of the most important strategic locations in the world. Located in the far south of Francine and the Ambyron Empire. The city is often the gateway to the Southren, and Eastern Continents from the Mainland. The City also sits on the massive Odessian River which the city is named after. The Odessian River connects to every Kingdom of the Ambyron Empire, as well as many other countries of the mainland including Kristania, Lamont, Lanford, and Torisvold. This makes Odessia an crucial port city for both ocean trade to all major countries, and continents but also inland trade to the rest of the Ambyron Empire and main continent.

The Authorian Plains next to the city provide the city with rich farmland that nearly every kind of crop can grow on. The Blue Mountains next to the cities North East provide the city with rich minning of many ores most notably iron, silver, copper, and tin. The mountains also provide Potassium Nitrate and Sulfur, which are crucial ingredients for gunpowder. Further north past the Blue Mountains are the Coal Sands which is an massive area rich in coal. Coal from the Coal sands is used to fuel Airships, and new industrial technologies. The Coal from the sands is shipped to Odessia from Perisier to be worked in one of the many factories of the city. Odessia also serves as a manufacturing hub most notably for Airship parts, muskets, artillery, and gunpowder.

### Famous Buildings and Architecture

##### Sapphire Castle

Sapphire Castle stands in the bottom center of the city next to the Odessian River. It get's it's name from it's blue colour and the countless Sapphire used to build it. It is the seat of power of the Royal Pendragon Family but ever since the Ambyron Civil War it has served as the President and Republic of Francine's Seat of power.

##### Universities

Odessia is home to several prestigious universities and colleges. Among them is the world famous King's University. Since it's founding in (320 E.A.) the univeristy has always ranked in the top three univeristies in the world. The Univerisity is the world leader in it's medical program. Competing recently with King's Univeristy is the Rutherford Institute of Electricity and Science. The Institute was created by King Arthur in 1386 E.A. to specialize in the new age of industrialization and electricity. The Institute is home to many of the greatest human inventors, and scientist.

##### Eclectic Theater

Odessia's Eclectic Theater is one of the most famous theaters in the world. People across Cascadia travel to Odessia just to attend one show at this prestigious theater. The theater is the oldest theater in the world created (603 B.A.). The Theater is the second most visited theater in the world (with only the Liberty Theater in Libre beating it). The theater has been a pioneer of Ambyron culture, including the birth place of Jazz music popular in most Human, Elven, and Khajjit cities today.

##### Arena's and Colosseums

Odessia is well known for it's leisure activities. This includes it's many arena's and colosseums. Odessia has been a sport's capital of the world, Holding the birth place of both golf, and football (soccer). The most famous arena in the world the Diamond Centre holds the Odessian Storm, and has the richest history in all of sports. The arena is the largest of it's kind sitting over 100'000 people. The Diamond Centre is the most visited arena in the world, and one of the leading attractions of Odessia. Odessia holds another four arena's and stadiums for several different sports and activites.

##### Arthur Tower

The now famous landmark Arthur Tower was finished in the year 1396 E.A, and now stands as the tallest structure not only in the city but also outside of Kristania. The Tower represents the economic power of the city, and humanity. The Tower stands over 1260 Feet, rivaling the many skyscrapers, and towers of the High Elves in Kristania. The height places the Tower as the 5'th tallest tower in the world, and tallest outside of Kristania.

### History

Odessia is called the birthplace of humanity. Offically known as the first known human city after the Ancient Dragon Rebellions. The City would quickly grow and form it's own unique culture. The Kingdom of Francine would be born from the city, and grow to become the most powerful human Kingdom in the world. The city would continue to serve as the capital of Francine until the founding of the Ambyron Federation in 974 E.A when Arkkean Pendragon "The Great" would move the Francine Capital to Gautier and have Odessia become the Capital of the Ambyron Federation (Later Ambyron Empire).

Odessia would serve as the richest, most powerful, and populated city in the world after this decision for 332 years until the rapidly growing Khajjit founded city Libre would overtake it in all categories. Since then Odessia and Libre have had an ongoing rivarly as the two greatest cities in Cascadia. Still the city would prosper until the Ambyron Civil War, and death of King Arthur. Even so the city has faired better than most other cities in the world however many Kristanian, Esterian and Redenian cities are begining to catch up to the legendary city.

King Arkkean Pendragon split the Ambyron Federation into the governing structure you see today. The Pendragons rule the entire Empire, but each Kingdom has significant control over it's policies, armies etc. He created another region called the King's Region which engulfs all of Odessia and it's immediate area's. That way Odessia could remain the capital of all of the Ambyron Empire.

This stayed this way until the year 1400 E.A. where Queen Guinevere would give Odessia back to the Kingdom of Francine. Not long after the revolution of Francine would occur. Overthrowing Queen Guinevere, and the Pendragon government. Lancelot would help create a temporary government until the end of The Great War. But the people were tired of the corruption and constant losses to Athena. So just a year later (1401 E.A.) the Revolution of Odessia would occur. Overthrowing Lancelot's government, still keeping him in charge of the military but have no control over politically.

Elections would be held a few months later where one of the revolutionairy leaders Rupert would be elected as the first President of Odessia, and Francine. The first Republic of Odessia would later declare a State of Emergency because of the Bird Flu, economic stagenation, and a most influx of refugees from all over the mainland.

The City is also home to the infamous Under City, causing Odessia to be ranked as one of the most crime ridden cities in the world especially since the Ambyron Civil War where gang, and criminal activity has skyrocketed.

### Factions

Odessia is home to several factions including the Headquarters of the East Ambyron Trading Company. One of the richest adnd most powerful corportations in the world. Many other powerful corporations have their headquarters, or mainland headquarters located in Odessia. Many of these corporations are accused of corruption that has caused a further divide between the rich and poor.

##### Sword and Shield

The Sword and Shield Guild's Mainland Headquarters is located in Odessia. Here the guild hall recruits, and organizations local jobs of the mainland and stay in direct communication with the Guild's Headquarters in Libre. Petra Millark has been incharge of the Sword and Shield's Odessia Headquarters since 1401 E.A.

##### Ravenwatch

The infamous Assassin and information guild has been a sword and blessing to every faction in Cascadia. Their mainland headquarters is located in Odessia including a large headquarters in the Odessian Under City.

##### The Mages Guild

The Mages guild moved their headquarters from Odessia to Libre in 1320 E.A. but still operate much of their research in Odessia. Though this has decreased in recent years thanks to the FSB and a large movement for stricter control over those with magical powers. The Mages Guild moved it's mainland headquarters to Queen's, Kristania in 1398 E.A but still holds a significant amount of research in the city, just under strict FSB supervision.

##### The Syndicate

The Syndicate are a massive worldwide cartel that operate in drugs, gambling, and smuggling. Their worldwide headquarters is located in Odessia in the Under City. Their leader Corinthus is ranked as the 5'th most powerful person in the world. They own many businesses in the Red Light District and have several agreements with the Police, and Royal Guard.

##### Blue Venom

The Blue Venom is the largest gang in Odessia. The Blue Venom also operate in Libre as well as many other major cities. The Blue Venom often clash with the Syndicate over the drug trade, but most of these clashes have remained minor. The Blue Venom own many businesses. They are accused of being Loan Sharks, and adopting many pyramid schymes.

##### The Cleavers

The second largest gang in Odessia. The Cleavers also operate worldwide, mostly in human cities. The Cleavers have gone to war with the Blue Venom several times. Most of these wars have gone poorily for the Cleavers until the last five years. The Cleavers have gained much ground of the Blue Venom, to the point they actually threaten the Blue Venom's position in Odessia.

##### The Odessian Regional Police (ORP)

The Odessian Regional Police, also called Odessian Police or ORP are the Police force of Odessia and it's surrounding territories. They deal with internal crime, that isn't often on a major or Federal level (those are left to either the FSB or Royal Guard). The city has over 12'000 officers. The ORP have been accused of corruption with rumours that many officers are being paid out by the many corporations, and crime organizations.

##### Federal Security Bureau

The Federal Security Bureau often called the F.S.B. for short are a paramilitary Police force that specialize in major threats to Ambyron and Adelhard. F.S.B. agents are some of the most diciplined, well trained, and equipped force in the world contending even with the Black Ops of Esteria, and the SPECTRES of Kristania. Since the offical Adelhard and Francine alliance of 1400 E.A. The FSB's main headquarters has been located in Odessia. Though they still operate a second main headquarters in Adelaide, Adelhard. The two locations remain in constant contact, working together on major internal threats to the Empire, Adelhard, and mage craft.

##### The Royal Guard

The Royal Guard also called the Odessian Guard serve as the cities protectors and elite Police Force. They guard the Odessian Walls, entrances, oceans, and any Federal or Kingdom building. They also serve as customs agents, deciding who is allowed to enter the city. They will be called by the Police for jobs that are too dangerous for the regular Police force to handle.

##### The Knight's of the Roundtable

The Knight's of the Roundtable or K.R. for short are an elite special forces unit made up of knights. Orginally created by Uther Pendragon the Knight's didn't become what they are today until King Arthur became King. Today the K.R. are under Lancelot's command, and headquarters are in Odessia. Sir Galahad has served as the local Commander since 1398 E.A. The K.R. work directly under the Francine, and Ambyron military and therefore rarely ever conduct operations in Odessia. In fact the K.R. and Royal Guard have had ongoing disagreements for nearly 20 years.

##### The King's Guard

Often confused with the Royal Guard the King's Guard specialize in protecting the King, Queen, and Royal Family. They are the most highly skilled soldiers, or Royal Guard. It is said that one King's Guard can defeat an entire platoon of soldiers. Today they serve as the President's bodyguards as well protectors of all elected officials of the first Odessian Republic.