Zothique Nether Hub
Zothique Nether Hub is the central Nether transit hub of the Zothique world, located at approximately 29, 71, 7 in the Nether (Overworld equivalent: ~232, ?, 56). It serves as the origin point for the Nether Express boat-rail network, connecting over thirty settlements across Zothique via eight named lines.
| Location Info | |
|---|---|
| World | Zothique |
| Nether Coords | ~29, 71, 7 (hub center) |
| Type | Transit Hub |
| Network | Nether Express (SOCA Hub) |
| Infrastructure Org | Cangrejos Trust |
| Era | 2015–2017 |
Overview
The hub was established in 2015 and expanded significantly through 2017 under the Cangrejos Trust, a player-run infrastructure organisation. It features an Elytra Crossing at the entrance (marked "Do Not Modify"), a boat-based express network called the Nether Express, and a lower-level rail station called the SOCA Hub. A Ravenkraft Embassy at approximately Nether 40–44, 80, 63 (OW ~320–352, ?, 504) served as the diplomatic presence within the hub district.
The hub also contains a Villager Library, a Mob Museum, a Ravenkraft Zoo (under construction by FrauNiedbau at time of archive), and a Wither Arena operated by theoubre.
Transit Lines
Nether Express (boat system)
The Nether Express uses a boat-based canal system. Passengers take a boat and leave a boat at each stop. The rule: Keep White on the Right to return to Spawn.
| Line | Direction / Destinations |
|---|---|
| Cangrejos Line (SOCA) | Cangrejos, Southopolis, Rotlandia, Tarnia, Bordertown, Dragon's Peak (SW edge) |
| Northern Line | Spawn, Northern Territory, Withering Heights |
| Romdeux Line | Romdeux |
| Cangrejos–Rotlandia | Cangrejos, Spawn, Rotlandia |
Rail Lines
| Line | Direction | Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK LINE | Northwest | Rotlandia, Wonderland |
| RAINBOW LINE | South | Darkside Dave, Sweetrol, Butcherblock (west map edge) |
| RED LINE | South / East | Aradia, Rushmore, Wysteria, Mystery Shack, Mushroom Isle, Godtier II, Rotlandia, Glenneborg; begun Est. 7/11/14 by RyanPhantom |
| DARKSIDE LINE | West | Emerald City, The Britlands, Zanjaro (beyond map edge) |
| PURPUR LINE | North (~6 min) | Withering Heights, New Ravenport |
| NETHERBRICK LINE | West / East | Kakariko Village, Archea; also east branch |
| BLUE LINE | Southwest | The Oasis, Babel, Cangrejos, Waterworld, 1reland, Zarthuren, Cape Orgidee, Rooikaroo, Descalabrado, Shallfrisch Castle, La Guancha, Merigold Village; Built by theoubre, early phase 2016; expanded April 23, 2017 (Cangrejos Trust) |
| GREEN LINE | East | Aradia |
| JUNGLE LINE | East | Beyond map edge |
| RAVENSTEAD LINE | Southwest | Ravenstead (map edge) |
| YELLOW LINE | referenced | Cangrejos area |
| SKY BLUE WAY | South-Southwest | Rooikaroo, Cape Orgidee, Sascu |
| RYAN MESA WAY | South | Ryan Mesa; maintenance room maintained by Cangrejos Trust (route expanded March 3, 2017) |
| MYSTERY WAY | East | Mystery Shack, Jungle–Godtier area; maintenance room maintained by Cangrejos Trust (built January 5, 2017) |
| WYSTERIA WAY | Southeast | Wysteria Arabella; maintenance room maintained by Cangrejos Trust |
| PRISMARINE WAY | Southwest | Kakariko Village, Rainbow Line junction |
Named Settlements Accessible from Hub
| Settlement | Nether Coords (approx) | OW Coords (approx) | Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desovar | 69, 71, 17 | ~552, ?, 136 | r.1.0 | Desovar Metro Area; Fool Street; major city |
| Windfjord Keep | 69, 78, 20 | ~552, ?, 160 | r.1.0 | — |
| Fort Phantom IV | 80, 78, 27–31 | ~640, ?, 216–248 | r.1.0 | — |
| The Oasis | 54, 78, 110 | ~432, ?, 880 | r.0.1 | South Gate (horse friendly), East Exit (canal), Colosseum, Marketplace |
| Rushmore | 181, 73, 63 | ~1448, ?, 504 | r.2.0 | Mayor: Bonerus; Est. 1/26/15 by RyanPhantom; Red Line |
| Noobanville | 225, 63, 109 | ~1800, ?, 872 | r.3.1 | Cangrejos Trust (built July 9, 2016) |
| Gingerbread Village | 160, 74, 83 | ~1280, ?, 664 | r.2.1 | Along Red Line |
| Haven | 189, 73, 118 | ~1512, ?, 944 | r.2.1 | "Wanted: Manager and Residents" at time of archive |
| Mirage | 71, 65, 94 | ~568, ?, 752 | r.1.1 | Plots Available; along Red/Blue corridor |
| Eismond | 110, 64, 98 | ~880, ?, 784 | r.1.1 | Morius' Base; Sonnebrand connection |
| Cangrejos | 70–80, 33–35, 210–260 | ~560–640, ?, 1680–2080 | r.1.3–r.1.4 | First Bank; Metro: Downtown, Residential, Coastline, Rome, Waterworld; Founded by RyanPhantom c. 2015 |
| Aradia | 249–254, 33–35, 246–255 | ~1992–2032, ?, 1976–2040 | r.3.3 | "Welcome to Aradia"; Australia 2 nearby; Peragus III nearby; Established by RyanPhantom c. 2015 |
| Godtier II | 269, 105, 253 | ~2152, ?, 2024 | r.4.3 | Dome/Islands area |
| Wysteria Arabella | 394, 65, 283 | ~3152, ?, 2264 | r.6.4 | Far southeast (outer reach) |
| Terry_Jackster's Village | 252, 61, 176 | ~2016, ?, 1408 | r.3.2 | Dedicated portal |
| Stormvale | 257, 33, 406 | ~2056, ?, 3248 | r.4.6 | Deep south (outer reach) |
| Mushroom Isle | 251, 34, 422 | ~2008, ?, 3376 | r.3.6 | Nether Rail Maintenance Hub |
| Anderson Island | 153, 33, 321 | ~1224, ?, 2568 | r.2.5 | Cangrejos Trust property |
| Wes Island | 123, 33, 308 | ~984, ?, 2464 | r.1.4 | Cangrejos Trust property |
| Cape Red | 81, 33, 355–395 | ~648, ?, 2840–3160 | r.1.5 | Far south |
| Ryan Mesa | 251, 33, 497 | ~2008, ?, 3976 | r.3.7 | Outer reach; Ryan Mesa Way |
| Romdeux | 62, 120, 309 / 374, 118, 313 | ~496, ?, 2472 or ~2992, ?, 2504 | r.0.4 or r.5.4 | SOCA boat line |
| Kakariko Village | referenced | — | — | Netherbrick + Prismarine lines |
| Babel | 67, 33, 168 | ~536, ?, 1344 | r.1.2 | "BABEL IS INCOMPLETE / VERY UNLIT"; Blue Line |
| Cangrejos Hub area | 40–80, 33–35, 180–280 | ~320–640, ?, 1440–2240 | r.0.2–r.1.4 | Extensive metro + shopping district |
Factions and Builders
- Cangrejos Trust — primary infrastructure org; maintains all lines, SOCA Hub, maintenance rooms; Founded by RyanPhantom
- TechBro Union — associated with TheWanderingFool; operates Netherbrick Route and private rail (Fool Street)
- Arc Empire — referenced on Netherbrick Route signs
- TheWanderingFool — built skeleton grinder (open to public), redesigned by Computergeek; TechBro Union rail
- theoubre — built the Blue Line, Wither Arena, Auto-Furnace; house at spawn hub
- RyanPhantom — founded Cangrejos and Aradia; built original Red Line (est. July 11, 2014), expanded extensively
- Wizardofire — originally built the Old Blue/White rail line (restructured October 22, 2016 by Cangrejos Trust)
- Bonerus — Mayor of Rushmore
Player Notes (at time of archive)
- A player note above the Red Line glass storage: "yeah I have a question: what did u do with my red glass? lol -Ryan" addressed to felixdeportu (another Cangrejos Trust member)
- Babel marked as "INCOMPLETE — VERY UNLIT — ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK"
- The Ravenkraft Embassy in the hub district — formal diplomatic building
See Also
- Zothique — parent world article
- Cangrejos — primary hub city; infrastructure operator
- Desovar — major Zothique city, Nether Express stop
- Rushmore — Red Line terminus; Mayor Bonerus
- TheWanderingFool — key builder across worlds (also present in Alphac)
- Wizardofire — appears in both Zothique and Alphac