Blacktown

Blacktown is what the rebels call the old abandoned human town that they have made into their stronghold. Much like Norfolk it is protected by a light sphere, but to hide from other shifters rather than to hide from humans.

History
The first town built where Blacktown is located was built by Neophytes, declaring it a holy site. This town was later destroyed by Confessus invaders who built their own temple on top of the neophyte one. Several hundred years later when the human society became more secular the town became a tourist town, and the temple it's main attraction. It was later abandoned due to the decline in humans and advent of VR which let people visit the temple without visiting the town.

Architecture
Blacktown is surrounded by patchwork walls built by the rebels. It is built of a plethora of materials; anything the builders could manipulate as well as left behind human trash. The wall has a big impressive gate, with two almost medieval-inspired guard towers.

Blacktown is built on top of the ruins of the old tourist town and the old structures that are still standing. The old houses have been repaired in all kind of bizarre ways, many houses looks like someone with unlimited resources but no architecture knowledge had repaired the building. Holes in the roof and walls have been patched up with whatever materials the inhabitants can access. Some houses have new annexes and additions to the old architecture. Some buildings are properly grounded stable buildings while others are big fragile constructions without much thought of stability and which will soon collapse under its own weight. Examples of architecture is big glass towers, towering above the normal roof, annex built out of round shiny iron bunkers, marble huts, plastic balconies and crystalline walls.

The centre of the town is dominated by a large Confessus temple which Wilfred uses ad his headquarters. In front of the temple is a golden statue of Wilfred in his animal form.

Organization
While the majority of the rebel members live here none of the black shifters have permanent residence here. Insted the town is run by Coen, and ex-chemical member with only one arm. All rebels living in Blacktown have specially made passports to make sure not to let any spies in.