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'''Cangrejos''' is | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Cangrejos | |||
| image = | |||
| caption = | |||
| world = [[Zothique]] | |||
| region = r.0.3, r.1.3, r.1.4, r.0.4 | |||
| coordinates = 486, 70, 1863 (Town Plaza) | |||
| founder = [[felixdeportu]] | |||
| founded = c. 2015 | |||
| status = Archived | |||
| mayor = | |||
| affiliation = Cangrejos Trust; SPQR | |||
}} | |||
'''Cangrejos''' is the dominant city-state of [[Zothique]], spanning regions r.0.3 through r.1.4. Founded by [[felixdeportu]], Cangrejos self-designated as '''SPQR''' (Senatus Populusque Cangrejos) and backed the branding with full municipal infrastructure. At its height it operated a metro system, two public libraries, a music room, a First Bank, shopping districts north and south, a hotel, and a beacon. | |||
== Founding and Layout == | |||
felixdeportu founded Cangrejos circa 2015. The city's core is anchored by the '''Town Plaza''' (~486, 70, 1863), with '''Club Alexandria''', '''Koryo Casino''', and a hotel occupying the central district (r.0.3). The '''Shopping Districts North and South''' in r.1.4 form the commercial heart, including theoubre's enchanted goods stalls and tiered Mending books (Tier 6 = 9 diamonds). | |||
== Cangrejos Trust == | |||
The '''Cangrejos Trust''' was the city's infrastructure arm, responsible for constructing and maintaining the nether rail network that connected most of Zothique's major cities between 2016 and 2017. Stamped construction dates: Purpur Line (May 11, 2016), NRTH Hub Connection (October 16, 2016), Mystery Way (January 5, 2017), Ryan Mesa Way (March 3, 2017). | |||
A nether sign at the Green Line terminal reads: ''Contact felixdeportu if you have any questions.'' | |||
== Notable Residents and Tenants == | |||
=== RyanPhantom === | |||
[[RyanPhantom]] was a prominent tenant and Trust co-member. He established '''ARADIO Central Radio Station''' (121.0 FM, Est. 6/8/15) in the Town Plaza, and operated the '''Red Line''' connecting Cangrejos to his own city, [[Aradia]]. He had a residential plot at (392, 69, 1822). | |||
A note in Shopping District North, addressed to felixdeportu, reads: ''yeah I have a question: what did u do with my red glass? lol -Ryan.'' The red glass has not been recovered. This is the most documented interpersonal grievance in Cangrejos Trust history. | |||
=== felixdeportu === | |||
In addition to founding the city, felixdeportu maintained a restricted storage area in Shopping District North marked: ''felixdeportu's Personal Stuff — Don't get stupid.'' and ''If you even look inside this chest, I will personally ban your ass.'' A personal locker in the nether (r.0.-5) completes his infrastructure footprint. | |||
=== Other Notable Tenants === | |||
* [[theoubre]] — enchanted goods stalls in Shopping Districts | |||
* [[TheWanderingFool]] — FoolTech storefront | |||
* ShenaniganSophie — Pony Pen | |||
== | == La Guancha (Cangrejos South) == | ||
[[La Guancha (Zothique)|La Guancha]] occupies r.0.4, south of the main city. Built entirely by felixdeportu, it is a detailed recreation of the Cabo Rojo coastline of Puerto Rico: Los Morrillos Lighthouse, El Corsario Pub, El Mosquito Lodge (rooms named Planbonito and Parabueyon), Buye Pool, and the Cape Red Mining Company. The Cofresi Music Factory — named for the 19th-century Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi — is an underground recording compound featuring a fictional producer (Phil Specter II) and a counter reading ''Times Creepers Blew Up Studios: 6.'' See [[La Guancha (Zothique)]] for the full article. | |||
== ARADIO Network == | |||
Cangrejos | Cangrejos hosted '''ARADIO Central''' (121.0 FM), the origin station of the ARADIO radio network. A second station, '''ARADIO-BABEL''' (121.0 FM, Est. 11/8/15), operated in [[Babel]]. | ||
== | == Rail Connections == | ||
Cangrejos | Cangrejos served as the hub of Zothique's rail network. The Cangrejos Trust built and maintained the following lines: | ||
* '''Red Line''' — east to [[Aradia]] (RyanPhantom's city) | |||
* '''Green Line''' — managed by felixdeportu | |||
* '''Purpur Line''' — north to Withering Heights and beyond | |||
* '''Blue Line''' — south toward Rotlandia | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Zothique]] | * [[felixdeportu]] | ||
* [[ | * [[La Guancha (Zothique)]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Aradia]] | ||
* [[Zothique | * [[RyanPhantom]] | ||
* [[Cangrejos Trust]] | |||
* [[Cities (Zothique)]] | |||
[[Category:Zothique | [[Category:Cities (Zothique)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:34, 18 June 2026
Cangrejos is the dominant city-state of Zothique, spanning regions r.0.3 through r.1.4. Founded by felixdeportu, Cangrejos self-designated as SPQR (Senatus Populusque Cangrejos) and backed the branding with full municipal infrastructure. At its height it operated a metro system, two public libraries, a music room, a First Bank, shopping districts north and south, a hotel, and a beacon.
Founding and Layout[edit]
felixdeportu founded Cangrejos circa 2015. The city's core is anchored by the Town Plaza (~486, 70, 1863), with Club Alexandria, Koryo Casino, and a hotel occupying the central district (r.0.3). The Shopping Districts North and South in r.1.4 form the commercial heart, including theoubre's enchanted goods stalls and tiered Mending books (Tier 6 = 9 diamonds).
Cangrejos Trust[edit]
The Cangrejos Trust was the city's infrastructure arm, responsible for constructing and maintaining the nether rail network that connected most of Zothique's major cities between 2016 and 2017. Stamped construction dates: Purpur Line (May 11, 2016), NRTH Hub Connection (October 16, 2016), Mystery Way (January 5, 2017), Ryan Mesa Way (March 3, 2017).
A nether sign at the Green Line terminal reads: Contact felixdeportu if you have any questions.
Notable Residents and Tenants[edit]
RyanPhantom[edit]
RyanPhantom was a prominent tenant and Trust co-member. He established ARADIO Central Radio Station (121.0 FM, Est. 6/8/15) in the Town Plaza, and operated the Red Line connecting Cangrejos to his own city, Aradia. He had a residential plot at (392, 69, 1822).
A note in Shopping District North, addressed to felixdeportu, reads: yeah I have a question: what did u do with my red glass? lol -Ryan. The red glass has not been recovered. This is the most documented interpersonal grievance in Cangrejos Trust history.
felixdeportu[edit]
In addition to founding the city, felixdeportu maintained a restricted storage area in Shopping District North marked: felixdeportu's Personal Stuff — Don't get stupid. and If you even look inside this chest, I will personally ban your ass. A personal locker in the nether (r.0.-5) completes his infrastructure footprint.
Other Notable Tenants[edit]
- theoubre — enchanted goods stalls in Shopping Districts
- TheWanderingFool — FoolTech storefront
- ShenaniganSophie — Pony Pen
La Guancha (Cangrejos South)[edit]
La Guancha occupies r.0.4, south of the main city. Built entirely by felixdeportu, it is a detailed recreation of the Cabo Rojo coastline of Puerto Rico: Los Morrillos Lighthouse, El Corsario Pub, El Mosquito Lodge (rooms named Planbonito and Parabueyon), Buye Pool, and the Cape Red Mining Company. The Cofresi Music Factory — named for the 19th-century Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi — is an underground recording compound featuring a fictional producer (Phil Specter II) and a counter reading Times Creepers Blew Up Studios: 6. See La Guancha (Zothique) for the full article.
ARADIO Network[edit]
Cangrejos hosted ARADIO Central (121.0 FM), the origin station of the ARADIO radio network. A second station, ARADIO-BABEL (121.0 FM, Est. 11/8/15), operated in Babel.
Rail Connections[edit]
Cangrejos served as the hub of Zothique's rail network. The Cangrejos Trust built and maintained the following lines:
- Red Line — east to Aradia (RyanPhantom's city)
- Green Line — managed by felixdeportu
- Purpur Line — north to Withering Heights and beyond
- Blue Line — south toward Rotlandia