The recent formation of the new Iberian empire in southern Crete has brought some changes to the region, many of its cities and settlements have been aligned with the new mandate of King Herrera and his new political order in the region.
What were once belligerent cities willing to sacrifice their warriors for disputes over territory and resources, are now places of prosperity and industrial growth where cooperation and a halt to hostilities have brought a new era for the inhabitants of southern Crete.
View from the "Espigüete", the Palencian Mountains rise up surrounding the Nueva Castilla region.
Within the Golden Circle, a small region known as Nueva Castilla has stood out for its advances in infrastructure, industry and agricultural development. Composed of 5 main cities: Zamora, Salamanca, Segovia, Ávila, and Nueva Valladolid. The Nueva Castilla region is located within a steep territory with large and imposing mountains from which 2 main rivers of low flow, the Viejo Pisuerga and the Adaja, are born, where the municipalities of Nueva Valladolid and Ávila respectively rise on their banks. Although the water in these rivers is high in mineral content, some species of plants, shrubs and small trees have adapted to survive throughout the life of the planet. The region of the Adaja river where Ávila is located is famous for producing a strong and bitter type of grape as well as certain varieties of citrus that withstand soil conditions.
Vineyards in Ávila. Those grape plants can withstand harsh soil conditions. Ávila is the major proctor of "Jerez" a common kind of wine in the region.
The municipality of Salamanca is currently the main arms manufacturer and supplies the entire Golden Circle war machine with its famous neutron cannons and portable weapons for troops on the ground.
Weapons warehouses in Salamanca.
On the other hand, Zamora and Segovia, the cultural capitals of Nueva Castilla offer their citizens an enriched education to the inhabitants of southern Crete, with 9 universities and several education centers for the new litters, where they acquire a basic education and are reinforced the customs of their terrestrial ancestors. It should be noted that the Segovia academy is one of the most prestigious flight and pilot training academies.
Segovia's fortress, one of the few constructions that managed to survive all the skirmishes, now serves as "Casa de la Moneda".
Nueva Castilla stands out for its mining industry, from which essential minerals are extracted for the manufacture of weapons, panels and war machinery. Nueva Valladolid has established itself as the main commercial port, where raw materials are exchanged, generally minerals with a high metallic content, for agricultural products such as fertilizers, seeds and water for both irrigation and consumption by the population.
Thanks to the union of these peoples under a single flag, the aeronautical industry has been tremendously promoted, the manufacture of interceptors and combat ships is continuous, spare parts and parts are manufactured for the permanent maintenance of the fleet, panels and parts are sent continuously to Rhodes and Tripoli, for an adequate care of the capital ships.
Typical neighborhood in Nueva Valladolid.
Life in these cities seems to breathe an air of calm and happiness. Proud of their customs, the inhabitants of Nueva Castilla are honest, generous and kind-hearted people. Bars, urban centers, theaters and festivities such as the “Dia de Jota Castellana”, one of the traditions of the old Spanish Castile that has survived terrestrial oblivion and has adapted a new beginning on Planet Crete.
"Dia de la Jota Castellana" celebrations in Zamora.
Now that things within the Empire have calmed down, it seems that the inhabitants of Nueva Castilla are preparing to advance to a new stage of prosperity ... It is rumored that the King himself has already begun plans to assemble a true fleet that will bring great treasures and riches to the new Iberian Empire.