Isengard
| Isengard | |
|---|---|
| City· Historical | |
| World | [[Alpha Centauri]] |
| Coords | ~218, 12, 1128 |
| Builder | Unknown |
| Era | Alpha Centauri |
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[edit]
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[edit]
SuperDome[edit]
At 5, 69, 1124 — large domed arena structure.
Mattfu Memorial Dungeon Tower[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
At 437, 91, 1201 — general-goods shop.
Economy[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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)