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STRONGHOLD
"Strength in Unity."
The bastion of all civilization in Haven, Stronghold rests in the center of the Midlands. Ninety-foot walls protect this teeming Roman metropolis from outside invaders. The petrified carcass of the titan Orik, kneeling but unfallen, is a daily reminder of the city's victory... and vulnerability.
Nicknames
The holy city, the jewel of haven, the core city, the white city
Population 800
200 (city watch, centurions, legionnaires)
400 (players)
200 (general NPCs)
Leadership
Stronghold is the main seat of power for the saints in Haven. Their control is tenuous after a couple of challenges to their rule, but a competent city watch and standing army keep the peace. Saintly leadership confers player protection and access to the hub.
Art
Original art for me by Juuso Laasonen
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This is a fantasy map with a twist. Stronghold is the core city of Haven, an MMO that people get uploaded to after they die. It's an online afterlife where you can level up and collect loot.
My goal was to make Stronghold feel like an RPG town based on ancient Rome. When a dead player first gets uploaded, a saint greets them in the Pantheon, which is sort of the game's command center. The angel statues in the forum run security against rogue players and hacks. Otherwise, it's just a bustling marketplace, with potion shops, blacksmiths, etc.
The Arena is a replica of the Colosseum. It's where players can wage "safe" PvP battles. The Circus is more of a spectator venue for shows and the like, while the Pleasure Gardens are an expensive super spa with spanning libraries, pools, VR rooms, and whatever your heart desires. Hey, when you're dead you've got to spend your silver somewhere.
There are various player neighborhoods like Hillside, and public spaces like the Foot where players train and trade and hang out. There are lots of "undiscovered" sections of the map as well, like the slums, the prison, and the industrial district. And no RPG town would be complete without a mysterious locked tower that hasn't been opened since the Dragon Wars. ;)
For those curious, this is a book series called "Afterlife Online." If a link's allowed: r/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WF4414
https://www.amazon.com/Reboot-LitRPG-Adventure-Afterlife-Online-ebook/dp/B071WF4414
Reboot: An Epic LitRPG Adventure (Afterlife Online Book 1) - 3 books so far, Pretty good series - MC picks a Scout/Spear build.