The Cressas Islands

[nihonkaranws 88]

Welcome to The Cressas: a beautiful archipelago of 7 islands in the Mediterranean sea, just south of Italy. Influenced mainly by Italy and Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia), the archipelago is a lush group of quiet and mysteriously enchanting in the heard of eastern Mediterranean. In the middle ages, the islands' existence was unknown by mankind, until in 1618, when they were discovered by the Italians. It immediately underwent colonization, but because of the steep and rough landscape of the mountains, moderately-sized cities were only able to be developed along the coast. The tropical weather and gentle sea breezes became ideal as a vacation spot, and soon people from all around Europe began to visit the island.

Farmers struggling with droughts and land cost would stow away on merchant ships heading to the island, and would set up a farm in the port's nearby hillsides. The Cressas were occupied and influenced mainly by Italy, but in the early 1900s Italy agreed to give the archipelago the right to semi-self-govern, as its own state under the watch of Italy, as a friendly 'protectorate'. In response to the ever-increasing modernization of Europe and North America, the islands passed an ordinance that would forbid the development of high-rises and apartment buildings, in an effort to keep the sacred and peaceful culture of the Cressas. And to this day, they remain untouched by modern society...

Location of the Cressas:

Statistic sheet:

Capital and cargest city: Villa Carmento (on the main island 'Alta Cressa')

Official language: Italian (Cressan dialect)

Overall population: 56 000

Main religion: Roman Catholicism

Primary industries: tourism, agriculture

And now on to some shots of Villa Carmento!

[jacqulina 162]

very nice start and intro my friend great looking city so far,nice banner there.

happy 2009

[LironTheChick 20]

Wow! Nice start! What a fantastic looking realistic European island! Wanna see more!

[Ntq€310 1]

Wow that looks great!

[pipishere 3]

Fabulous start indeed!!

[art128 4,618]

fantastic start my friend, this Mediterranean village is awesome !

Arthur.

[Tomasneto 20]

Yeah...!!! I agree with all, nice start guy!!!

[Schulmanator 5,793]

Awesome! And welcome back to the CJs.

[Petrovar Ambassador 15]

Awesome start! And I especially like the pic with the sun's glare in the fountain!

[Twenty20 28]

Excellent ! I love the church in the countryside. Keep up the good work !

[SounderBruce 173]

Great start...I love those cute little rowhouses.

[nihonkaranws 88]

Here are a few pictures of Villa Carmento (the marina, the church) that I meant to post in the intro:

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• jacqulina: Thank you very much Jacky, Happy New Year to you as well.

• noypi07: Thanks! More coming... hehe.

• Ntq$310: Thanks my friend.

• pipisphere: Thanks! Love your CJ too my friend!

• art128: Merci beaucoup Arthur!

• Tomasneto: Thank you my friend!

• Schulmanator: Thanks! Yes, I am finally back, I hope that I will stay for a while, been quite pre-occupied with BAT projects and life... lol.

• Petrovar Ambassador: Thank you!

• Twenty20: I will hopefully, thank you.

• ComputerGuy: Thank you my friend!

[balkair 6]

new country I see! Very nice!

Not going to apply to the COFR? lol

[Amerikaner 42]

Wow this is looking really nice, great to see you have something new out! The village...town I guess is absolutely charming, seems like quite the place to jet to and relax for a weekend. Can't wait to see what you have coming up for us next!

[Ntq€310 1]

Wow that looks so nice, i almost wish i could live there

[Craig91 12]

Excellent work, really a job well done

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow... Amazing start and beautiful city!!!

Good luck on this cj!!!

[nihonkaranws 88]

In 1618 when the Italian explorers first came across the main island 'Alta Cressa', they set up a fort on a cliff overlooking the main harbour, protecting the governor's house, and eventually a small village developed under the protection of the Italian army. Soon, more trade began to prosper in the Cressas, and eventually the main harbour was expanded and most people moved towards it, setting up the main town as it is today. Yet, the small area around the fort still holds presence as a watcheye for the harbour, and today it is a desirable area to tourists.

Replies in the next update... stay tuned!

[Haljackey 17,354]

Geesh, kinda looks like Malta and Sicily combined!

Amazing work nihonkaranws! Pics look like a work of art!

Best,

-Haljackey

[SounderBruce 173]

Sweet update.

[pipishere 3]

Glad you enjoy mine too Your marina looks great and a stunning Governors house and village!

[art128 4,618]

Wow ! the two last update are simply awesome my friend, excellent Mediterranean village !

[kant01 5]

Beautiful CJ here! It looks like you are off to an excellent start. Great detail - I love the circle of rocks around that one chapel. Can't wait to see more

[feliwi 4]

nice CJ so far! I just miss some palms! Keep it up!

[anarchy0029 2]

Holy smokes! What a wonderful start of the CJ. I look forward for more partner!

[jacqulina 162]

beautifull work my friend i love the marina and church

[CarmineHilton 6]

Lovely CJ! =) tr

[ironicepitome 0]

cool. i might just put my evil lair there (jk)

[Ava Defil3d 0]

Hey, nice start!

[Ava Defil3d 0]

Hey, nice start!