ADVENT (The Shells West)

Explore Advent, the central district of Oakmont in The Sinking City. Discover landmarks like City Hall, the Library, and important locations such as the Bank of Oakmont.

Hey there! So, you're diving into The Sinking City and need the lowdown on Advent? You've come to the right place. Think of Advent as the heart of Oakmont, where a lot of the official stuff happens. It's right in the middle of everything, making it a key spot to know. ### Description Advent is basically Oakmont's downtown. It's packed with public buildings and feels like a classic American city center from the 1920s, though, you know, flooded. ### Location Advent sits smack dab in the center of Oakmont. To its east and southeast, you've got Ambrose Street and Chacc Road bordering Oldgrove and Coverside. The north and east sides share a long border with Reed Heights, marked by Chacc Road, Dwight Street, Washington Street, Vinland Avenue, and Purity Road. Finally, Ambrose Street forms its southern border with The Shells. ### Notable Locations This district has some big names you'll want to remember: * Landmarks: * Oakmont City Hall * Oakmont University Library * St. Michaels Church of The Burning Bush * Important Locations: * Oakmont Post Office * Crown Theater * Orion Gentlemen's Club * Bank of Oakmont * Apartment of G. Cavendish * Other Locations: * Advent West fast travel point * Advent North fast travel point * Advent Central fast travel point ### Notable Inhabitants Keep an eye out for Professor George Cavendish. He's a significant figure you'll encounter. ### Gallery We've got some shots of the key spots in Advent, like Oakmont City Hall, the University Library, and the Crown Theater. They really capture that classic, albeit flooded, downtown vibe. ### Trivia Fun fact: The original plan for Advent was for it to look like a typical 1920s American downtown, just, well, submerged. It gives you a good sense of the atmosphere the developers were going for! That's the rundown on Advent. It's a central hub, so you'll be visiting it a lot. Happy sleuthing!