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Siesta is a Terran nation. It is an independent city-state under the nominal jurisdiction of Columbia whose original location was close to Victoria. It is well-known for the scenery of its tropical beaches and is located near a volcano that holds a vast reserve of obsidian deposits.
The SIestan language is an amalgamation of Victorian, Columbian, and Iberian similar to Caribbean Spanish and Hawaiian Pidgin in our world, but has distinct grammars and accents even though both are mutually intelligible with each other.[2]
Background[]
Located on a volcanic peninsula within the inland Sea of Clariside, Siesta was founded by Columbian frontier pioneers fleeing from their homeland who wished to build business and political diplomacies with Iberia, hence naming the city in Iberian name despite Iberia's isolationism.[3] Later on, when Herman Doykos, the city's current mayor, came to power and wished to dedicate the city-state to his late wife's memory who was buried near the volcano, he pursues his goal to transform the city-state into his ideal paradise.[4] Under his administration, the previous inhabitants of Siesta, namely the Taraks, were forcibly persuaded to assimilate into Herman's vision of the peninsula as a tourist city.[5] Every year, the city attracts many visitors all around Terra, whether to enjoy the tropical seashores or to watch the annual Obsidian Festival where many famous musical artists participate.[6]
At one time, Siesta also benefited from the obsidian ores from the volcano. The mining activity was motivated by the rumor that the mineral could cure Oripathy, even though it is already debunked by Rhodes Island and many scientists. Due to environmental concerns, Siesta outlawed obsidian mining around fifteen years ago.[6] However, under the oversight of Cronin, Siesta's Catastrophe Messenger, the already closed mines actually continues to operate illegally.[5] This caused a disruption to the habitat of the volcanic, obsidian-eating Originium Slugs. They were forced to burrow deeper towards the magma chamber in search for more food and the burrowing heightened the volcanic activities.[7]
By the end of the Obsidian Festival fiasco in July 1097, Herman had planned to relocate the citizens onto a newly built nomadic city, now called the "Nomadic Siesta," and let the volcano magma reclaim the land.[4][8] Its migrations came with its nominal integration under Columbian jurisdiction. Nevertheless, Siesta still retains its independence even though Columbia has the right to monitor its action, and Hermann often rebukes constant political interferences from the Union Congress.[3]
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Places[]
Tourist Sites[]
- Civic Square: A square in which a rock party and beer stalls are held during the festival. Siesta's City Hall is also located on this street[6]
- Herman Hotel: A hotel on Second Avenue which is named after the mayor.[6]
- Garrison Amusement Park: Having the largest stage in Siesta, this is where the biggest concerts of the Obsidian Festival are held. During the festival, the park is open 24/7.[6]
Nomadic Siesta sites[]
- Ultramodern District
- Seaside Fashion Street
- Engineered Lava Hot Springs
- Volcano Museum of Siesta
Landmarks[]
- Siestan Volcano: A dormant volcano that begins to be active after the illegal obsidian mining destabilizes the standard burrowing behavior of many Originium Slugs, including Pompeii.[7]
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