❄тнe arтιѕт ғorмally ĸnown aѕ тнe qυeen oғ вladeѕ. (tronica) wrote in astoriaooc, @ 2014-03-17 17:28:00 |
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● SIZE: 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) ● POPULATION: 7,000 ● "MARKED" POPULATION: Roughly 350 (5%) ● CURRENCY: Coin (Astoria), None (The Palisade) ● CITY EMBLEM: Framed Magpie-Lark (XXX) Astoria was founded by the Wynnsel House. For centuries they ruled the city, power passing from one son or daughter to the next. Like any other family there was betrayal, treachery, and love affairs. Empress Wynnsel IV was the last ruling member of the Wynnsel House upon the execution of her entire family in a revolt. For the last forty-five years it has been ruled by King Augustus I. The city is divided into two parts. The greater part is known as "Astoria", the original name of the city. It is a shining Victorian styled city entering its industrial boom. The other part is known as "The Palisade" by the citizens, but it has no official name. The Palisade is seen as a fate worse than death. Those who become Marked, or have done some crime against the laws of King Augustus I end up behind the large constructed wall. All records are erased of them. Naturally, no one in the Palisade has a chance in seeing the rest of the city. The Palisade features several key elements of the previous Wynnsel House rule. Their royal palace is one of the key landmarks. However, since the creation of the wall, it has become a dark and dank place to live. It is said to be haunted and a thick fog rolls in at night and burns off in the early morning.
It is rumored that should the Crowmother truly find the Marked worthy, or perhaps even a little bit useful, her Mark will grant them with powers. The mark is messy and looks like it has been designed by a talon of a raven or crow, carving deep into the skin. Even once it has healed it will leave a scar in that exact shape. There is no set location for the Mark and can be anywhere on the body.
Inside the Palisade is a ghost town. Those who have been Marked create small groups to survive. Food is limited unless grown by groups, and they are not interested in sharing with others. As the populations grows the potential of fights between the groups escalates. Every landmark has a story and ghostly reminders of how the city was once. All it takes is finding out the secrets.
CORVIA PALACE is located near the woods west of the Palisade. The palace grounds reach far into the woods. Mountains can be seen in the distance, meaning that those who try to leave the Palisade this way may risk more than they would staying where they are. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04)
THE NEST is located in the front courtyard of the Corvia Palace. It wraps around the front of the entire palace and even off to the sides of the East and West wing. Rumor has it that those who were murdered in the usurp are buried here under unmarked graves. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03)
THE GARDENS are located in the central square of The Palisade. It takes up most of the area and has plenty of seating. (VISUALS: 01 ] | 02 | 03)
THE NEIGHBORHOOD is in the center of the Palisade, close to the Gardens. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: ---)
THE CHAPEL is located in the northern part of the Palisade. It is a small building compared to other churches built in Astoria. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: 01 | 02)
THE SEAT is located down the road from the Obscurum Chapel. It is also north of the Palisade. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03)
THE ESTATE is located in the eastern part of the Palisade, the Estate is a decent sized building with an adjacent stable house and track. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03)
THE BELLS is located down along the coastal line of the southern tip of the Palisade. It has large grounds that are walled from the water front. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03)
THE INSTITUTION is bordering the southern coastal line of the Palisade. It is farther east than the Bells of Astoria to keep the criminals away from the sick. It is currently under occupation by a group. (VISUALS: 01 | 02 | 03) |
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