Schulmania

[RipRap 4,400]

OOooo Lots more regions to name D:

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Leafing through an old book in the library, I found this old engraving of the XVI district of the capital, the Gilded Quarter:

Upon further study, I found that the area is located here, and will be the focus of the next chapter:

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Interesting... Can't wait for more!

... Pellissippi?

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Pellissippi Island sounds and looks like it will be quite the place.

[Gn_leugim 853]

I liked that photo effect a lot! how did you do it?

[Hester 699]

I like the look of this.

[RipRap 4,400]

I like that engraving... Can't wait for the update!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Military News Brief

Military Procurement Director Roar-y Fierce, shown above, was shot by an unknown enemy agent while on the streets of the East Atkinos capital. Security forces have fanned out to try and find the suspect, but no leads have been found as of yet. Military Spokescat Maj. Tigger says suspicion falls immediately upon Queensferry. They have had agents infiltrate before, most notably in the attack last year on Gran Maru. Security Police detachments are on high alert nationwide as the hunt for the unknown assailant continues.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Uh-oh...

[Gn_leugim 853]

oh my

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

I better get my boys in intelligence working harder on this. Spider-senses are tingling...

[RipRap 4,400]

[Hester 699]

Oh and he is so distinguished looking too. Is he going to be alright?

[emperordaniel 1,281]

@Carl (aka 111222333444): THAT GIF. WHY. :|

[airman15 4,111]

Another dirty tactic by the vermin of Queensferry?

They'll get what's coming to them!

[simlink 1,098]

Ehhh... numbers? What's up with that?

Schulmania vs. Queensferry is heating up it would seem...

[Schulmanator 5,787]

On a happier note, Atkinos District Governor Cawale is celebrating her birthday...

And you are welcome to come to the party!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Happy birthday, Governor Cawale!

[Hester 699]

Happy Birthday Governor Cawale! Many more to come! LOVE your cake.

[Gn_leugim 853]

happy birthday just cook the cake next time XD

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Happy birthday! Please save me a slice...

[kj3400 178]

Gov Cawale has the same birthday as me! Hope she had a good day too.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

East Tenne: Gilded Quarter

The new national capital region opened to the public July 1st. The city is not yet complete, but government offices are opening around the city and many residential and commercial districts are now operational. This is our first look at the vast new capital. The capital region comprises both banks of the Wirdle River in North East Tenne and the shore along the Tenne Sea. We are looking at Pellissippi Island, which hosted the town of Hammers and a military installation before they were destroyed by Queensferry. Reborn as Oak Ridge’s District XVI, the island is now the financial core of Schulmania. Nicknamed “The Gilded District” for its concentration of wealth, District XVI is the new home to the treasury, national bank, and main stock exchange. The “Wall Street of Schulmania” is a startling transformation for this island and is a suitable introduction to the capital – which will be revealed in greater detail over multiple chapters to come.

The Pellissippi Memorial Gardens at the south end of the island serve as a memorial to those who perished here in the wartime attacks by Queensferry. Nearby is the ferry terminal and a strong contingent of retailers and offices.

The Columns of the Golden Paws flank the bridges leading to the mainland. Topped with oversize solid gold statues, the columns give an indicator of the vast treasure stored on the island.

The national bank, Bank of the Government of Schulmania, sits behind one column and next to the Royal Treasury.

The Royal Treasury is a round structure which stores the crown jewels, gold reserves and other national treasures. It is flanked on the west by the Finance Office (left) and national bank (right). It sits at the heart of the island and is a very secure facility.

From here, gold and silver and sent to the various regional and municipal mints for coinage. There is a minting facility here as well. This will strike coins for the capital.

The Finance Office works in concert with the national bank to develop and implement monetary policy

The business sector south of the treasury comprises mainly of banks, other financial institutions and traders

As can be imagined, a plethora of upscale retailers has descended upon the island. In the shadow of Whiskers Column, traders bid on the most valuable of all feline commodities: gilded whiskers

On the northern end of the island, the largest stock exchange in the feline world is now open. Combining the various stock exchanges in middle and eastern Schulmania into one, the new bourse is known by the name FelinEx, the International Feline Stock Exchange.

FelinEx conducts trades for companies in Schulmania and Harar and other feline entities

The FelinEx Bourse sits at the northern tip of the island

Various trading houses and financiers have offices nearby. Luckily, our erstwhile feline traders do not engage in questionable financial practices, unlike their humanoid counterparts elsewhere.

I am going to stop at famed jewel’s Van Claw & Arpels for a new collar. And then off to the marble-floored atrium at the Chicken King for lunch. Wanna come?

To close our visit to the island, here are two views of District XVI, one of the northern half and one of the southern.

The northern half

The southern half

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

The island's a lot smaller than I thought it was looking at the closeup pictures...

Looks good, can't wait for more!

[airman15 4,111]

How many karats of gold are those statues made of?

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said the island was wealthy. Just look at all that gold!

@Usfighter: in the case of gold, the karat doesn't refer to the amount, but rather the purity - 24-karat gold is the purest. However, since gold is an extremely soft metal, your average gold-plated statue or gold coin is around 12 to 14 karats instead (with the remaining percentage filled by another metal - such as silver or copper - to make the object more durable).

[Hester 699]

Gilded whiskers...oh how fabulous! Whose are they? The Supreme's? I'll have lunch with you. Chicken King it is.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Are gilded whiskers any less sensitive than un-gilded whiskers? Just curious!

[SimCoug 5,973]

Awesome W2W scenes - great selection of BATs as always. I also like the MMP detailing along the water. Looking forward to more peaks at the capital (and zoo!)

[airman15 4,111]

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said the island was wealthy. Just look at all that gold!

@Usfighter: in the case of gold, the karat doesn't refer to the amount, but rather the purity - 24-karat gold is the purest. However, since gold is an extremely soft metal, your average gold-plated statue or gold coin is around 12 to 14 karats instead (with the remaining percentage filled by another metal - such as silver or copper - to make the object more durable).

Ah, I should read up more on minerals then