Isengard

Isengard is an Alpha Centauri-era city at approximately 0–437, 12–190, 1124–1232 (OW), governed by an unnamed "Orc Chief" and centered on a massive multi-level tower.

Overview

Isengard was a themed settlement inspired by the fortress of Saruman in The Lord of the Rings. The welcome sign at 12, 65, 1185 read: "Welcome to ISENGARD — Orc Chief." The city featured the tallest known structure in alphac (a multi-story tower with a guestbook at level 190), an extensive dungeon, trade infrastructure, and an emerald-based economy.

The ARC railway served the city via Isengard Rail Station at the western edge (~-5, 74, 1124).

Landmarks

SuperDome

At 5, 69, 1124 — large domed arena structure.

Mattfu Memorial Dungeon Tower

At 9, 69, 1138 — a dungeon tower named in honor of player Mattfu. The tower's guestbook was located at the top (level 190, Z=1232): "GUESTBOOK: Place book in command bar, R-click to open."

Sausage Factory

At 98, 56–57, 1167 — located in Isengard Court. Sign: "Tired of the endless squeals of unedible bacon? Kill Your Bacon and Eat it too." (Under construction at time of scan)

Captain Becky's Potions

At 10–13, 63–65, 1174–1196 — potion emporium selling maximum-effect potions:

• Healing II, Swiftness, Fire Resistance, Night Vision, Invisibility, Strength II, Splash Health
• Barter Shops at 5 potions each (Heal Inst II, NVision 8:00, Swift I 8:00, FireRes 8:00, Invis 8:00, Splash Heal Inst I)
• Trade accepted: Redstone, RVN Tokens, Diamond Tools, Armors, Diamonds, Wither Heads, Nether Brick Blocks, Obsidian

Storage Complex

Sorted resource warehouses at levels 2–5:

• Level 2: Cobblestone; Level 3: Dirt; Level 4: Nether materials; Level 5: End Stone
• Sorted bays: Diamond/Gold/Coal/Iron, Silk-Touch Ore Blocks, Redstone/Lapis, Flint/Iron/Gold, Wood/Glass/Dirt/Gems/Cobble/Plants, Nether Quartz, Glowstone, Soul Sand

Bonez's Browse

At 437, 91, 1201 — general-goods shop.

Economy

Isengard used an emerald-based (Em) trading system for common items. Conversion rates at the market:

• Gold → Em, Iron → Em, Raw Beef → Em, Books → Em, Paper → Em, 19 Wool → Em, 16 Raw Chicken → Em, Diamond Pick (Silk Touch) available

Notable Residents / Players

• Orc Chief — city governor (title)
• Captain Becky — potion merchant
• Bonez — shop owner
• Twinkies (wizardofire associate) — community member
• wizard (wizardofire) — "AWESOME SETTLERS OF CATAN! -wizard" note at 414, 63, 1232

See Also

• Alpha Centauri — parent world article
• Babel — nearest major city to the north (connected via rail)
• Mercantile — trade city to the northwest (Isengard Rail Station connects)