The City
Welcome to the City of Rumor! We hope you enjoy your stay, as it may be a long one.
The City of Rumor is always changing. Like the cities on earth, Rumor City is a reflection of its citizens. Unlike those cities though, Rumor City has a habit of changing much quicker. Whole buildings will evolve into new architecture as new waves of echoes start living on that street or in that building.
Now something that needs to be clear is that the majority of souls reside in the Hotel. It is a safe, neutral spot that caters to an echoes needs. The city itself is a dangerous place, especially at night alone. However there are souls that want something more, they want to carve out their own life, their own way. Plus there may be a rumor that the Hotel is more than it seems.
[OOC Point: The majority of rentals are going to be Hotel rooms. However, there will be the opportunity for some to rent out business spaces in the actual city that will have a livable space with it. These spots are going on a first come first serve bases]
Unofficially the city is divided into two sections. The Upper Rumor, and Lower Rumor.
Upper Rumor
Upper Rumor is patrolled by Rescue and Redeem. This group does not allow violence on their streets and will protect any who are experiencing violence against them. This faction limits its patrols to the Upper portion only, once you pass a certain threshold you are in the Fiery Pits territory.
The Hotel
Neutral ground, everyone has their own room here.
Rescue and Redeem
Protectors of the Upper City and believers that, if you do good, you can move on.
The Hospital
When you die in Rumor, it isn’t the end. You’ll reappear in the hospital where they will get you settled, a new body, and everything.
Lower Rumor
Lower Rumor is run by the Fiery Pit. This group rules with an if you can help them, they will help you mentality. However, if you want something and can’t get a hold of it? You go to the Fiery Pit. Contracts are the name of the game, and as long as you play by their rules the violence should be minimal.
The Fiery Pit
Lower City enforcers and where anyone who wants to make a deal goes to the pit.
The Butcher
Monster Hunting group that has ties to the Fiery Pit
Places To Visit
The Green House
In an attempt to domesticate the flora from the Wilds a greenhouse was built. It didn’t last long before the flora took over the building and began to expand out of it. It is unclear if it is trying to connect with the Wilds or if it is just trying to take over as much of the city as possible.
Tolands Outlook
The Wilds have always caught the attention of the citizens of Rumor for one reason or another. For Toland it was the thought of catching sight of the deity that had spoken to him. It had been such a short interaction and all he got was Redemption. He had found the deity in the Wilds, though they were nothing like they were now, so he figured if he were to find them again it would be in the Wilds. The Founder of RnR had the rock face in the city carved out into an outlook spot so Toland could look over the Wild’s in relative safety. Often he would be found there, staring out at the view, lost deep in thought.
Horses on Parade Square
A while ago there used to be a merry-go-round in a plaza within the city. During a random fight that involved some magic, all the horses on the ride animated and were darting around the city. It created quite the spectacle for the day seeing the colorful creatures running around. Eventually though they were rounded up, with a lot of help from Rescue and Redeem. Unfortunately the fight had completely destroyed the carousel. So instead the horses were put out as decorations once the plaza was cleaned and redone.
City Rules
No one can be killed in the Hotel or the Hospital by another citizen. The Hotel doesn’t allow it, why? No one is quite sure about that but it has become a refuge for those seeking a moment’s peace in an otherwise chaotic city.
The R&R patrols the upper city. They keep the streets clean and crimes low. They also will preach to you about redemption so be ready.
The Fiery Pit controls the lower city. Syn also keeps the streets clean but crimes? As long as they are approved by her it is fine and she is always willing to make a deal.
The city is connected to what is known as the Wilds. The Wilds are an area of vegetation and true monsters that are slowly trying to gain ground in Rumor.
