Dabos Koshi

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Dabos Koshi is a city and territory located within the eastern Sea of Pearls off the coast of northern Bardonia. It is situated on the edge of the continental shelf, with some parts even floating in the open ocean, thus the name ‘floating city.’

The city has a storied history and culture defined by the interactions of its people, called the ‘Luroné’ with the outside world. Originally, the Luroné did not exist in the periphery of Bardonia, and maybe not even in Rathnir. A migration resulted in the settlement of the Luroné on the continental shelf, where, after a while, they established a fishing culture and the port that would become Dabos Koshi. The town initially came into conflict with neighboring empires, especially Bardonia and the Sterling Crownlands. After diplomatic failings with the Holy Chevkri Empire and the Volkyrian Commonwealth, the town settled with a position in the aforementioned Bardonia. Under the reigns of the Chancellor Uni, and the Emperor Mobius, the town would grow into what it is today.

It is notable of course for its system of canals replacing roads, and mechanisms for controlling the movement of water throughout the city. The main modes of transport are quick and nimble boats. Buildings and workplaces are constructed on top of giant platforms as well as within the platforms themselves. The architectural style of Dabos Koshi is mixed and undefined, reflecting its organic and multicultural growth.

The head of state and the government is currently the hakotank (director), Žabu Makaliné (CaptainCHreeper). Makaliné seeks to build up the Floating City after its major decline following the chaos of previous years. To do this, he plans on establishing trade links with many nations, and assisting in infrastructure projects that will help bolster further growth. Hopefully, then, Dabos Koshi will become as prominent as many of its people wish it will one day become.

Name and Etymology
The name ‘Dabos Koshi’ is a term originating from two Luroné words in particular. The word ‘dabos’ is a word referring to a village or town, and sometimes a larger city-the latter would usually be called a ‘hluba.’ The word ‘koshi’ is an adjective describing something as floating on water. Therefore, Dabos Koshi literally means ‘floating town’ or ‘floating city.’

The name for the Luroné themselves comes from the language’s word for ‘people.’ The term ‘luro’ is used to describe a single person. The suffix ‘-né’ is one of the markers for a plural. So luro is describing one person, and luroné describes multiple people.

Since there are multiple groups of Luroné scattered across the world, the citizens of Dabos Koshi sometimes specify themselves as ‘Luronémi Dabos Koshi.’ The -mi is the genitive or possessive marker, the noun with the marker has a relationship with the noun succeeding it. In this case, it means that these Luroné belong to Dabos Koshi.

There will be more to touch upon in the language section. Luroné names and words in this article will be paraphrased with its approximate English equivalent.

Ex. Luroné (people)