**Locations**

Autumn Plains - a grassy region in northern New York where Azure Rocks, Sunrise Hills, Cyan Pines, and Silver Creek are located. The weather varies throughout the year, being pleasant in the Summer and Spring, balanced in the Autumn, and cold in the Winters. The whole region was known for its forests, mines, and the few lakes dotting the landscape.

Azure Rocks - It’s a pleasant town in Northern New York, in a region called Autumn Plains, where the story takes place. It was founded by a group of clans that arrived in that spot around the year 1850, searching for mining and fishing opportunities, and ended up finding sapphires. Located by Misty Lake, it’s a small, cozy town of roughly 45,000 inhabitants, fueled mainly by tourism, trade, and mining. Old figures of hunters, miners, and fishermen are valued for their roles in the history of Azure Rocks. A small lake region about fifty minutes to an hour to the southeast, named Silver Creek, has a few cabins owned by notorious families from Azure Rocks. Several influential families contributed to build the town into what it is today.

Bishop Ranch - a ranch in the outskirts of Azure Rocks, about twenty minutes away from the urban perimeter. Most of the Bishop family lives there. They have animals and grow some kinds of crops there. Their main product is the cheese made from the milk their cows provide.

Ravers Manor - the manor where the Ravers family lives in town. It's located in the nicest residential area of Azure Rocks, at the end of a neighborhood called Asher Lane. It's a huge mansion with lots of bedrooms, living rooms, a dining room, a ballroom, a couple of offices, a library, a big kitchen, a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a huge garage, amongst other types of rooms. A big iron gate with the family crest of a lion emblazoned protects the property.

Asher Lane - a neighborhood lined with mansions and big houses on the northwestern part of the town. Notable residents include the Castles, Montclairs, Lakefields, and of course, the Ravers family.

River Heights - an upper-class neighborhood near the Spear River where a few old families live, such as the Stewarts, Smiths, Ferraras, and Lennox (Gary’s side).

Oceanic Bay - the upper-middle-class neighborhood in the southeast of the town, near the lake, where the Woodsen, Walker, Morrison, and Miller families live. The Woodsens and Walkers live on Atlantic Drive, while the Morrisons, and Millers live on Baltic Street. The Campbell, Adams, and Pryce families also live in this neighborhood.

Sapphire Grove – the middle-class neighborhood where the Cobalt Drive cul-de-sac is located, on the southern part of the town. It’s where the Bishops (Monica’s side), McRoses, Zimmers, Riveras, Cole-Austens, Whites, Roberts, and Hudsons live.

Loch Lane - a street in a middle-class neighborhood, in the eastern part of the town, where a few families live. Such as the Coburns, Rossis, and the Thorntons.

Conduit Street - a street in a working class neighborhood near the southwest of the town. The Evans and Phillips are some of the families that live here.

Ravers Enterprises - the company responsible for the Ravers Family’s wealth, it always had a place in Azure Rocks. It started as a department store that specialized into electronics and with time, turned into an electronics factory. They develop several projects of new equipment and software.

Ravers Resorts - the main unit of a big resort chain owned by the Ravers family. Has everything a tourist could ever want in a resort to spend their vacations. It’s also used by the town’s inhabitants as some sort of country club. Robert Ravers is the founder and current CEO. The largest one in the Autumn Plains region.

Azure Rocks High School - The school attended by the town's high schoolers. Its colors are navy-blue and silver. The sports teams go by Azure Wolves for the boys, and Azure Foxes for the girls. The school newspaper is The Outlook. The Cheerleading Squad goes by Azure Harlots. Offers female soccer, male football, and male basketball as its sports. It has a well-respected drama club as well. The mascot is a blue wolf.

Aquamarine Elementary and Middle School - the elementary and middle school at Azure Rocks. Sarah Woodsen works there as a teacher.

Azure Rocks General Hospital - The town's hospital. A few characters work there as doctors or nurses.

Baby Blues - the clinic recently opened by Monica Bishop. Their clients are basically women, either expecting mothers or just women with health concerns. Erin Roberts works there as a receptionist.

Azure Rocks Police Department - The town's police department, a few characters work there. Carlos Rivera and Dakota Adams, most notably.

Sapphire Square - a square that looks like a small park, with a lot of green and trees, located in the very center of downtown Azure Rocks. Several shops and stores are located around it and in adjacent streets. Located near Misty Lake.

Chevalier - A cozy coffee shop and bookstore, it’s the preferred hangout spot for people who love to read a good book or drink some delicious coffee. If you like both, you’re pretty much set. Owned by Malcolm Silver. Alice Phillips has a part-time job there on alternating evenings. The name comes from a character in an old series of books that Malcolm likes. Located in one of the streets around Sapphire Square.

The Azure Courier - The town's newspaper, owned by the Walker family and managed by Richard and Olivia Walker.

Alfred's - An old diner and burger shop near Sapphire Square, owned by Alfred Pryce. The teenagers can often be seen there.

Sweet Delights - the bakery owned by Carol White. Offers a wide selection of sweet, tasty treats for all kinds of customers to enjoy.

Bishop Studio - a photography studio owned by Serena Bishop and located near Misty Lake.

Mic Waves - one of the nightly hangout spots in Azure Rocks, has open mic nights for karaoke and stand up comedy on alternate days. Also opens in the afternoon on weekends.

Captain's Cove - A bar owned by a former marine, Grant Phillips, decorated with pirate stuff. This is where Hannah taught Ashley how to play pool. The owner often has problems with small gangers.

Stereo Land - A place that sells and fixes musical instruments, CDs and old records. Once a huge hanging out spot for teens and young people, it’s fading from popularity since everyone turned to digital records and streaming. The only ones who still go there are people wishing to buy old albums and musical instruments. Owned by Ezra Griffin. Scarlett Soren and Wendy Lloyd have a part-time job here.

Seacourt Mall - A place with a variety of stores and places to eat. It has a movie theater and an adult store where people can buy sex-related stuff and use a glory hole. Was a personal project of Abraham Stewart, conceived and built to replace the old, decaying mall. Generated a huge profit for the family. Other recent features are a sporting goods store (where Trent Thornton and Louis Darrell sometimes work) and an arcade. Tabitha Coburn also owns a store here.

Golden Safe Bank - a bank that belongs to a family all the way over at Quartz City, in Illinois. Has a few units in neighboring states.

Stewart Steel - a steel factory founded and owned by the Stewart family. Business is booming with all the construction around Azure Rocks and nearby cities.

Smith Chocolates - a chocolate factory founded and owned by the Smith family. It’s been the official flavor of Azure Rocks for decades now.

Sports Complex – A public space where the community can take part in a series of sports and activities, located near the mall. It has an outdoor basketball court, an indoor tennis court, a room with foosball tables and table tennis, and two large pools.

The Chariot - An auto shop opened by Mason Jackson several years ago. Carl Miller and Matt Richardson work there.

The Lakeside - A cozy restaurant owned and managed by Vanessa Austen. It's geared toward everyone, with several price ranges. Built in the town's early years, it has always been managed by an Austen family member. It’s located in a nice spot in downtown Azure Rocks, overlooking Misty Lake. Madison Cole sometimes helps her mother in the office.

Woodsen Law Firm - a large law firm owned by Ephraim Woodsen. Damon Woodsen worked there before becoming District Attorney.

Cole Cars - a dealership for new and used cars owned by Waldon Cole. Usually buys out other used car shops that pop up in Azure Rocks from time to time.

Rossi’s - an old pizzeria that has been in the Rossi family for a few generations. Luca Rossi is the current owner, and the place is managed by him and his family. Those who have been there always claim they have never eaten a more delicious pizza.

Pet Point - a veterinary clinic. The preferred destination for all things related to pets, from medical problems to toys. Also has a shelter for stray animals waiting to be adopted. Ingrid is the owner.

Azure Rocks Public Library - the town’s public library, located across the road from Sapphire Square. It’s kind of large, and has old editions of the Azure Courier available for people to browse. The current librarian is Agatha Zimmer.

Charlie Austen Theatre - a community theatre located near Sapphire Square, it’s bigger than the auditorium in the school.

Azure Rocks Museum - located by the lake, it’s filled with art pieces and articles that tell the story of Azure Rocks, its families, and prominent citizens. Managed by Thaddeus Florence.

Sparkles - the dance studio owned by Kensley Thornton. Offers a nice variety of courses, between dance styles and yoga.

Silky Threads - the hair salon that became the preferred option for Azure Rocks girls ever since it recently opened. Owned by Cora Evans, who brought her skills from her time living in her hometown of Emerald Shores.

Fundae - an ice-cream parlor downtown that belongs to Susan Rivera. It serves the most delicious ice cream in Azure Rocks in generations. Lisa sometimes helps her mother there.

Comic Citadel - the main hangout spot for geeks and nerds of every kind, who sometimes call it by simply “The Citadel”. Sells comic books, action figures, video games, cosplaying articles, etc. Has a few rooms in the basement for D&D. Owned by Nick Ross.

Power Zone - a big gym in downtown Azure Rocks owned by the Zimmer family, offers all kinds of facilities a fitness center would need. Also offers massages, which might, on rare occasions, lead to a happy ending. Mark Roberts and Michelle Staples are fitness instructors here, while Michelle also does massages. Kaleb Oakley is the other masseuse. Wyatt Zimmer is the owner, having remodeled the family’s old supermarket into a gym when a bigger market chain opened stores in Azure Rocks.

Aqua Gardens - an area of downtown Azure Rocks populated by big and wealthy businesses, between the center and River Heights.

The Ebony Hotel - an old, classic hotel that belongs to the Ferrara Family. It was the main hotel in Azure Rocks until the founding of Ravers Resort, which created some friction between the families. Rumors say that some shady activities happen there, but the family doesn’t care about it.

Velvet Garden - the clothing store that belongs to the Lakefield Family, currently headed by Lenore Lakefield. Specializes in fine-tailoring, selling suits, dresses, and underwear, both for men and women. Edward Shearer works there as a manager and Sharon Miller is also an employee after graduating college. Located in Aqua Gardens.

Montclair’s - the high-end restaurant owned by the influential Montclair family. Fine cuisine and sophistication are the norm here.

Millie's- a coffee, pastries and ice-cream parlor that used to be a pub and still keeps its old-style wood and bronze decoration. It is located on the outskirts of Azure Rock in a middle class residential area close to the industrial area. "Millie's" is owned by Bonnie Schmidt's parents and has been in the family for generations, ever since they came from Germany and is a source of pride for Bonnie and her two siblings. It is named after her great-grandmother. Bonnie can sometimes be found here helping her parents. Teens normally do not visit the place unless they want to avoid being seen, something which Bonnie sometimes respects. Any teens meeting at Millie's might not be reported to BS News, but adults are fair game. Paris’ clique, which sometimes includes Bonnie, usually prefers Millie’s over the more famous Alfred’s. Created by syncmaster69

Stone Plains - an old area of the town that’s now filled with warehouses, decaying residences, and small businesses that can’t relocate to the center. Located towards the west side, near the road that leaves town to the south.

Silverthorn Chemicals - a chemical company owned by the Silverhorn Family. Rumors are certain that it’s just a front for criminal activities, but no one has been able to prove it, in part because the family is filthy rich.

Ole Ale Hole - an old bar in Stone Plains with the reputation of having mostly criminals as its patrons. Most people stay clear of the place, though brave ones looking to score some easy money might want to take their chances.

Ultimate - An old brick warehouse converted into a nightclub. Has been a huge hit in recent times amongst the teens and young adults after Kaysen Morrison bought the place and renovated it. Located in Stone Plains.

Cherry Peak: An overlook with a great view of Azure Rocks in the background. Couples normally drive there for a nice, quiet time together, the name being derived from how many cherries get plucked in the spot.

Tourmaline - A strip club in the outskirts of Azure Rocks. Shady stuff often happens there. The silent owner is Gary Lennox.

Krauser Mansion: An old mansion and property overlooking Misty Lake in Azure Rocks. Has been abandoned ever since the 70’s after the last family member passed away. Originally Azure Rocks citizens, the Krausers were very reclusive according to people that lived in town at the time, hence why they ended up building a definite home near that lake. Since they did not mingle too much, the last Krauser died before he could have children, so the house was closed down and time ensured it got a reputation for being haunted. Local kids used to dare each other to enter the place to see if the rumors were true.

Meechie's (created by boomer97) - a gas station, diner, and grocery store located on the road to Silver Creek. The family has lived in Azure Rocks for decades.

Silver Creek - a popular vacation spot about fifty minutes to the southeast of Azure Rocks. Wealthy families own cabins around the nicer Silver Lake, whereas the working class families populate the nearby Splash Lake. A park, called Silver Creek Park, is located nearby as well.

OTHER TOWNS' LOCATIONS

Sunrise Hills High School - located in a neighboring town, two hours to the west, they are the rivals of Azure Rocks High School. Their colors are yellow and white, and their mascot is a rhino. The sports teams are called Sunrise Hills Rhinos and the cheerleaders are the Sunrise Hills Sunshines. The school paper is called the Sunray.

Sunrise Hills University - an university located in the town of Sunrise Hills.

Winter Lake College - located in the small town of Cyan Pines, three hours and a half to the northeast of Azure Rocks, it almost looks like a mystic place, entrenched in rich-colored woods and built next to a beautiful lake. It has several unmatched programs in different fields, and provides options such as law school and medical school to graduates. Its colors are light-blue and light-green, and their mascot is a dragon. It’s the place most of the gang will go when they head to college.

Quartz City University - a big university located in Quartz City. Its colors are white and sky-blue, and its mascot is a Yeti. A lot of people that live there end up going to Winter Lake College, though, to escape from the bleak atmosphere of the city.

The Other Towns

Sunrise Hills - a big city located two hours to the west of Azure Rocks. Home of Sunrise Hills High School. It has a population of about 280,000 people.

Cyan Pines - a small town located about three hours and a half to the northeast of Azure Rocks, with a population of about 17,000. Its notoriety comes from being the home of Winter Lake College. Their population is almost entirely composed of students and people who work at the College.

Emerald Shores - a coastal town located on the coast of Florida, a heavy hit for tourists. Robert recently opened a unit of the Ravers Resorts there.

Quartz City - a very large city located somewhere in Illinois. Lots of companies and businesses are based here and the society is quite rotten and greedy. Home of the Nordstein family and their company, NordTech. Home of Graves family and their company, the Golden Safe Bank. It has about a million people living in it. Zack and Monica lived here for the past two years before moving back to Azure Rocks.