Bee Ballad City

Bee Ballad City is the oldest city in the Botan Region with a fabled history, said to have been founded by pirates and funded by centuries of stolen treasure. Some treasures can be seen today in the city's many museums, while others remain hidden or buried. History confronts you wherever you walk, in Bee Ballad you'll find historic buildings and monuments to ancient stories. Even the canals themselves, the veins of the city, were etched into the land by some of Botan's residents.

Geography

Bee Ballad City is made up of man manmade islands in between manmade canals that eventually open up into Balmy Bay, a beautiful and temperate hub of sea trade and traffic.

Places of Interest


 * Stella Isla
 * The largest island and center of the city. Stella Isla holds Bee Ballad Library, City Hall, and Star Sign Clocktower.
 * Carraway Canal
 * This canal sees the heaviest boat and gondola traffic. It takes you from Stella Isla to Balmy Bay
 * Balmy Bay
 * Come to see the colorful array of sails bobbing in the warm ocean breeze. The site for many nautical events, go here for sailing, yachting, parasailing, etc. Enjoy watching boats unload exotic foodstuffs. Or come early in the morning to see fisherman unload their catches of the day.

Events/Festivities


 * Carnival
 * Every spring Bee Ballad overflows with parades and activity. Folks dress up in masks and intricate outfits to celebrate the return of summer.
 * Botan Fair
 * A massive exposition held every 5 years to celebrate art and innovation in the region. Folks come from all over to show off.
 * Aquatic Exhibition
 * Contests and friendly competitions held to celebrate the nautical arts, always coinciding with the Botan Fair.

Things to Note


 * At Star Sign Clocktower you'll find a spectacle of architectural and sculpting achievement. The tower has 13 floors with statues representing each star type, with all of them together on the final floor along with the clock itself. (For reference: Jan=Steel, Feb=Electric, Mar=Water/Ice, Apr=Ghost/Fairy/Dark, May=Rock/Ground, Jun=Flying/Sky, Jul=Bug, Aug=Fire/Dragon, Sep=Grass, Oct=Poison, Nov=Fighting, Dec=Psychic)
 * Not surprisingly, Bee Ballad is where the best seafood in the region can be found. Go the the Roll-in-the-Wall for classic sushi. For upscale dining, this author recommends Le Swamaraine overlooking the Bay.