Summit

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Summit is the eastern half of Oranjestad's central business district, containing the headquarters of many prominent companies. It's name originates from when the area was once the highest point of the canal and lock system in Oranjestad.

History

Summit was part of the original plot of land that would become Oranjestad, along with the Olde Orangetown area. The city was granted incorporation by the Shire legislature on March 6, 1834. In 1840, the town was divided into two halves, east and west.

Summit's growth can be attributed to two major factors: The first arose after the discovery of the Lusus Caverns beneath the area in 1871, bringing an influx of prospectors and mining infrastructure jobs. The second was the annexation of both Irvington and Alfa Beach in 1902, when the new source of tax dollars brought investors seeking a location close to the main ports and shipping canals. From that point forward the area grew substantially, as many skyscrapers were constructed.

Composition

Summit comprises an area bounded by Skylan Highway to the west, Shai-Ling Road to the east, Saturn Valley to the north, and Brahmin Beach to the south.

Most of the residential units in Summit are conversions of older buildings into modern loft spaces. Single-Family homes are a rarity in the district, with just a few along the rim of Lusus.

Developers have invested more than $4 billion in the first decade of the 21st century to transform Summit into an active city center with residential housing, a nightlife scene, and new transportation.


List of Structures

Oranjestad Fire Dept

  • The Oranjestad Fire Department is home to eleven 'bucket men', who are trained in quickly navigating Oranjestad's many stairways to combat fires. Most buildings are equipped with fire suppression systems and large fires are extremely rare.

Fountain Square

  • Fountain Square on Tier 1 is home to Fountain Square Home Furnishings. Items Found: Crafting table, bed, furnace, chest, jukebox, enchantment table, ender chest, cauldron, armor stand, flower pot, bookshelf, all color carpets

The Jackson

Burdwurld Building

Bear Heart's Gems

  • Bear Heart's Gems is a small gem shop on Tier 3. Items Found: Nether Quartz, Emerald, Diamond, Gold Nuggets

Wagering Lights Elementary & Middle School

  • This new-age school is part of the Oranje County School District. It is located on Tier 3.

The New Delhi Deli

  • Oranjestad's only Indian cuisine restaurant, located on Tier 3. Items Found: Carrot, Soup

Pastafarian Primary Care

  • This small doctors office offers primary healthcare services to Oranjestad residents

Podopo Tower

Ballantine Hall

  • This residential tower is six floors of condominiums, and has about 16 occupants.

Brockstone Building

  • The Brockstone, built in 1932, is a six floor tower with 5 apartments.

The Libertine

Powers Hamburgers

  • Powers Hamburgers is the oldest hamburger stand in Oranjestad. It is located on Tier 1. Items Found: Cooked Beef

The Thirsty Camel

  • This bar, located on Tier 3, is a local favorite, and they don't take kindly to outsiders.

The Lady Alice

Oranjestad Administration Headquarters

  • This building serves as the city administration headquarters, and offers a unique viewing platform of Lusus.

Oranjy Farmers Market

  • This farmers market features several stands, including: Redward's Tomatoes, Anthony's PURP DRANK, and Oliver's Oranjes. Items Found: Apple, Thin Potion, Golden Apple

Mantis Toboggan Memorial Library

Four Model Homes along Wizened Sage Rd

The Malcolm Hotel

Transportation

Summit is serviced by all three road tiers and has direct access to Skylan Highway. It is crossed by three separate rail lines, and has stations on Tier 2 and Tier 3. Summit sits directly above Lusus and many of the buildings have direct subterranean access. The area is also bordered by the core canals of Oranjestad.

Behind the Scenes

Summit is the name of user:nebbers's middle school.