A large tri-city metropolitan center, the Crescent City Triad is made up of the three districts of the Point, Eden and Orlaith. A diverse city, Crescent City is home to numerous ethnicities and cultures which extend from its long history. The city’s crime rates have been low in the past but have been on a steady increase over the last five years. The Crescent City Triad has a Mediterranean climate that is sometimes classified, owing to its high rainfall, as an oceanic climate. It is one of the wettest places in California: the annual rainfall is 67 in (1,700 mm). The wettest months are from October to March; the wettest month is December with 11 inches (280 mm) and the driest month is July with less than 0.5 in (13 mm). The average high and low temperatures in January are 54 °F (12 °C) and 41 °F (5 °C). The average high and low temperatures in August are 66 °F (19 °C) and 51 °F (11 °C). Average number of days below 32 °F (0 °C) is 15 days. The highest temperature recorded in the Crescent City Triad was 93 °F (34 °C), observed on 24 September 1964, 1 June 1970, and 10 October 1991. The lowest temperature on record was 19 °F (−7 °C) on 21 December 1990. The maximum monthly precipitation was 31.25 inches (794 mm) in November 1973. The maximum 24-hour precipitation was 7.73 inches (196 mm) on 9 January 1995. The highest snowfall recorded for any period in 24 hours was 6.0 inches (15 cm) occurring on 6 January 1972.
Additionally, the topography of the sea floor surrounding Crescent City has the effect of focusing tsunamis. According to researchers at Humboldt State University and the University of Southern California, the city experienced tsunami conditions 31 times between the years 1933 and 2008. Although many of these incidents were barely perceptible, eleven events included wave measurements exceeding one meter, four events caused damage, and one event in particular is commonly cited as "the largest and most destructive recorded tsunami to ever strike the United States Pacific Coast.
◼ City: 339, 298
◼ Urban: 5,164,739
◼ Metro: 5,251,647
◼ City: 51.73 sq mi
◼ Land: 35.89 sq. mi
◼ Water: 40.36 sq. mi
◼ Urban: 1,115.65 sq. mi
◼ Metro: 6,047.52 sq. mi
◼ 57.5% White (53.3% non-Hispanic white)
◼ 29.3% Black or African American
◼ 4.3% Asian American (1.2% Indian, 0.8% Chinese, 0.7% Vietnamese, 0.5% Korean, 0.4% Filipino, 0.1% Pakistani, 0.1% Japanese)
◼ 2.6% two or more races
◼ 1.4% some other race
◼ 0.5% Native American
◼ <0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
◼ Agriculture (Predominately Wine and Tobacco)
◼ Manufacturing (Textiles, Chemicals, Electrical Equipment, Pulp and Paper Products)
◼ Finance (Banking and Finance Industry)
◼ Technology (Information and Biotechnology, Software Engineering)
◼ Research (Research and Development, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Robotics)
◼ Environmental Sciences, Genetics and others)
◼ Tourism
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◼ 01. New Alexandria: A small fishing community sitting across the harbour from the rest of the city, New Alexandria is remote and often forgotten about as demonstrated by the abandoned
Rhodes lighthouse which sits on the edge of the island borough run down and ignored since the end of the Cold War. In an effort to inject life into the district, the city built
Grimm University on the Eastern end of the island, breaking ground in 1998. This brought new life into both New Alexandria and Pointe Bordeaux.
01.1 - The Sound: Originally part of the fishery wharves, around ten years back, the Sound was created by a young philanthropist looking to invest new life into the borough and introduce more housing for college students. As such many of the older buildings were tore down and new apartments and condominiums were put in their place. Many restaurants and upscale clubs have sprung up in the area over the past decade catering specifically to the young college crowd.
01.2 - Grimm University: Grimm University is one of the world's forth most leading universities in archaeology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and linguistics. However this is far from all that the university offers. It also has an extensive medical program, forensic sciences and recently opened a law school. Each year the University brings in thousands of new students as well as welcoming back the returning populace. The University itself is located to the south of the Sound. Grimm is one of the easiest locations to find in New Alexandria due to its easily recognizable Neo-Gothic inspired architecture. High towers and menacing arches only add to the atmosphere of this school.
01.3 - The Wharves: Situated on New Alexandria's Eastern point, the Wharves dot the edge of the island laying in the shadow of the Alexander Bridge. Sagging structures and faded wooden buildings line the coast above the rough cliffs that have been slowly eroded by the tide throughout the decade. Abandoned fisheries sit between the warehouses with the occasional sailor still trying to make a living off the old industry. Possibly one of the highest crime areas in all of Crescent City, the Docks are used by anyone from the local gangs to the De Vitis for hideouts, heists, deals and even executions. Small apartment buildings and a few residential neighborhoods dot the Western edge of the district. Home to both commercial and private docking, the Wharves most often see freighters and private vessels come in and out of the docks each day opposed to the commercial vessels which dock in New Lilith's Harbour. The Wharves are used as hideouts by some of the cities more notorious gangs and can be dangerous after dark due to gang territory disputes.
◼ 02. Pointe Bordeaux: Located on a peninsula sitting in Crescent Bay, Pointe Bordeaux is a thriving colourful borough. Known as the ‘
Neon City’ to locals and tourists alike, the borough shares a lot of influence from both Miami and New Orleans, having a thriving club and night scene. To many, Pointe Bordeaux is an escape, a break from the stress that life often brings as they get lost in the clubs along the coast. The borough makes most of its money officially on tourism, however it thrives on drug money from the cartels of the South. Rampant with crime, if you go missing in Pointe Bordeaux, no one bothers to look for you. Among Pointe Bordeaux's more notable attractions are
Club Nevermind; a popular hangout spot for older students from New Alexandria. However the
La Petite Mort also gets its fair share of traffic for very
different reasons.
02.1 - Milk Street: Once home to the city's milk bottling factory, the Milk Street has become known as something of a 'hipster' neighborhood with old factories converted into clubs and dive-bar concert halls. A common alternative for students and young people to the Sound, the Milk District offers a completely different feel much more down to earth. Due to its slight distance from the center of the city and the old bottling factory, it serves as an ideal location for music festivals for alternative and indie artists.
02.2 - Little Santiago (A.K.A. Lil'Santiago or Poor Lil'Santiago): Sitting near the North Western edge of the borough, Little Santiago is an ethnic district with a distinct Caribbean flair. There's also a notable Spanish influence mostly apparent in the district distinct housing style. Many cultural events are celebrated in the streets of Little Santiago and live music can also be heard down every block as the smells of the Caribbean waft through the air.
02.3 - Lonely Hearts Club: Found just East of Little Santiago, the Lonely Hearts Club has a lot of draw for what it lacks in appeal. Flashing neon signs of 'Girls, Girls Girls', 'NUDE' and 'XXX' cover nearly every commercial space in the neighborhood and the street corners are never empty. Filled with the washed up and washed out, the Lonely Hearts Club is home to many small pubs, strip joints, casinos and brothels. Alcoholics stumble from dive bars, along the sidewalk as they make their way to their next drink, drug addicts sit in allies, half conscious with needles still pressed into their arms. Most people are advised to steer clear of the neighborhood unless they want their pockets lightened.
02.4 - Gagniez: Modeled after the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Gagniez is home to all manner of hotels, clubs and casinos at which you can try your luck. However luck isn't the only thing that's available to try in Gagniez. Those with more carnal desires can find their urges sated to the East near the Lonely Hearts Club. In all of Crescent City, Gagniez is the pot that has more hands dipped into it than any other as nearly every major crimelord has a share of its spoils. Gagniez is located in the North Eastern side of Pointe Bordeaux near the border of the Industrial Lane making it a favourite past time for shift workers.
◼ 03. Crestwood Hollow: Crestwood Hollow is a small borough originally founded in the 1864, and is home to the
Murdoch Mental Hospital. Settled alongside the
Whispering Woods, the city is home to a large rural area, boasting a very fruitful agricultural industry. The largest export of the city is the 'Golden Delicious' apple. Beyond the district lies a densely populated forest of oak, maple and cherry trees. This contributes to several lumber mills in the area that provide a secondary industry to the borough. The port is often a thriving hub of life with new ships visiting each day. Several fisheries dot the piers but have fallen upon hard times in latter years due to over-fishing in the Atlantic. Numerous recreational boats fill the docks and full warehouses litter the boardwalks.
03.1 - North City: Located against the North Western border of Crestwood Hollow, North City sits against the thick treeline of the Whisper Woods. Just inside the woods are a series of deep ravines which sit below craggy cliffs and small creeks which make their way from Calder Lake to the coast and into the pacific. North City is the wealthiest area in the Point, with upper class homes styled after Edwardian influences lining its residential area. Mather Memorial Highschool makes its home here, providing an institute of learning to the surrounding area.
◼ 04. Jethrull:Jethrull centers around the Sigma Tower, a colossal, narrow sky scraper that juts out to challenge the mountain peaks to the east of it. Further to the East, the district becomes steadily more wooden and festive, a lumberjack site stretching the edge of the city just beyond the boarders of a gondola line that winds up the mountain toward a winter resort - a main source of wealth for Jethrull. Back down in the city proper, toward the West end, is considerable retail land, with two major malls and a few large high streets, filled with chains and independents and locals all mashed together. To the North lies the main residential area, housing and streets and a few small parks dotted around, while between here and the business area closer to the Sigma Tower lie several blocks filled with apartments and condominiums. Along the Southern edge of the district is a shared industrial sector which is where Jethrull and Kilbride meet.
04.1 - Power District: The most northern region of Crescent City, the Power District sits in the shadow of the Demon’s Teeth Mountains. At the base of these mountains is a Hydro-Electric Dam which uses the current supplied by the Angel’s Tears Waterfall to produce power for the city. The Angel Tear’s Waterfall flow into a basin which is then filtered through the dam and flow into the Clyde River which empties into Calder Lake in the Industrial District. Fossil fuel plants, nuclear and hydro-electric all line the Power District as it pumps the city’s life blood through its power lines. Abandoned steam plants sit empty along the city’s edge creating an eerie ghost neighborhood.
04.2 - Industrial District: Built along either side of Clyde River as it flows to Calder Lake on the Southern edge of the district, the Industrial District is the source of about seventy percent of employment in Kilbride. Coal mines and oil refineries along with numerous factories that prepare goods to ship to all of North America dot the district along with sleazy motels and rundown apartments. To the east of the Industrial districts is the Demon’s Mouth quarry where most of the city’s mineral wealth comes from.
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◼ 05. Kilbride: Affectionately referred to as the ‘City of Hephaestus’, Kilbride is known for its factories and the heavy layer of smoke, smog and steam that tends to hang over the city’s northern edges. The factories run all year round, while the power district continuously pumps out power to the entire city. In its oldest and richest region, Kilbride sports a distinct Edwardian architectural style, a style that contrasts with New Lilith’s Gothic stonework and Los Paraíso’s villas. This style is the district’s dominant look although other architectural styles persist. The district is almost like the rings of a great oak tree with the buildings towards the old mines being among the oldest in the city and then slowly becoming newer as they expand towards the other two urban centers. The styles of the 80’s, 70’s and 60’s are all well alive through the Narrows and Rows. Old subway tunnels run beneath the city constructed in the long abandoned mines. These tunnels are reinforced with steel and brick while leaking steam pipes and power lines run along the ceiling beneath the busy roads above. These steam pipes used to provide heat and power to a majority of the city but now lay abandoned venting half-heartedly into the city adding to the constant smog hovering over the district and an ominous hiss in the quiet of the night.
05.1 - The Narrows: The Narrows are the North East End of the city. Known for being the low end of one of the poorer districts in Kilbride, the Narrows are an older district with shacks and slums lining the edge against the Whispering Woods and small older homes as you go back into the city. As you come towards the Rows, the setting of the Narrows moves closer to lower middle class while remaining apparent these areas are still poorer than the rest of the city.
05.2 - The Rows: The Rows are part of the urban center of Crescent City. Not as new as some of the other areas of the city, it’s much better off than the Narrows. A distinct middle class area, the Rows are also one of the oldest parts of the city being the original site of much of Kilbride’s construction having been built around a central graveyard known as the Drybones Graveyard. This graveyard holds many empty graves for those lost in the mines so many years ago along with numerous ones for those lost in the Lilith fire. The Rows also has several upper class neighborhoods, as well as various businesses and two local colleges. One of which is an Arts and Performing College where as the other is based around the Skilled Trades. One of the local elementary schools, Sandstone Elementary is located in this district. Just outside Kilbride, the mountains house a large resort which is a huge hit with locals and tourists alike. Providing off road activities through most of the year, in the winter the mountain is covered in a mixture of natural and artificial snow to attract skiers and snowboarders alike. The mountains also contain ancient ruins of some sort of stone ring not unlike that of Stonehenge, it's a rather popular place for both tourists and teenagers a like. The 'Stone Ring' or as it is also commonly referred to as, the 'Lover's Ring' has seen its fair share of nudity and proposals.
◼ 06. Shasta Basin Built at the delta of the Clyde River, Shasta Basin is a small neighborhood built entirely on the water in the shadow of both New Lilith and Pointe Bordeaux. Home primarily to dock workers and fishermen, the area is known for being rougher than those it borders with a relatively high crime rate.
◼ 07. New Lilith: New Lilith is a towering monument to progress, a city literally caught between moving forward and in the echoes of times gone by. Skyscrapers stand side by side with elegant buildings adorned with spires and other Gothic influences. Gargoyles hang over ledges, keeping a close watch over the city below as other intricate works of stone catch the eye and attention of those who walk the manicured streets. New Lilith boosts some of the best masons in all of North America and as such the city's fine craftsmanship is one of its primary draws. This attributes to New Lilith's booming tourism industry which brings people from all over to the city nearly all year round.
07.1 - Tower District: Directly to the South of the Little Italy, the Tower district is made up of fairly modern buildings primarily skyscrapers which consist of offices, apartments and condos such as Caito Enterprises Incorporated. Primarily a financial district, the Tower district is home to numerous banks including an ancient mint which dates back to the days of the gold rush. The tower district is also home to numerous clubs which means there's not a time of day when the Tower District isn't crawling with people as men and women of all ages come to blow off steam when the sun goes down losing themselves in the melodies of one of the city's talented DJs. Aside from hopping clubs, the Tower District is also home to numerous upper class restaurants all of which serve the very finest in dining. One such establishment is the Circus Maximus Casino and Raceway.
07.2 - Little Italy: Located in Northern central New Lilith, Little Italy is an ethnic district with a strong Italian influence. Home to the notorious De Vitis Family Crime Syndicate, nothing happens in Little Italy without their say or knowledge. Numerous Italian style restaurants can be found in this area along with a towering Roman Catholic Cathedral known as St. Francis’ Cathedral. Despite being a church, the building is more often than not used by De Vitis to orchestrate plans between the syndicate.
07.3 - The Bazaar:In addition to the historical downtown is the Bazaar district which is several blocks of historical buildings converted into novelty and specialty stores such as The Lamp. Many of these buildings also offer apartments above the stores which can be quite pricey but often some of the nicest apartments in the city especially for the history buffs. The Bazaar is always the ending point of any historical tour through New Lilith is almost always guaranteed to be busy with tourists looking for the perfect keepsake to bring home. The Bazaar is also home to New Lilith's 'Pub Crawl' a street lined with numerous pubs and bars many themed to the city's history such as the Stein and Cauldron, the Cold Adder or Lady Absynthe.
◼ 08. Lilith The original city is found to the East of New Lilith. While most of Lilith was destroyed by a fire in 1893, the town was restored and grew from there. Buildings made entirely of stone were constructed in the downtown of the city as a defiant act daring fire to strike a second time. Now Lilith is looked upon as a historical monument and great care is taken to keep this part of the city looking pristine every year for tourist season.
08.1 - The Spires: The Spires is the oldest area of the city consisting of an ancient City Hall made out of carved stone making it very difficult to retrofit as time went on and technology developed. That aside, the building itself is one of the most durable buildings in all of New Lilith. In addition to the City Hall, the Spires is made up of a historical downtown and is one of the focal points in tourism as people look at the older buildings. Accompanying this is the New Lilith Public Library which is nearly as old as the City Hall itself and the Hobbes University of Law. The University's administrative building was one of New Lilith's original schools, it has been upgraded and expanded since as well as the University as a whole receiving various wings added on. The school occupies a good portion of the central city now.
08.2 - East City: While not as old as the downtown, East City is comprised of older homes, the oldest of which date back to the forties and the newest of which date back to the seventies. Amidst these homes is the Calvin Elementary School and the Abramson Secondary School, not to mention the older convenience stores which dot the corners of the streets. You can occasionally find a more modern building or store in the area but it's rare since the city tries to protect its 'historical' buildings.
◼ 09. Albatross Cove Like Shasta Basin, Albatross Cove is built on the water, unlike the Basin however, the Cove is home to luxury condominiums and apartments along with yacht clubs and other high brow establishments. Sharing borders with New Lilith and Paradise on the Water, the area is home to many wealthy retirees who want nothing more than to watch the sunset along the water each and every night.
09.1 - Crescent City Harbour:The city’s harbour, the Harbour district sees both cruise liners and freighters in and out of its docks every day. The area also hosts the public docks where yachts and sailing boats are held when not in use. A heavy traffic area, the Harbour is always bustling with activity even in the dead of night. It’s also almost as crime rich as the Docks as the constant activity keeps away the prying eyes of law enforcement.
◼ 10. Larissa A city originally built around a World War II airbase, Larissa soon found other financial avenues as the wine industry began to grow and flourish. However, Larissa eventually became home to one of North America's most powerful organized crime families, the enigmatic Roman Locke. Larissa has a thriving manufacturing industry exporting and importing numerous materials on a daily basis. A leader in technological research, the city is quickly growing to be the a focal point towards the future.
10.1 - City Dionysia: Situated in the heart of the Larissa, the City Dionysia district is one of the oldest parts of Larissa but also one of the most constantly updated. A great deal of money is poured into the district every year to keep it looking fresh and welcoming to tourists. Every autumn, the district holds a Dionysia Wine Festival which attracts thousands of visitors. As such most of the winter months are spent repairing and maintaining the downtown for when tourist season comes again. Many different fine dining establishments line the streets of the City Dionysia, almost all of which serve local wines. The majority of these establishments serve Greek cuisine or a Greek inspired menu but it is possible to simply find a good steak.
10.2 - Somerset: Sitting directly above the Lower East Side, Somerset or the Upper East Side, and was home to Roman Locke's criminal empire. The area has a distinct European influence specifically Italian as many fine eateries line its streets hiding backroom deals and white collar crime. Tall skyscrapers tower over the streets below running the city's finances and utilities which allowed Locke to keep all of Larissa in the palm of his hand.
10.4 - Lower East Side: The Lower East End is the roughest side of town. Sitting to the East of the Sound and the Wharf, it's a crime ridden district filled with petty theft, drug dealers, pimps and prostitutes. Unfortunately many low income families end up living in this area due to the cheap housing. Due to the proximity to the Sound, many students end up living in the Lower East Side, those who flunk out often end up walking the streets addicted to numerous drugs or extorted in front of a camera in a rundown apartment.
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◼ 11. Paradise on the Water Paradise on the Water has homes which range from six figures to nearly ten. The ultimate beach houses to quaint little cottages. Though the town is notably quieter than the city it neighbours, Paradise on the Water still has its fair share of noise. Home to Paradise Beaches and the city's harbour, the town sees a fair bit of travel and has a rather consistent population not taking into consideration those who use the available time shares and cottages in the area. Often many people who live on the Water prefer to venture up to Paradise Valley for food instead of into the City. Just beyond this neighborhood to the east is Paradise Valley. The area which is famous for two things, one Paradise Falls, the massive waterfalls which is made up of six different mountain rivers which run together and flows over Old Stone Mountain’s south side only to break off into two rivers again at the base of the waterfalls' basin, and two, damn good wine. Paradise Valley is one of the most fertile farming lands in all of North America, if not the world. It gets the perfect amount of sun and rain at just the right time all year. As such the Valley is home to many farms, orchards and vineyards. Most of which are very well off.
◼ 11.1 South Beach Directly south of the Overtown is the South Beach. Upper end high rises and condominiums dot the horizon of the South Beach leading out to sandy white beaches on the edge of the city's southern seaboard. Home to an ever growing real estate market, the South Beach is popular area with newcomers and retirees alike.
◼ 11.2 North Beach Sitting directly west of the Olympus neighborhood, North Beach is home to numerous hotels and condominiums overlooking the Western seaboard. Much of the real estate in this district is owned by Raul de Vitis and is used for housing his business quests. As such, crime in the North Beach area is higher than the South, especially in terms of violent crimes.
◼ 11.3 OvertownThe Overtown neighborhood is home to several technology and research facilities in its southern edge before becoming middle class housing towards the Northern edge. Housing prices tend to soar along the Western edge as it boarders the Olympus neighborhood. Overtown is home to the legendary Veritas Marketing and Legal known for getting numerous publically convicted criminals acquitted after retrial. The headquarters for Chimera Cosmetics is also located here known for their cutting edge beauty treatments such as pigment alterations and iris injections for altering skin and eye colour respectively.
◼ 11.4 Olympus The wealthiest neighborhood in all of Paradise on the Water, the Olympus District sits directly East of the North Beach neighborhood and runs North alongside Overtown ending at the foothills before Albatross Cove.
◼ 12. Los ParadisoSpanning a long history, Los Paraíso is a diverse city and home to numerous ethnicities and cultures. The city spans over a large area, consisting of the major city of Los Paraíso, or Paradise City and a smaller rural community known as Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley lies two miles to the South of the main city and is home to Paradise Falls, one of the largest natural waterfalls in the world. Two rivers run off these falls, the first of which is the Dorado Rapids which runs along the Eastern edge of Paradise on the Water, before flowing west into the Pacific. Paradise on the Water is Los Paraíso’s southernmost and richest district while the second river, the Del Vida River divides the Paradise Valley from the city and continues to flow due South. This span is crossed by a giant suspension bridge known as the Tower Bridge due to the giant turrets which rise up on either side of it. It's an impressive sight even to those who live in Los Paraíso and has been featured in many movies. The city's architecture ranges from styles as old as the 1920's to modern and futuristic styles that look like they belong in one of Paradise Hill's science fiction movies.
12.1 - Studio Strip: This is where Paradise Hills was made, the Studio Strip is home almost every major film study in the world. The most famous of these studios, is Studio 11 which is famous for big blockbuster flicks focusing on heroes. Each block is filled with warehouses, trailers and offices of some of the biggest names in the industry. No matter what time of day it is, no matter the weather there's always guaranteed to be people lined around the block just waiting to get a glimpse of their favourite star. In the event of injuries on set or of any sort, there is an emergency clinic which can handle most major injuries. Though anything overly serious is airlifted to one of the other hospitals in Paradise City. In addition to the studios there’s the Entertainment Strip. The Strip in Los Paraíso is home to all manner of hotels, clubs and casinos at which you can try your luck. The most famous of these is the Colosseum Hotel and Casino rumored to be owned by none other than the Del Fierro crime family. The Strip is run by more than a few 'former' mafia bosses, and is often heavy with law enforcement. Within the Strip is the Avenue Rouge which is home to numerous strip clubs and brothels, essentially Crescent City’s own 'Red Light District'. The Strip couldn’t be missed thanks change from classic lighting of the rest of the city to the neon lighting of the strip.
12.2 - Paradise Hills: Paradise Hills or the ‘Diamond Neighbourhood’ is one of the wealthiest areas in all of Crescent City. Paradise Hills is filled with eccentric billionaires who line the streets with cars most people can't afford the tires for. The houses, or rather mansions here sometimes take up more than a couple blocks of land. Paradise Hills also houses its own private hospital along with numerous private schools for the children of the rich and famous. There's always paparazzi around this neighbourhood at the very least. Towards the interior of the city is Conquistador University, one of the top arts schools in all of North America.
◼ 13. Longhorn The unofficial name for the area is 'Taurus City'. A name that, nowadays, is used more as a quip than anything, though its origins are shrouded in a dark history. A large community and thriving city, Longhorn City runs along both Orlaith valley and the Desert of the Dry Bones. A large farming community surrounds the city from the South and the East and is home to many different ranches and other agricultural homesteads. Originally named for the surrounding bountiful herds of wild longhorn cattle-- seemingly abandoned by an earlier settlement (of which there are no records, something not uncommon for the time period), --the city itself is now known for the oil which it harvests from the desert and its large exports of fuel as well as good ol'American monster longhorn steaks, which could put even a Texas Cowboy steak to chame. Founded in the early 1900s by nomads looking for a place to settle down, Longhorn City gained its well-deserved name from the original "Bone Gorge" after the townsfolk of the original settlement were able to live off of nothing but the crop of the land and meat from the cattle when trade was sparse around the time of 1914-1920's. The name also stemmed from the discovery of a Native American burial site, littered with entire skeletons of the longhorn's arranged in a meaning of offering. Nowadays, the city is a towering monument to man's progress in the area as it rises above the desert. A very wealthy city, many of its restaurants are famous for their homemade barbecue recipes. While the North end of the city is filled with industry and low income housing, the center is very wealthy with the East and West making up middle class, the South is very wealthy.
13.1 - Mount Nysa: The Mount Nysa region lies to the south Eastern edge of the city. Despite being slightly elevated compared to the rest of the city, it's still however only a mountain in name only. This area is covered in vineyards and is known for being the city's wine country. Millions of bottles of Dionysia wine is shipped out of Mount Nysa each and every year with a majority of it staying local for the Dionysia Wine Festival. Furthermore all of Longhorn's agriculture can be found here including the tobacco industry and its plantations.
13.2 - The Greek Quarter: In the late fifties, an influx of Greek immigrants moved into this area and turned the land into fertile farm land. As such it's now a rural community which is a stark departure from the neoclassical and modernist architecture of the rest of Orlaith. At the center of the Greek Quarter is the Farmer's Market which is exactly what its name suggests, a market run by the farmers of Crescent City. The area consists of both permanent and semi-permanent structures which are removed when the season passes. During the summer and harvest months, the Market is filled with stalls of fresh fruit, vegetables, homemade pastries and numerous other ideas. As well the area is occupied by flea markets and tradesmen peddling their wares. Butcher shops can be found nearby and there's always livestock or pets for sale. In the winter, the area occupied from the stalls is turned into several large ice rinks allowing for public skating or hockey games. These ice rinks are sustained by several freezing units in order to ensure the ice actually stays frozen amid California’s mild winters. The city erects bleachers to ensure the public can watch and someone is always serving coffee, apple cider, tea or hot chocolate on site.
◼ a. The Rhodes Lighthouse Remote and often forgotten about, the Rhodes Lighthouse was built during the second World War. Falling out of use at the end of, the Rhodes Lighthouse, has long believed to be haunted by the New Alexandria community. Starting in the early 90's, sightings of lights and alleged ghosts moving around in the lighthouse became common. In the year 2000, the lighthouse was purchased by the Michaels' Foundation in an effort to preserve the historic monument.
◼ b. The Whispering Woods Located North West of Crestwood Hollow and Jethrull, the Whispering Woods got their names from the noise the wind makes when it blows through the trees. Sounding like a whisper, the woods are considering to be something of a modern mystery due to the phenomenon. Thought to be home to some ancient creature, the woods are regarded as eerie by most and have recently come under protection from logging.
◼ c. The Demon's Teeth A mountain range located to the North of Old Stone Mountain, the Demon's Teeth are part of the Cascade Mountain Range. Their name comes from the way the mountains look like a mouth reaching towards the sky. Scientists have discovered some volcanic activity beneath the range, but it lies far too dormant to be of any concern to the people of Crescent City.
◼ d. Old Stone Mountain The tallest mountain in the Demon's Teeth, Old Stone Mountain casts its long shadow over Crescent City and is home to numerous quarries and mines at its base which provides a livelihood to Kilbride and Jethrull.
◼ e. Angel Tears Waterfall A large waterfall found on Old Stone Mountain. The Angel Tears Waterfall flows down the mountain into the Clyde River before resting in the Calder Lake and continuing its journey to the Pacific. A popular gathering spot for the youth of Crescent City, the waterfall also attracts millions of tourists every year.
◼ f. The Hanging Tree A large white oak located in the center of New Lilith, the Hanging Tree has stood almost as long as Lilith itself having been used to carry out the final sentences for many criminals. The tree is believed to be tainted but is regarded as a piece of Crescent City history and as such protected from harm and well taken care of.
◼ g. Deadman's Bog Located along the South Western edge of New Lilith, the Langlands Moss Bog or 'Deadman's Bog' an ancient peat moss bog. Rundown boardwalks provide a nature walk for anyone brave enough to venture into the bog. The bog itself however holds more secrets than its given credit for. The nature of the bog allows it to perfect perserve its victims as it sucks them down beneath the surface and as such the bog is a favourite dumping spot for the local crimelords with Roman Locke and Raul de Vitis being most infamous for using the bog to dispose of their problems.
◼ h. Desert of Dry Bones: The Desert of the Dry Bones stretches from Texas, through New Mexico and all the way into California providing a rugged but direct route for smuggling. A large dry sandy area, it's home to very little due to it's brutal climate. Scorching hot days and freezing cold nights. Many bodies have been found dead in the desert whether killed by the elements or dumped there never to be seen again. Those that do dwell in the desert are the remaining members of an ancient Navajo Tribe who seldom make contact with Crescent City or any other modern establishment due to fear of the modern world corrupting traditions.
◼ i. Sugar BeachNamed for its crystal white sand, Sugar Beach is a favourite location of numerous tourists. Always alive with activity such as surfers, sun tanners and swimmers, the beach is lined with numerous shops and restaurants along with several hotels and condominiums that tower behind the shoreline.
◼ j. Orlaith Valley Orlatih Valley is Longhorn's agricultural region and as a result provides for the majority of Crescent City. Boasting a very fruitful agricultural industry, numerous farms, ranches and other plantations fill its lands. The largest export of the valley is the Golden Delicious Apple. Beyond the valley lies densely populated forests of oak, maple and cherry trees. This contributes to several lumber mills in the area that provide another industry to the city.
