Locations

Road's End

The main setting of the roleplay and the town where you will be living for the next year. It is a small town along the northern coast of Washington State, with only some 3014 people living in it. To the south are vast forests, one of the former lifelines of the town along with fishing. Road's End is an old town, having stood there for centuries while being ignored by most of the world. Lumber business used to keep it alive, but nowadays that is just a distant memory. That is why the people of the town are hoping that Oceandrop Program will help to revitalize their town, bringing in new blood and new ideas that could save this sleepy little town from its inevitable fate. And as some think, it is just nice to get some fresh faces around. Sometimes it can feel like the rest of the world has forgotten Road's End, so something different happening isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just don't expect the locals to warm up to you too quickly. After all, you are still supposed to be notoriously difficult kids...

Avery's Diner

Say what you will about small-town diners that look like they're from the Fifties, but Avery's Diner is one of the premier places in Road's End to dine in. It also used to be a favorite hangout spot for the local youth each day after school, as there are no malls in fifty mile radius from Road's End. Run by Avery Walker, a tough no-nonsense woman who rules over the diner with an iron fist, you'll learn either to respect the rules or have to find your food elsewhere. And that is a shame as Avery's Diner serves some damn good coffee and the cherry pie there will kill you.

Big Boy's Gas Station

One of the first buildings anyone sees when arriving to Road's End, Big Boy's Gas Station becomes quickly familiar for anyone in town who owns a car or a vehicle of any kind. Expert service, surprisingly low prices and a friendly smile are the trademarks of Big Boy's. There's also a small dive bar at the same building, meaning that at night time it's not strange to see multiple cars parked outside as the locals get together to down a few beers in good company. The owner of the gas station is nothing if not a well-respected member of the town, so if you go and start trouble at Big Boy's, prepare to get dirty looks all around Road's End.

Das Thulewerk

This run-down shop used to be the record store of Road's End, visited by teens and adults alike. However, these days it serves a wholly different purpose. The store, and its basement floors, have been made into a workshop of sorts - or "Das Thulewerk" as its owner, Frauke Wiolant, calls it. Nowadays, althought not known by many, it serves as a shop for weapons, customized parts, armor and who knows what else? Every piece of equipment that leaves here is customized to the needs of the customer, with a money-back guarantee. Just don't go to the basement, however. There are strange tales of the girl working the forge, and her hands...

End's Beach

The beach that acts as the northern border of the town has always been an integral part of Road's End. While lumber industry used to employ most of the townsfolk some thirty years ago, nowadays fishing is the main source of income for the town. The harbor is packed tight with fishing boats, meaning it's hardly a place for young people. However, the beach itself stretches a good distance in both directions and even if the sea water is cold, it is a popular swimming spot during the summer. Even at autumn it is a popular hangout-spot and many a beach parties have been held there in the past.

End's Mercy Hospital

If the people of Road's End can be thankful for something, it's that their hospital is still functioning. As the Oceandrop Program is a vast project, it requires not only the help of the Pinefall High and its faculty, but also employs multiple medical professionals to help the students on their way to healing. Mr. Oceandrop has also given a considerable donation to the End's Mercy Hospital, allowing them to update their equipment to a more modern standard. If you are the type of student to need consultation or medical help because of your troubles, or if you simply hurt yourself during your stay at Road's End, End's Mercy is there to patch you up.

End's Store & Post

Nowadays only one store still functions at Road's End proper, managed by Sue Popplewell. Avid patriot and lover of her home country, End's Store & Post has been turned into veritable bastion of all things British - making it a rather strange spectacle in an American small town as Road's End. And while the owner might have some rather rude stereotypes about foreigners, she still does her best to stock up everything the town needs in her shop. She also runs a post office in said shop, handling outgoing and incoming mail with British precision and care. So if you ever want to contact someone outside the town, or if you simply want to browse what the shop's offering, be sure to stop by. Who knows, you might even get your hands onto some rare imports from the British Isles!

Ghostwood National Forest

The forest that spreads out from southern part of the town, covering the wilderness and becoming a sea of trees one could drown into has always been a place of interest for the townspeople. The McLampet Saw Mill operated here near the river, bringing tons of work into the town and employing 85% of its population. However, this was over thirty years ago. These days only the forest remains and the various tall tales and folklore associated with it. Both Klallam and Makah people used to roam these lands and they have left behind many a mysterious story concerning the Ghostwood Forest and its secrets. But if you can get past a bit of superstition, it is a lovely place to visit and hike.

Ghostwood Overlook

By following the hiking trails of Ghostwood Forest it is possible to stumble upon a magnificent overlook that has been made into a sightseeing-spot that rarely anyone ever visits. From there it is possible to see all across the town into the sea on the other side, giving a magnificent view of the whole area. While scarcely visited by anyone these days, it still holds some significance among the local folklore. Many are the tales of romantic confessions held here, under the old Native Totem that juts out of the ground nearby. And if you believe local legends, if you confess during a full moon, your love will surely come true and stay strong throughout the years...

Junk Garage

A bit misleading in the name, Junk Garage is a repair shop run by a local man named Tommy Horse who keeps it open not only to fix whatever mechanical stuff has broken around the town but to teach his skills to youngsters who are willing to listen. While not the most popular hangout-spot of the local youth, it has become something of a safe haven for boys looking to learn their way around machines and tune their own cars and motorcycles. Tommy is happy to help youngsters with his extensive knowledge about the subject as at least it keeps the youngsters from getting into any mischief while they're there. If you've got a broken electric appliance, Tommy is your best bet to fix it at Road's End.

Lighthouse

The old lighthouse of Road's End tells of times when Olympic Peninsula was much more treacherous place for seafaring vessels and ships. It is a grand building that still shines its light out to the sea, but rare are the times when an actual caretaker is needed for it. Nobody really knows who the current caretaker actually is, making it one of the mysteries of Road's End that locals are so fond of talking about during dark autumn evening. Nevertheless, nobody has been foolhardy enough to try to solve this mystery as whoever keeps taking care of the lighthouse is doing a fine job.

McLampet Saw Mill

McLampet family was once the backbone of Road's End, having started up the lumber industry in the once-tiny fishing village. They employed thousands of people, bringing revenue and fame into the town and helping it grow. Unfortunately, after the demise of the head of the family, Howell McLampet, the family fell into a dirty fighting for the inheritance and in the end, the saw mill and other assets fall to disuse. Nowadays they are a sad reminder of a past and a future that might have been, ruins of better times. Still, the McLampet Saw Mill has seen some new usage in the hands of the previous generation of youth from Road's End. They, allegedly, turned the old saw mill into a party spot for themselves. It might be worth it to check out the old saw mill to see if these rumors were true.

Mitchell Residence

Home of the two Mitchell Brothers, Zane and Shane, this beautiful house stands near the downtown area of old Road's End - a sign of how vibrant and rich the town once was. The size and the eyebrow-raising entrance window tell of times when people of the town had money enough to afford to luxury. Nowadays, however, the place itself carries a darker history. Long time ago, the parents of the two brothers were murdered in this very house, and in a particularly nasty way to be precise. That partially explains why nobody likes to visit this area anymore, except the two brothers and their friends.

Old Train Yard

Out there in the woods, the old train yard that once carried lumber from Road's End to Seattle Washington is slowly being covered up by the forest. A relic of days gone by, this once bustling hub of timber and workmen has been silent for twenty years now. Old train cars adorned by logos of the McLampet family, ruins of an industry forgotten by times and slight sense of melancholia hanging around the place make it an eerie location to visit. By following the railroad tracks that start here, one could theoretically travel all the way to Seattle or into the parts unknown. However, in reality, one is much more likely to get lost in the woods, as some say these railroad tracks have a habit of leading travelers astray after they were forgotten...

Owl's Nest Hotel

Thirty years ago there were multiple hotels at Road's End, but these days only Owl's Nest remains. Run by an older gentleman and a former business partner of the McLampet family, Mr. James Halloway, this hotel offers rooms and beds to weary travelers who pass by Road's End on their way to wherever they're going. While a dormitory is available to students such as yourself, there might be times when you need to rent a room for a more... private meeting. Mr. Halloway is known for being rather gruff and tight-lipped, so there's no danger of him blabbing about what goes on in his hotel, even if he happens upon your secret get-togethers with others.

Pinefall High School for Troubled Youth

Originally, Pinefall High was a very normal high school. However, thanks to the diminishing population of the town the attendance numbers grew more and more inconsistent, until there were simply not enough students in the school to make it feasible to keep the faculties functioning. These days, thanks to the Oceandrop Program, this proud school building has been renovated and refurbished for its new purpose: becoming a place of learning and healing for young people around the world who society has abandoned. You will become very familiar with Pinefall High and its surroundings during your stay at Road's End, as well as its magnificent sports field and swimming pool!

Pinefall High Dormitory

As a student of the Pinefall High, this dormitory will be your home away from home for the next year. Originally built to house some hundred students, most of the dormitory has been sealed off. Parts of the first and the second floor have been refurbished for the new students to use, however, the first floor acting as the boys' dormitory and the second floor as one for the girls. Once you have settled into your room, feel free to decorate it how you want as the Oceandrop Program encourages the students to make this dormitory as cozy and comfortable as they want. After all, for healing to begin the 'patients' need some place to feel at ease. And what feels safer than a place that actually feels like home?

Pinefall High Sports Field

Once home to The Bigfoots, Pinefall High's own football team, this sports field has laid unused for a good while now. Still, as Oceandrop Program started up, some money was put aside for renovation of the field as well. After all, every school needs a place for physical education and having fun outside. While not the biggest sports field out there, it allows students a chance to either play football or take part in track & field events. Outside of that, this vast open field is just begging for various events that can make use of its large size. So get together with your friends and start planning something fun for you all to do!

Pinefall High Pool

Pinefall High's crowning achievement was always its swim team which trained more than few current professionals back in the day. This means that they invested much more into the pool and its faculties than any other part of the school. Ironically enough, this meant that the pool was the only thing that Oceandrop Program did not have to invest in as it was more than up to standard from the get-go. So, as a new student of Pinefall High, be sure to take advantage of this amazing pool and everything it offers! Whether it is starting a new swim team with your friends or taking a midnight skinny dip with your current girl- or boyfriend, everything your hormone-addled mind can dream up is possible!

Ramshack

Perhaps not a 'hanging-out spot' in the traditional sense, this abandoned farmstead or 'Ramshack' as it is known by most locals lies somewhere at the western end of the town. For years now it has been used by the youth of the town as a focus of myriad ghost stories and weird rumors. This has given the place a reputation that deters just about any visitor, making it mysterious and creepy in the eyes of the whole town. But at the same time, doesn't a reputation like that make young people just more curious? Local sheriff's department has gotten more than a few calls about people trying to sneak into the farmstead...

Sheriff's Department

As the town of Road's End saw its population grow smaller and smaller, the local sheriff's department saw heavy downsizing as well. These days only a handful of people work there, tirelessly working to protect the local populace and solve the rare few crimes that pop up here and there. Michael Kennedy, the current sheriff of Road's End and his deputy chief Johanna "Otter" Cliff are faces familiar to most residents of Road's End. Well-liked by the populace and always ready to help, they and their small team try to make sure their small hometown is a safe place to live. So, if you ever have any problems, don't hesitate to turn to them for help. As most of the residents of Road's End tell you: "Michael? He's alright!" There's also a pistol range down in the basement of building which you can rent for a low price.

Spade Queen Country Club

Owned by Mr. Jack Pinkerton, the Spade Queen Country Club has been an eyesore in the eyes of the townsfolk for good five years now. Its modern glamour and faux-rural atmosphere clashes with the down-to-earth sensibilities of the locals, even if the building itself lies safely outside the town's borders. Nevertheless, as it attracts wealthy tourists and members to enjoy fly fishing, hunting and other 'countryside' activities, it is easy to see why these two groups would butt heads every now and then. Outsiders have no respect for local traditions and locals have no time for the ways of modern people.

Statue of an Unknown Pioneer

Not far from the Ghostwood Overlook lies the bronze statue of an unknown man that has, for a long time, baffled the people of Road's End. According to the plaque set at the foot of the statue, it depicts an unknown pioneer that we have 'everything to thank for'. Along with that message there's a strange riddle that seems more at home in a book by Agatha Christie than in the middle of nowhere. For some reason a bulletin board has also been built near the statue, though this can be safely attributed to the eccentricities of late Howell McLampet. Although he intended it to be something where local residents could post their problems, asking for help, it eventually turned into a forum for the youth of the city where they could gripe about their troubles and worries anonymously. If you're the type to want to help others, you might want to see if someone has revived this tradition.

St. Diane Cemetery

Nobody really knows who this St. Diane is who has given her name to the local cemetery of Road's End, but in the end it doesn't matter. St. Diane Cemetery is the main burial ground of the town, having been built there somewhere around 1800's. Even before that the local natives apparently used the land to bury their dead, meaning this patch of land has kept its purposes for hundreds and hundreds of years. Thanks to its history and the gloomy atmosphere hanging around it, not that many people visit the cemetery unless they absolutely have to.