The City of Istra

The City of Istra, more commonly called Istra, is the biggest city in the region of Italy and the Imperia Cohort of the Kingdom of Starym. Located in the modern-day regions of Venice, Dalmatia, and Lombardy, the city is a major center of architecture and the global economy, and houses some of the wealthiest people in the world. The Ferrara Peninsula, situated in the city, provides space for a natural harbor and allows for Istra to become one of the biggest ports in the serve, with about 30% of all Mediterranean trade passing through the city. The city has a population of 2 players (700,000 in lore ingame) and many nations have embassies and property in the city, making Istra a center of international diplomacy. The city produces enough materials, that value about 370 diamonds every month, and the entire city itself, with it's massive structures, is worth an estimated 1,278 diamond. Istra also is one of the only cities, other than Vasque, that value nature and has parks and connects agriculture with buildings. Istra is also the only city with a subway, with 4 stops across the three districts.

History

 * Prehistoric Area (150,000 BP - 997 BP):
 * First Civilization Era (997 BP - 889 BP):
 * Tribal Era (889 BP - 3 AP):
 * Praetorian Era (3 AP - 193 AP):
 * Warring Era (193 AP - 246 AP):
 * Growth Era (246 AP - 261 AP):
 * Imperial Era (261 AP - 446 AP):
 * Rebirth Era (446 AP - 749 AP):
 * Modern Era (749 AP - Present):

Geography
The geography of Istra has changed much over the course of Earth's history. At the time of first settlement of the region that today houses the city of Istra, the entire region was a lush temperate forest surrounded by nice mountains. Thus, Istra and the region surrounding it became very needed for protection, resources, and beauty. Thus, cities sprung up. The first, Istre, had nice small wood buildings, but was notable for its cathedral, the St. Nicolas Church, and at that time the tallest structure in the world. The wars in the Trician Era, notably the invasion of Italy by the Auxillia Corp, damaged Istre and the town fell, and wilderness retook the region. In the Praetorian Era, the region of eastern Venetia was made into massive farms, while giant wood plantations were around the area. The region was not involved in much change, as the small city stayed confined to a small region. Istra's first terraforming came with the turning of Slovenia Mountain into a ridge to build housing, but this is after the city was lost from the hands of the Multi Dynasty and when the barbaric Ruman tribe was in power. Nothing else changed, but a massive attack by Equestrian mercenaries destroyed the city again, and caused a landslide that buried the Trieste Bay, connecting the Istria Peninsula with the remains of Istra. Following the rebuilding of Istra by Multi XXXVIII, he made plans to build Istra into an eco-friendly metropolis. Skyscrapers sprung up and parks were created and terraforming took place on a massive scale, notably the creation of a canal to divide the districts of the city. As Istra expanded however, the forests around it shrink. The forests will be gone by 1000 AP. Not all is lost, as future projects to bring back trees to Istra are underway in many parts of the city.

Tallest Skyscrapers
Istra has a large number of structures in and around the city that are used for multiple purposes. Here is a list of them.

(1) Istra Tower (115 blocks) (Mixed Use): The Istra Tower is the second tallest man made structure on Earth, and is home to Multi, a hotel, and other foreigners who own an apartment in Istra. The tower is made of glass and stone, and is worth an estimated 150 diamond.

(2) Imperial Tower (85 blocks) (Government): The Imperial Tower was the first skyscraper constructed in Europe to reach over 60 blocks tall and was once the tallest structure in the world, but overtaken. It is home to the government of Istra, and is made of stone, granite, glass, and sports a quartz spire.

 (3) Dalmatia Point Lighthouse (64 Blocks) (Lighthouse): The oldest lighthouse in Istra, which is set to be destroyed to make room for Ravenna Beacon Light soon, is the third tallest structure in the city, is used to help ships get to Istra and shows how close the city is.

(4) Lombardy Tower 1 (60 blocks) (Office): Lombardy Tower 1 is a skyscraper open for foreign companies to base themselves in Istra. The building is made of stone, glass, and granite.

(5) Lombardy Tower 2 (60 blocks) (Office): Lombardy Tower 2 is a skyscraper open for foreign companies to base themselves in Istra. The building is made of stone, glass, and granite.

Under Construction/Proposed Buildings
(1) RENOVATION of Istra Tower (154 blocks) (Mixed Use): A project to modernize the tower and to give it more floor space and taller height is underway, and will be completed soon.

(5) (Ravenna Beacon Light (30 - 50 blocks) (Lighthouse): A new modern lighthouse closer to the city will be built.

(6) IAC Tower (34 blocks) (Office): A skyscraper for the Istra Architecture Corporation, which builds most of the structures in the city.

List of Tallest Structures Once Plans are Done
(1) Istra Tower (154 blocks) (mixed use)

(2) Imperial Tower (85 blocks) (Government)

(3) One Lombardy Tower (60 blocks) (office)

(4) Two Lombardy Tower (60 blocks) (office)

(5) Ravenna Beacon Light (30 to 50 blocks) (Lighthouse)

(6) IAC Tower (34 blocks) (Office)

Culture/Demographics
Istra has been the home of ever changing culture groups that have settled in the region. Today, however, Istra is a mix of many different cultures and religions from around the world. In the latest census of 810 AP, the city of Istra itself has a population of 760,000, with 120,000 in the Croatia District, 210,000 in the Venetia District, and 430,000 people in the Lombardy District. The entire metropolitan area, which includes much of northern Italy, Rome, Marseilles, Budapest, and Munich, has a population of about 1,130,000 people. The city is extremely diverse, and is a result of wars of settlement from barbarian tribes and the rise of globalization. Istra is 55% Imperial/Istran, 25% Harinian, 10% Araga, 5% Ethnic Tricio-Sapmi Tribes, 10% Pananthean, and 5% French. The city is completely atheist, as there is no evidence that a greater god exists in the current world. Imperial culture revolves around the conquest and development of small areas, as Istra was once the center of the largest empire in server history. Nationalism is high and many monuments and skyscrapers are built in the name of former Imperial leaders.

Transportation
Istra has three modes of transport available in and around it. The first, is walking, or riding a horse. Istra has well over 30 different streets and is also the center of a travel network spanning across western and southern Europe, from England to Ukraine. Roads from Marseilles, France, enter the from the west; a road from Munich, Araga, enters through an alpine tunnel; roads south from Rome, an Istran suburb; and roads east from Budapest, Pananthea. This puts Istra at the center of road systems across Europe, linking the major cities of Vasque and Lyvonis with eastern cities like Varna and Budapest. Second is the boat. Istra has one of the largest dock systems in Europe, and can hold an estimated 60 boats in it's docks, while in contrast, Vasque City can only hold 10. Boat routes from Istra can take you south towards the Imperial colony of Libya and the Gherensi cities of Africa, west around Italy to Syra, Rome, and Marseilles, and east around Greece to Varna and Crimea. Finally, a new mode of transport is available to Istran residents: rails. While there are no current international routes, the city of Istra itself has an underground metro that can travel across the city from Milan to Dalmatia. The rail line has 4 stops and is neat and efficient.

Government and Politics
The city of Istra is a city that is governed and controlled by the Empire of Starym, which is a triarchy underneath Batran, Fedex, and Multi. Italy, including Istra, is part of the Imperia Cohort which is governed by the triarch Multi, who styles himself Praetor and Mayor of Istra. Multi has complete control over the city, and every part of it, economy, buildings, and garrison, are controlled by him. There is no other form of government.

Global Influence
None - FedexWI