Kelimanjaro
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.