Aurora Skies

Aurora Skies is the eighth world from The Sims 3 Store, it was released for purchase on The Sims 3 Store on February 21, 2013.http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/641150.pageSimGuruTaterTot (TheSims3.com) Aurora Skies is a Nordic (majority-Icelandic) coastal town-themed world. The standard version of the world costs 2,205 SimPoints while the gold version costs 3,915 SimPoints.
A large majority of the inspiration is taken from Iceland, with some main street building styles and Sim names (e.g. Jakob Ingberg, Viktor Valquist) appearing to be Swedish, and a fair few Sim names (e.g. Oskar Olsen, Arvid Oss) and one street name (Hovedgaten) being Norwegian.
==Description==
Explore an All-New World – Discover the Wonders of Aurora Skies!
Explore the breathtaking scenery and vast, unspoiled nature that await you at Aurora Skies! This quaint, coastal town features the very best in outdoor living: grow your family on spacious land and houses surrounded by an eco-friendly community, traipse under majestic, towering waterfalls that come to rest on the banks of a large, steaming geothermal lake sky, or take a night hike under the dome of the bright, multi-colored sky. It’s the ultimate getaway for Sims searching for change, searching for themselves, or searching for a piece of peace. What will you find at Aurora Skies?
==Backstory==
;Do it for science!
Science is everywhere around us, but at Aurora Skies it’s not just something you learn; it’s something you do! We need bright young minds to make the dreams of the future a reality.
Even now we’re finding more uses for garbage to help the planet. Charging batteries, powering machines - the sky is the limit. Just this last year we created a modified Hot Air Balloon using garbage as fuel and turning it into pure air with a pine breeze scent. Now you can have efficient travel and an amazing romantic adventure with no cost to the ozone (or your nose)!
Every year we’re creating more and more exciting things in the world of science. Garbage-powered hearts, heart-powered cars, solar-powered cats; what will you think of next! It’s all up to you. Do it for Science!
Did you know?
Hot Air Balloons are an epic form of travel based around the simple principle that hot air is lighter than cold air. They lift in the air based on the heat system in the balloon. Increasing the temperature of the air inside the balloon makes it lighter than the air outside and the balloon begins to float. More air is required to lift heavier things; that’s why the balloons have to be so huge! How cool (or hot!) is that?
==Lots==
84 lots in total are in Aurora Skies: 31 commercial, 21 empty and 32 residential lots.
===Residential===
Occupied
Name 	Size 	Address 	Household
Natural Nest 	20x40	56 Velkominn Rd. 	Adamsson
Caring Co-Op 	25x35	65 Velkominn Rd. 	Apple
Roomy Roost 	40x40	6 Rock Ridge Rd. 	Beaker
Hallbjörn 	20x30	82 Edgewood Ave. 	Birch
The Green Cottage 	40x40	8 Rock Ridge Rd. 	Clark
Hostility-Free Hostel	50x25	60 Velkominn Rd. 	Day
Coastal Condo 	25x35	68 Velkominn Rd. 	Elliot
Human Habitat 	25x35	61 Velkominn Rd. 	Frimann
Highland Home 	40x40	14 Foss View Rd. 	Hallur
Lynnwood 	30x30	30 Sulfur Springs Rd.	Hannes
Moar House 	50x50	3 Rock Ridge Rd. 	Helgason
Steadfast 	25x50	57 Velkominn Rd. 	Ingberg
Lake View 	25x25	25 Geothermal Lane 	Mango
Ayres End 	20x30	59 Velkominn Rd. 	Olivia
Luxurious Lodge 	30x30	32 Livingstone St. 	Olsson
Cozy Cottage 	25x25	47 Sulfur Springs Rd.	Oss
Lowland Lakehouse 	25x25	19 Foss View Rd. 	Svard
Eco Edifice 	30x30	22 Foss View Rd. 	Valquist
Recycled Refuge 	20x30	66 Velkominn Rd. 	Warbler
Chapter House 	50x50	26 Sulfur Springs Rd.	Vinter
The Holm 	20x30	83 Edgewood Ave. 	Wong
Forest Den 	30x30	41 Sulfur Springs Rd.	Wrede
Unoccupied
Name 	Size 	Address 	Price Unfurnished	Price Furnished
Auspicious Accommodations	20x20	49 Sulfur Springs Rd.	§11,035 	§16,315
Domestic Domicile 	39x20	62 Velkominn Rd. 	§67,800 	§117,192
Friendly Farmhouse 	64x63	33 Sulfur Springs Rd.	§64,855 	§129,150
Home Sweet Holm 	20x24	86 Edgewood Ave. 	§12,521 	§16,351
Humble Homestead 	30x30	20 Foss View Rd. 	§13,418 	§16,443
Juniper House 	19x24	80 Edgewood Ave. 	§34,574 	§52,604
Quarry House 	24x24	43 Sulfur Springs Rd.	§12,433 	§16,433
Rowan House 	19x39	58 Velkominn Rd. 	§38,294 	§48,866
The Birchwoods 	40x40	46 Sulfur Springs Rd.	§29,697 	§49,082
The Glade 	63x63	37 Sulfur Springs Rd.	§78,138 	§161,603
===Commercial===
 
Name 	Size 	Address 	Price 	Type 	Rabbithole
Basalt Beach 	30x20	24 Geothermal Lane 	§10,707 	Beach 	-
Björn Café 	35x25	70 Velkominn Rd. 	§42,582 	Visitors Allowed 	-
Bonfire Beach 	30x20	32 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§6,755 	Beach 	-
City Hall 	64x64	50 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§35,132 	No Visitors Allowed 	City Hall
Coastal Cove Beach 	20x30	28 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§11,948 	Beach 	-
Competitor's Delight Stadium 	64x64	96 Edgewood Ave. 	§30,251 	No Visitors Allowed 	Stadium
Cuisine and Contracts Business Park 	40x40	69 Velkominn Rd. 	§30,060 	No Visitors Allowed 	Restaurant and Business Building
Cure-All Collective 	64x64	21 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§31,465 	No Visitors Allowed 	Hospital and Science Lab
Fiskar Fishing Park 	50x50	13 Foss View Rd. 	§7,236 	No Visitors Allowed 	-
Fjara Beach 	30x20	24 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§1,220 	Beach 	-
Füd Feud 	40x40	93 Edgewood Ave. 	§15,568 	No Visitors Allowed 	Diner and Grocery Store
Groomed Grounds / Aurora Skies Festival GroundIf the player has The Sims 3: Seasons, the lot can be converted into a Festival Ground by download it from SimGuruSmitty exchange page for free	64x32	52 Velkominn Rd. 	§16,316 	Big Park / Festival Ground	
Just an Abandoned Warehouse 	30x30	15 Foss View Rd. 	§2,840 	No Visitors Allowed 	Abandoned Warehouse
Lend and Learn Library 	40x40	34 Livingstone St. 	§58,614 	No Visitors Allowed 	-
Morningside Morgue and Cemetery 	50x50	22 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§7,005 	Graveyard 	Mausoleum
Mud Baths and Manuscripts 	30x30	33 Livingstone St. 	§6,328 	No Visitors Allowed 	Spa and Bookstore
Nature and Nurture Learning Academy 	64x64	45 Hovedgaten Rd. 	§119,543	No Visitors Allowed 	School
Peaceful Protection Agency 	50x50	98 Edgewood Ave. 	§49,061 	No Visitors Allowed 	Police and Military Base
Perspective Park 	40x40	54 Velkominn Rd. 	§36,164 	Big Park 	-
Placid Park 	50x25	88 Edgewood Ave. 	§7,807 	Small Park 	-
Plays, Productions, and Pictures 	40x40	91 Edgewood Ave. 	§23,671 	No Visitors Allowed 	Theatre
Recretional Reserve 	64x32	53 Velkominn Rd. 	§16,221 	Big Park 	-
Serenity Sands Beach 	30x30	43 Hovedgaten Rd. 	§30,235 	Beach 	-
Sundhöll Community Pool 	50x50	26 Geothermal Lane 	§179,656	No Visitors Allowed 	-
Sunrise Reflection Fishing Park 	30x30	39 Livingstone St. 	§5,343 	Fishing Spot 	-
Sustainable Community Garden 	40x40	1 Garden Götukort Ave.	§19,833 	Visitors Allowed 	-
Swim and Soak Station 	40x40	44 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§87,960 	Pool 	-
The Blue Lagoon 	50x50	48 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§31,214 	Visitors Allowed 	-
The Wallpaper Museum of Modern Art 	25x50	47 Hovedgaten Rd. 	§105,878	Art Gallery 	-
Weight-Lifter's Wonderland 	25x25	45 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	§25,035 	Gym 	-
Weights & Waves Gym 	25x50	84 Edgewood Ave. 	§91,310 	Gym 	-
===Empty===
 
Address 	Size 	Price
5 Rock Ridge Rd. 	30x30	§1,800
7 Rock Ridge Rd. 	64x64	§8,192
9 Rock Ridge Rd. 	50x50	§5,000
17 Foss View Rd.If the player has The Sims 3: Supernatural, on the lot is placed supernatural hangout Varg's Tavern 	40x40	§3,200
35 Livingstone St. 	20x30	§1,200
34 Sulfur Springs Rd.If the player has The Sims 3: Pets, on the lot is placed Petite Pony Equestrian Center 	40x40	§3,200
36 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	64x64	§8,192
38 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	20x20	§800
40 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	20x20	§800
42 Sulfur Springs Rd. 	20x20	§800
41 Lupin Lane 	35x25	§1,750
42 Lupin LaneIf the player has The Sims 3: Ambitions, on the lot is placed Barney's Salon and Tattoo 	30x20	§1,200
43 Lupin LaneIf the player has The Sims 3: Ambitions, on the lot is placed consignment store Landgraab Sell n' Swap 	30x20	§1,200
44 Lupin LaneIf the player has The Sims 3: Ambitions, on the lot is placed junkyard Grady's Junkstop 	20x30	§1,200
45 Lupin Lane 	64x64	§8,192
64 Velkominn Rd.If the player has The Sims 3: Showtime, on the lot is placed private venue Port-A-Party Mini Warehouse	30x30	§1,800
85 Edgewood Ave.If the player has The Sims 3: Showtime, on the lot is placed live show venue Mick's Master Karaoke 	40x40	§3,200
87 Edgewood Ave. 	50x25	§2,500
90 Edgewood Ave. 	20x30	§1,200
95 Edgewood Ave. 	20x30	§1,200
97 Edgewood Ave. 	30x30	§1,800
==Families==
===New families===
*Adamsson household 56 Velkominn Rd.
: §100,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Simon Adamsson, Ericka Berge
: Ericka's race to be mayor of Aurora Skies was hard fought and hard won. She's enjoying the high life with the love of her life and business mogul Simon, but life at the top isn't easy. With a surprise baby on the way, will their lives be all the better or will they start to topple? 
*Apple family 65 Velkominn Rd.
: §45,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Yuri Apple
: Yuri doesn't like to be tied down. Not home, love, career - nothing can keep her in one place for long. But lately she's been seeing resentment in the eyes of her son, Karl, who lives full-time with his father. Can she stay put long enough to be a mother to this growing boy or will their relationship be forever strained by her fickle nature?
*Birch family 82 Edgewood Ave.
: §12,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Adam Birch
: Adam is handsome in spite of his muscles…or perhaps because of them. No one really knows because no one can remember a time when he wasn't bulked up and beautiful. Being a gorgeous star athlete with lots of adoring fans sure is hard work.
*Clark family 8 Rock Ridge Rd.
: §25,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Jessie Clark, Wanda Clark, Evan Clark
: The eco-friendly atmosphere is what brought the Clarks to town. They love the Earth and they love their happy drama-free lives.
*Day household 60 Velkominn Rd.
: §18,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Miriam Day, Angelica Diamond, Pedro Herrerra, Ciro Perry
: The Hostility-Free Hostel is the place weary and cash strapped young travelers stay when they come to Aurora Skies. Miriam, Ciro, Pedro and Angelica all came to find adventure, but in their time here will they also find reasons to stay?
*Elliot household 68 Velkominn Rd.
: §20,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Jackie Elliot, Felicia Lin
: Jackie Elliot and Felicia Lin are your run of the mill town residents. Stylish and sweet, these women could never be Jackie and Felicia, the jewelry and art thieves on the run from the law. Could they?
*Frimann family 61 Velkominn Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Martina Frimann
: Martina Frimann is Aurora's best kept secret; her culinary delights are works of art. The townspeople love that the best restaurant in the world is hiding here at home, but with a new journalist sneaking around town, will their secret get out?
*Hallur family 14 Foss View Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Andrea Hallur, Lara Hallur
: Moving back in with her mother after her divorce was hard on Lara and even harder was leaving the light of her life, her daughter Kristin. She's happy that her unhappy marriage is over and her free spirit is free, but she wonders if she can really find joy in the second half of her life?
*Hannes family 30 Sulfur Springs Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Gunnar Hannes
: What do you call an artist whose work isn't popular? Misunderstood! Gunnar knows that though his art isn't flying off the walls, it's only because the townspeople are jealous of his talent. One day they will know his true genius, but he's hoping it won't be after he's dead and gone.
*Helgason family 3 Rock Ridge Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 4
: Lief Helgason, Karen Helgason, Karl Helgason, Kristin Helgason
: Lief Helgason loves his 3 children more than he can say. So much so that he fought for custody in all three of his nasty divorces. People might think him strange for having each of his children from different wives, but this old-fashioned man falls in love hard and quick. Can this single dad take care of his children alone or is wife number 4 on the horizon?
*Ingberg family 57 Velkominn Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Iris Ingberg, Jakob Ingberg, Jonas Ingberg
: What happens when a brilliant scientist and a top-tier surgeon marry and have a very average child? Have another child and try again! Can Jakob and Iris show little Jonas enough love while they're busy hoping for better?
*Olivia household 59 Velkominn Rd.
: §16,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Estella Olivia, Sophia Rios
: Estella and Sophia came to town for a wild weekend that turned into an endless spree! Settling down is for losers and they're going to party well into their elders years. What will an unexpected baby do to these plans?
*Olsson household 32 Livingstone St.
: §13,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Oskar Olsen, Emil Olsson
: When Oskar lost his wife, Anna, he thought his life wouldn't go on. But it did! He moved in with his life long best friend Emil and they spent many happy years together in the sunset of their lives. When Oskar lost Emil, he thought his life wouldn't go on. And it didn't! But the bonds of friendship were too strong for the afterlife, so Emil and Oskar still spend their ghostly existence together in Aurora Skies.
*Oss family 47 Sulfur Springs Rd.
: §14,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Josefin Oss, Arvid Oss, Edvin Oss
: Josefin has been through all of the worst that the world has to offer, including the early loss of her husband. She works with all she has to protect her two sons from any more pain. She tries to teach her sons to stay on the right path, but will her close care cause them to rebel?
*Svard family 19 Foss View Rd.
: §25,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Stefan Svard, Stein Svard
: The Svard brothers have been trying to make it big in the music industry for as long as anyone could remember, but their legend doesn't extend past the bounds of town. Their talent is only hindered by a lack of funds, but they haven't given up hope! Stein continues to practice daily while Stefan works in Journalism to increase their cash flow. Will these two ever get their world tour?
*Valquist household 22 Foss View Rd.
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Jesper Sandstrom, Viktor Valquist, Linn Valstrom
: Viktor Valquist and Jesper Sandstrom have been inseparable for years. Not only do they live together, town residents often see them walking in the park, out at restaurants, or touring the museum together. Now that Viktor has adopted a daughter, Linn Valstrom, their home is full of happiness and joy.
*Vinter family 26 Sulfur Springs Rd.
: §20,000
: Difficulty: 2
: Tinna Vinter, Veronika Vinter, Astrid Vinter
: Astrid gives her all to not end up like her mother or sister. Bitter about life and love, they have a negative word to say about everything while Astrid likes her life happy and healthy. With her recent Miss Aurora Skies win and a new relationship with Gunnar Hannes, she has plenty to be happy about. Can Astrid shake off the negativity of the ladies in her life or is she doomed to their misery?
*Warbler family 66 Velkominn Rd.
: §20,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Fjord Warbler
: Fjord is a national treasure, a rock star, and the only celebrity in town. Being the only celebrity, she has to be eccentric enough for everyone and it's tough work! Now that she's about to become (*gasp*) an actual adult, she can't help but wonder if there is something more?
*Wong family 83 Edgewood Ave.
: §30,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Rajita Wong, Ari Wong, Jennika Wong
: Rajita Wong doesn't know what to do with her husband. The whimsical charm of his wacky personality wore off...onto their daughter! It was all right when they were back home, but here in a new town it's time for a change. Can she fix her daughter's style before it's too late?
*Wrede family 41 Sulfur Springs Rd.
: §20,000
: Difficulty: 3
: Johan Wrede, Elin Wrede, Cassidy Wrede
: Fish and Fitness is the name of the game for the Wrede family. If you can learn the dedication it takes to catch your biggest fish or lift your heaviest weight, you'll have all you need to know in life, right?
===Returning families===
*Beaker family 6 Rock Ridge Rd.
: §15,000
: Difficulty: 4
: Bjorn Beaker, Gundrun Beaker, Loki Beaker, Erin Beaker
: The Beaker family lives for friendly science in a friendly society. Gundrun and Bjorn were the leading minds in some of the cutting edge geo-technology that made the town what it is today. Now with two young children in tow they're thinking that perhaps it's time to take their love of science to another town, maybe someplace a little stranger?
*Mango family 25 Geothermal Lane
: §10,000
: Difficulty: 1
: Magnus Mango
: Magnus Mango is the military leader of Aurora Skies. When his younger cousin Maru wrote to tell him he was also the military leader in Sunlit Tides he couldn't be prouder! It doesn't help that insanity runs in the Mango family, but it does help that the military of Aurora Skies is just as unused as the military of Sunlit Tides.
===Homeless Sims===
These Sims are pre-made, but homeless when Aurora Skies is first loaded.
*Baldur Einarsson
*Filipio Faoa
*Chin Han
*Barbara Jonsdottir
*Saia Ngo
*Tomas Pellerano
*Carolina Sanchez
*Helga Sandell
*Margaret Thompson
*Samar Zahn
===NPCs===
*Brynda Frey (Babysitter)
*Wyzel Pierce (Babysitter)
*Oskar Stefansson (Burglar)
*Erla Nilsen (Burglar)
*Jared Smith (Firefighter)
*Asanka Baya (Firefighter)
*Felix Jonatan (Maid)
*Aina Ahere (Maid)
*Roger Goth (Mailman)
*Leena Fernandez (Mailwoman)
*Lee Jung (Newspaper delivery boy)
*Solveig Dorit (Newspaper delivery girl)
*James Lim (Pizza delivery boy)
*Elsa Sparks (Pizza delivery girl)
*Amanda Lund (Policeman)
*Annie Zhong (Policewoman)
*Aaron Lopez (Repairman)
*Katy Jayne (Repairwoman)
*Claudio Morrera (Repo-man)
*Nanna Anderberg (Repo-woman)
*Dominga Cortez (Science geek)
*Sunna Flosadottir (Social worker)
*Ingrid Linhart (Social worker)
*Angelika Olsen (Social worker)
*Diesel Shane (Social worker)
===Deceased Sims===
*Olaf Oddison (Electrocution)
*Kalle Oss (Fire)
*Anna Olsen (Old Age)
*Jesper Rolf (Old Age)
*Arnard Vinter (Old Age)
==Clickable map==
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
*Aurora Skies is Nordic-themed, focusing especially on Iceland.
*With the return of the Beaker family, the timeline in Aurora Skies is confirmed to occur before The Sims 2 era.
*Some community lots in Aurora Skies are assigned to be either visitors allowed or no visitors allowed, even though they should obviously be assigned to a more specific / suitable lot assignment. These include Björn Café (bar or hangout), Fiskar Fishing Park (fishing spot), Lend and Learn Library (library), Sundhöll Community Pool (pool), and The Blue Lagoon (bar or hangout).
*All the Sims from the world lack individual personal biographies. All female playable Sims have the biography "The women of Aurora Skies seem to get prettier every year. I think there's something in the water.", while all male playable Sims have the biography "Something about Aurora Skies brings out the best in men... especially this one.".
*Velkominn is the translation of 'Welcome' in Icelandic.
*There is an issue in Aurora Skies where the snow is discolored in the winter, due to the terrain being too close to sea level. A player-created fix can be found here.
*In regards to Hovedgaten Road, "Hovedgaten" is Norwegian for "Main Street", resulting in the slightly odd meaning of "Main Street Road".
*On The Sims 3 store, Aurora Skies's gold edition is the only world with accidental pricing; gold editions of store worlds offer the world and an extra venue and/or sets that released alongside the world on the store and offer a cheaper price for SimPoints than if you were to buy then individually. With Aurora Skies, however, the gold edition is priced at 4,307 SimPoints including the Aurora Skies world and the Tiny Prodegies Early Learning Center venue, but Aurora Skies's standard with just the world is priced at 2,426 SimPoints and the Tiny Prodegies venue is priced at 1,539 SimPoints; if you were to buy them separately it costs 3,965 SimPoints, which is 342 SimPoints cheaper than the gold edition.
==References==
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