Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Black Rock, The Asylum and even China Town


Just some descriptions of the main locations in Wonderland. It all takes place in the bustling city of Black Rock.
Black Rock City: a grimy, desolate slum of a city. Home to some of the most twisted individuals imaginable; it’s not exactly a family friendly place. The city is named after the island it was built upon and it was intended to be the first of many settlements upon the island. However, the industry at Black Rock boomed and the city expanded to fill the entire island. That still wasn’t enough. More and more people flocked to the city searching for work and the prospect of a better future. Living spaces became cramped as more homes were necessary. Blocks of flats became skyscrapers until eventually there were so many buildings that it became nearly impossible to see the sky. With a staggering population to cater to, Black Rock’s once booming industry crashed and the city became more of a shanty town for the homeless. Those that could afford property moved to the quiet, safer outskirts of the city. Everyone else remained trapped in the city. So, Black Rock City became a prison. They say, “Once you go Black Rock, you never go back.”
  In the heart of Black Rock City lies Black Rock Asylum. If you thought the rest of Black Rock’s population were a twisted bunch, get ready for the true horrors of Black Rock. The asylum is run by the corrupted angel, otherwise known as Rosa Red. Rumour has it that there’s more than just one patient that she’s imprisoned in there that doesn’t belong, all to cover up her somewhat illicit activities. She wasn’t always a cold hearted witch. She used to work closely with a pharmaceutical company run by a man named Rory Hart and his wife, Alyssa. Together, they developed medications to treat the patients in the asylum. However, one specific treatment would’ve served to greatly cut down the number of patients admitted to Black Rock Asylum; a treatment that was codenamed “Wonderland”. So, Rosa made plans to “silence” the heart family and stop their research. One thing led to another; Rory ended up dead, Alyssa went missing and their son Alex was kept in the asylum. Alex knows the truth behind what happened between his parents and Rosa; he just has trouble remembering it. Alex’s journey to fix his shattered mind and recover the pieces of his memory begins deep within the bowels of Black Rock Asylum.
 The China Town district somehow remains unaffected by the rest of Black Rock City’s problems. However the corrupt nature of Black Rock is ever present, even here. China Town holds many a secret. Its labyrinthine nature makes it a worthy adversary for any adventurer. It also makes it a great place to hide organised crime gangs, bodies, etc. It’s a shame China Town is so dangerous; the abundant neon lights look beautiful all year around. Especially in the pouring rain, which just so happens to fall near enough every day. 

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