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Halifax

Note: Halifax is divided into neighborhoods. For descriptions of specific places within Halifax city, please see the Halifax wiki or the wiki pages of specific neighborhoods.



Hydrostone District

This affluent, sprawling district of Halifax was constructed in the early 20th century after a large fire destroyed parts of Halifax. Many buildings found in this area are unique for their construction; row-houses in sturdy groups are constructed of hydrostone, a non-combustible granite concrete. Small shops and boutiques dominate the lower floors of these short multi-stories, while the upper floors were converted to apartments. Much of this area stands in good condition due to strong construction; however, the streets were lined with trees, and the Hydrostone's overgrowth is quite severe.




Thornhill District

The Thornhill district, on the northern part of the harbor, was considered Halifax's gritty downtown prior to the apocalypse. The area is dominated by warehouses, the remnants of chain store buildings, and other marks of industrialization. A 250-bed prison, the largest in Nova Scotia, stands in silent vigil over the residential area, consisting of duplexes and several high-rise apartment buildings. Most stand in good condition; however, prior to the apocalypse, an effort to revitalize the Thornhill district was stopped mid-way by the apocalypse. A sprawling development of cookie-cutter houses stands half-finished, finished homes nestled in fields of skeletal structures and stone foundations.




Spring Heights

The Spring Heights district, along the southern side of the harbor, was rather trendy prior to the apocalypse. The multi-story Lordslace Hotel stands proudly among other high-rise buildings, and the spindly Angus Bridge extends across the harbor, connecting Spring Heights with the Hydrostone. Despite heavy evidence of commercial activities, the Spring Heights district also boasts two small libraries, several museums, and the sprawling Public Gardens. Once cultivated, the flora of the gardens has exploded outward, overtaking the better part of a city block. Various semi-exotic species can be found in Spring Heights thanks to the gardens.




Greater Halifax

The areas outside of Halifax range from suburban to rural, the sprawl of the city extending far beyond the relatively small metropolitan area. Primarily comprised of farmlands and housing developments, the Greater Halifax area also boasts its own landmarks, including the large Chebucto Peninsula, a wildlife preserve prior to the apocalypse, and the Halifax Airport. Clusters of houses, shops, and storefronts make up smaller communities and villages in the Greater Halifax area, though few are of any note. This area is dominated by a plethora of formerly-domesticated animals: the wildlife to pass through here is primarily predatory, as Luperci are rarely the only ones seeking a meal of the feral creatures.


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