The City must survive.
| Played | 12 times |
| Cloned | 1 times |
| Created | 177 days ago |
| Last Updated | 66 days ago |
| Visibility | Public |
The Housing District
The Housing District is a makeshift village where residents have crafted their homes from the detritus of the bygone world. The buildings, haphazardly assembled from warped wood and rusted metal, create a patchwork of survival amidst the relentless cold. Steam hubs spew puffs of warmth, providing much-needed respite from the biting chill that envelops the district.
Frozen Dreadnought
This colossal steampunk dreadnought, now a relic of a bygone era, is trapped in the grips of a relentless winter, its massive hull jutting from the icy surface of what was once a deep ocean. Inside, adventurers may uncover caches of invaluable resources, including preserved food, steam cores for machinery, and warm clothing to survive the brutal cold outside.
Ruins of Winterhome
Once a thriving hub of civilization, the ruins of Winterhome now lay entombed in ice and snow. The remnants of homes, taverns, and workshops stand as silent witnesses to a past filled with life and warmth, but now are filled with chilling silence. The catastrophic explosion of the steam-powered generator that once fueled the city's heart left scars on the landscape, with charred remnants embedded in the frost. Ghostly whispers echo through the ruins as the past clings desperately to what remains.
The Beacon
High above the city, The Beacon serves as both a lookout and a guide for scouts venturing into the treacherous Frostland. Its presence fosters a sense of security among the city's inhabitants, knowing that eyes are always watching for both danger and opportunity.
The City Square
The City Square serves as a gethering point, where residents converge to share news and camaraderie despite the biting cold. The air is filled with murmurs of concern regarding the Overseer’s latest edicts, while the steam hub pulses with warmth, providing a brief respite from the frigid environment. This central meeting place is a testament to the resilience of the community, battling the elements together.
The Coal Mine
The Coal Mine is a large metal structure and a grim reminder of humanity's struggle against the cold and the relentless pursuit of fuel to survive. Workers, weary and gaunt from grueling shifts, trudge through the icy corridors, their faces blackened with soot. Above them, the ominous creaking of metal supports echoes as coal is hauled out, while shivering forms huddle near the flicker of hearth fires, trying to stay warm against the harsh chill.
The Execution Platform
The Execution Platform is a grim and foreboding site where justice is meted out to those labeled as public enemies. Built round The Generator that serves as both a power source and a means of execution, the platform uses boiling steam to enact its grim sentences. The area is shrouded in mist, and the sounds of hissing steam echo ominously in the air, interspersed with the cries of the condemned.
The Generator
The Generator is the lifeblood of the city, an immense and towering machine that stands defiant against the harsh cold of the post-apocalyptic landscape. It is engineered to use coal combustion to harness steam power, creating warmth and energy that feeds into every building in the vicinity through a network of roads lined with steaming pipes and electrical cables. The city’s very survival hinges on its performance, and if it were to fail, darkness and despair would swiftly follow.
The Guard Station
The Guard Station stands as a bastion of security in the midst of chaos, where disciplined guards maintain a vigilant patrol to deter crime and restore calm.
The Hunters Hangar
The Hunters Hangar serves as a base for skilled hunters who have adapted to the post-apocalyptic world by employing steam-powered airships. These airships allow them to soar above the Frostland, where they search for elusive game to sustain the dwindling population of The City. This hub is filled with the sounds of machinery, the scent of oil, and the camaraderie of those dedicated to survival in a harsh landscape.
The Infirmary
The Infirmary is a grim yet essential sanctuary where the weary and broken find a modicum of hope. Amidst the constant cries of pain and the clanking of machinery, nurses and doctors toil tirelessly, struggling to care for a relentless influx of patients suffering from frostbite and grievous injuries. Here, the sobering reality of choice looms large, as the desperate make the heart-wrenching decision to amputate their shattered limbs, only to receive cold, metallic augments in their place. The air is thick with the scent of antiseptic, mingled with the faint hints of machine oil, while the flickering lights barely illuminate the faces of those who stand guard over the suffering.
The Outpost Depot
The Outpost Depot stands as a crucial nexus for The City, where daring souls embark on their perilous journeys into the treacherous Frostland. This imposing structure hums with the sound of massive gears and steam engines, exhaling plumes of vapor that dance in the chilled air. The lift is a gigantic metal contraption, elegantly forged and adorned with remnants of the past, bellowing with the power of steam as it ferries its cargo into the icy abyss below. Only the bravest or most desperate travelers dare to use it.
The Overseer's Office
Perched halfway up The Generator, The Overseer's Office serves as both a residence and a command center for the enigmatic overseer who governs The City. Here, critical decisions are made, laws are passed, and strategies are devised to combat the ever-encroaching cold that threatens the inhabitants below. It stands as a fortress of authority, where the weight of leadership bears heavily upon its solitary occupant.
The Prison
The Prison is a grim testament to humanity's darker side. Its walls echo the despair of countless souls trapped within. Inmates are subjected to brutal treatment, their cries muffled by the steel bars and the cold, unfeeling concrete walls. Few emerge alive from this wretched place, cursed to endure the harshest of conditions.
The Public House
The Public House is a dimly lit tavern that serves as a gathering place for weary miners and tinkerers, offering warmth and a sense of camaraderie amidst the bleakness of the world. Despite the jovial atmosphere, an undercurrent of tension permeates the air, as patrons often share stories of survival and looming dangers while clinking their mugs together.
The Steel Bridge
The Steel Bridge spans a vast cavern filled with jagged ice formations and craggy rock, its steel structure glistening under the pale light. At the far end stands a dormant automaton, a visual marvel frozen in time, awaiting the power of a steam core to awaken its ancient gears and mechanisms.
The Stockpiles
The Stockpiles is a dismal, makeshift warehouse where workers gather essential supplies and equipment in a desperate attempt to endure the harsh climate. Within its frostbitten confines, weary workers sort through crates and barrels, their breath visible in the frigid air.
The Temple
The Temple serves as a grand church, symbolizing the unwavering devotion of The City’s inhabitants. The temple is a hub for priests and ceremonial services, bringing peace to the faithful and inspiring hope throughout The City. Those who enter its elaborate halls often leave with renewed faith, while some skeptics find themselves reconsidering their doubts in the presence of its majestic gears and intricate design.
The Weather Station
An abandoned weather station stands out in the desolate landscape of snow and ice, housing remnants of scientists' work who sought to understand the cataclysm that plunged the world into eternal winter. Equipment lies scattered, and frostbitten papers reveal their desperate theories and calculations.
The Workshop
The Workshop is a makeshift engineering haven where weary workers toil endlessly on steam-powered prototypes designed to fend off the biting cold of the post-apocalyptic world. Despite their exhaustion, a spark of hope fuels their creativity as they aim to conceive the next great invention. The engineers scavenge for resources amid the remnants of the old world to bring their visions to life, often sacrificing sleep and well-being for progress.