Sol Colonies

The Sol Colonies is the large branch settlement located on eastern coast built for the purpose of growing crops and fish and shipping them all around the continent, especially to Sidon. It was created 110 years ago once the population began growing all over, especially in the cities, and there was more demand for crops and seafood. However, over recent years it has become a popular getaway for the rich nobles of Bahlmorea–a place for the rich to escape from city life. Its current population rises to around 20,500-23,000 people, with at least a 5% of that number being nobles and wealthy folk. The other 95% of the population mostly consists of workers such as farmers, fishermen, tradesmen, builders, and shop keepers.

Because of its prime location, the colony experiences mild snowless winters and hot sunny summers. The water that washes upon its rocky shores is warm and a bright crystal blue. Terraced hills are filled with orchards of grapevines, apricot trees, orange trees, almond trees, pear trees, pineapple, and many other crops. The people here tend to be much more merrier and friendly than the Maschev Colonists and the colorful buildings and festivals that often happen here are only a testament to that.

The streets here are cobbled and wide enough for two carriages to fit. Bright colored buildings contrast with the dull earth tones of traditional northern Bahlmorean homes. Wrought iron balconies are a signature piece on nearly every apartment and two storyhome. The architecture here is very similar to a rural but colorful Italian village. Plants hang down from window sills and balconies. Delicious smells waft from bakeries and inns, reminding people of how famous the food is there known for their sweet breads, delicious spiced meats, tangy soups and other ingredients.

There is, however, an growing unrest in the working population, who are beginning to despise the stronger control the king is exerting on the colony through the rise of export taxes on the crops and fish they are exporting all over the continent, putting a significant dent in their wages. Not to mention the arrogant rich population here that is building grand mansions and villas in the faces of these workers who could never dream of living in places like that.