Withering Heights (Zothique)

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Withering Heights is a nether-themed city in Zothique, founded by the Oasis Mining Co. under theoubre. It occupies overworld region r.2.-11 at approximately X:1347, Z:-5520 and is accessible via a nether portal at the Purpur Line outpost (nether X:170, Z:-690) in nether region r.0.-2.

History

Withering Heights was established by the Oasis Mining Company as a planned nether-aesthetic settlement. The city follows strict building codes — structures are required to use nether brick as the primary material, with secondary options including stone brick, red nether brick, and nether wart block. Fire and lava elements are encouraged in building designs. Plots were reserved by contacting theoubre directly.

The nether outpost and Purpur Line connection were built under the Cangrejos Trust and labelled as active in late 2016.

Districts

Shopping District: Located east of City Hall (signed -----> from the central hub). The district includes a Blacksmith at X:1383, Z:-5541.

Agriculture District: Located west of City Hall (signed <----- from the central hub).

City Hall: Central administrative building at X:1361, Z:-5505. Rules and plot reservation handled here.

Building Codes

Posted publicly on signs at the city entrance:

Primary material: nether brick
Recommended secondary materials: stone brick, red nether brick, nether wart block
Fire and lava inclusion encouraged
Buildings must not exceed plot size without permission
Plots must be fully lit to prevent mob spawning
Animal codes: all animals within city must be black or gray; no killing of city wildlife

Free Building Supplies

Community supply chests at X:1348-1352, Z:-5494 to -5508 provided:

Nether brick, nether wart, red nether brick, nether wart block
Stone, stone slab, netherrack, soul sand, magma, end rods
Miscellaneous materials

Transport

Nether Mob Arena: A nether-side arena attached to Withering Heights at nether X:56, Z:-618 to -735, labelled Withering Heights Nether Mob Arena with north and south entrances. The WIHI Hub (Withering Heights Interchange Hub) is located at nether X:57, Z:-551.

Purpur Line: Withering Heights is a named stop on the Purpur Line, the northern rail corridor maintained by the Cangrejos Trust and operated by felixdeportu. The Purpur Line also serves Antsylvania further north.

Road Approach: A directional sign in nether r.2.-10 at X:1510, Z:-4814 reads "Withering Heights <-----" confirming a road connection from the south. A Cangrejos x Oasis Mining Co. outpost is located at X:1517, Z:-4798 on this approach road.

Connections

theoubre — founder (Oasis Mining Co.)
The Oasis — parent organization (Oasis Mining Co.)
Routes (Zothique) — Purpur Line north corridor
Cangrejos — Purpur Line infrastructure (Cangrejos Trust, felixdeportu)