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Valcoast /
Places.
A circular island off the coast of New York, south of Long Island, Valcoast is situated in the Atlantic ocean. Its lands are divided into three regions, each boasting with different backgrounds and different families in power.
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REGION / CASTAMERE
Castamere is situated on the northeastern coast of Valcoast. It boasts of its stunning attractions like the Pier 86 at its coastline and its superb clouds that usually adorns the skies. Castamere is known for its drizzle and rain boats and coats are no strangers for those who live in this region. Often being the chilliest during the summer, its temperatures ranges from 15-20 °C. Castamere can be called the 'construction region' for its streets are usually lined with road signs and cautions as towers upon towers are built within its streets. Castamere is separated into two parts, the downtown area and the suburban area. The downtown area sprawls with traffic and construction, often towered by tall buildings ahead. It also houses the Astor Place, a stretch of land where the Astor Manor once stood and which now stands the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and the Astor House, a lux apartment complex as well as the Astor University. The suburbs adorns the famous Astor Circle, a round park built in the heart of the suburbs. Inside the Astor Circle are where shops, restaurants, and cafes (like The Hideout Cafe) line up (think SoHo from busy Manhattan). Its contrasting atmosphere---the cold of downtown and the warmth of the suburbs---completely describes the Astors in its own way. A face of duality and versatility. The Astor Manor now stands outside of downtown. A sprawling estate which houses the Astor family and their staff. Also right underground are the training facilities for its mafia.
REGION / ASPEN HILL
Aspen Hill hails from the Northwestern part of Valcoast, the region closest to mainland United States. Compared to the climate of the other regions, it has more of the spring feel to it with sunny and blue skies, usually around 20-25 °C in the summer. Aspen Hill is like its namesake, a literal hill. The Vanderbilt Family are the ones who reigns over this region. The family's main home---The Vanderbilt Castle---is located on the hill, while it overlooks the district below which looks like an old European city from it's roots. Think of Prague or Paris! The region boast all different kinds of old architecture styles including the Vanderbilt University, while the main streets are called after said architecture style like the Baroque steet, Romanesque street and Gothic street. Even though the district is full of small entangled alleys leading to bigger streets, there is a lot of green to go around. There are many parks in between streets which are also called after architecture styles. Aspen Hill is family friendly (at first glance) as there are many small museums, theatres, libraries and cafes.
The train is the fastest form of transportation to get around.
REGION / HIGHSTON
Highston is located on the southern part of the circular island of Valcoast. In this region, it tends to be cloudy but not gloomy, leaning more on a crisp breeze most days. The district only gets clear bright skies a few times a week at most. Its temperature ranges from 15-25 °C during the summer. The prominent pattern of interior housing are wooden, red carpeted, and have high windows. The Rockefeller University is also housed in Highston. Even though the Rockefellers run a tobacco and alcohol business, the caretakers make sure to have all kinds of plants exhibited and painted throughout the district. The streets in Highston are filled with big tall buildings and the ground is cobble stoned, smooth and narrow. The overall appearance of the community's outside arrangement makes one think of Italy, as it is heavily based on that country's street structure. Initially, the kind of atmosphere one would feel around Highston is that there is a lot of music, from classical to country to modern pop. In return, all kinds of concerts such as bars and operas are guaranteed almost every weekend. Cafes, clubs, radio stations, and vintage record centers prevalently surround the area, bringing a colourful sound all day long.
REGION / VADIM
Vadim Park is the neutral grounds within the regions of Valcoast. Though there are three main regions, Vadim Park serves as the separator of these three. A circular park filled with luscious green grass and tall trees. It is also in this area that the current Godfather lives, and resides the households of the Rothschild and Hearst families. To its north, a connecting bridge leads you to Valcoast International Airport. An island within an island.
*There is also a university in this region called Vadim University. ((Students can choose if they would attend the university in their region or attend Vadim))