Solara
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Solara
Solara | |
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City | |
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| Nickname: "The Grand City of the Sun" | |
| Country |  Nucilandia |
| Voivodeship | Solara |
| County | Solara |
| Construction began | 30 June 2023 |
| Opened for residence | 5 July 2023 |
| Founded by | Hori |
| Named for | The Sun |
| Government | |
| • Palatine | Ionuț Karr |
| Population (8 August 2023) | |
| • Total | 6 |
| Demonym | Solaran |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 |
Solara, nicknamed The Grand City of The Sun, is a city located at the border between the Kingdom of Nucilandia and the FBU (Brotherhood of the United Blocks). It is situated not far from Enada, a city in the FBU. Solara is a collaborative project built under the Friendly Towns Programme, and although it is a sovereign Nucilandian territory, both nations work together on a local governance level, similar to Enada.
Geography
Solara is situated on large open plains, surrounded by two villages that are in close proximity to the city, one to the north and one to the south. To the west of Solara lies a Zaganian outpost, which served as the main base of operations for the Zaganian raids during the Zaganian Wars of Enada. The outpost is still active, and occasional attacks from the Zaganians occur, targeting the city and its surrounding villages. However, these attacks have been light and easily repelled, with no major offensive taking place thus far.
City Layout
The city layout of Solara is organized in a square grid pattern. The central cell of the grid is occupied by the main park, known as The Solar Park, which is surrounded by the Local Public Warehouse. The warehouse, in turn, is surrounded by boulevards, with one extending straight towards each cardinal direction (although the southern boulevard is not built yet). Additionally, there is a square boulevard called The Solar Boulevard, which encircles the warehouse and connects the other four boulevards together.
The first line of cells starting from the center is designated for public and administrative buildings, which are yet to be constructed. The second line is allocated for residential plots, where the citizens of Solara have built their homes. As part of the Friendly Towns Programme, resources from Enada were utilized in the construction of Solara. However, due to the grand and massive scale of the city, a significant portion of the resources had to be freshly obtained. As a result, many excavations were conducted in Solara to level the plains, and the surplus resources were granted to Enada until Solara established its own operational warehouse. Both Solara and Enada are expected to continue sharing resources as part of the programme while striving for self-sustainability in the long term.
History
The foundations of Solara were laid with remarkable speed and great effort, with help from the citizens of Enada. Construction began on June 30, 2023, and the city was opened for residence on July 5, 2023. Notable individuals among the first inhabitants of Solara included Ionuț Karr, Mary Karr, Mibu, Hori, and Denisse of Enada. Hori, the Great Walnut of Nucilandia, personally participated in the construction work and oversaw the planning and development of the city.
Lore and Legends
Solara, also known as "The Grand City of The Sun", is shrouded in lore and legends. The city's name and nickname are derived from The Sun of Ciupitism, and also from its strategic location, which allows it to bask in the warm rays of the sun throughout the day. According to local folklore, it is believed that the sunlight brings blessings and prosperity to the city and its inhabitants.
Legends speak of ancient rituals performed by the indigenous people of the region to honour the sun deity. These rituals involved intricate dances and offerings to ensure the sun's favor and protection. The rituals were said to imbue the city with an aura of vitality and positive energy, fostering harmony and prosperity among its residents.
Furthermore, tales are told of mythical creatures that once roamed the plains surrounding Solara. These creatures were said to be guardians of the region, protecting it from any harm that might befall it. Although sightings of these creatures are rare in modern times, their presence in folklore continues to captivate the imagination of the city's inhabitants.
Governance
As a sovereign territory of Nucilandia, Solara has its own local governance system. However, due to its participation in the Friendly Towns Programme and its proximity to Enada, the city maintains a cooperative relationship with the FBU. The collaborative efforts between the two nations extend to the management and administration of Solara, ensuring the well-being and prosperity of its residents.