STORM CITY LOCATIONS
WELCOME TO STORM CITY.
Storm City is one of the most iconic locations in Cium, but beneath it's fake billboards and desperate attempts at travel grabs, it has a rightful reputation for being a deadly place to live.
The metropolis is plagued by bad weather which aptly earnt the location it's catchy name, rain and wind can be harsh all year round, and the city is usually blanketed by fog and grey clouds which only aid in it's record-high crime rate. Since 1980, Storm Cities violent and property crime rates are higher than the national average. The violent crime rate has increased by 10% from 1990. That leaves Storm City 49% higher than the national average when it comes to the number of violent crimes per capital.
HORIZON VALLEY
Horizon Valley makes up a small segment of Storm City. A large, high class district that thrives on the harmony of its neighborhoods. Horizon Valley is recognized across the world as a very passionate sports district and is a leader in attempts at reforming public schools, providing "affordable" housing in "economically sound communities", ensuring accessibility for all, and fostering, social, economic and environmental sustainability... as long as you have the money. .
Unfortunately, no amount of money nor the desperate attempts at normality from the wealthy can possibly cover the rot that spreads through Storm City, and it reaches even here in Horizon Valley.
Horizon Valley has a record number of sports scholarships in Storm City. Considered a high class district with the highest number of middle-class citizens by 21% compared to other districts. Horizon Valley Creek private college was awarded Best College in 1987. Lowest crime rate in Storm City (not by much).
HORIZON VALLEY PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
Established in 1666, Horizon Valley Private University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Cium and among the most prestigious in the world. The university is composed of ten academic faculties plus the Point Institute for Advanced Study. Arts and Sciences offers study in a wide range of academic disciplines for undergraduates and for graduates, while the other faculties offer only graduate degrees, mostly professional.
Horizon Valley Private University seems excellent on the outside, but harbors a lot of horrifying secrets that the council succeeds in hiding.
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF MURPHY CREEK
Founded by Martha Murphy in 1902, Murphy Creek became a four-year coeducational college in 1926. Historically nondenominational, the College embraces such Christian principles as inclusivity and service, encourages examination of faith and values, and is welcoming and respectful to those from all religious backgrounds.
Murphy Creek is a typical public university and is often scrutinized by the wealthier attendants of Horizon Valley Private University.
GATED COMMUNITY'S
Many high class gated communities exist within Horizon Valley, each one housing medium to high class residents and their families. Though they believe they are safe from the horrors of Storm City, they are anything but.
MID CITY
Mid City is the central point of Storm City, housing most of the cities health care institutions, shopping districts, housing districts and industrial sectors.
Mid City is well known for it's health care, featuring over 12 different medical and psychological centers and 4 general hospitals than span over the entire locale.
Other than medical care, Mid City features multiple shopping districts and lower-tier housing districts.
Considered a lower class district with the highest number of lower-class citizens by 31% compared to other districts. Mid City holds the record breaking number of medical institutions in one district compared to other Cities in Cium at a total of 16.
Amity Hospital
Situated on the edge of Mid City and Timber Lake's neighbouring forest, Amity hospital was founded in 1868 by Alacar Sortain to assist people living in poverty. Here, they could work in exchange for care, food and housing. Over time, the massive grounds were utilized and it evolved into a hospital. Eventually, it grew even larger to include a mental hospital and hundreds of wards. To this day, Amity Hospital still stands as the largest hospital in Storm City and the private grounds where Amity was built has been recorded as one of the largest privately owned plots in Cium.
Amity Hospital has a dark history leading all the way back to it's founding, but has been placed under heavy government protection which has concealed it's history from the modern world.
Mid City Pit
A nightclub nestled within the high streets of Mid City - it's one of the oldest clubs in Storm City. It changed ownership in 2010 after the sudden death of the long-time owner, and is now secretly owned by the Criminal King, Muller; it's a hotspot for all citizens of Storm City and a place of high repute and higher revenue. Despite being used as a front for Mullers criminal empire, it manages to stay completely neutral ground for both the Criminal Kings, innocents and the law of Storm City; continuing to remain a "safe zone" where Criminal Kings are exempt from the law. Here, information is traded between the Kings and the Law - and Muller can continue his weapon trade beneath the law's reach.
Regence District
Regence District is a major shopping district located at the heart of Mid City's center. It is well-known to be a great lifestyle destination, famous for its flagship stores and international brands, but the tourist rate has dropped exponentially since 1997 due to how dangerous Storm City is.
Storm City Correctional Facility (SCCF)
Storm City's sole prison, SCCF is notorious for long sentance rehabilitation for petty offences relating to drugs and minor crimes - using the money gained from keeping and gaining inmates to fund secret operations for Storm City officials. It's rumored that Storm City kingpins who are held here recieve high-level treatment compared to other inmates, more-so if they're in direct leagues with the criminal system.
FOOL'S CROSS
Fool's Cross is a small abandoned district located between Horizon Valley and Mid City - a small zone that connects directly to the outskirts and the forests of Timber Lake. Fool's Cross was to be a luxury gated district for the wealthiest patrons of Storm City, with large-scale plans for high-rise hotels, clubs, mansions and entrepreneur opportunities that would deforest much of the Timber Lake's natural forestation to make way for it's creation.
The construction was completely abandoned in 1995 due to the violent retaliation, this horrific incident left over 33 people dead and has been a topic of serious discussion all over the world ever since.
To this day, Fool's Cross has been left abandoned and untouched by the government and the deforestation efforts have been forgotten entirely, despite half the damage already being done. The framework for many of the buildings has deteriorated and become homes for squatters and the homeless. The remaining housing areas are usually forked off by the government to the lowest class citizens of Storm City.
Fool's Cross has formed an ungovernable district that is exempt of law, the violent criminals that call Fool's Cross their home have been ignored by the Storm City law, and they have withdrawn all policing efforts from that locale, focusing them on Mid City instead. Fools Cross is considered a poverty district, with the highest rate of homeless citizens in Storm City and the highest rate of crime.
Abandoned High-Rise Framework 0023
A large high-rise framework that was abandoned during the Fool's Cross incident has been covertly claimed as a home base for the notorious group of killers under FEAR's protection.
Outside is fortified with fences and security cameras oeprated by FEAR's crew personally. Inside the framework lies many walled and secure rooms for each member to use as they please, and the once pristine concrete framework has been tagged with warnings to other criminals and innocents, leaving the group entirely remote.
The Storm City law has yet to find the location of FEAR's group, and the few solo investigators never made it back to report their findings.
The Bowl
A large luxury pool and bar that has been repurposed as a skatepark.
Founders' Plaza
An abandoned mall - used frequently by the criminal king's as a party spot and to host large-scale "events" for like minded killers and high ranking criminals.
Heat Core
An abandoned warehouse repurposed by the Muller, one of the criminal kings, as an illegal nightclub and dirty rave - used frequently by high and low ranking criminal gangs alike as a meeting place for business arrangements. Drugs, weapons and live cargo are traded here in VIP rooms, or right on the dance floor. Innocents also frequent the Heat Core for danger-laced thrills and good booze. Core raves are hosted nightly, and it is not uncommon for multiple deaths to occur a night.
The Underpass
At one point, the 70 was to be a main highway that would connect Horizon Valley and Mid City directly via bridge, But after the 1995 incident, construction was halted entirely, and it now lays an unfinished and extremely dangerous hazard in the corner of The Cross. Most steer clear of it entirely, afraid of it's instability, but FEAR saw an opportunity in the dark, untouched zone below it. The Underpass now stands as a highly secretive spot for the highest ranking criminal kings and their crews. A spot mostly for pleasure also doubles as a meetup for deals and covert business arrangements.
TIMBER LAKE
Timber lake is a large freshwater lake that surrounds over half of Storm City's border. It's forests are exceptionally large and mostly untouched by Storm City's growing city.
Surrounded by mountains and forests, Timber Lake is a beautiful natural landscape in contrast to Storm City. Timber Lake is centered by a small town named Carden, the only rest-stop for miles outside of Storm City.
Timber lake used to be a popular tourist attraction until the 1993 Camp Horizon Valley murders. After the incident, it became infamous for a streak of brutal and heinous murders, massacres, and homicide. The failed attempt to reopen the camps in 1998 set off a chain of events that led to all camps being closed off to the public.
HORIZON VALLEY CREEK CAMP
A congratulated summer boarding camp located in Timber Lake's Silveroak territory. With a heavy focus on social activities, Horizon Valley Creek Camp hosts large scale games called Manhunt, a well known and eagerly anticipated event that has been hosted every Summer on June 14th. Half of the summer is spent on excursions and half-day adventures. Activities also include an extensive ropes course, baseball, woodworking, riflery, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, windsurfing, sailing, tennis, soccer, and photography. Supervised by nominated senior student camp counselors, these programs help teach thee campers important life lessons and have a huge impact on their lives. University and college students from the ages of 17-26 may apply, and can choose to board only for the summer or for up to 4 years.
Due to the tragic events of 1993, Horizon Valley Creek Camp has suspended all travel while investigations are still ongoing.
STATESLAND FARM
A large, old farm once owned by the States family. Production ended soon after the family's tragic deaths, and the deed for the property was passed on to the oldest son.
Entirely isolated, this farm has been the place of over 34 brutal murders since it was passed down to the new owner, and some say there are still living victims confined in the secured barn.
CARDEN
Timber Lake is crowned by a small town named Carden, a forgotten and desolate little community just off of the rural routes and mountain paths. Carden is a tiny isolated farming community of less than thirty structures in the most desolate part of West Timber Lake surrounded by miles of empty highway, forests and deserted farmland bordered by a small tributary to the Timber Lake river. There is one main road in and two side roads out, but the area is nearly inaccessible due to heavy forestation and the old road blocks set up after the Camp Masacre.
Carden was a key spot for camps and would be the main supplier for them before they were shut down after the murders.
SOLITUDE POINT
Stationed in an old hospital near Carden, this haunted house is nothing like the average scream-haunt- no fake blood and automated jack-in-the-box skeletons for cheap scares that leave rowdy teenagers with messy hair and a good laugh, no, to enter Solitude Point, you had to sign a 35 page consent waiver that forces you to have a safeword. You cannot leave the experience without the staff's permission, and all guests are warned of physical injury, minor torture, and emotional distress while asking each guest for their greatest fear. There were no rules inside Solitude, and that's why Solitude is so famous.
The house operates year-round, offering visitors a haunt that can last up to eight hours with multiple actor shifts. The setup takes up to 2 weeks for each group, and Solitude Point has a waitlist of over 9,000 people. There is no admission fee, but the owner encourages donating to various Storm City charities via a box outside.
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