The Den

**THIS LOCATION CURRENTLY DOES NOT EXIST IN TWR**

## Lore Overview

**The Den** is an underground black market located within the sewer system running through the region. It is used by criminal organizations, insurgents, and regular civilians alike to purchase and sell goods which cannot be obtained through lawful means from both the United States of America and the People's Republic of Tidewater (PRT). Items such as illegal weapons, ammunition, dew, and other forms of contraband of varying worth pass through the Den daily, making it a hotspot for smuggling operations through the border.

## History

Black market dealings in the past were stamped down on by both the United States and Civilian Defense Front prior to the Atlanta Crisis as society began to civilize during reconstruction. However, with the onset of the Atlanta Crisis, many goods once again became scarce in the war torn areas of the landscape. With the country once again divided between the US federal government and the newly formed PRT, borders crossing and trade through the two ceased entirely. As a result, smugglers began moving through the dangerous, yet inconspicuous pre-Flash sewer system to evade authorities from both the US and PRT. During this time, a hub would be established in the northern side of the sewers, which became what we now know as the Den.

## Layout

The main section of the Den is where all the shops are located, where you are able to purchase or sell a variety of items like weapons, dew, and much more. To the left is an area with many services available to the public, such as an infirmary, bar, and a residential area to sleep in. It also comes equipped with fully functioning bathrooms and running water. Through the door at the end of the hallway is a large open space, with a soccer (or football) field on the concrete floor below. The door at the bottom leads to the generator which provides electricity in the Den. To the left on the top is an office or meeting room with a sealed off bedroom. On the right, a door leads to a cafeteria for inhabitants to get freshly cooked food.

### Directions

To get access to the Den, you'll have to make your way into the sewer system. To do so, there is a sewer grate located north of the Halfmoon River in the US on the left of the railroad tracks and metal structure. Climb down the ladder and continue straight toward the collapsed end of the tunnel, where you'll find a door located on the left side.

If coming from the PRT side, enter the Underground Mall the submerged truck trailer past Fort Wilmington and take the door on the left, and walk through the door at the end of the hall, where you'll be met with a boat to get into. From there, you'll enter the opposite side of the sewers. Climb up the stairs and ladder to the top and enter the room on your left, then go through the elevator shaft on the right. Take the path on the right, where you'll be met with a dirt tunnel on your left. Proceed through the tunnel and head right through the camp and through the next tunnel. You'll then be met with a junction with several platforms. Head to the opposite side and continue through the sewer and make a left through the first door you see. Pass through the sandbag fortification with the machine gun through the small tunnel, and you'll enter the Den.