Region Profiles

[lilTommy]

I'd love to see that outline, i put some facts together about Bronseland but they were pretty brief. It would be great to have a template to follow

[lilTommy]

can you shed some light on what this means:
"Left 65%, Right 35%. Authoritarian 40%, Permissive 60%" seems a very english way of describing them

- maybe include party standings in those counties/cities as well?

[lilTommy]

Part I (some re-posts)

Bronseland
Population: 458,253
Capital – Kristiana
Flag –Is red with and forest green Scandinavian cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag (same as Norway just Green in place of blue)

One of the first regions of Antilla to be settled, first by Norse Vikings who were primarily escaping the strong-man rule of Harald; Due to its more favorable climate and location than Iceland, within the North Sea, Bronseland grew rapidly. The Danish Vikings in what would become Marksland, traded and worked collectively with the Norse rather than war to the benefit of both settlements. Greater mixing of the Viking clans through the ages lead to the eventual development of the Nordansk language (to this day 22% of Bronslanders still speak Nordansk as their mother tongue) and a unique Antillan Scandinavian identity. This led to Bronseland along with Fiskby and Marksland, to be the first regions to unify under the flag of Antilla, after seeking greater independence from Denmark-Norway, and the first King of Antilla, Rorik the Wise in 1699.

Bronseland has long been a region of strength for the left, The Socialist Peoples Party (SPP)have been the dominant party but Bronseland was also one of the only region to have strong smaller leftwing parties win seats such as the Agrarian Party, Workers Party, Socialist & Radical and the Green Party. Recently the Cooperative Party (merger of the Green, Agrarians and dissident Leftist SD’s many of whom were former Worker or S&R members) has rivaled the SPP for superiority (the SPP's receiving just over 30% and the Cooperatives over 20% at last National election. While the SPP has consistent strength across the region, Cooperative strength lies primarily in Kristiana and the Northern counties of Vanaheimr and to a lesser extent Sorland. Pockets of strength for the Liberals and the Popular Movement remain in the northern wealthy suburbs of Kristiana and counties of Ashirhammer and Vikindown, the coastal county of Kystenland and the far west heavily English county of Hvite Dalen are also strong for the right.

Counties and Governing Parties:
Vanaheimr - Cooperative Majority
Sorland -    SPP-Cooperative Majority
Kystenland - Liberal-Popular Movement Majority
Vikindown - SPP Minority
Ashirhammer - SPP Minority
Hvite Dalen/White Valley - Popular Movement-Liberal Majority
Kristiana - Cooperative-SPP

[lilTommy]

Cities/Counties:

Vanaheimr (Far North, 50,485)
Main Town – Freyjasby:

The Far north County is mountainous, where most communities are along the winding coast. Dominated by the Thorsheim Mountain range to the south and a slim coastal area, the main industries were mining, forestry and fishing. The economy is slowly diversifying thanks to Oil and Gas production and Wind, Hydro and Tidal energy. Ethnically Vanaheimr is heavily Nordan, with almost half the population speaking Nordansk. Vanaheimr is becoming a tourist destination as the county contains the country’s oldest Norse settlements, many remain active archeologically digs and a new Museum of Viking History opened in Feyjasby. Politically, with strong roots in the minimg, fisherman and recently the energy unions, Vanaheimr has long been the home of the other Left. Before the Cooperatives emerged, the Workers Party and the Socialist & Radical Party were staples. The Cooperatives now dominate but the Social Democrats remain strong, mostly in the Hammer valley along the coast. The Popular Movement has strength in the wealthy coastal enclaves of Okolmso and Sindrilund.

Sorland (North, 50,756)
Main Town – Fairhairfjord:

The North Central county is similar to its northern neighbour but more diverse with mountains in the north and west, lush coastal lands and valleys to the south and east. This literal dividing line is apparent in the county, the North and west dominated by mining and Forestry while the south and east is where sheep herding and cereal farming prospered, fishing became the uniting industry. Like Vanaheimr, North sea Oil and Gas and Renewable enegry development as re-energized the economy the local economy. Sorland is a strong hold of the Social Democrats, they dominate the central councils and the Igrasi Valley in the south; The Cooperatives (like Vanaheimr’s old left base) are strong only in the north and west, councils of Koppershire, Vannby and Kap Enn, surprisingly also taking Gefionshire; while Popular Movement finds support along the coast, mostly in the wealthy council of Ranham and the retirement community of Hesey.

more coming...

[lilTommy]

Kystenland (South Coastal east metro, 38,345)
Main Town – Copangham:

The south eastern county dominates the coast from Kristiana in the South, around Cape Heimdall north to Sorland. With no mountains; fishing and fruit farming dominate the economy, a small but vibrant wine industry has also taken hold here so has the fast growing services sector. The rolling hills and pristine beaches have made Kystenland popular among wealthy Krisitanians who’ve made the south a growing commuter area and retirees who have bought up cottage and farm land all along the coast. Surfing and small beach communities dominate the county. Farmers have been fighting to have some lands declared farming only, or conservation areas to stop the suburbanization. Kystenland is one of three counties (Hvite Dalen and Ashirhammer the other) where the Right dominates politically. The Social Democrats have a base in the north councils of Idunlandsby and Dalenfield, the farmer heavy Stilleshire council and suburban Almstad; The only county where the Liberals are a force especially along the coast; Popular Movement is strong throughout the county. The Cooperatives have just recently won the Eplehaven council, their first council victory in Kystenland

Ashirhammer (West, west metro, 30,681)
Main Town – Godfridham:

North West of Kristiana, the border county of Ashirhammer, is similar to Vikindown in almost being landlocked but has a very small coast wedged between Kristiana and Marksland. Ashirhammer is Bronselands main dairy farming and cheese making area. This is a county of varied differences; heavily suburban with light manufacturing in the south by Kristiana but generally the rest of the county is very rural. Bronselands largest National Park, Juontheim, is located in the north, which spreads into Sorland Hvite Dalen). Ashirhammer is one of the politically unique counties in Bronseland; the Liberals are stronger than Popular Movement and control Godfidham and Juontshire, Popular Movement controls Margarethaslund and Forestham. The Social Democrats are strong in the suburban south council of Honningby (borders Kristiana) and the mixed rural/suburban Mapleshire. Like Vikindown and Kystenland, the Cooperatives have only recently gained a foothold, winning control of the north eastern council of Hoylandshire.

Still more...

[lilTommy]

Vikindown (Metro, 25,349)
Maint Town – Halfdanberg:

North of Kristiana, this fast suburbanizing county has long been the center of Bronselands grain and vegetable farming in the south, where most of the suburbanization is happening, as well as sheep herding in the north. Vikindown is unique as being one of two landlocked counties in Bronseland, the other being Hvite Dalen. One of the only true battlegrounds between the Social Democrats and Popular Movement, both parties dominate making this the closest county to have a two party system; The Social Democrats in the West and North (Skogenshire and Halfdanberg) and Popular Movement in the South and East (Rorikmount and Farshire); the Cooperatives having only recently won control of Igrasishire Council in the north.

Hvite Dalen (Far West, 11,773)
Main Town – St. Olaf:

In the Far West of Bronseland, surrounded almost entirely by Mountains, the other land locked county, the valley has long been a secluded, rural and sparsely populated area. Hvite Dalen is the home to cattle ranching, horse breeding and the older vineyards of the Region. The county stands out as the only heavily English county in Bronseland, this isolation and ethnic mix has bread a fiercely unique culture. Long a stronghold of Popular Movement, their control has waned recently (they hold St. Olaf and Whitefields) the Liberals now control Valleysend; and the Social Democrats St. Gummarus.

[lilTommy]

Part I

Kristiana City (250,864) – Antilla’s oldest established city, founded sometime after 900AD by Norse Settlers and traders. Antillas second largest after St.Mark’s, is split in two by the great Magnus River; the older part of the city subdivided by the Pink Canal. The city is mostly coastal and flat with rolling hills to the west. It prospered as a trading port/port of call due to its sheltered location facing Harald’s Bay, away from the Viking pirates that would raid the scattered north coast settlements of Bronseland.

Kristiana was selected as the Royal Capital soon after the First Unification in 1699; it served as the home of the Assembly of Commoners and the Noble Estates until 1802 when St Mark’s was chosen the new capital in a move to reduce Royal influence over the new, more English colonial government. Kristiana grew as a city of two solitudes after Unificatioin; the Nobles and Royals growing wealthy at the expense of most of the citizenry who grew poorer as English aristocratic society started to replace the Norse communalism. Kristiana was the centre of a revolt against the noble rule in 1792, the Bread Revolt was an uprising against the mostly English new nobles who were pushing the European feudal system onto a people who had never known one. After the bloody French example, and with British consent, Antillan nobles compromised and created the Assembly of Commoners giving the new body new powers even if they were limited.

The city became a heaven for those fleeing the Nazis in Europe, Antilla as an island and with a large English navy helped attract many refugees, particularly Dutch and Slavic. The city escaped much of the worst bombing, suffering only 6 attacks from the Germans, but the Port was still damaged and after decades of neglect the city began to push for redevelopment in what would become Portlandston.

The City has been a hot spot for political unrest ever since the 1792 Bread Revolt; in 1966 a massive left-wing student protest precipitated a wildcat general strike on May Day, the occupation of government offices, burning of a number of homes in Rosebush (famously wealthy and elite area) and eventual shutting down of the city was not only against the policies of the Hollis government but against the capitalist and aristocratic nature of the city in particular. The infamous French riots of 1968 were said to have been inspired by the May Day Riots. In the late 1990’s-2000’s the city again saw a number of Street protests and general strikes against the Wanbeck government.

The city today is one of the most equitable in the country but its past as a city segregated by wealth still is apparent in its neighbourhoods. After becoming the Royal City, Kristiana soon became the centre for the burgeoning Antillan literary, art, theatrical and musical scenes, and continues to be the Cultural and Educational centre for the country.  Kristiana is also one of the country’s largest ports, serving a small shipbuilding, ferry and fishing fleet. The Port of Kristiana has dwindled as a commercial trading centre, losing ground to the larger Port of St. Marks, but has grown as the preferred port for tourist and cruise ships.

Kristiana is a bilingual city, with 18% of the population speaking Nordan as their first language and 40% of the population listed as bilingual in English and Nordan. It’s also home to the largest Dutch, Slavic, Arab, Jewish and Indochinese groups in the country; a city of strong held neighbourhood and council loyalties. The City is divided into four Councils (all named after past Antillan Queens); Agnesham, Ameliaham, Martheham, Elsaham. The councils have very little authority on their own, with the exception of planning and Waste removal/Recycling (less authority then other councils in Bronseland) but the councils are used to elects members (by preferential balloting, ten councilors per council) to serve in the Kristiana City Council, while the Governor is elected at large across the city.

A long held stronghold of the left, the city has been governed almost continuously by the SPP (majority or in coalition) from the 1900’s till 2002, with only one break from 1929-1937 where the Workers Party/Socialist & Radical/Agrarian Party governed forming the first Marxist government. In 2002 the Greens won a majority, subsequently they were reelected under the Cooperative party banner three years ago and have been the government ever since.

Kristiana City Council (40): Governor – Ingrid Merrymen (Cooperative)
Cooperative - 21
SPP – 10
Liberal - 5
Popular Movement - 4

Kristiana - Looking towards the Exchange District CBD


ps - districts, images and maps coming in part II

[lilTommy]

Part II
Districts of Agnesham Council

The Exchange District - The central business area, mostly 19th and early 20th century buildings, contains the famous Diamond Exchange which is home to the cities stock exchange and the Metals Market which is home of many of the large mining, energy and resource corporations. In the south is home of the country's first high-rises build in the 1910’s-40’s, farther north mixed into the fold are more than a dozen modern buildings built between  the 1970’s to today, The new Telan Stadium (home to Kristiana FC, one of the cities football teams) was built in the south partially located in New Port. The area has been very mixed with modest apartment rentals to the south and west, recently becoming the centre of the condo conversion and tower movement which prompted the city to impose new mixed housing regulations to promote its “a city without gates or ghettos” policy.
This district is the only area in the city where all four national parties are competitive, but the Liberals and SPP tend to be the dominant two.


The Metals Market - The Exchange District - Kristiana

New Port - Home of the city's active port and industrial complex; in the east the docks house the historic Kristiana Ferry Terminal and the cruise line docks, this area borders the redeveloped Portlandston to the east, while the western portion serves the commercial shipping and ship building industries. Highly industrial, the area is home to some old industries the city has been pushing to preserve such as the cotton and textile mills, distilleries and garment factories as well as new green manufacturing industries such as solar panels and windmills. In the far north of the district lies the high density, mostly low income and working class neighbourhoods of Bomullham and Millhaven, these communities are fiercely proud and have fought any attempt at redevelopment, the city has thus focused on preserving and retrofitting the area. Militantly supportive of the left and the unions, some of the country's most prominent leftist politicians and union organizers grew up here (some to this day still live here).
New Port was one of the only areas in the city to be a strong hold of “other left”, the SPP are still around but this was the first area of the city to overwhelmingly support the Cooperatives, to this day their strongest base

Millhaven - New Port - Kristiana

Lygst Haug - In the west end, stretching up from the coast, this hilly area, downwind from the Port, was the ideal area for the cities first set of Nordan nobles to build modest mansions and garden estates. Home to Kings University, This lush hilly area has become the desired community for the city's middle and upper class intelligencial, doctors, professors, senior public servants and even many senior union executives. South along the coast, Sewynsea is the oldest and most wealthy area of Lygst Haug, where the larger estates are located. The first nobles built what would become Junger Park as a hunting ground for hare and deer. As the city grew, they fought to preserve this as a woodland nature park. To the north lies Norhills, with Kings University straddling Junger Park, this area is where recent developments of higher density mixed income housing is slowly making this a mixed district. To the far west lies the seaside beach and resort community of Strandhaven, while most of the city's middle class and poor ventured to Three Beaches in the east, the elites traveled west where they build up the famous Strand Pier and the St. Eys Hotel and Spa.
A SPP stronghold, no other party really can complete with their organization.

Sewynsea - Lygst Haug - Kristiana

[lilTommy]

Districts Of Matheham

Portlandston - East of New Port, the area has redeveloped into a pedestrian centered zone, mixed retail and commercial, mixed housing, mostly tourist oriented shops & restaurants; also the new home to the National Theatre Company. Most of the old factories and wharfs have been converted to condos and studios, with preserved historic buildings such as the Customs house being maintained with new modern building throughout. Much of the lands along the river and shore have been reclaimed as park land. Another new building is the Overgaard Arena (home to the city’s hockey team, Kristiana Vikings). The Kristiana Historic Society criticized the development for allowing too much modern redevelopment as well as five glass modern high-rise towers (two office, three condo) to be built; the society is one of the most powerful lobby’s in the city.
Generally more SPP friendly, but the Liberals and Cooperatives are both represented and have strong bases.


The Villages - Southeast and across the river from the Exchange District, East of Portlandston, The Villages is the oldest part of Kristiana, with the richest density of old European buildings, mixed Scandinavian, Dutch and French architecture makes this a major tourist destination; Containing the historic Dutch Quarter, Rus Lansbyen, Latin Quarter and Jodisk Kvarter. The new pedestrian promenade in Portlandston runs right into the old cobblestone alleys of the Markedet Familier, the popular market of fresh meats, fish, vegetables, cheeses and bread. The district is also home of the Nissen MacAdams National Art Gallery. Between Markedet and Settlers University located in the very east end along the Pink canal (also were the Jorman Aquatic Centre is located, home to the city’s water polo team, Kristiana Krash), is the young, eclectic and artist enclave of Maler Road which is chalk full of studios, pubs, cafés and old family owned shops and galleries. The city and the Council have fought very hard to keep The Villages a mixed income area through planning and development rules.
In The Villages district three parties remain competitive, the Cooperatives, SPP and the Liberals who have supplanted Popular Movement as the preferred rightist option.

Markedet Familier - The Villages - Kristiana

Three Beaches - East of the Villages, across the Pink Canal, Three beaches was the first suburb built up in the 1800 from farmland and cottages. The popular area is home to the city’s main beaches, east-to-west: Soster Point, Ild beach and Virgin’s beach. Just east of the Pink Canal is Elvforton, a working class Nordan neighbourhood made up of row townhouses, with tight but small yards or gardens. Since the 1960s the area has been gentrified by a continued influx of gay and lesbians; west of Valkyrie Avenue is heavily student, young with medium density apartment’s common and is renowned for its popular gay village. East of the Avenue locals have fought hard to keep the area popular for families, independent businesses and the middle class. Soster beach is popular among young locals, home of the gay beach and clothing optional area, Also home to the St. Francis Baths.
A battleground between the Cooperative and SPPs.
Solenby is the quintessential beach community, mostly filled with small cottages densely filled with woodlands. Locals have pushed, successfully, for Solenby to have all lots set at a minimum of half and acre large and homes to be no larger than 2000sqt to preserve the rural cottage feel. Ild Beach is family friendly, with a large off leash Dog Park.
Traditionally an SPP strong hold but one of the areas that has recently swung Cooperative.
Virginham in the far east, is a much wealthier English area of the city, with large homes, a very garden community, resembling England’s Surrey. Virgin beach is more reserved; locals have fought to try and preserve the quiet beach and close it off to tourists with little success. Surprisingly a very strong area for the SPP, due mostly to its proximity to Elvforton and Solenby who attract a more progressive crowd from all walks.

Elvforton - Three Beaches - Kristiana


Solenby - Three Beaches - Kristiana

Hageheim - North of The Villages, is another highly popular tourist area, being home to the Royal Palace (Gull Vendene), the Hage Museum of History which includes Clasett (castle) Kristiana, The National Library, Thorfinn Katedral and several of the municipal buildings including the Radhause (city hall) and Fourtenhause (Court house). Tree lined wide boulevards, flush with gardens and parklands that stretch all along the Pink Canal, the area is home to the Antik Market which attracts just as many locals as it does tourists. Home of luxury hotels, large spacious apartments and three story row mansions, Hageheim is one of the most expensive areas in the city and desired location for dignitaries and much of the old moneyed Nordan elite.
A typical battleground district for the right, predominantly between Popular Movement and the Liberals with the SPP being a steady third party choice.

[lilTommy]

Districts of Elsaham

Lavereby - North across the Pink canal lies this old high density, low income, working class and ethnically diverse heavy immigrant neighbourhood, known for the flavourful and aromatic areas of Little Vietnam, Little Persia and Spice Road. Lying in stark contrast to the wide open squares and grandiose buildings of Hageheim, Lavereby is cramped with tight streets and modest yet historically significant apartments, the area was beautifully coloured by locals again to offset Hageheim’s clean greys, beiges and browns. The district is slowly gentrifying and one way the city has moved to preserve the areas working and middle class nature has been to convert one of the worst slums into the city’s new Red Light district, called Raud Lygst. Another old base of the Left, the district is heavily supportive of the Cooperatives but the SPPs maintain a competitive presence.

Spice Road - Lavereby - Kristiana

Rosebush - North of Lavereby, a wealthy district of large old mansions and ultra-modern architectural gems, home to most of the city’s business elite and old English money (preferred by the noble English over Lygst Haug) and new money, the wealthiest address in the city this primarily residential area is unique in being the only gated community in the city. The community started to gate the borders in the 1900s with the development of Vei Park, which encloses the district along the south and east. Its home to the city’s first Private country club which lies in Vei Park, only recently was it forced to end its policy of accepting only White Nordan and English (only accepting Kristianians of Nordan decent in the 1980’s). The district is in constant battle with the city as residents push for zero development, making this a major base of support for the city’s Liberals and Popular Movement parties.


Broerheim - Across the Magnus from both Thorsgate and Farland, and like Farland this is a fast growing, mostly middle class area of the city. Unlike Farland though, this area has built around the existing small town of Broerheim, and as such still has a small village feel along the roads that border the river, with vibrant small shops many selling handmade crafts, quaint family restaurants and generational homes. It grew commercially thanks to Thorsgatians crossing over for the unique homemade flavours and handcrafts. Broerheim  lives up to its name, as this area has the highest concentration of bridges spanning the Magnus river, both roads and trails, each having their own distinctive features such as Knights Crossing; an old medieval, heavily detailed drawbridge. Or Garden Gate; a 19th century bridge with hanging vines criss-crossing overhead and shrubs and flower bushes all along the sides. Broerheim has a suburban conurbation around the old village; In the North, Fargate National Park occupies much of the land along the river, while the rest of the land north of the B5 motorway has been set to preserved farm land a zooming move pushed by the Cooperative City government in 2004.


Eikham - Northeast of Lavereby, Eikham a highly diverse middle class district home to detached suburban homes in the north, low density war widow homes and cottages in the south and high density row housing and high rise apartments in the west. Eikham is home to the newest university, the University of Bronseland, built around the old Olympic village which now is primarily student housing. Eikham is the sporting centre of the city, as the area was where many of the facilities were built for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The city’s most historic sports field, recently named Pela Stadium is home to the second football team Kristiana Stad, located in the far west, close to Lavereby (hosted the opening ceremonies). Also, in the south near the University, is NorVindene Field where the Kristiana Norsemen Rugby team is based. Traditionally a SPP and Popular Movement battleground, both parties have suffered to losses to the Cooperatives and Liberals; a true four-way battle as the area has a reputation for large and sudden swings, many city governments have been won or lost thanks to Eikham.

NorVindene Field - Eikham - Kristiana

[lilTommy]

Districts of Ameliaham

Thorsgate - North of the exchange district, Across the Magnus River from Rosebush, this relatively wealthy enclave is much more diverse then is eastern neighbour. In the south of the District we find many condo conversions and some corporate spill over from the Exchange District, with many of the city’s major fashion houses clustered around Brunswold Square, in the Becklade District; here Kristiana’s Alfrida Road runs north, this haute couture shopping district is full of designer label shops and expensive restaurants. The road ends in the Northwest near the city’s first mega mall built in the 1980’s, resembling London’s Wesfield which straddles Thorsgate, Farland and Forat Park. The central, riverside areas of Thorsgate is where the wealthiest, largest estates are located. In the north, heading towards Farland the mix of upper middle class-to-middle class homes becomes more prominent. Generally a strong district for the city’s Liberals and Popular Movement but the SPP is ever present; the Cooperatives have grown electing one member to council, but remain uncompetitive.

Alfrida Road - Thorsgate - Kristiana

Farland - The far north suburbs, traditional sheep herding land up until the 1980s when the city began building new detached suburban housing. The district is a fast growing middle class area, becoming popular with young families. In an attempt to end the suburban expanse the new Green (later Cooperative) government moved quickly in 2002 to designate almost half the land as Zero development parkland, later to become Fargate National Park. Still one of the fastest growing areas of the city, the development has shifted towards higher density Row housing. Generally strong for the SPPs, but the Cooperatives have a base dating back to the days of the Agrarians; there is some strength for the Popular Movement and Liberals mostly in the south.

Fargate National Park

Forat Park - – In the far northwest of the city, above Lygst Haug, this community was built as a social housing project from the 1950 through 1990s. mostly dense high and medium rise housing; poor and working class with the city’s highest crime rate; It contains a large immigrant community, many commercials strips running throughout and light industry along the city limits. Parkere Hill was the oldest project that now has been completely redeveloped and is used as a model for the continued push to eliminate ghettos. The city is heavily focusing on mixed redevelopment to improve the situation; one success was the decision to locate the city’s second Rugby Stadium, in the border lands near Farland, Foratham Park will be home to the Bronseland Bruisers. A very competitive district between the Cooperatives and SPP, neither the Liberals or Popular Movement have a presence.