Tillery

Tillery is the largest city, and capitol of Voobaha. It is the national focal point for commerce, tourism, industry and entertainment.

= History =

Beginnings
Tillery began as a small outpost for travellers along the central coast of what was once known as California. Originally built as a religious hold for the area's Pagan and Wiccan celebrants, it became a center for trading for locals and travellers alike.

Growth
In the mid 1900's, Tillery began to grow, due to it's local on the main trading route. Becoming a center for the nearby fishing industry, the city became known for not only the martime industry, but for it's scenc coastline.

The architectural style of Tillery became based on old Spanish style towns, with a main plaza surrounded by a cathedral, small shops, and regional government buildings.

Today
With the independence of Voobaha in February 2009, Tillery was named the national capitol, due to it's location and importance to the region.

The downtown area boasts the National Parliament Building, a strong retail and tourism base, and is home to most of the nation's largest companies.

Voobaha Route One, the main ground route through the kingdom, flanks the city's eastern edge.

West of the city is rolling hills and the small Tillery Airport, while the maritime industry exists east and northeast of the city.

=Economy=

Industry
The city's major employers are the Kingdom government, the University of Voobaha, Kimberley Sugar and Candy, clothing manufacturer STFU and regional airline AirVoo. The large fishing industry exists outside the city limits, and not counted in city statistics.

Media
Tillery is home to two television stations (government owned VBC and independent TV Tillery), the Tillery Inquisitioner newspaper, along with a total of seven radio stations (five AM and two FM).

=Culture=

People
The people of Tillery make for an eclectic mix of styles and backgrounds. Many of the decendents of the original settlers remain in the area, operating family businesses handed down through the generations.

Recently, a bohemian white-collar influence has emerged, with many in the arts and communications industries moving into the area.

Celebrations
Along with Voobaha Day (17 February), the most anticipated festival is the annual Summer Solstice Parade. The parade celebrates the region's Wiccan and Pagan beliefs, and draws thousands to line the streets of the downtown area.

Annual Mardi Gras parades were common in the downtown plaza area until 2002, when drunken students from the University of Voobaha (then Tillery Regional College) rioted in the plaza, causing over 400,000 Roubles in damages to adjacent buildings and private property, leading to 28 arrests.