Kelimanjaro

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Kelimanjaro is a unique and technologically advanced city in eastern Oldeshire, known for its impressive space-capable airship and rich architectural diversity. Situated northwest of Phasma and southwest of Darktown, the city is shadowed by the steep mountain that shares its name and serves as a prominent landmark.

Location and Geography

Kelimanjaro's position in eastern Oldeshire gives it a strategic and scenic advantage. The city is defined by the towering presence of Kelimanjaro Mountain to the north.

Key Features and Structures

Kelimanjaro boasts a range of distinctive structures, each contributing to the city's unique character:

  • KSS Bridget:

- The city's most notable feature is the KSS Bridget, a massive, space-capable airship that floats above the city. The vessel's capabilities include:

    • A nearly all-black exterior with the capacity to carry six fighter crafts.
    • Five massive engines allowing for a transition between airship and rocket modes.
    • Orbital capabilities and rapid global travel.
    • Advanced weapon systems, ostensibly for exploration and scientific research.
    • The KSS Bridget is a subject of controversy due to its immense cost, raising concerns about resource allocation within the community.

Other Notable Structures

  • Rainbow Temple: A small, white polished quartz Greek-style temple with a vibrant rainbow interior.
  • Lookout Restaurant Tower: Featuring a rotating restaurant on the top floor.
  • Costa Copy Coffee Bar: A seven-story tall coffee shop offering ample seating.
  • Kel Apartment Building: A residential building with four units.
  • Kelly Tower: An old red sandstone tower, now a tourist lookout point.
  • Kelly Office Building: A commercial structure within the city.
  • Community Dome: A glass-domed center for community gatherings and events.
  • Dark Tower: Built of deep red and dark purple stones, mirroring Kelly Tower's design.
  • Stone Temple: A gray stone temple, similar in style to the Rainbow Temple.
  • Kelimanjaro Cemetery: The city's main burial ground.
  • Public Library, Four Corner Tower, KelBank, and Greenhouse: Essential civic and commercial structures.
  • Underground Temple Complex: A hidden religious site beneath the city.
  • Kelimanjaro Church: A spiritual center for the community.
  • Kelimanjaro Castle Ruins: A historical site now serving as a tourist attraction.
  • Train Station: Providing access to the Skira and Juris Lines.
  • Kelimanjaro Docks: A small dock along the river for boats.

Transportation and Military Presence

  • The presence of a large, four-rotor, unidentified aircraft patrolling the outskirts of the city adds a layer of intrigue and security concerns.
  • The city's train station and docks ensure connectivity and accessibility.

Subterranean Features

Beneath Kelimanjaro lies a network of tunnels and sewer lines, leading to secret rooms and chambers, hinting at the city's complex and hidden history.