Arco Station and Retreat

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History

Arco Station & Retreat is a newly created Encampment established in the Bundleton region of Alamond. It's located in a high mountain desert area near a confluence of natural features; desert flatlands, desert hills and hoodoos, colorful sandstone rock formations, and a large lake next to a forested mountain.

Arco Station & Retreat was Founded by Rodak Arco and Raphael de la Varga with a Recommendation from Zachary Hepplewhite of Hepplewhite's Circus and Grand Revue. The main purpose of the Arco Station is as a Home Base for the Adventurers' Society, led by Raphael de la Varga, and as a Residence for the Arco Boys and their families, led by Rodak Arco.

The Downtown Area Business and surrounding Residences were constructed first, as well as the Fish Hatchery at the Lake. This was followed by the Race Tracks, Fighting Pits and Tent Village areas, then the Campgrounds for Visitors and Docks and Marina at the Lake.

(Not all buildings/services/attractions that were initially planned were built prior to Arco Station's Grand Opening Celebration and First Performances... there was a priority to what got built and why.)

(There will soon be grazing lands for a small cattle ranch to the south of Arco Station and a multi-crop farm to the north, closer to the lake and available water.)

Era & Themes, General Feel & Esthetic

The general Esthetic of Arco Station might be called American Vintage. All of the permanent structures and features; buildings, race tracks, parks, etc., have a look and feel of the 1930's and 40's Era America on an Earth World, despite everything being engineered and built to much higher standards and with much better building materials.

The general Theme of Arco Station's Attractions are part Vintage Motorcycle Racing and part Fantasy Renaissance Faire, all with a bit of Modern Post-Apocalypse thrown in for fun. There are Race Tracks outside of the Downtown area with many Pavilion Tents setup in areas leading up to and around the track area that look part Ren-Fest and part Post-Apocalyptic Camp with Fighting Pits hosting Combat Displays to watch and canvas tents hosting Performers, Artists and Vendors, most with Wares for sale.

Despite the high energy nature of many of the Attractions, the general Feel of Arco Station & Retreat is relaxed; without a hint of 'city hustle' present, it's obvious the Citizens tend to take their time, in general. Also, Visitors tend to slow down and take more time to enjoy the sites and sounds in and around Arco Station when visiting the area.

Attractions, Features & Services

The Attractions in the Entertainment Venues include Vintage Motorcycle Racing, Cycle Jousting and Motorcycle Chariot Races, as well as various Armed and Unarmed Combat Attractions (shows & displays) available for the Spectator. There is also an archery range, two firearms ranges (one for handguns and one for rifles) and a Siege Weapons Range with Displays for the Spectator to enjoy... and training for those that want to be a Participant.

The nearby lake and surrounding forested areas provide more casual venues for waterskiing, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and hunting. Cabin Rentals, Boat & Ski Rentals, Bait & Tackle Shop, Outdoorsman Equipment & Supplies Shop,

The downtown area also provides services for the surrounding residences as well as the Visitors... though not all Services are available to Visitors.

Attractions

• Vintage Motorcycle Racing#
• Combat Shows; Armed & Unarmed#
• Motorcycle Chariot Races#
• Cycle Jousting
• Cycle Mounted Combat
• Archery, Firearms & Siege Engine Displays & Participation
  • Bring Your Own is welcomed and encouraged.
• Roller Ball
  • • A # indicates Primary Attraction (first to be Performed regularly)

Features

• Race Tracks# (Multiple, Varied)
• Fighting Arenas# (Multiple, Varied)
• Archery, Firearms and Siege Engine Ranges (Multiple, Varied)
• Drive-In Theater
• Roller Ball Rink
• Public Park
• Cattle Ranch; Small (close)
• Multi-Crop Farm; Small (close)
  • • A # indicates Primary Structure (first to be constructed/built)

Natural Features

• Large Lake (close)
• Forested Mountain (nearby)
• High-Mountain Desert Flatlands (nearby)
• Scenic Rock Formations (nearby; various locations)
• High-Mountain Desert Badlands (short distance)

Features at the Lake

• Fish Hatchery# (at the Lake)
• Boat Docks/Marina# (at the lake)

Services

• Town Hall & Community Center#
• Arco Service Station#
  • (Multi-Fuel Station & Mechanic's Shop)
• Clinic#
  • (plus Pharmacy & Surgical Bay)
• Grocery Store#
• Hardware Store#
• Diner#
  • (Bfast, Lunch & Dinner 24/7)
• Bar/Pub# (24/7)
• Campgrounds#
  • (Multiple Locations, some with Tiny Cabins for Rent)
• Fabrication & Repair Shop#
  • (Restricted Access; No Visitors/Outsiders. Permission Needed from Rafe or Rodak ONLY)
• Specialty Mechanic's Shop
  • (Limited Access to Visitors/Outsiders)
• Butcher's Shop
• Department/Clothing Store
• Tailor Shop
• Laundromat & Laundry Services
• Car Hop Malt Shop & Diner (Burgers, Fries, Etc.)
• Steakhouse
• BBQ Joint
• Bar & Grill
• Drive-In Movies
  • • A # indicates Primary Structure/Service (first to be built/operated)

Services at the Lake

• Boat & Equipment Rentals Shop & Bait & Tackle Shop
• Outdoor Equipment Shop
• Campgrounds#
  • (Multiple Locations, some with Tiny Cabins for Rent)

Leaders & Citizens

Leaders

• Rodak: Encampment Gaffer
• Argile: Civic Leader
• Andy: Civic Leader
• Lawrence: Civic Leader
• Rafe: Civic Leader

Citizens: The Arco Boys

The Arco Boys of Arco Station consists mainly of three groups: The Original Arco Boys; Truckers from Texas, The Original Fort Garland Dwarves; Residents of FG that joined with the Arco Boys, and The Original Indian Hills Dwarves; Residents of Indian Hills Suburb of Denver that joined with the Arco Boys and moved to FG.

• All of the Arco Boys were Changed into Dwarves during The Change back on their Home World
  • All will have Dwarven Racial Abilities and Dwarven Magics
• All of the Arco Boys have a Basic Imprint of the Fort Garland Sigil
  • All are trained in Sigil Basics, all can Shape Change (3-5 Forms), many know Low Order Sorcery
• All of the Arco Boys have spent a full Season in training with Hepplewhite's Traveling Circus
• All of the Arco Boys are trained motorcycle riders
  • Most are trained Racing and Stunts

Original Acro Boys (7)

• Rodak (last name): Encampment Gaffer
  • Leader of the Arco Boys, Mechanic, Truckdriver, Retired Military
• Argile: Civic Leader, Backup Racer
  • Truckdriver, Retired CPA,
• Pipil (Pip): Prime Racer, Security
  • Truckdriver, Retired Military, Guardian Sword Bearer
• Kip: Prime Racer, Security Chief
  • Truckdriver, Retired Military,
• Chuck: Encampment Electrical Engineer
  • Truckdriver, Electrician,
• Rock Hound: Encampment Geologist & Hydrologist, Backup Racer
  • Truckdriver, Retired Driller, Retired Geologist
• Tanker: Multi-Fuel Specialist & Transport Coordinator, Backup Racer
  • Truckdriver/Hazmat, Retired Military/NBC Specialist

Fort Garland Dwarf Clan (10)

• Andy: Civic Leader, Fish Hatchery Operations
  • Also runs the Boat & Bait Shop at the Lake with his new wife; Nancy and her kids.
• Nancy: Boat & Bait Shop Manager
  • Carpenter
    • Her four kids help her at the Shops
• Danny: Prime Racer, Heavy Equipment Operator
• Jimmy: Farm Ops Manager
• Tommy: Head Mechanic at Specialty Mechanic Shop
  • Also Head Mechanic for all Moto Show bikes
  • Motorcycle Mechanic; Master Level
• Joey: Baker, Tent Camp Vendor
• Davey: Encampment Plumbing Engineer
• Missy: Head Cook at Steakhouse
• Sissy: Prime Racer, Encampment Sorceress
  • Homemaker, Child Care
• Vicki: Tailor Shop Manager
  • Seamstress, Taylor, Weaving

Indian Hills Dwarf Clan (40+)

• Lawrence: Civic Leader,
  • Former Leader of the Indian Hills Dwarves before they became a part of the Arco Boys
• Richard: Prime Racer
• Harold: Prime Racer
• Martin: Prime Racer
• Mark: Prime Racer
• Chris: Prime Racer
• Paul: Prime Racer
• James: Prime Racer
• Robert: Prime Racer
• Vincent: Backup Racer
• Shawn: Backup Racer
• Seth: Backup Racer
• Scott: Backup Racer
• Steve: Backup Racer
• Benjamin: Backup Racer
• Diane: Waitress at Diner
• Jean: Waitress at Diner
• Vicki: Waitress at Steakhouse
• Julie: Waitress at Steakhouse
• Bobbie Sue: Waitress at BBQ
• Betty Jo: Waitress at BBQ
• Brian: Clerk at Grocery Store
• Lug: Mechanic at Arco Service Station
• Wrench: Mechanic at Arco Service Station
• Dozer: Mechanic at Arco Service Station
• Jack: Mechanic at Arco Service Station
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Texas Transplants(??)

• Unknown

Citizens from Alamond

• Unknown

Non-Borns (40+)

These Non-Borns suddenly showed up or were attracted to the area from 'somewhere else' to help run the place. Each had a Skill Set needed in Arco Station and Retreat and each was welcomed in and each found a niche where their skills were needed and they could feel useful and welcomed, which they were. Most took Service Industry Positions; Cashiers, Clerks & Vendors for Shops and Booths... Bartenders, Cooks & Waitstaff for Eateries & Watering Holes... Cleaners of Laundry, Businesses and Homes... and a few other specialized Professions to help fill in the gaps allowing the Arco Boys to focus on their Specialties; Racing, Combat Performances & Weaponry, and of course, Mechanics and Fabrication/Repair.

• Albert - Cook at Diner
• Alice - Waitress at Diner
• Bart - Bartender at Bar/Pub
• Bernie - Clerk at Arco Service Station
• Charlie - Hardware Store Clerk/Manager
• Crista - Grocery Store Clerk/Manager
• Derrick - Campground Host
• Diane - Waitress at Steakhouse
• Edgar - Waiter at Steakhouse
• Eddie - Cook at BBQ Joint
• Frank - Cook at Steakhouse
• Francisco - Campground Host
• Gordon - Department Store Clerk/Manager
• Gina - Registered Nurse at Clinic
• Herb - Pharmacist at Clinic
• Harry - Orderly at Clinic
• Irwin - Clerk at the Laundromat
• Irene - Manager and the Laundromat
• Jamie - Registration Clerk at Clinic
• Jake - Clerk at Grocery Store
• Kelly - Car Hop at the Malt Shop
• Keith - Mechanic at Specialty Shop
• Liam - Clerk at Boat & Equip. / Bait & Tackle Shops
• Larry - Worker at Fish Hatchery
• Michelle - Car Hop at the Malt Shop
• Mario - Mechanic at Arco Service Station
• Oscar - Cook at the Car Hop Malt Shop
• Owen - Extra at Tent Villages
• Patrick - Cook at Diner
• Paulette - Campground Host
• Ryan - Tailor at Tailor Shop
• Ruby - Waitress at Diner
• Sammy - Cook at Diner
• Sabrina - Seamstress at Tailor Shop
• Tabitha - Waitress at Diner
• Taylor - Outdoor Equipment Shop Clerk
• Van - Bartender at Bar/Pub
• Vince - Mechanic at Arco Service Station
• Willian - Clerk at Arco Service Station
• Walter - Butcher at Butcher Shop

Outsiders

• Unknown

Important Links

Arco Boys

Fort Garland, Colorado

Fort Garland Adventurers' Society

Guardians' Guild; Fort Garland Chapter