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== Landmarks within Grottopolis ==
 
== Landmarks within Grottopolis ==
 
Grottopolis is currently home to the skylands' greatest tiki bar, "The Sunny Tiki Bar and Grill", which serves over 70 different rum-based drinks and cocktails. The Bar itself was made from the hull of a crashed [[Bismarck]] several years ago, and continues to bring in suprisingly high revenue despite its location.
 
Grottopolis is currently home to the skylands' greatest tiki bar, "The Sunny Tiki Bar and Grill", which serves over 70 different rum-based drinks and cocktails. The Bar itself was made from the hull of a crashed [[Bismarck]] several years ago, and continues to bring in suprisingly high revenue despite its location.
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==Etymology==
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Grottopolis is a portmanteau of [[wiktionary:grotto|grotto]] and [[wiktionary:polis|polis]]. It could be literally interpreted as the ''City of Caves'' or ''Hideaway City''.<ref>Firefox. [http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=26013#p26013 The Origins of the Skylands], 22 February 2008.</ref> More figuratively speaking, artificial grottos are often more well known for the extensive landscaping outside the grotto rather than the grotto itself.
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40567#p40567 Cattopolis Day] by Lynx Adorienne
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*[http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=85263#p85263 Skyland Facts] by [[User:Manik|Manik]]
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*[http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=93108#p93108 Skyland Facts] by [[User:Mad-Hatter|Mad Hatter]]
   
 
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 29 May 2011

Grottopolis
Grottopolis
View of Grottopolis
General Info
Founded: 207 A.U. (earlier settlements possible)
Population: 120 permanent
Climate: Warm, sunny, clear
Danger: Moderate
Economy
Industries: Tourism
Exports: Sand
For Sale
Planes: Barashiki
Upgrades: Mega Ammo

Grottopolis is a sunny, tranquil skyland in the extreme south of the known sky, and was only discovered recently, after the Tortugan Upheaval. Access to the skyland has been kept to a minimum thanks to its remoteness, and it has remained peaceful and undeveloped since its discovery. A furious debate has arisen between those who would tap Grottopolis' resources, and those who wish to keep the skyland as it is.

Terin Nasmet has purchased land on Grottopolis and proposes the construction of a casino resort on its sunny shores. He has been met with fierce opposition by locals, and has yet to obtain the necessary construction permit.

Landmarks within Grottopolis[]

Grottopolis is currently home to the skylands' greatest tiki bar, "The Sunny Tiki Bar and Grill", which serves over 70 different rum-based drinks and cocktails. The Bar itself was made from the hull of a crashed Bismarck several years ago, and continues to bring in suprisingly high revenue despite its location.

Etymology[]

Grottopolis is a portmanteau of grotto and polis. It could be literally interpreted as the City of Caves or Hideaway City.[1] More figuratively speaking, artificial grottos are often more well known for the extensive landscaping outside the grotto rather than the grotto itself.

References[]

  1. Firefox. The Origins of the Skylands, 22 February 2008.

External links[]


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