Civcraft2Import:Towns/sandyshores

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Sandy Shores
Sandy Shores is a medium-sized colony of Orion situated in the -,- region, northeast of Orion and Senntisten. Sandy Shores(colloquially known as SS) is situated on the Orion Desert Island, a beautiful island made up solely of coastal beaches and inner deserts(hence the name of the town). The town, until the founding of Enye, formed the northern-most border of Orion; it acted as the launching-point for any expeditions north, and a base for any sand-miners operating in the area(much to the dismay of some of the town residents, who hoped to preserve the natural beauty of the surrounding desert). The town acts not only as a large residential and trading center, but also as a vacation spot for many of the richer citizens of the -,-, with many extravagant &quot;summer homes&quot; dotting the Residential District of the town. The town is arranged into several key &quot;Districts&quot; including the Residential District, the home of any and all newer homes, the newly-created Market District, located in the SS Port/Rail Station, the Agricultural District, home to several farms and the main source of income, and the Historical District, home of the town's original homes and temporary housing.

Key Features
The flourishing town of Sandy Shores offers several key features, including


 * Several sizable farms offering surplus of all foodstuffs and lots of work opportunities
 * Plots available to any newfriends interested in a place to live
 * A growing economy and market place
 * A rich, untapped wilderness with lots of open space for construction
 * A central geographic location, situated on a coast and great for any island hopping expeditions
 * Protection in the form of strong, nearby allies and internal weapons production

Government
Originally operating as a republic, the town soon shifted to a more streamlined, efficient bureaucracy, with an elected Provincial Governor acting as the chief executive. Average citizens mainly participate in government through a system of relatively informal petitions. Nearly any complaint by official citizens(classed as any person owning an SS plot) is immediately responded to by the acting Provincial Governor(currently Dustyballs). Although the Provincial Governor is the only &quot;official&quot; position, certain informal positions are assigned to citizens who display skills in certain areas. Laws governing Sandy Shores are based almost exclusively in the Orion Constitution and Book of Laws, although certain exceptions are made during extreme circumstances.

History
Beginning as a humble cactus farm run by TheRealDragoonie(who aspired to found a new city), the town was officially formed with the construction of 'La Casa de Dustyballs' and 'Holomoro's House.' Soon after, the Residential District and factory building were constructed, starting the population boon that was soon to follow. This period of construction continued for nearly a month, before vacations and inactivity among the Council(the Executive power at the time, formed by the three original colonists) lead to a period of stagnation, culminating in a large grief performed by former-citizen jmconee(who suspected SS citizens of burning down his home in Senntisten). Soon, however, the governmental system was revised(as detailed above) and another steady, on-going rise in population began.