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New Dosa

The State of New Dosa is a juxtaposition of hard-working blue collar class surrounding some of Torland's main citadels of white collar bureaucracy and government. It holds to its motto of being a place where everyone can do well for themselves with hard work and passion.

  • State Name: New Dosa
  • Abbreviation: ND
  • Nickname: The Progress State
  • State Motto: “The Land of Purpose and Progress”
  • State Capital: Kalper
  • Population: 11,687,000 (2020 census)

Description

Nearly the entire western edge of the state is hedged by the towering Wilder Mountains, which run in a southwesterly diagonal from the outskirts of above Firelick Lake and down until the inner point of Womack Channel where the Wilder River comes rushing down the tallest peaks. The mountains contain some of the toughest and most impassable terrain in the country, with no public roads crossing the mountain at any location. It is a tourist attraction but only the most brave and hardy climbers attempt to traverse its jagged slopes. A little mountain town called Schuemroth is a popular tourist vacation area, home to some of the better skiing in Torland. The mountains also provide copious amounts of coal, ore and minerals which drive the backbone of the economy.

The wide natural valley running in parallel to the Wilder Mountains is fertile and home to the deep Cauldron River, originating in the Wilders above Vensessor and running southward to its mouth in Womack Bay. The Cauldron Valley and River, so-named for its many furnaces and mills dotting the river's edge, is a major shipping lane both for New Dosa and the other parts of Torland. New Dosa's largest city, Dosa City, situated at the mouth of the Cauldron is a central hub for domestic and international shipping thanks to its centralized location and water and rail accessibility. North of Dosa City up the Cauldron River is New Dosa's third-largest city and state capitol, Kalper. Unlike most of the state, Kalper was built with an eye toward American Colonial architecture and is considered one of the prettiest and most quaint cities in the country. The state's second-largest city, Prestonburg, which is a primary center for many of Torland's mineral processing, lies just south of Vensessor on the banks of a large curve in the Cauldron River against a foothill of the Wilders.

Along the eastern edge of the state, the line of lakes and rivers form a natural geographical barrier, from the Firelick River down to the Honach River in the upper portions of Ghost Lake. The Honach Hills hem the southeastern corner of the state and the border follows a diagonal line to Womack Bay and the small coastal border town of Pennette. Most of the northeastern corner of the state is farmland, devoted to all kinds of crops, mainly corn and wheat.

New Dosa works in tandem with the independent government district of Vensessor, the capitol of Torland, and strives to keep harmony of jurisdiction with the Capitol District. Vensessor is also the geographic center of Torland which among the main reasons for the site being chosen for national government. Vensessor uses New Dosa as its state address but runs their own mail, road and transport services.

Cities in New Dosa

Large Cities & Metropolitan Areas

Dosa City

The wild and eclectic metropolitan of Dosa City is the largest in New Dosa and 5th largest in Torland. Host to numerous nicknames and monikers, its official nickname of “Money City” stems not from it being a financial center but from the boastful declaration of its citizens throughout the decades that there is always money to made in the city with its plentiful docks and transport services.

Prestonburg

The industrial linchpin of central Torland, the city of Prestonburg is a working-class giant for goods and exports. The 2nd largest city in New Dosa, the area is home to hundreds of large manufacturers and dozens of massive mills, which service most of the fertile Cauldron Valley.

Kalper

Kalper is the state capitol and third-largest city of New Dosa. Kalper was built with an eye toward American Colonial architecture and is considered one of the prettiest and most quaint cities in the country.

Vensessor

The city and district of Vensessor is an enigma and peculiar place. Chosen as the center-point for all national government, it was a city built out of nothing.

Cities and Towns

Zeckley

A small river town, Zeckley began as a shanty-town as a half-way stop and loading and refueling station between Dosa City and Kalper. With Kalper's resistance to dirt and grime, Zeckley is host to a large quantity of shipyards and transport repair facilities. Crime is high but housing is cheap and is a common lodging area for Cauldron Valley dockworkers.

Maybridge

This small coastal inlet town is situated on the northern bank of the mouth of the Wilder River and is an important railroad station in the the country's domestic and commercial shipping and distribution. The name comes from a now-iconic ugly steel bridge which crosses the Wilder into Pakola. Maybridge has a reputation as a party town, being a crossroads or stopping point for most of Torland's transportation.

Neuzing

A quiet town with over-zealous law enforcement, Neuzing has striven to rid itself of a dirty train stop reputation and instead mold one of a hub for artisans and craftspeople to congregate and create together. The tight-knit community is home to many fairs and trade shows and is considered a quality place to raise a young family.

Pennette

A small state border town on Highway 5, Pennette is a sleepy coastal stop between San Antoza and Dosa City.

Jeramill

A small river town on the Cauldron, Jeramill is home to several mills and coal mines in the foothills of the Wilders.

Schuemroth

Located in a natural bowl in the mid-foothills of the Wilders, the tiny town of Schuemroth is a popular tourist and vacation spot, offering fantastic skiiing and hiking.

Ellsmere

A small railroad town located along Highway 9, Ellsmere is most known for its train depot and repair stations.

Dranyer

A small lakeside town located on the western shore of Torch Lake, Dranyer is primarily an agricultural hub.

Snobon

Across from popular tourist attraction Penny Falls, Snobon is a gateway for sightseeing and recreation.

Delnal

A tiny town in the northern Honach Hills, Delnal is a center for farming and oil.

Transportation

Highway 5 runs across the southern edge of the state, from Maienzona via Pennette through Maybridge and to Grandges into Solinza. Highway 7 runs north-south from its intersection with Highway 5 in New Dosa and follows the Cauldron River northward until Vensessor, where it continues northwest as Highway 9 through Neuzing into Lismane. Rail lines parallel both Highways 5 and 9, except the northern rail line bypasses Vensessor and instead cuts over to Ellsmere on its way to Neuzing. Maybridge has a large train station and freight yard, and sends rail lines westward through Grandges and southwest through Bixela in Pakola. River traffic is heavy, with both commercial shipping and domestic travel clogging up the water passages of the Cauldron River and secondary rivers.

Weather

The presence of the massive Wilder Mountains causes many unpredictable and severe weather patterns in the valley areas during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months, including blizzards, mudslides, and dust storms. Summers, however, are almost tropical, with similarities to western Washington and Seattle in the USA. The eastern areas along the lakes are more temperate.

Politics

Political tension is high in New Dosa, due to the chasm and intimacy between blue and white collar. The main cities are less liberal and more conservative than typical large cities but with the presence of two over-populated capitol areas, the clamor of the many political agendas tend to dominate the headlines. Work strikes occur frequently, particularly in Prestonburg and Dosa City as the blue collar force tends to feel left out and unfairly treated. Part of the “cauldron” mystique derives from this fragile ecosystem of blue collar and white collar trying to live and work together.

Education

Overall education is slightly below average, despite the presence of several top-flight universities and over-educated lawmakers in the capital cities. New Dosa is still primarily a working-class state driven by basic labor and skilled labor in the mines and shipping docks with plenty of money to be made by those who work hard, which keeps the university admissions down. The average state-run University of New Dosa (UND) is complimented by good private schools, in the well-regarded Cauldron Valley University (CVU) and trade school Coulston-Dunlis College (CDC). UND is a proud member of the Big 6 athletic collegiate athletics division, of the UAC. CVU plays out of Super-10's West Division. Coulston-Dunlis is a member of UTAC's South Sun Conference.

Economy

Even though education is a sore spot, the financial aspect of the economy is still booming. Every sector from low to high is well above-average in monetary income and stability. Being a center for commercial shipping and delivering many exports helps keep New Dosa's economy above the national average. New Dosa has a reputation as a place for young folks to come and make money for a few years before returning to their home states. The cost of living is low, due to the availability of local resources, cheap housing and plenty of work availability. The state cracks down on homeless, choosing to provide cheap housing for those who can work the docks and mines.

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