New Hanover

Welcome to New Hanover, the literal and figurative heart of The American Inferno. Nestled peacefully between West Elizabeth, Ambarino, and Lemoyne, New Hanover is perhaps the most varied of the five states, featuring the rolling plains with spectacular natural rock structures of The Heartlands, the dense mysterious trees of Cumberland Forest, and the serene, but dangerous, mountain passes of Roanoke Ridge. New Hanover is full of varied locales to be explored and secrets to be discovered.

The Heartlands

The largest region of New Hanover, The Heartlands features open plains and stunning buttes stretching between livestock towns and private farms. Nestled peacefully between Cumberland Forest and Flat Iron Lake, The Heartlands offers a peaceful, friendly atmosphere with a multitude of secrets just waiting to be discovered.

Starting in New Hanover’s largest town, Valentine, guests may venture into the heart of the heartlands and through the stunning Twin Stack Pass towards Emerald Ranch, a small family ranch that is also home to the famous New Hanover Stampede, a rodeo and dinner show run thrice weekly.

If the bustle of civilization doesn’t strike you, follow the trails South to Horsehoe Overlook, with stunning vistas of Flat Iron Lake and its surrounding area. Just south of Horseshoe Overlook is Flat Iron Lake, The American Inferno’s largest body of water, reaching all the way to nearby Black Water to the West, and the source of the Lannahechee River to the East. Here you can rent a fishing boat at Selmann’s Shack or relax in the tranquil waters of the lake near Flatneck Jetty.

Valentine

The Heartlands, New Hanover

A small livestock town nestled at the foot of the Grizzlies, Valentine offers comfortable lodging and a welcoming atmosphere to settlers or travellers just passing through. Weathered wooden buildings line either side of a well-trodden dirt road, leading in from West Elizabeth splitting deeper into The Heartlands, or into the foothills of the West Grizzlies. Though the town does seem to have been around for at least a few decades, there is some very apparent construction work beginning further down the main thoroughfare, to accommodate the new influx of settlers looking to make their mark in The Heartlands.

Here the people are (mostly) happy and welcoming, always willing to point a person in the right direction, or help them find just what they need to make the most of their Western frontier adventure. Be sure to talk to everyone, as there are quite a few interesting characters from all walks of life wandering their way through the streets of Valentine. Though the town may be small and empty compared to the hustle and bustle of St. Denis, the warmth and kindness of its citizens set it apart from the rest, while still offering most of the amenities a prospective gunslinger may need.

Entering the town from Valentine Station, guests pass the main source of Valentine’s economy, its livestock stables. Here pigs, sheep, goats, and horses are all on display for guests to feed and pet. Continuing down the dirt road, passing a few false front buildings, guests will pass Keane’s Saloon, a saloon-turned-steakhouse which offers some of the finest cuts of meat in all of the Western territories. Continuing past, guests will pass the Valentine Church, a classic white slat-sided church with an adjacent cemetery.

Taking a left at the church, guests find themselves on Valentine’s main thoroughfare. It is this street where most of the town’s amenities can be found. From the church, guests will first pass the Gunsmith. On the opposite side of the street, Smithfield’s Saloon and Worth’s General Store can be found right next to each other. Ending this stretch of shops is Saint’s Hotel. At the far end of the thoroughfare, opposite the church are Amos Levi Blacksmith & Farrier and Bruni’s Traveling Magic Lantern Show.

Emerald Ranch

The Heartlands, New Hanover

Following the trail through Twin Stack Pass, or simply arriving by train or stagecoach, enjoy the excitement and food of the famous New Hanover Stampede. Held thrice weekly, this rodeo and dinner show is sure to delight frontiersmen and city slickers alike.

Cumberland Forest

Just North of The Heartlands, between Valentine and Emerald Ranch, is Cumberland Forest, a small, but dense patch of untamed wilderness. The trails are inaccessible by the typical explorer, but a skilled trapper might be able to lend his expertise. Talk to Trapper John at the Valentine Train Station and see about hiring his expertise for one of his tours.

Roanoke Ridge

The most recently settled region of New Hanover, Roanoke Ridge is most identifiable by its rocky terrain and gruff residents. Spend the week roughing it in Beaver Hollow, a large tent settlement just off of the Kamassa River. Nearby are the twin towns of the mining town Annesburg, and the trading town of Van Horn. Brave the recently flooded mines of Annesburg, or the seedy shops of Van Horn. Just try not to get robbed.

Outside of the towns, Roanoke Ridge is full of walking and riding trails through the foothills, leading up to Brandywine Drop, or all the way down to Lemoyne. Explore the wilderness, fish, or go off the beaten path and find what really lies within Roanoke Ridge. Just stay away from the moonshiners and hill people; they’re dangerous business.

Annesburg

Roanoke Ridge, New Hanover

Seated on the heavily polluted shores of the Lannahechee River is Annesburg, a fairly new coal mining settlement. Get a drink at Weston's Saloon, or take the brand new Annesburg train line all the way down to St. Denis. If you're feeling adventurous, the Annesburg Coal Mine is always hiring. The mine's flooded, but that's not going to stop the march of progress.

Van Horn

Roanoke Ridge, New Hanover

Just south of it's younger sister town Annesburg, Van Horn is one of the most mysterious towns in the Western territories. This shipping town is full of mystique, from its seedy saloons to its back alley fence, Van Horn is more than willing to get you what you need - for a price.

If you're feeling truly dangerous, Levi Van Horn is always looking to employ. Visit Van Horn Manor to see if there's any work available.

Cross the rickety suspension bridge and ascend the Van Horn Lighthouse for views of the Lannahechee River, or travel further south and board a hot air balloon to get a truly unique view of St. Denis and its' surrounding area.

Attractions

Trapper John's Hunting Tour

Valentine, The Heartlands

Board one of Trapper John's wagons for a 35 minute tour of Cumberland Forest. Learn about the history of the great plains and its people, and get an up-close look at some of the most interesting, and dangerous animals in The Heartlands from the comfort of the grizzled trapper's wagon, and by foot.

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Think of this attraction as a more-serious, land-based Jungle Cruise. Guests hop aboard this real wagon lead by real horses and head into the nearby Cumberland Forest. Once inside the forest, they will come face to face with a multitude of animatronic animals, including deer, buffalo, and raccoons. The climax of the attraction is a chance encounter with a bear during the on-foot segment.

The New Hanover Stampede

Emerald Ranch, The Heartlands

Mosey on down to Emerald Ranch on one of three nights during the week to take part in the famous New Hanover Stampede. Treat yourself to some succulent barbecue, sit back, and enjoy the show.

The Annesburg Mine

Annesburg, Roanoke Ridge

Descend into the depths of Annesburg's coal mine. The lower caves have recently flooded, but that's not going to stop the owners from trying to make the best of it. Board a skiff and set off on a tour through the cave systems of the mine, braving bats, darkness, and drops along the way.

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The Annesburg Mine is an indoor boat ride through the varied caves of the Annesburg coal mine. This ride is the less thrilling water ride of the park. Though it features a few small drops, it's primarily an ambient attraction where the natural beauty of the mine's surrounding caves are at the forefront.

Icarus Balloon Tours

Van Horn, Roanoke Ridge

Just south of Van Horn is a large ornately decorated hot air balloon, which rests atop a small wooden stage. Directly in front of the stage hangs a large banner which reads:

"Icarus Balloon Tours:

Experience Flight!

Arturo Bullard, Proprietor"

After talking to Bullard, the balloon's eccentric mustachioed pilot, hop aboard and take to the skies in this 20 minute tour of Roanoke Ridge and Bayou Nwa. See the stunning landscapes of The American Inferno from the skies above.

Unincorporated Activities

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There are a ton of attractions outside of the towns that are waiting to be discovered. Head over to Selmann's Shack and rent a fishing boat for a relaxing afternoon on Flat Iron Lake. Head into Valentine, rent a tent, and head over to one of the camping plots in The Heartlands, and spend the night at the foot of Twin Stack Pass. Or purchase a treasure map, or find one from one of the towns' many citizens, and spend the day hunting for some legendary treasure.

Head into Van Horn, and talk to Levi Van Horn to get some work as a Bounty Hunter. Van Horn will send you all around the Western territories on explorative missions for unique people and items. For a price, of course.

The possibilities truly are endless in deciding who you want to be in The American Inferno.

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