Post by Christopher I on Sept 4, 2008 17:38:05 GMT -6
Veronella was founded in 1917, following the construction of a railroad between Angiari and the coast. This rail line was established to make trade between Angiari and Zoagli an easier affair.
Once construction was completed, a small town sprang up on the Coast, where residents were involved in the packing and shipping of many products between the island of Zoagli and the mainland city of Angiari.
The largest part of this town eventually moved East, and modern day Veronella was established in 1932. The cities population quickly grew to around 12,000, and by 1950, the city was a major hub for trade and commerce. It was also a center for criminal and gang activities, and the Veronellan Mob became world famous for their gruesome acts of violence.
Between 1960 and 2008, the city declined rapidly. The local Government was simply unable to control the violent criminals that had taken over the downtown area. The population dropped to 4000, and estimates showed that the city would be entirely deserted by 2005.
Luckily, a 2005 agreement with the Angiarian Government allowed Angiarian forces to take temporary control of the city, arresting hundreds of people within a few months. They declared that their mission to 'clean up Veronella' had succeeded, and in January 2006, Angiarian forces left the city.
Between 2006 and 2008, the cities population began to return, slowly. The current population is estimated to be around 9000.
The City Government, sensing that a return to their former status as a small economic power was possible, agreed to become a part of Tellia and signed the Unification Treaty in 2008. Local leaders hope that rejuvenation can continue, with Tellian help.
Once construction was completed, a small town sprang up on the Coast, where residents were involved in the packing and shipping of many products between the island of Zoagli and the mainland city of Angiari.
The largest part of this town eventually moved East, and modern day Veronella was established in 1932. The cities population quickly grew to around 12,000, and by 1950, the city was a major hub for trade and commerce. It was also a center for criminal and gang activities, and the Veronellan Mob became world famous for their gruesome acts of violence.
Between 1960 and 2008, the city declined rapidly. The local Government was simply unable to control the violent criminals that had taken over the downtown area. The population dropped to 4000, and estimates showed that the city would be entirely deserted by 2005.
Luckily, a 2005 agreement with the Angiarian Government allowed Angiarian forces to take temporary control of the city, arresting hundreds of people within a few months. They declared that their mission to 'clean up Veronella' had succeeded, and in January 2006, Angiarian forces left the city.
Between 2006 and 2008, the cities population began to return, slowly. The current population is estimated to be around 9000.
The City Government, sensing that a return to their former status as a small economic power was possible, agreed to become a part of Tellia and signed the Unification Treaty in 2008. Local leaders hope that rejuvenation can continue, with Tellian help.
