Cordillera
"Mountain Pass"

Objectives :
Culture 55
Prosperity 75
Peace 40
Favor 80
Population 7,500

Starting Funds : 6000 (w/ 1500 bailout)
Highest Housing Level : Grand Villas (only 1 type of wine available, no hippodrome)

Description:
A difficult challenge awaits you, one of Rome's most promising governors. You have been called upon to build a colony in one of Rome's newly-acquired territories. This mountainous region is rich in natural resources and the cool climate provides an ideal retreat for Rome's battle-weary soldiers. Accessibility will be a major thorn as the only way in and out of the province is thru a mountain pass. The region is thickly forested but there is ample farmland available. A river channel flowing through the city will provide your citizens an additional source of food. Basic goods can be produced locally but upgrading to higher levels of housing would require a steady import of olives and vines.

Iron deposits and an abundant supply of timber will provide your city its main source of income.

But beware, the route to your city is a long and treacherous one. Not a few merchants have met with an unfortunate fate while traveling these parts. Trading with the natives is possible though and can generate additional funds for the city.

The province is by no means peaceful and you will encounter stiff resistance from armies still carrying the fight against Roman occupation. Local tribes sympathetic to their cause have also banded together and could launch their attacks when you least expect it. What compounds your problems is that all your troops are currently performing military duties for Rome. As such, you will have to defend your city without them.

Rome's current appetite for "garum" (a type of fish sauce) will dictate the demands made to your city, but be prepared for other requests as well.

As a final note, there's been a lot of talk that some of your peers have distanced themselves from the mission, questioning the viability of this undertaking. It will be up to you to prove them wrong.