Acosto

Acosto

A hub of music and art, Acosto is home to the Acosto Conservatory, the oldest and most prestigious arts school in the Union. Nearly every prominent musician or artist throughout the history of the Union has spent time working at the Conservatory. After seceding from the League of Igeum, Acosto formed itself into the largest trade hub on the southern shores of Astria, establishing the Most Serene Republic of Acosto. In the time since, it also became a popular vacation destination, renowned for its beaches and nightlife. The Southern Tip Trail from Acosto to Bracketton is famed for its stunning views of the ocean and forests, and is a bucket list destination for every outdoorsperson. Borne of the protected forest regions along the southern coast, the Southern Giants, as the trees are colloquially called, are the largest trees in the Union by height. Nowhere else can a person see the largest trees on the continent while sipping mead on the beach.

Founding and History
In the year 209 YS, the artist Acosto reaches a place where beaches meet the Great Southern Forests and deems it the most beautiful place in the world. They settle, attracting other artists over time.