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Hosenka Description: Hosenka is a city in the east, close to the mountains and a bed of hot spring areas, and is well regarded as one of the premier hotspots for holidays and other breaks due to its abundance of spa’s, the regular markets and festivals, as well as the thriving night life. Founded by settlers many of whom came from Joya, the buildings reflect this in their eastern design, mostly commonly seeming to be sculpted from wood rather than brick and mortar like other places. The most remarkable natural feature is the abundance of Sakura Blossom trees, the pink blossoms are enchanted to appear throughout most of the year and not only lend a near-eternal sense of beauty to the city but also a sense of exotic wonder and mystery to it as well. Surroundings: Founded in a somewhat mountainous area of eastern Fiore, Hosenka and its surrounding area is somewhat sloping and is bordered in north and west by a long range of volcanic mountains that provide the area with a temperate warmth that comes very handy in winter. This mildness of the climate helps the vegetation of the area, while the land is too hardy for vast swaths of agriculture there are several forests and nature trails that further conceal the city from others, allowing it to act as a ‘hidden gem’ in the east, and also loan a sense of both exclusivity and scenic beauty to the land. Politics: One of the more liberal locales in Fiore, the thriving industry for tourism and lax approach of leaders happy to indulge those seeking luxury make the atmosphere largely relaxed, and even hedonistic to some. One of the few places in Fiore that lacks a prominent Illuminian influence due to the fact that it was founded by foreign settlers, people are far less pious and tend to pay lip service to religion, whilst seeking their own enjoyment and prosperity. This is in some ways is a good thing, however, it has also allowed certain criminal elements to put down roots in the city, exploiting the corruptibility of the people in charge to turn a blind eye toward their businesses, which are overlooked so long as they do not threaten to stifle the economy or the overall peace of the city. Economy: Much of the money that comes into Hosenka coming from tourism, by and large, the most profitable enterprises in the city are the bathhouses and resorts that have sprung up here, but other forms of business have tended to thrive here as well. The vendors of the Starlight Parade are certainly capable of making a living peddling wares and offering fun and games during festival season, beyond this it seems entertainment is another key form of revenue. Cabaret and Karaoke Clubs a common sight among the bars, the Crimson Quarter can offer even more illicit forms of enjoyment if you’re willing to pay the price, though much of the money spent here seems to go into the pockets of the criminal kingpins of the region, as well as the people of repute that they keep on their payroll for protection. Perhaps this hinders the city from truly becoming the lush paradise it seems to see it as, the permissive and indulgent attitudes of the city's leaders allow them to overlook the more hard done by elements of society, and as such there are some parts of the city where poverty remains. These however tend to be well off the beaten track, away from anything that your average tourist group would ever find themselves… Culture: For the most part the culture relaxed and very warm and welcoming, as one might expect of a city dedicated to tourism the people of Hosenka are happy to see new faces, and for the most part eager to please. Flooded with hosts, it isn't an uncommon sight to see a pretty girl and the occasional handsome lad standing outside hotels, bars, and other establishments to compel folk to enjoy the pleasures within. Views toward magic here neutral airing on good, the easy-going people won’t mind people who show off their skills for entertainment and even some resorts and clubs will employ house mages, however, their permissive attitude will recede if one causes trouble with spells or no, and one should always remember that crossing the wrong person in the wrong part of the city might land you in a lot of trouble with powerful criminal figures and given how often people come and go from the locale no one will bat an eyelid all that much if someone vanishes all of a sudden either. Locations
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