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	== Notable Events ==		== Notable Events ==

	=== 34 CR ~~Sluggers~~ ~~Championship~~ ===		=== Sluggers Championship Dynasty (34 CR – 37 CR) ===
	The 34 CR ~~World~~ ~~Series~~ is ~~still~~ ~~remembered~~ as one of ~~South~~ ~~Soffit's~~ ~~proudest~~ ~~moments.~~ ~~The~~ ~~South~~ ~~Soffit~~ ~~Sluggers~~ ~~beat~~ the ~~Chin~~ ~~Saigo~~ ~~Tigers,~~ a ~~top~~ ~~team~~ ~~from~~ ~~Troverth~~, in ~~six~~ ~~games~~ to ~~win~~ ~~their~~ ~~first-ever~~ ~~championship.~~ ~~Their~~ manager, Nomi Ibata, ~~was~~ a coach ~~from Troverth~~ who ~~took~~ a ~~small~~ ~~salary to join the struggling Sluggers~~ after ~~meeting~~ ~~some~~ of the ~~players~~ during an ~~earlier~~ exhibition ~~series~~. ~~While~~ ~~the~~ ~~Sluggers~~ ~~were~~ ~~often~~ ~~overlooked~~ in Newfaire, ~~they~~ quietly earned ~~a lot of~~ respect in Troverth for their grit, discipline, and ~~loyalty~~ ~~to South Soffit, qualities that Ibata~~ ~~admired~~.		The South Soffit Sluggers’ championship dynasty from 34 CR to 37 CR is widely regarded as one of the greatest runs in baseball history and remains a defining source of pride throughout the Soffit. After decades as an overlooked working-class team, the Sluggers won three consecutive World Series championships under manager Nomi Ibata, a Troverthi coach who accepted a modest contract after developing admiration for the team during an exhibition tour years earlier. Though often dismissed by wealthier districts within Newfaire, the Sluggers had quietly earned deep respect in the Troverth for their grit, discipline, and fiercely loyal fanbase.

	~~With~~ ~~Ibata~~ in ~~charge,~~ the Sluggers ~~finished~~ the ~~regular~~ ~~season~~ at ~~97-57~~ ~~and~~ ~~then~~ ~~dominated~~ the ~~playoffs~~ ~~with~~ ~~strong~~ ~~pitching~~ ~~and~~ ~~smart,~~ ~~aggressive~~ ~~offense.~~ ~~Their star~~ pitcher, Marco “Lefty” Serrano, ~~threw~~ ~~two~~ ~~complete~~ ~~games~~ in the ~~series~~ ~~and~~ ~~had~~ a ~~combined~~ ~~ERA~~ of ~~1.42.~~ ~~Rookie~~ ~~second~~ ~~baseman~~ ~~Eli~~ ~~Mercer~~ ~~hit~~ ~~.381~~ ~~and~~ ~~stole~~ ~~seven~~ ~~bases~~ ~~during~~ ~~the~~ ~~championship~~ ~~run.~~ In ~~Game~~ 6 at ~~Worthington~~ ~~Field~~, the Sluggers ~~won~~ ~~4-2~~ in ~~front~~ of a ~~crowd~~ ~~that~~ ~~celebrated~~ in ~~the~~ ~~streets~~ ~~for~~ ~~hours~~. ~~Even~~ ~~now,~~ ~~this~~ ~~championship~~ is a ~~key~~ ~~part~~ of ~~Soffit’s~~ ~~identity~~, ~~and~~ Worthington Field is so ~~respected~~ ~~that~~ even rival gangs and vandals ~~avoid~~ damaging it.		The dynasty began in 34 CR when the Sluggers defeated the Chin Saigo Tigers in six games to secure the franchise’s first championship in team history. Led by ace pitcher Marco “Lefty” Serrano and rookie second baseman Eli Mercer, the team followed the victory with back-to-back championship wins in 35 CR and 36 CR, becoming the first Newfaire team in generations to achieve a three-peat. During the four-year stretch, the Sluggers posted a combined regular-season record of 392-224, while Serrano recorded an extraordinary postseason ERA of 1.87 across twenty-two playoff appearances. The deciding Game 6 victory in 34 CR at Worthington Field is still remembered as one of the loudest nights in South Soffit history, with celebrations spilling through the streets until sunrise. To this day, Worthington Field is treated with unusual respect, even among rival gangs and vandals, many of whom consider damaging the stadium grounds completely off-limits.

	== Notable Factions and Organizations ==		== Notable Factions and Organizations ==

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			=== 34 CR Sluggers Championship ===
			The 34 CR World Series is still remembered as one of South Soffit's proudest moments. The South Soffit Sluggers beat the Chin Saigo Tigers, a top team from Troverth, in six games to win their first-ever championship. Their manager, Nomi Ibata, was a coach from Troverth who took a small salary to join the struggling Sluggers after meeting some of the players during an earlier exhibition series. While the Sluggers were often overlooked in Newfaire, they quietly earned a lot of respect in Troverth for their grit, discipline, and loyalty to South Soffit, qualities that Ibata admired.

			With Ibata in charge, the Sluggers finished the regular season at 97-57 and then dominated the playoffs with strong pitching and smart, aggressive offense. Their star pitcher, Marco “Lefty” Serrano, threw two complete games in the series and had a combined ERA of 1.42. Rookie second baseman Eli Mercer hit .381 and stole seven bases during the championship run. In Game 6 at Worthington Field, the Sluggers won 4-2 in front of a crowd that celebrated in the streets for hours. Even now, this championship is a key part of Soffit’s identity, and Worthington Field is so respected that even rival gangs and vandals avoid damaging it.

	== Notable Factions and Organizations ==		== Notable Factions and Organizations ==

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	The Civil Tribune is the largest paper in the city and widely seen as the unofficial propaganda arm of the Primacy. Its long history gives it easy access to politicians who are more than willing to pay for favorable coverage, and the paper rarely turns them down. Because of its loose relationship with the truth, few outside Noma consider the Civil Tribune a reliable source for news about Nomann affairs.		The Civil Tribune is the largest paper in the city and widely seen as the unofficial propaganda arm of the Primacy. Its long history gives it easy access to politicians who are more than willing to pay for favorable coverage, and the paper rarely turns them down. Because of its loose relationship with the truth, few outside Noma consider the Civil Tribune a reliable source for news about Nomann affairs.

	==== The Halen Star ====		==== The Halen Star News ====
	The most notable progressive paper with enough money and establishment support to feasibly compete with the Civil Tribune. This paper is known for its wide array of international journalists, and is often at odds with the Periphery. This paper is the most likely to report on any magickal phenomena with any degree of truth. Local investigative reporters include one, [[Elizabeth Nightshade]].		The most notable progressive paper with enough money and establishment support to feasibly compete with the Civil Tribune. This paper is known for its wide array of international journalists, and is often at odds with the Periphery. This paper is the most likely to report on any magickal phenomena with any degree of truth. Local investigative reporters include one, [[Elizabeth Nightshade]].

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Notable Places

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			=== The Sidle ===

			==== Cunningham's Delicatessen & Butcher ====
			Situated in the Sidle district of Newfaire, Cunningham’s Delicatessen & Butcher is a longstanding, family-owned market operated by Albert and Linda Cunningham. Renowned for house-cured meats, fresh-cut steaks, imported cheeses, bottled soft drinks, and made-to-order sandwiches, the shop serves both working families and affluent Sidle residents. The delicatessen is particularly noted for Linda Cunningham’s “crisps,” thinly sliced salted potatoes deep fried until golden and crunchy, which originated as a homemade side and have become one of the shop’s most popular offerings. The establishment’s illuminated front windows, hanging sausages, and crowded glass counters have established Cunningham’s as a neighborhood institution for decades, especially during holidays when lines frequently extend onto the sidewalk before sunrise.

			Despite its positive reputation, the delicatessen occupies a somber place in recent Newfaire history as the location of Marie Chen’s murder, an event later associated with the phenomenon known as The Shadow Man. The subsequent death of Marie Chen and the wrongful arrest of former employee [[Qandela Obscura/The Story So Far#Assignment #3 - "Cornered"\|Artie Lemmon]] attracted considerable public attention during the widely publicized investigation and ensuing trial.

			==== Verbatim ====
			Located in Orbach neighborhood the Sidle district of Newfaire, Verbatim is an independent bookstore owned and operated by author [[Lincoln Renfield-Murray]] and his wife, retired Candela investigator [[Nesta Archeron]]. Recognized for its towering shelves, narrow aisles, warm reading lamps, and the persistent scent of old paper, Verbatim specializes in rare and antique books, while also offering used novels, academic texts, local publications, and newly released works from across the Known World. The shop’s front counter and daily customer operations are primarily overseen by Lincoln’s younger sister, Eleanor Abernathy, whose approachable manner and extensive knowledge of the store’s inventory have made her well known among regular patrons. Verbatim serves as a favored gathering place for students, researchers, journalists, and occult scholars, with many visitors asserting that Eleanor can locate nearly any book in the store from memory.

			=== South Soffit ===

			==== The Grease and Griddle Diner ====
			Located in South Soffit within Newfaire, The Grease and Griddle Diner is a compact, unadorned neighborhood establishment recognized for affordable coffee, hearty breakfasts, and generous portions of chicken fried steak served with thick gravy and potatoes. Open nearly around the clock, the diner primarily serves factory workers, cab drivers, night laborers, and students seeking an inexpensive hot meal. The booths creak, the floor consistently carries the scent of frying oil, and the neon sign emits a noticeable buzz audible from a distance, features that many South Soffit locals consider integral to its appeal.

			==== Lemmon's Lemon Bakery ====
			Located in South Soffit, Lemmon’s Lemon Bakery is a family-owned establishment operated by Joshua Lemmon and the Lemmon family, including his daughter, [[Riley Lemmon]]. Although modest in appearance, the bakery supplies breads, pastries, and desserts to grocers, cafés, and markets throughout the city. It is particularly renowned for its lemon-filled donuts, which have become a popular comfort food among Newfaire residents.

			==== Stevenson's ====
			Situated in South Soffit within Newfaire, Stevenson’s is a multi-generational eatery originally established by Harold Stevenson during Newfaire’s industrial expansion and currently operated by his son, Martin Stevenson. Noted for its classic flat-top hamburgers, thick-cut fries, extended late-night hours, and crowded counter seating, the restaurant has become a neighborhood institution. The establishment is recognized for the persistent haze of smoke and aroma of sizzling onions that permeate the street late into the night. Among its most notable menu items is The Hellcat, a spicy, heavily stacked double cheeseburger named after the vigilante Hellcat, who prevented the restaurant from being destroyed after Harold Stevenson refused to pay extortion money to the gang Rybeck’s Razors.

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MattyFerdyWordy: Updates to city government and general overview

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 Now, in 37 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and having nearly forgotten what dangers they hold, finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire as the boundaries thin, releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city have long forgotten.
 == Notable Places ==

MattyFerdyWordy: Updated full page to update with events of 37 CR.

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Updated full page to update with events of 37 CR.

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	{{Worldbuilders}}{{Infobox location\|title = ~~{{PAGENAME}}~~\|type = City\|location = Northern end of Noma, Osugbo\|Government = ~~Oligarchy? Monarchy?~~ Democracy?\|inhabiting Race = Human}}The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of [[Osugbo]].		{{Worldbuilders}}{{Infobox location\|title = Newfaire\|type = City\|location = Northern end of Noma, Osugbo\|Government = Democracy\|inhabiting Race = Human}}The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of [[Osugbo]].

	== About ==		== About ==
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	== History ==		== History ==
	In the ~~settling dust~~ of the Great No Man’s ~~war~~ of 27 CR, ~~three~~ ~~great~~ ~~powers~~ ~~have~~ ~~arisen~~ and ~~split~~ ~~Newfaire~~ ~~among~~ ~~themselves.~~ ~~The~~ ~~Ascendancy,~~ the ~~religion~~ of ~~this~~ ~~area~~, The ~~Primacy~~, the ~~national~~ ~~government,~~ and the Periphery, a militant police force.		In the aftermath of the Great No Man’s War of 27 CR, a delicate balance of faith, law and order holds the Fairelands together beneath the watchful eyes of The Primacy, Noma’s Central Government; its presence felt more in decree than in flesh,The Ascendancy, the religion of this area and the Periphery, a militant police force.

	Now, in 34 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and having nearly forgotten what dangers they hold, finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire as the boundaries thin, releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city have long forgotten.		Now, in 37 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and having nearly forgotten what dangers they hold, finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire as the boundaries thin, releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city have long forgotten.

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	==== The Civil Tribune ====		==== The Civil Tribune ====
			The Civil Tribune is the largest paper in the city and widely seen as the unofficial propaganda arm of the Primacy. Its long history gives it easy access to politicians who are more than willing to pay for favorable coverage, and the paper rarely turns them down. Because of its loose relationship with the truth, few outside Noma consider the Civil Tribune a reliable source for news about Nomann affairs.
	The largest paper in the city?

	==== The Halen Star ====		==== The Halen Star ====
	The ~~only~~ progressive paper with enough money and establishment support to feasibly compete with the Civil Tribune. This paper is known for its wide array of international journalists, and is often at odds with the Periphery. This paper is the most likely to report on any magickal phenomena with any degree of truth. Local investigative reporters include one, [[Elizabeth Nightshade]].		The most notable progressive paper with enough money and establishment support to feasibly compete with the Civil Tribune. This paper is known for its wide array of international journalists, and is often at odds with the Periphery. This paper is the most likely to report on any magickal phenomena with any degree of truth. Local investigative reporters include one, [[Elizabeth Nightshade]].

			==== The South Soffit Defender ====
			The South Soffit Defender is a respected progressive paper known for its commitment to straightforward reporting and its focus on the concerns of the working class. Although it lacks the resources of the city’s larger publications, it has a loyal readership in the Soffit and the Sidle, where its coverage of labor issues and everyday life resonates most strongly. The paper is also remembered for the tragic loss of several staff members in 37 CR, including its editor in chief, Ruth Calder, whose death remains an important part of its identity. Despite these hardships, the South Soffit Defender continues to serve as a steady, honest voice for the people it represents.

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Psuvillager: /* History */ Minor grammatical edits

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History: Minor grammatical edits

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	== History ==		== History ==
	In the settling dust of the Great No Man’s war of 27 CR, three great powers ~~has~~ arisen and split Newfaire among themselves. The Ascendancy, the religion of this area, The Primacy, the national government, and the Periphery, a militant police force.		In the settling dust of the Great No Man’s war of 27 CR, three great powers have arisen and split Newfaire among themselves. The Ascendancy, the religion of this area, The Primacy, the national government, and the Periphery, a militant police force.

	Now, in 34 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and nearly forgotten what dangers they hold finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire in ~~thinning~~ ~~and~~ releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city, have long forgotten.		Now, in 34 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and having nearly forgotten what dangers they hold, finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire as the boundaries thin, releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city have long forgotten.

	== Notable Places ==		== Notable Places ==

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The LinkTitles extension automatically added links to existing pages (https://github.com/bovender/LinkTitles).

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	{{Worldbuilders}}{{Infobox location\|title = {{PAGENAME}}\|type = City\|location = Northern end of Noma, Osugbo\|Government = Oligarchy? Monarchy? Democracy?\|inhabiting Race = Human}}The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of Osugbo.		{{Worldbuilders}}{{Infobox location\|title = {{PAGENAME}}\|type = City\|location = Northern end of Noma, Osugbo\|Government = Oligarchy? Monarchy? Democracy?\|inhabiting Race = Human}}The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of [[Osugbo]].

	== About ==		== About ==
	The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of Osugbo, a revolution has just begun. Since the cut off from all other planes, the world has fallen into a mundane forgetfulness and in this quiet area of the continent that has always been simple and mostly human, a new danger awaits.		The city of Newfaire, located in the Northern end of Noma on the continent of Osugbo, a revolution has just begun. Since the cut off from all other planes, the world has fallen into a mundane forgetfulness and in this quiet area of the continent that has always been simple and mostly [[human]], a new danger awaits.

	== History ==		== History ==
	In the settling dust of the Great No Man’s war of 27 CR, three great powers has arisen and split Newfaire among themselves. The Ascendancy, the religion of this area, The Primacy, the national government, and the Periphery, a militant police force.		In the settling dust of the Great No Man’s war of 27 CR, three great powers has arisen and split Newfaire among themselves. The Ascendancy, the religion of this area, The Primacy, the national government, and the Periphery, a militant police force.

	Now, in 34 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and nearly forgotten what dangers they hold finds itself on the threshold of another plane, The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire in thinning and releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city, have long forgotten.		Now, in 34 CR, strange happenings have begun to take hold in Newfaire’s streets, the Scarlet Woods, and the Bridleborn mountains surrounding. A realm, completely cut off from all others and nearly forgotten what dangers they hold finds itself on the threshold of another [[plane]], The Flare. The Flare has found itself brushing against Newfaire in thinning and releasing the aberrant and eldritch horrors that those who now occupy the city, have long forgotten.

	== Notable Places ==		== Notable Places ==

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