Post by The Pantheon on Aug 24, 2017 14:00:49 GMT -5
City: Crete
Olympian: Athena
Population: ~400
Races: All, Especially Kairos
The City:
Crete is the most populous island in New Olympus, and is the only island city-state protected by an Olympian. While there are other populated islands, most either consider themselves a part of Crete or just an independent island. Crete is a popular place to live due to the easy, slow pace of life, the temperate climate, the beautiful beaches and mountains, and the diversity. Crete is also the educational leader of New Olympus, protected by Athena, and home to some of the largest schools, libraries, studies, and practitioners of art all around. Those who live in Crete are often very studious, or very into their preferred style of art, making Crete one of the most attractive city-states to visit in terms of man-made structures and attractions. They have a working relationship with Oropos, with Crete receiving protection and Oropos receiving food, art, and goods to offer to their tourists to sell. With Atlantis being underneath the Sea of Crete, and Sparta being closer than even Oropos, the leadership of Crete has made this city-state a safe, relaxing place to live, and the most sought-after place to have a family.
The People
Cretians are a relaxed, easy going kind of people who are generally difficult to anger or agitate. They are typically wise, well-read, and appreciative that not everyone else has had such a merciful upbringing. Therefore, they find it nearly humorous when others are impatient for no reason, get angry quickly, or give up easily. Some Cretians are so intrigued by people like this that they've developed a curious intrigue, studying them like science projects. Decisiveness is not a trait of theirs, and they will spend long periods of time gathering information before they make a decision, making this a perfect home for Ice Kairos, up in the Cretian mountains. People who grow up in Crete tend to have low-stress jobs as writers, artists, historians, collectors, and musicians. Family is only as important to them as much as that family member provides to the family itself. People value the strength of their minds over preserving a sense of family, but are not malicious. They believe that family is only important for the sake of efficiency, and after the efficiency has lost its potency, it's time to move on.
Olympian: Athena
Population: ~400
Races: All, Especially Kairos
The City:
Crete is the most populous island in New Olympus, and is the only island city-state protected by an Olympian. While there are other populated islands, most either consider themselves a part of Crete or just an independent island. Crete is a popular place to live due to the easy, slow pace of life, the temperate climate, the beautiful beaches and mountains, and the diversity. Crete is also the educational leader of New Olympus, protected by Athena, and home to some of the largest schools, libraries, studies, and practitioners of art all around. Those who live in Crete are often very studious, or very into their preferred style of art, making Crete one of the most attractive city-states to visit in terms of man-made structures and attractions. They have a working relationship with Oropos, with Crete receiving protection and Oropos receiving food, art, and goods to offer to their tourists to sell. With Atlantis being underneath the Sea of Crete, and Sparta being closer than even Oropos, the leadership of Crete has made this city-state a safe, relaxing place to live, and the most sought-after place to have a family.
The People
Cretians are a relaxed, easy going kind of people who are generally difficult to anger or agitate. They are typically wise, well-read, and appreciative that not everyone else has had such a merciful upbringing. Therefore, they find it nearly humorous when others are impatient for no reason, get angry quickly, or give up easily. Some Cretians are so intrigued by people like this that they've developed a curious intrigue, studying them like science projects. Decisiveness is not a trait of theirs, and they will spend long periods of time gathering information before they make a decision, making this a perfect home for Ice Kairos, up in the Cretian mountains. People who grow up in Crete tend to have low-stress jobs as writers, artists, historians, collectors, and musicians. Family is only as important to them as much as that family member provides to the family itself. People value the strength of their minds over preserving a sense of family, but are not malicious. They believe that family is only important for the sake of efficiency, and after the efficiency has lost its potency, it's time to move on.