The Thousand Year Dynasty
17. Analysis and Design
Even a month from the time Aksa's entourage left for the land of Pharos. And after they returned, now Aksa gathered everyone to give his report and at the same time make plans.
The meeting was followed by Nata, Aksa, Lily, Val, a trio of hunters, Couran, Ellian, and Haldin. In Nata's tent.
"Then what's the report Aks?" Nata said asking Aksa to start when everyone is ready in the tent.
"Actually this place is so strategic is also so vulnerable. On the north side bordering the kingdom, on the south side also bordering the kingdom, on the west side there is the sea, on the east side there are active mountains and the sea" Aksa dissected his explanation.
"The northern region directly adjacent to the Elbrasta region is a region with a lot of deep valleys and cliffs that stand high. The difference in the altitude level of his plains was too far away, thus making the place feel too small for a city gate. We need a detour because of the valley and the cliff. And also on the outside of the region flows the only river closest to the whole Pharos region" he added later.
"And what do you think we can do for the region? Do we have to build a straight path between the valley and the cliff into a larger area for a city?" Nata asked.
"If I think so, dear let the region just like that. The cliffs could give us a natural fortress of protection"
"How about building a city between these valleys?"
"If my advice, we can fill the valleys with water, and build cities in a wider area afterwards. So besides we get easy access by boat or floating bridge on the water, also the natural fortress we still can right"
"Hm, that means we have to make a big dam for it"
"To the west of the area there was a very large area. We can make a wheat plantation or farm in that area. Also the cliff wall of the north side is lined exactly with the river flow on the outside. I saw a cliff that was very wide compared to the others among the area. We can dig and and patch up so that the cliff becomes a dam. Besides we can pull water not far from the source" continued Aksa again explained.
"From there we make the river flow and pull it in all directions. Okay, we do it like that. Continue Aks"
The rest of the people in the room were only silent between not understanding and being amazed to hear the conversation of the two young men.
"West side we have hilly and rugged coastal areas. Very unfortunate for a dock town. But the coast is directly opposite the West Sea, a sea trade route that connects the northern plains with the southern plains. While on the south side of the coast there is one area that is slightly wide and has a beach that we can apparently use to cultivate marine animals"
"But?" Nata asked because seeing Aksa's face was like hinting there was something lacking.
"There was a fishing village there. Because I only saw from the edge of the cliff so I can't confirm the village"
"Maybe we can invite them to help build the west side of the beach. Let's postpone the west side. Continue Aks"
"After the beach it is in a region called Ceruk Bintang. The first place we arrived. It was very difficult to build a city. It might be in the valley of its lower side, just that it would likely not be able to develop. But the good thing I heard from Mr. Couran, it's likely that the place has a great source of minerals. Because history says the great valley was formed from a shooting star"
"really"
"Alright, continue"
"To the south end there is a region that borders directly with the southern kingdom of Urbar. The area in that place was no different from the area on the northern border. Solid, dry, and rocky. It's just that this area is more profitable. Because it has a large land surrounded by high rock cliffs. Which makes it very suitable for building a city. It's just that access to and from the central region is very difficult. Because of the difference in land height, which requires us to climb and descend a slope first.
"Does this place fit for a city gate?"
"But because the left and right sides of the place are the ocean, make it far from a source of clean water. The only way is we take it from the mountains on the east side"
"What we need to think about is easy access, and clean water sources. All right then, continue Aks"
"Now we come to the most fertile area of the whole Pharos region. On the East side there is a mountain called Sekai. The mountain is still active. And on the west side of this region there are very fertile hills and valleys, also forests that stretch on the south side of the mountain" Aksa.
"On the east side of this mountain is a tropical forested beach. There is no easy way to get to this eastern shore unless we sail around from either the southern or northern plains. While the fertile area of the mountain is isolated by high cliffs are touted with the Sekai Wall. What makes the only way to enter the mountainous area from the middle of the Pharos region is to climb the precipice" he continued later.
"alright. Means the eastern region we will use as an agricultural resource and maybe also a producer of our timber needs. As for this central region, is this region habitable?"
"I think this region is the best to make a city that is expected to grow. Because in addition to the ramps and broad plains, it also has access to all sides of the region. All we have to do for this central region is just make a path that connects it to each region. And it can be ascertained that the city built in this place will grow rapidly"
"Well, if so, we'll draw the conclusion. Natural resources for the independence of our city have all been fulfilled. We have water and beaches. We have highlands and active mountains. We have vast plains that are suitable for gardening and breeding. Also we have valleys that may contain mineral resources and forests for timber needs. That means the first plan of all things is access roads and water sources"
"Oh, one more. The central region has a large chasm on its north and south sides. Although we can make a small detour on the edge of the ravine to pass, but it is not possible for a river to pass through it"
"So what do you think?"
"We have to make the stream rotate further to the west side only after that we can use the Aqueduct to drain into the middle region"
"Ok, fine then. Oh yeah, what about you guys? Is there anything you want to ask or suggest? We accept all ideas and opinions" Nata said later to others. Which is only filled with silence.
Map of Pharos