Competition: House Galeres: Ekkar and Ubaba - Map

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House Galeres: Ekkar and Ubaba - Map

Overview: Since the Galerian forces have returned to Eldar, there has been a campaign to re-establish the House on the planet permanently. This has caused some part of a rift between the Keadean and Sardinians who view House Galeres as a problematic, possibly authoritarian group. Galeres has had four members of each population living within the House during the war against The Children of Mortis and the rebuilding of Fort Blindshot after the destruction of the war. These members are of noble blood and high-ranking citizenship which are believed by Galerian leadership to have the most pull to assist in negotiations between the Keadeans and Sardinians. As part of the negotiations, Galeres has set aside land to establish the new city, Ekkar, and the Ubaba Intergalactic Spaceport.

Prompt: In this competition, you are tasked with creating a map of the new city, Ekkar, and the spaceport which will be connected to the city. Links have been provided to create a map. Next write a small blurb that is 250 words roughly about the city and spaceport to describe the visuals visualized in the map.

Provided links:
Inkarnate
Donjon
Azgaar Map

Other Important Information: (Include other details which may be important to the member such as links to Wikipedia pages of Clan/House related material, etc.)
Eldar
Native Populations
Shihon

The top three submissions will earn points as follows:

1st- 4 points
2nd- 3 points
3rd- 2 points

Grading will be based on meeting the criteria listed in the competitions and subjective liking of the entry. Blind grading will be used to ensure fairness. Do not put any markers of who you are in the entry.

All valid submissions will earn half a point for participation if it does not place.

Formats: .PDF

Only submissions from members of House Galeres will be considered. Any others will be disqualified.

Competition Information
Parent Competition
House Galeres: Ekkar and Ubaba
Organized by
Vorran Shadowfeather
Running time
2023-06-03 until 2023-07-02 (about 1 month)
Target Unit
House Galeres
Competition Type
Graphics/Multimedia
Awards
Fourth Level Crescents
Participants
2 subscribers, of which 1 has participated.
Results
Member
Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna
File submission
Ekkar & Ubaba Intergalactic Spaceport.jpg
Textual submission

Nestled primarily on the hilly side of a river estuary that skirts the coast before opening into a cove, Ekkar has carved out itself a foundation. The homes are clearly newly erected and of modest design, spacious enough to encourage families of Eldar to come and settle, striving to bring in the working class of both native populations. Construction of new homes is ongoing. The neighborhoods are small, semi-orderly, and arranged in a half circle around the capital state buildings. These important buildings have been carefully inspired by the cultures of both Sardinians and Kaedeans with the approval of the advisors that have been working together on this project. Business involving the entire planet's government is conducted here, houses council meetings between the heads of state, and provides lodgings for any ambassadors or diplomats that may visit

To the south and looming above the small budding city, lays the Ubaba Intergalactic Spaceport on a large plateau. Pathways and roads have been constructed to bring goods and travelers to and from the port and city. Construction had been started to install lifts, the skeleton structures of such promising a finished project in a couple of years. Multiple docks line the edges of the plateau, providing space for larger vessels to dock, while smaller ones park on the terrace itself. Half the port is dedicated to cargo transport machinery and storage, and there is a main headquarters maintaining the port operations and order twenty-four-seven.

To the west of Ekkar, bridges cross the river and into the marshy tidal pool-littered landscape of the Fhem Jar Saltmarsh. Simple huts are strewn across the marsh, made by folks attracted to the city with curiosity but don’t have the socioeconomic means or are wary of living fully within the walls. These people carve out a living from the marshes, often bringing fresh fish to market.

Placement
1st place