Editing Aradia

{{Infobox settlement
| name       = Aradia
| world      = [[Zothique]]
| coords     = 1987, 65, 2007
| region     = r.3.3
| type       = Major City
| builders   = RyanPhantom
}}

'''Aradia''' is a major city in [[Zothique]] at (1987, 65, 2007) in region r.3.3, founded by '''RyanPhantom''' on July 14, 2014. It is one of the largest player cities on the server and served as the terminus of the Red Line rail network. The city is heavily themed around the anime series '''RWBY''', with streets named after its main characters and a memorial to RWBY's creator.

== Founding ==

A foundation plaque at (2001, 63, 1988) reads: '''Est. 7/14/14'''. [[Cangrejos]]' Red and Green Lines both terminate at Aradia, and the city is a major waypoint in the Nether Express rail network.

== Layout ==

=== Streets ===

Aradia's central district uses a named street grid:

* '''Yang Street''' (east–west)
* '''Blake Boulevard''' (east–west)
* '''Ruby Lane''' (east–west)
* '''Weiss Road''' (east–west)

All four streets are named after the main characters of RWBY — Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna, Ruby Rose, and Weiss Schnee.

=== The Mayor's House ===

Ryan's personal mayoral residence is at (1963, 65, 2002). The Mayor of Aradia is '''RyanPhantom'''.

=== Aradia Stop-N-Go ===

A Barter Shop-based general store at (1988, 67, 1949–1952), operated by RyanPhantom.

=== Aradian Northern Defense Tower ===

A defense structure at (1983–1984, 64, 1838–1843) marks the northern perimeter of the city.

=== Tacoian Supreme Embassy Office ===

An embassy at (1972, 66, 1839) representing the city of '''[[Tacoian]]''', indicating a diplomatic or trade relationship between the two settlements.

=== Tower of Pimps ===

Rot's Tower of Pimps at (1948, 65, 1988–1989) — a reference to the Achievement Hunter ''Let's Play Minecraft'' series featuring the ''Tower of Pimps'' as a trophy.

=== Memehouse ===

Built by Ryan and Tiff on November 24, 2016, with Boop as a witness. Located at (1918, 65, 2035).

=== Mycroft's Giant Chest ===

A large public chest complex at (1983, 67, 1929), maintained by '''[[Mycroft|Mycroft53]]'''.

== Monty Oum Memorials ==

Two structures commemorate '''Monty Oum''' (1981–2015), creator of RWBY, who died during the period the server was active:

* '''Monty Oum Memorial Fountain''' — (1977, 65, 2024)
* '''Monty Oum Memorial Hospital''' — (1953, 67, 1982)

== Community Infrastructure ==

* Community pool at (1989, 66, 2005)
* Bowling alley at (1989, 64, 2005)
* Community food farm — "PLEASE REPLANT! NO JUMPING!"
* Community horse stable at (1925, 65, 2032) — "Make sure to name your horse!"
* Community mine at (1949, 65, 2013)
* Sugar Cane Generator (free use to all) at (2023/2034, 64, 2008/1987)
* Empty plots available for shops and homes

== Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt ==

A 16-clue Easter egg hunt, written by RyanPhantom, connects Aradia to several other Zothique settlements. Clues recovered from books at (2018, 74, 2046) confirm:

* Clue #3: largest structure in Rushmore
* Clue #7: Emerald City (go up)
* Clue #8: Wysteria
* Clue #9: swamp outside Rushmore
* Clue #10: battle arena outside industrial district
* Clue #13: the Nether Dome
* Clue #14: giant wheat farm
* Clue #15: PumpkinDog in Aradia
* Clue #16: highest hill in Aradia

Winner sign-in books at (2046, 49, 1936) include entries from: wizardofire, Micky, [[Mycroft|Mycroft53]], theoubre, LindseyPhantom, PandaSempai, antnachos, AlbinoAwesome, Shammon, Korey, and others.

== Cross-World Connections ==

* '''RyanPhantom''' — also documented in [[Alpha Centauri]] (Cangrejos founder, Red Line builder)
* '''[[Mycroft|Mycroft53]]''' — also documented in [[Warforge (Alpha Centauri)]] as Elysium Guild member; co-founder of the Commonwealth of Paxis and TechBro Union
* '''Lina''' — signed "Merry Christmas! Love you stan! Lina & bonez" at (1964, 65, 2008); cross-era player documented in [[Diaspora]] and [[Bankrekka]]

== See Also ==

* [[Zothique]] — parent world
* [[Cangrejos]] — Red and Green Line operator connecting to Aradia
* [[Routes (Zothique)]] — rail connections
* [[Tacoian]] — embassy in Aradia
* [[Cities (Zothique)]] — full city index

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