The Republic of Bastok
Home of the Humes and Galka
Founded not more than a four hundred years ago, the nation of Bastok was built upon the sweat and fires of forges. Through the advancement of technology and rich resources in the surrounding mines Bastok has made its economy and success from their metalworks. Many say it is was the Galka who truly built Bastok with their muscle and courage carving out the mines.
During the war Bastok joined in the fight against the Beastmen and the united alliance forged by Jeuno. Around the region are Quadav, the Beastmen native to the Gustaberg and Derfland Regions. Their stronghold in Beadeaux though a distance from Bastok has not stop their advance to Bastok. Even in these times after the war the Quadav maintain a strong presence in Gustaberg with their weaker foot solders such as the Young, Amber and Amethyst Quadav. Not very smart or organized they roaming freely on the dusty plains of Gustaberg sparsely scattered waiting for a traveler or young adventurer to pass by.
Bastok is home to the Goldsmithing and Blacksmith Guilds which their foundation is built upon. The working on precious metals and gems into fine jewelry or the smelting and forging of iron and steel into swords and armor. Just a few of the goods to be found. Located in the Bastok Markets is the Goldsmithing Guild where the bazaars are always offering deals to adventurers and citizens hoping to sell their exotic goods found on their own travels. The fountain is a popular meeting place for all as it is an easily recognizible landmark in Bastok. Many bazaars will be seen around here and follow the trail of bazaars up the steps to find the Auction House selling goods to the highest bidder. The smoke rising from the fernace for the Metalworks is where the Blacksmiths Guild is to be found. The place with technology grows and invented, above on the second floor can be found Cid's Lab where his lastest ideas come to life. Further back is the President's Office and Embassies arrayed across the yard for all to visit. Jeuno to Windurst the nations have their Embassies here for all adventurers foreign or citizen to speak with their representatives. Furtherest are the gunneries where the Wind Mills of Konschtat Highlands can be seen and the battle against San d'Oria met its decive battle.
Though return back down to the Markets and you will find yourself strolling the Gold Street across the bridge to Bastok Mines the center for their industry and the Zehurn Mines. This is also known as the Galka Sector as most of the Galkas live in this part of the city near to where they work. Follow the carved street and you will see the Alchemly Guild tucked neatly away for those curious to find, seemly apprioriate for such a curious and fascinating craft.
Ending our tour of Bastok we find ourselves in the Port of Bastok where the Airships from Jeuno arrive to bring and take adventurers. Across the bridge from the markets you will cross the Steaming Sheep Tavern a place of good drink and tales. Many successful adventurers will stop here to tell their tales of victories against the Beastmen or monsters of notority. Follow the street east till the stairs turn and you shall find the Gatehouse leading to North Gustaberg where the Palborough Mines have been invested with Quadavs and the mysterous Moblins of Movalpolos that very few adventurers dare to visit.
