Kingsport
Kingsport is the Capital of the Kingdom of Istrania, located on the west of Istramark. It serves also as an important hub of transport and commerce. It is dedicated to The Godking as his port, thereby the name Kingsport.
History
The first stones of Kingsport was laid down during the first year of Era Nova by the order of Valdemar Hvide. The Bay, and the islands of Nordøen and Falkøen give acces to martime routes, and offer great options for development-
Yet work stall due to other projects. Work only really started with the construction of Kingsport Central Station in the four year of Era Nova and finished in early Year 6. Now in year 7, work have getting speed, and a master plan is soon to arrive.
| Kingsport | |
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| Nation | Eternal Kingdom of Istrania |
| Location | Kingsport Amt Coords: -853, 68, 1209
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| Population | TBA (2 members)
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| Founder | Valdemar Hvide |
| Leader | Valdemar Hvide |
| Culture | Istranian |
| Religion | The Sogn of the Godking |
| Spoken Languages | Common Tongue, Istranian |
| Major Landmarks | Kingsport Central Station |
| Age | 7 Years old |
| Founded | Era Nova, Year 1 03/08/26 (92 days old)
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| Status | Prosperous |
Geography
Kingsport is locationed in the land known as Vesterland, plus the islands of Nordøen and Falkøen, all next to the Kingsport Bay, to the east, lay the lands of Østerland, Sandøen and Sønderland.
Administrative
Kingsport is the planned Capital of Istrania, and it is administravied throught the Kingsport Amt.
Architecture
Kingsport's architecture is a mix of several late Victorian style, include, but not limit to: neoclassicism, Nordic neoclassicism, historicism and the Russian "High Empire Style" The city is characterised by an emphasis on faith and grand buildings to showcase the glory of the Godking and his kingdom.
Economy
The Royal Emporium
The Royal Emporium is a trading company locationed in Kingsport, who specialize in agricultural produce, fine timber, and building materials.
Infrastructure
Joint Northern Railway
The Joint Northern Railway (JNR) is a major railway network connecting Istrania with the north and Fort Victory. Kingsport Central Station serves as one of its principal hub for JNR, and a major landmark in Kingsport
Kongevejen
Kongevejen is the first street to be laid down, and the only one to be a fully fledged Boulevard going from Central station in the south toward the Cathedral of his Holy light in the North.
The street holds several significance as many of the most important buildings, may it be goverment or commerce lay on it or next to it.
Rødbro
Rødbro is the first bridge in the nation, connect Kongevejen with the rural roads of Sønderland.
Landmarks
Kingsport Central Station
Kingsport Central Station is the city's principal railway station. Located in the southern part of Kingsport, it connects the city to Istrania's wider railway network and routes extending into neighbouring nations. As a centre of transportation, it reflects Kingsport's role in the kingdom's growing development and.
News
-Grand opening of Kingsport Central Station.