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- | * Greasehearts are found primarily in Southern Palms and Barrier Island. | + | |
- | * Mindeyes and Hagbloods are found primarily in Central View and North Shore. | + | |
- | * Maidenhands and occupy Ogonori Island and North Shore. | + | |
- | * Oddbodies are spread around, but concentrated in South Palms and Ogonori Island. | + | |
- | * Sourcians and Crudes can be found on Barrier Island and Ogonori Island. | + | |
* Other aquatic species can be found in the bay. | * Other aquatic species can be found in the bay. | ||
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* **Dianne Proctor** - A Mindeye woman in her forties with a family of four, Dianne is the current opposition candidate for Mayor of Sargasso. Her election platform is founded on free love, union power, and a stronger UDD presence in Sargasso to combat the usual Kaiju threat rather than deregulating weaponry. She isn't fond of superheroes or vigilantes either. | * **Dianne Proctor** - A Mindeye woman in her forties with a family of four, Dianne is the current opposition candidate for Mayor of Sargasso. Her election platform is founded on free love, union power, and a stronger UDD presence in Sargasso to combat the usual Kaiju threat rather than deregulating weaponry. She isn't fond of superheroes or vigilantes either. | ||
* **Edmund Holt** - Generally seen as an enjoyable waste of space, this Oddbody man holds Sargasso' | * **Edmund Holt** - Generally seen as an enjoyable waste of space, this Oddbody man holds Sargasso' | ||
- | * **Desmond Devilfish** - Though he has no known source of income, no job, wears a gumboot stretched over his head with eyeholes cut out of it, and may be legally dead in Noir, Desmond Devilfish((real name unknown)) is elected by the Drill Plains, and preaches nonsensical policies such as ' | + | * **Desmond Devilfish** - Though he has no known source of income, no job, wears a gumboot stretched over his head with eyeholes cut out of it, and may be legally dead in [[location/ |
* **Businesspeople** | * **Businesspeople** | ||
* **Johnny Longhands** - A frequent trader at the Night Markets with a permanent outlet at Wayward Mall, Johnny Longhands is a Greaseheart trader whose claim to fame is keeping all of his logistics organised and streamlined as much as possible, letting him import any product, from anywhere, with ease. The difficult can be delivered immediately. The impossible takes a bit longer. | * **Johnny Longhands** - A frequent trader at the Night Markets with a permanent outlet at Wayward Mall, Johnny Longhands is a Greaseheart trader whose claim to fame is keeping all of his logistics organised and streamlined as much as possible, letting him import any product, from anywhere, with ease. The difficult can be delivered immediately. The impossible takes a bit longer. | ||
* **Lina Rarius** - The primary proprietor of Lina's Palace in the CBD, Lina is a well respected Greaseheart businesswoman who used to be something of a town flame in her prime. Lina is said to have a little black book containing the names of all the people who owe her a favour. She has competition over in Barrier Island from Harumi... | * **Lina Rarius** - The primary proprietor of Lina's Palace in the CBD, Lina is a well respected Greaseheart businesswoman who used to be something of a town flame in her prime. Lina is said to have a little black book containing the names of all the people who owe her a favour. She has competition over in Barrier Island from Harumi... | ||
- | * **Harumi** - A mysterious woman with an unspoken past but a cheery image and demeanor whose self-named club specializes in...exotic tastes and services. Despite her taste in dress she never works the club herself, and the bizarre array of devices and inventions that end up incorporated into her club indict either she's an advanced engineer, or has access to some high-end laboratories. | + | * **[[/ |
- | * **[[character/ | + | * **[[character/ |
* **Celebrities** | * **Celebrities** | ||
* **Aoi Tanaka** - A big-band, and big name Maidenhand musician who enjoys working with other musicians as much as she enjoys her big band to deliver a diverse range of music. She was named Sargasso Community Radio' | * **Aoi Tanaka** - A big-band, and big name Maidenhand musician who enjoys working with other musicians as much as she enjoys her big band to deliver a diverse range of music. She was named Sargasso Community Radio' | ||
- | * **[[character:luca_pavone|Luca Pavone]]** - Gaining fame by repelling a Polygon invasion on Ferros Block, Luca is regarded as a superhero by the people of Sargasso. However, Luca is usually shy of the public eye, and downplays the importance his ongoing contributions to Sargasso' | + | * **[[character/luca_pavone]]** - Gaining fame by repelling a Polygon invasion on Ferros Block, Luca is regarded as a superhero by the people of Sargasso. However, Luca is usually shy of the public eye, and downplays the importance his ongoing contributions to Sargasso' |
* **45.6C.65.6E.61 ' | * **45.6C.65.6E.61 ' | ||
+ | * **Gerald Ewings** - A film director who collaborates frequently with Elena to produce creature features and monster movies. He acknowledges that his films are a bit shlocky and silly, but he always has fun on a project. He had a brief retirement stint to farm slimes, but was kidnapped by [[company/ | ||
+ | * **Groups and Gangs** | ||
+ | * **The Apachopper Club** - A motley gang of bikers and skimmer jockeys residing in Southern Palms and the fringes of Central View. They are known for being a persistent headache for Sargasso' | ||
+ | * **Mae 'Heck on Legs' Cuthbert** - One of the Lieutenants of the Apachoppers, | ||
+ | * **The Uprights** - Named for their business-like attire and ' | ||
+ | * **Frankie Papadopolos** - An ' | ||
+ | * **Tourak Nekkoum Bolyo** - Also known as 'The Out Of Towners', | ||
+ | * **[[plot/ | ||
+ | * **The New Pragmatists** - Political activists with high efficiency haircuts, believing in a strangely calm but near anarchical political philosophy that revolves around the most efficient methods to achieve their objectives. Such as not engaging political violence, a non-threatening demeanor, and enacting social change. | ||
* **Other** | * **Other** | ||
- | * **The Crone** - An old Hagblood woman with stringy white hair and milky eyes, living in Witchwood with the company of her pet cat. Crone is a lecturer at **Sargasso Magician' | + | * **[[character/ |
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+ | ==== Wildlife ==== | ||
+ | Being a highly urbanised seaside city, Sargasso has a large range of animals native to the city and its ocean. Conservation groups such as the Blue Sky Society and other scientific research teams monitor and catalogue the local wildlife. | ||
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+ | * **Capybara** - Living in the northeastern and easterly portions of Sargasso around the rivers and marshes, these large herbivorous rodents . They are highly social creatures, making calls to let insect-eating animals pick bugs off its thick, shaggy hide - and they can be seen wandering through urban areas; Many people find them endearing and cute. | ||
+ | * **Coconut Crab** - This large, terrestrial crustacean thrives on eating fruits, plant matter like tree pith, and the occasional bird or carrion. They use their powerful pincers to husk and cut holes into coconuts, and can often be seen climbing trees. Sometimes, they can be found upending and raiding rubbish bins for food, or stealing unattended items as potential food sources. | ||
+ | * **Longbog Mudworm** - Growing to about a foot long and a half-inch thick, these squiggly red worms thrive in tidal mud shallows and rock pools. They are a favourite of fishermen for bait - one worm can provide about ten cuts of bait that the fish love. | ||
+ | * **Raccoon** - Thriving in the urban areas of Sargasso, these clever little omnivores live in the wild and the city with equal ease. They are not bothered by humans or other people, and some are even known to be pets or companions. However, they are known to be pests for the farmers of Southern Palms, as they eat many of the fruits. | ||
+ | * **Rainbow Trout** - A species of trout found in the bay, ocean, and rivers throughout Sargasso. They are a common source of food for many sea creatures and a fisherman' | ||
+ | * **Sargasso Slime** - A teal green in colouration, | ||
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+ | ==== Phenomena ==== | ||
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+ | * **Hyperhumidity** - A natural phenomenon occurring in Sargasso' | ||
+ | * **They Who Rides Eternal** - Revellers and party-goers throughout Southern Palms and Central View talk hushed of someone who parties harder than any mortal. The description of this anomalous individual remains consistent: dark skinned, naked from the waist, covered in cryptic tattoos, and sporting a scraggly black beard. People who encounter this eternal party-goer are advised to turn away as soon as they can, as those who party with They Who Rides Eternal report losing days, even weeks of time and waking up compromised, | ||
==== Economy ==== | ==== Economy ==== | ||
- | With its bacteria-rich ocean, Sargasso' | + | With its bacteria-rich ocean, Sargasso' |
A secondary source of income for the city comes from fishing. Care is taken via judicious monitoring to avoid overfishing and other environmental problems which arise from fishing. Another secondary source of income is a fruit industry in the Southern Palms, growing bananas, apples, corn, and sugar cane, assisted by the genetic engineering work of **Blossom Laboratories**. | A secondary source of income for the city comes from fishing. Care is taken via judicious monitoring to avoid overfishing and other environmental problems which arise from fishing. Another secondary source of income is a fruit industry in the Southern Palms, growing bananas, apples, corn, and sugar cane, assisted by the genetic engineering work of **Blossom Laboratories**. | ||
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The following occupations are synonymous with Sargasso' | The following occupations are synonymous with Sargasso' | ||
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^ Name ^ Type ^ Description | ^ Name ^ Type ^ Description | ||
^ Algae Worker | Agricultural/ | ^ Algae Worker | Agricultural/ | ||
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^ Slime Farmer | Agricultural | Cultivates and extracts common strains of slime for consumption. | ¤20000< | ^ Slime Farmer | Agricultural | Cultivates and extracts common strains of slime for consumption. | ¤20000< | ||
^ Tourist Trap Operator | Commercial | Runs tourist-friendly attractions in Sargasso' | ^ Tourist Trap Operator | Commercial | Runs tourist-friendly attractions in Sargasso' | ||
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==== Aesthetics ==== | ==== Aesthetics ==== | ||
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===== Districts and Neighbourhoods ===== | ===== Districts and Neighbourhoods ===== | ||
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Sargasso is divided into five districts, with five neighbourhoods within each one. At minimum, every district contains schools, supermarkets, | Sargasso is divided into five districts, with five neighbourhoods within each one. At minimum, every district contains schools, supermarkets, | ||
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* Within Mt. Cartwheel meanwhile is **Devil' | * Within Mt. Cartwheel meanwhile is **Devil' | ||
* **Middleton** - Situated between Flatirons Hill and Mt. Cartwheel, Middleton rests between the mountains. Logically, it became the seat of Barrier Island' | * **Middleton** - Situated between Flatirons Hill and Mt. Cartwheel, Middleton rests between the mountains. Logically, it became the seat of Barrier Island' | ||
- | * It is home to the **Sargasso Magician' | + | * It is home to the **Sargasso Magician' |
* The **Barrier Island Spaceport** is also situated between the mountains, giving new arrivals and travellers the best access to the northern and southern parts of the island. Due to the elevated locale and proximity to Mt. Cartwheel, long stretches of space are at a premium, and the landing is considered a tricky by hand - but easily handled by autopilot. | * The **Barrier Island Spaceport** is also situated between the mountains, giving new arrivals and travellers the best access to the northern and southern parts of the island. Due to the elevated locale and proximity to Mt. Cartwheel, long stretches of space are at a premium, and the landing is considered a tricky by hand - but easily handled by autopilot. | ||
* **Flatirons Hill** - Known colloquially as The Anvil, this neighbourhood covers the southern portion of the island. It gets its name from the primarily Greaseheart demographic, | * **Flatirons Hill** - Known colloquially as The Anvil, this neighbourhood covers the southern portion of the island. It gets its name from the primarily Greaseheart demographic, | ||
* The largest tower in the Anvil is **Ferros Block**, an iron façaded apartment building with a solid granite foundation, and trendy living. It is a U shaped building, with the halfway through the U being filled with open-aired, two storey high lobbies with a view of a forest down below. | * The largest tower in the Anvil is **Ferros Block**, an iron façaded apartment building with a solid granite foundation, and trendy living. It is a U shaped building, with the halfway through the U being filled with open-aired, two storey high lobbies with a view of a forest down below. | ||
* **The Heroes Armaments** is the perfect pub to unwind and tell stories, serving hearty meals and cold drinks in the brash ambience of the ideal adventuring traveller. It isn't uncommon for a bar fight to break out over something stupid, but they' | * **The Heroes Armaments** is the perfect pub to unwind and tell stories, serving hearty meals and cold drinks in the brash ambience of the ideal adventuring traveller. It isn't uncommon for a bar fight to break out over something stupid, but they' | ||
- | * **Dripton** - The southernmost point of Barrier Island, Dripton is a tourist area with glitzy and welcoming appearance. It isn't hard to find a restaurant, a bar, or a pub around Dripton, or a good takeaway place. | + | * **Dripton** - The southernmost point of Barrier Island, Dripton is a tourist area with glitzy and welcoming appearance. It isn't hard to find a restaurant, a bar, pub, or a good takeaway place around Dripton. |
- | * Its primary attraction is the **Night Markets**, run by crafty locals and travelling merchants alike. In addition to buying and selling exotic wares from across Sargasso and beyond, | + | * Its primary attraction is the **Night Markets**, run by crafty locals and travelling merchants alike. In addition to buying and selling exotic wares from across Sargasso and beyond, |
* In the water is a **Glowing Cove**, a C-shaped beach home to a bioluminescent kelp visible at night. Local noodle bars scoop it up to make glowing noodles and other foodstuffs. Its an acquired taste for travellers, given the glow's resemblance to cherenkov radiation. | * In the water is a **Glowing Cove**, a C-shaped beach home to a bioluminescent kelp visible at night. Local noodle bars scoop it up to make glowing noodles and other foodstuffs. Its an acquired taste for travellers, given the glow's resemblance to cherenkov radiation. | ||
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* The **Hightide Beach** is home to fortnightly surfing competitions, | * The **Hightide Beach** is home to fortnightly surfing competitions, | ||
* **Featherwell** - Located up in the hills north-east, Featherwell is a laid back part of Sargasso, away from the worst hustle and bustle, for a quieter living. | * **Featherwell** - Located up in the hills north-east, Featherwell is a laid back part of Sargasso, away from the worst hustle and bustle, for a quieter living. | ||
- | * It //is// close enough to something exciting for the population of **Windsweet Retirement Village**. Most of the folks there are veterans from various conflicts around the [[territories/ | + | * It //is// close enough to something exciting for the population of **Windsweet Retirement Village**. Most of the folks there are veterans from various conflicts around the [[territories:aleph_null]], given especially comfortable retirements in return for their bravery. |
* Featherwell is also home to the **Sargasso Weather Bureau**, an observation post responsible for observing and reporting the weather to the rest of Sargasso. They also run a television channel with ongoing, automated updates to [[https:// | * Featherwell is also home to the **Sargasso Weather Bureau**, an observation post responsible for observing and reporting the weather to the rest of Sargasso. They also run a television channel with ongoing, automated updates to [[https:// | ||
+ | * The burgeoning confectionary delight purveyor of Sargasso and expanding in Aleph, **[[company/ | ||
* **CBD** - The central business area of Sargasso at the southernmost point of the North Shore, the CBD is home to the **City Hall**, where the majority of Sargasso' | * **CBD** - The central business area of Sargasso at the southernmost point of the North Shore, the CBD is home to the **City Hall**, where the majority of Sargasso' | ||
* The most famous street in the CBD is **Commercial Lane**, which boasts the largest selection of commercially owned chain shops, and the headquarters of said chain shops and conglomerates. | * The most famous street in the CBD is **Commercial Lane**, which boasts the largest selection of commercially owned chain shops, and the headquarters of said chain shops and conglomerates. | ||
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Serving as the transnational area between the uptown and the downtown, Central View is home to most of Sargasso' | Serving as the transnational area between the uptown and the downtown, Central View is home to most of Sargasso' | ||
- | * **Delta South** - On the southern side of the river is the primary residential area of Sargasso, boasting the highest population density of humans and other humanoid species. | + | * **Delta South** - On the southern side of the river is the primary residential area of Sargasso, boasting the highest population density of humans and other humanoid |
* The **Walled City** is the densest place of them all, with so many people living together in such close buildings that where one person' | * The **Walled City** is the densest place of them all, with so many people living together in such close buildings that where one person' | ||
+ | * Beneath the Walled City is a series of indoor harbours and ports called the **Underhall Harbours**. They serve as the built-up area's primary commercial area. River merchants and fishermen take their wares here, offering good deals on fish and other ocean-derived produce. | ||
* Unsurprisingly, | * Unsurprisingly, | ||
* **Bay Grove** - With a stunning view into the bay, Bay Grove is considered one of the best places for beach side business. | * **Bay Grove** - With a stunning view into the bay, Bay Grove is considered one of the best places for beach side business. | ||
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* **Ogonori Reef** - South-east of Ognori Island is a sprawling coral reef, blasting with fish, life, and colour. | * **Ogonori Reef** - South-east of Ognori Island is a sprawling coral reef, blasting with fish, life, and colour. | ||
* Large **Fields of Kelp** are a frequently cultivated item, since they make the tastiest ogonori. While exploring the area however, divers and farmers have found evidence of unknown ruins beneath prime growing parcels, though... | * Large **Fields of Kelp** are a frequently cultivated item, since they make the tastiest ogonori. While exploring the area however, divers and farmers have found evidence of unknown ruins beneath prime growing parcels, though... | ||
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+ | ==== Sargasso Wetlands ==== | ||
+ | To the Northwest of the metropolitan area of Sargasso, there is an island beyond the river delta covered in mangrove forests. This quality and the relative isolation from much of the disruption of city hustle and bustle (as well as being away from the smell) makes it ideal for slime cultivation, | ||
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+ | * One of the newest competitors to the area is **Ewings Slime Colony**, joint-owned by Gerald Ewings and his frequent collaborator Elena. They produce a strain of slime said to be ' | ||
+ | * Another long-running farming colony here is **Tølen Algae Works**, an industrial scale provider of algae-related products, including fertilisers, | ||
+ | * The natural attraction of **The Mangroves** is a variety of freshwater fauna and flora growing in the area, as well as natural colonies of Sargasso Slime. Boat tour operators make their claims around here, offering guided expeditions and explanations for all of the mangroves' | ||
+ | * The **Splintered Delta** is a large series of long, sandy islets created by the conflicting flows of water - pushing sand from two separate oceans north and west of Sargasso to form these sandbars. Fishermen often keep an eye on these areas for the spawning seasons, and time their expeditions accordingly to get the freshest fish. | ||
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+ | ==== Sargasso Commercial Spaceport ==== | ||
+ | A huge terminal for major planetary traffic through Sargasso, such as larger spacecraft and commercial quantities unsuitable for the smaller spaceports in the metropolitan area((Such as Barrier Island and Central View's spaceports. Both more suited to tourist traffic.)). The spaceport is well connected to the highways of the city for a trip in, and host to some residential areas just south and north of the bustling area. | ||
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+ | * The spaceport is broken into a handful of clusters specialising in different tasks. **Arrivals** and **Departures** handle much of the foot traffic coming on and off the colony. There is also a large **Freight** section with a bustling logistics section, responsible for dealing with commercial and trade quantities of items coming in and out of Sargasso. For the well-connected and those with certain clearances afforded to them by the Units, there is also a **Private** section of the spaceport. | ||
+ | * To the south of the spaceport is a mixed development of commercial and residential zones colloquially called the **Hotel District**, where travellers from abroad can settle down for a night or two before venturing into the rest of Sargasso. | ||
+ | * To the north of the spaceport district is **Outerly Town**, a charming rural town out on the plain and considered a quasi-industrial development as it is home to most of the staff who work in and around the spaceport. |