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Submerciful, a subterranean marvel nestled beneath Olde Orangetown in New Orange City, has evolved from its origins as an underground shopping complex to a distinctive neighborhood with residential and commercial facets. Comprising three sub-levels, Submerciful thrives as a vibrant and interconnected underground community.

History

Originally named Submerciful Undermarket, the neighborhood's inception dates back to 1920 when the Undermarket Level was established as an underground shopping haven. Over the years, Submerciful expanded beyond its commercial roots, incorporating residential lots and earning its status as a full-fledged neighborhood.

Sub-levels

Undermarket Level (Level 1): The foundation of Submerciful, the Undermarket Level, retains its historical charm. Comprising seven permanent installations and an expansive open area housing temporary vendor stalls, it stands as a bustling hub for commerce. Interconnected with numerous buildings via tunnels and stairways, the Undermarket Level is a pivotal nexus for pedestrian traffic, linking to the Lusus underground neighborhood and the Grand Narthex.

Empire Level (Level 2): Added in 2006 alongside Level 3, the Empire Level introduces residential elements to Submerciful. Featuring 15 homes, a private storage unit company, and an Oranjestad Sewer Management depot, this level offers a unique living experience. Two observation decks provide jaw-dropping views— one overlooking the depths of the Dick Hallorann Mega Complex to the north, and the other capturing the enchanting ice caverns of Strataca to the south. Tunnels connect to the Bar-U-Bar Agrotronic Center and Neo-Lusus underground neighborhood.

Strataca Level (Level 3): Named after the captivating Strataca ice caverns to the south, Level 3 is a residential and educational hub. Housing 14 family homes, Strataca Elementary, Strataca Middle School, and the Tarjay shopping center, this level fosters a sense of community and learning. A descending stairway from both Level 2 and Level 3 grants access to the expansive Dick Hallorann Mega Complex.

A woman walks her dog past a house in Submerciful

Architecture and Environment

Submerciful's architectural identity is predominantly chiseled stone, echoing the material sourced from the original cavern it now occupies. This geological connection adds a distinctive character to the neighborhood, embracing the aesthetics of its subterranean setting.

Businesses and Destinations

Sammsonite's Exotic Stones: Offering polished stones from the nearby Lusus cavern.

The Bannery: Specializing in banners crafted in Shai-Ling.

Kui's Alterations & Metalworks Shop: An armor/weapon repair store.

Midnight Park: Created in 2012 through crowdfunding, it stands as a small underground oasis, combining artificial sunlight and natural spring water.

Drexel's Dye Shop: A store boasting a diverse array of dyes.

Taffey Lewis Snake Pit Club: A popular venue for music performances.

Nebberitos Burrito Restaurant

Basher's Storage Depot: Private storage spaces.

Strataca School: Providing education from Kindergarten through 9th grade.

Tarjay Shopping Center

Roh-Go-Go-Bee's Pet Services and Daycare

In Submerciful, commerce and community flourish in the depths, creating an underground tapestry woven with history, innovation, and interconnected spaces.

Behind The Scenes

The name is a reference to a song by Disasterpeace called Submerciful. You can hear the music in this video of Pangea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3TxWQglALw

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-'''Submerciful Undermarket''' is an underground shopping complex and leisure center located in [[Oranjestad]], underneath the [[Olde Orangetown]] district.
+'''Submerciful''', a subterranean marvel nestled beneath [[Olde Orangetown]] in [[Oranjestad|New Orange City]], has evolved from its origins as an underground shopping complex to a distinctive neighborhood with residential and commercial facets. Comprising three sub-levels, Submerciful thrives as a vibrant and interconnected underground community.
-==Description==
+====History====
+Originally named '''Submerciful Undermarket''', the neighborhood's inception dates back to 1920 when the Undermarket Level was established as an underground shopping haven. Over the years, Submerciful expanded beyond its commercial roots, incorporating residential lots and earning its status as a full-fledged neighborhood.
-The complex consists of seven permanent installations and a large open area for numerous temporary vendor stalls. The Undermarket is interconnected with numerous buildings through tunnels and stairways, making it a major hub for pedestrian traffic. FlightWave Building, Wuthering Heights, The Oranje Cliffs, Yellow Brick Tower, Pink Moon Tower, Amsterdam Tower, Beach Fossils, and Dalaam Tower all have direct basement connections into Submerciful Undermarket. The area directly connects to [[Lusus]] and the Grand Narthex as well, allowing citizens to walk from one side of Downtown Oranjestad to the other without ever seeing the surface.
+====Sub-levels====
+'''Undermarket Level (Level 1):'''
+The foundation of '''Submerciful''', the '''Undermarket Level''', retains its historical charm. Comprising seven permanent installations and an expansive open area housing temporary vendor stalls, it stands as a bustling hub for commerce. Interconnected with numerous buildings via tunnels and stairways, the '''Undermarket Level''' is a pivotal nexus for pedestrian traffic, linking to the [[Lusus]] underground neighborhood and the Grand Narthex.
-==Architecture==
+'''Empire Level (Level 2):'''
+Added in 2006 alongside Level 3, the '''Empire Level''' introduces residential elements to '''Submerciful'''. Featuring 15 homes, a private storage unit company, and an '''Oranjestad Sewer Management''' depot, this level offers a unique living experience. Two observation decks provide jaw-dropping views— one overlooking the depths of the [[Dick Hallorann Mega Complex]] to the north, and the other capturing the enchanting ice caverns of Strataca to the south. Tunnels connect to the [[Bar-U-Bar Agrotronic Center]] and [[Neo-Lusus]] underground neighborhood.
-The Undermarket is divided into two portions, north and south, with a crucial load-bearing wall of arches in between. Most businesses are located in the narrow south section, with the open north side primarily used for temporary vendor stalls and other events.  The area is primarily made of chiseled stone and quartz, most of which was quarried from the original cavern that Submerciful Undermarket now occupies. From the outside, except for a single stairway descending from Watchmen's Ease Blvd, the complex is practically invisible - contained entirely underground.
+'''Strataca Level (Level 3):'''
+Named after the captivating '''Strataca''' ice caverns to the south, Level 3 is a residential and educational hub. Housing 14 family homes, '''Strataca Elementary''', '''Strataca Middle School''', and the '''Tarjay''' shopping center, this level fosters a sense of community and learning. A descending stairway from both Level 2 and Level 3 grants access to the expansive '''Dick Hallorann Mega Complex'''.
-==List of Businesses==
+[[File:strataca.png|450px|thumb|center|A woman walks her dog past a house in Submerciful]]
-'''Sammsonite's Exotic Stones''': This shop resells polished stones of different varieties that are quarried from the nearby Lusus cavern.
+====Architecture and Environment====
+'''Submerciful's''' architectural identity is predominantly chiseled stone, echoing the material sourced from the original cavern it now occupies. This geological connection adds a distinctive character to the neighborhood, embracing the aesthetics of its subterranean setting.
-'''The Bannery''': Specializing in banners manufactured in Shai-Ling.
+====Businesses and Destinations====
-'''Kui's Alterations & Metalworks Shop''': An armor/weapon repair store.
+*'''Sammsonite's Exotic Stones''': Offering polished stones from the nearby Lusus cavern.
-'''Midnight Park''': A small underground oasis of nature, fed through artificial sunlight and natural spring water. The park was created in 2012 after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
+*'''The Bannery''': Specializing in banners crafted in [[Shai-Ling]].
-'''Drexel's Dye Shop''': This shop sells every variety of dye.
+*'''Kui's Alterations & Metalworks Shop''': An armor/weapon repair store.
-'''Taffey Lewis Snake Pit Club''': A popular venue for music performances.
+*'''Midnight Park''': Created in 2012 through crowdfunding, it stands as a small underground oasis, combining artificial sunlight and natural spring water.
+*'''Drexel's Dye Shop''': A store boasting a diverse array of dyes.
+*'''Taffey Lewis Snake Pit Club''': A popular venue for music performances.
+*'''Nebberitos Burrito Restaurant'''
+*'''Basher's Storage Depot''': Private storage spaces.
+*'''Strataca School''': Providing education from Kindergarten through 9th grade.
+*'''Tarjay Shopping Center'''
+*'''Roh-Go-Go-Bee's Pet Services and Daycare'''
+In Submerciful, commerce and community flourish in the depths, creating an underground tapestry woven with history, innovation, and interconnected spaces.
 ==Behind The Scenes==
 The name is a reference to a song by Disasterpeace called Submerciful.  You can hear the music in this video of Pangea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3TxWQglALw
-Submerciful was built entirely by nebbers, with the exception to the Nebberitos, which was built by Arcticstar.
 == Geographic Location ==
 {{Geographic Location
 |Centre    = Submerciful Undermarket
-|North     = [[Grand Narthex]]
+|North     = Grand Narthex
 |East      =  [[Lusus]]
 |South     =  [[Alfa Beach]]
 |West      = [[Homestar Port]]
 }}