#((api city is based on denpasar which is mh birth city

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What is the largest city? What is it like?

((Api City; it’s the capital of Jalur and is one of the only cities that has a Battle Temple and a lot of access to the ports and the airport. As for what it’s like: one part of the city has a lot of shops and stuff and the other is sort of undeveloped land; mostly for either homes or shops or both. There are some places that do share space with nature (if that makes sense). Api City also hosts the largest Battle Temple in the region (along with it being the holiest) and probably one of the biggest temples in the world (do NOT quote me on that).

There’s also beaches—a lot of them actually; the most popular being Sanur Semniya because of its sand and clear waters. There’s a stone path along the trail with shops and restaurants ranging from Jaluran food to Unovan fusion. It’s pretty foreigner friendly (for the most part) although if you do act up, you will face the wrath of disgruntled locals and if you’re ever near by the Battle Temple: Agni themselves. Ever since Agni took over the Battle Temple, there has been a lot more video game tournaments, so if you’re a gamer: chances are you will find a tournament here for you from monster battle VGC to fighting games. It’s…not all paradise though: the roads are shit and there’s a lot of traffic. Police in Api City tend to be very corrupt. The tax rates are high and prices are rising. Some buildings need updating but can’t because imports are expensive or they have to replace stuff every few months. There’s also forces behind the scenes trying to make profit for Api City being a tourist city—among other things. It gets really hot around the Infusing Ceremony because of how much stuff needs to be burned and it’s just—it’s a lot.

but it’s Agni’s city and they’re doing the best they can to make sure the city is okay despite just…being the Gym Leader and Temple Priest(ess) and working at the cafe. They encourage people to visit and see what Jalur is all about, especially their city! Just be respectful of the culture and try not to make any trouble. That’s all they ask))