Losako

Losako is a major city in the Tapalu River Oasis of the Shalayu desert, located on either side of the tapalu river, just south of the Tapalu mountains. It is the wealthiest city in all of Desivona, due to two factors: its strategic location on the Tapalu River (a major trade route), and its proximity to large deposits of Lunaru.

Losako was founded in 312 BV by Rolavu (king) Mayuru II of Ngyala as a military base. It was a strategic location, because by building it, Mayuru was able to secure Ngyala's control over the Tapalu River, the only major connection between the East Kiti and the West Kiti. The military control of this major trading system allowed Ngyala to grow its kingdom to cover a majority of the southern world in the next two centuries. In 119 AV, large deposits of lunaru were discovered in the surrounding oasis, and people of all lands flocked to get their hands on the precious stone. Since then, It has become a bustling metropolis, revolutionary in its even wealth distribution and low crime rates. Losako is now and independant state, and in military, economic, and cultural control of the surrounding villages in the Tapalu River Oasis.

Culture
The people of Losako are generally friendly, welcoming, and open. It is not considered rude or uncommon to "invite yourself over" to someone else's house. People always plan on having at least a few guests when they are preparing a meal. The children of Losako, in turn, spend a great deal of time in their friends' homes, and are raised by other parents nearly as much as they are raised by their own.

Losakokur (Losakians) have a generally relaxed, easy lifestyle. They are rarely in a hurry to do anything, and nearly always late for everything.

At night, the city comes to life. After work and school, the people get together in groups of two or three families and have a small social gathering nearly every evening. When a larger group of families gets together, they often gather around a fire in one of the many open pavilions of the varlo (downtown) area. Again, it is not considered rude just to join one of these larger gatherings with people who you don't know, introduce yourself, and join in on the festivities.

The elderly of the city are held to a very high esteem, and they have a place of honor at any gathering they attend. They, however, generally stick with close family and friends.

Economy
Losakokur mine beneath the city for Lunaru as their main support for the economy.