Freight trains rarely run now in String City, due to the lack of goods moving to and from the docks. In many railyards, local artists have begun converting the abandoned tracks and rolling stock into works of art. Big Tusk Railhead is home to some of the biggest art installations, including a particularly dramatic piece … Continue reading Big Tusk Railhead – A “String City” Snapshot

The Aeolus Corporation is responsible for weather control throughout String City. Managed by the wind god, Aeolus, this industrial complex of windwranglers, cloudbusters and stormsplicers delivers a climate that satisfies everyone who has a preference for heavy rain. Recent fluctuations in the weather have prompted the city authorities to investigate the efficiency of the weather … Continue reading Aeolus Corporation – A “String City” Snapshot

Acheron Lock marks the junction of the River Lethe with the Acheron – also known as the River of Tears. Laced with anti-matter, the sentient lock gates ensure that the water keeps flowing smoothly at all times, in all dimensions, and frequently in defiance of gravity. Downstream, the Acheron is popular with anglers keen to … Continue reading Acheron Lock – A “String City” Snapshot