Quarlesbank
Quarlesbank is a suburb of Malton, located in the northwest corner of the city. It contains the northern half of Calvert Mall and the local landmark Pitman Mansion. It also adjoins River Kevan, which runs along the northern edge of the suburb. Also the first recorded Pinata was here.
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Quarlesbank's History
The suburb of Quarlesbank is surrounded in a rich history. During the late 19th Century Pitman mansion was founded within the suburb, however no-one was able to predict how much this structure would change the rest of the suburb forever. Once the owners of the mansion moved in, they immediately set out to reform Quarlesbank's image to a new industrial powerhouse, which would act as a benchmark for the north of Malton to follow. However this idea was met with fierce resistance after the 4 warehouses were found to be dumping harmful waste into Quarlesbank's environment and in River Kevan. This stopped any form of building for over 50 years through the local resident's feelings towards the Pitman family. However, in the early 1960's Lord Pitman was declared rightful heir to the mansion and inherited a huge fortune, which he was going to use to follow his parents dream and turn Quarlesbank into their dream. At this moment in time Pitman was relatively young and hence did not have the experience to understand the complex history which determined what was built in the suburb. His first venture was building a factory in the south of the suburb. Fearing that this would be a repeat of what had happened in the past, Lord Pitman was soon visited by many local residents unwilling to see their homes be polluted like they were before. Sensing a quick defeat, Lord Pitman stated that instead of factories and warehouses he, himself would aid in building structures which would benefit the suburb. Unfortunately due to his parent's past he was restricted from doing any work which involved constructing buildings on empty land blocks, so instead he decided to change his parent's wastelands into paved over areas for further developments.
In November 1966 Lord Pitman's image had reached a state of equilibrium with the local residents, however this was not enough for him to gain permission to build anything. So during a local Mayoral election he visited one of the parties, which suddenly increased its advertising from what can only be described as a 'huge influx of funds from an unknown source'. Eventually this party secured its place as Mayor and then decided to improve Quarlesbank's tarnished public image through a series of new buildings. The first of these was The Elson Building, which was designed by contempory architects, making it one of the most popular buildings in the suburb. This building was lergely disliked by Lord Pitman throughout all of its building and subsequent opening period. Local residents believe this popularity is due to the fact that Lord Pitman resented it and hence, given his past, it was seen as a beacon of the local's triumph in defying the wealthiest landowner in the uppermost north of Malton. A rich history can be found when looking on this building, which involves much of the suburb and Lord Pitman. In the past it has given many locals (and non locals alike) an interesting story about the events which led up to the area's current status and it's intertwined history with Lord Pitman. it is hoped that any visitors of local inhabitant will look upon it then make an informed judgment from that.
Finally during the last few decades before 'The Malton Incident', Calvert Mall was built to act as a centre of tourism for Quarlesbank and the neighboring suburbs. It was one of the last buildings to be made in Quarlesbank and is seen as a place where survivors can socialise freely and work together for a common cause. This idea has subsequently made its way across the suburb throughout this current 'situation', and is currently accepted and practiced by many of the suburb's pro-survivor groups, including the groups which inhabit Pitman Mansion and The Elson Building, making them safe for survivors to inhabit for as long as they see fit. These local groups as well as many of the local people in Quarlesbank have cleaned up the suburb's tarnished image, as was wanted 4 decades ago.
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See The Elson Building for status --Acoustic Pie 13:31, 19 September 2007 (BST)
Recent News
Old News can be found in the news archive.
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August 2008
August 14th
In an orgy of brain eating simply far too horrible to describe Extinction Troops and mobs of feral zombies descended on the Wilmott Hotel and tore the last remaining Quarlesbank defense force apart ... limb from screaming limb. Benedict's Hospital and the Balchin NT have also been ruined as fair Quarlesbank, apparently abandoned by the MCDU, succumbs to the undead epidemic. All remaining residents are advised that the town is now under emergency quarantine with the only safe haven in the entire NW of Malton directly west through the Boundwoods to Yagoton. --Zeug 19:13, 14 August 2008 (BST)
August 12th
The red tide seems to be turning as Calvert Mall remains ruined along with Haslock, Evett and Milnerr NT's, Augarde PD and the Elson Caretakers HQ. The Wilmott Hotel defenders remain defiant in the face of the zombie onslaught and are maintaining Benedict's Hospital against constant ransacks. In the town's north west sector desperate survivors have retreated from the ruins to the Balchin NT, the last remaining functional NT in far NW Malton. --Zeug 11:00, 12 August 2008 (BST)
August 8th
After recent requests solicited no response, the following group links have been removed from the suburb.
Quarlesbank Giants
Calvert mall security
Pitman Pitbulls
The 42nd Zombie Slayer Cavalry
Cult of Pitman, The
Philosophe Knights
If any of these groups are still active, please add them again.
--Adavastor 20:13, 8 August 2008 (BST)
August 7th
Local zombies and Extinction have liberated Calvert Mall and cleansed the mall of survivors, although some survivors escaped.This is a major step toward total Quarlesbank destruction.--HeliosGemini 22:14, 7 August 2008 (BST)
August 6th
Errata: Residents should be advised that the MCDU claim that "Major NT buildings in surrounding suburbs remain firmly in MCDU control" is factually incorrect if heading west, south west or south east due to ongoing zombie infections. The town's southern and eastern neighbours are of course without NT's and at the moment Balchin, Evett and Haslock NT's are ruined making Milnerr NT the only functional NT in the far NW. If seeking a fast revive the closest fully functional NT outside of the town limits is Style in Yagoton. We apologise for any inconvenience. --Zeug 04:43, 6 August 2008 (BST)
August 4th
Localized zombie resistance (mostly Extinction)remains steady in the face of increasing MCDU raids, the Evett building being a major bone of contention and changing hands regularly. Today it was reclaimed by MCDU forces. Major NT buildings in surrounding suburbs remain firmly in MCDU control as a Secondary RP. The barricades at Calvert have been stable with few, if any breaches. -- EchelonThree 10:46, 4 August 2008 (BST)
August 3rd
The Battle for Quarlesbank has entered its sixth week with the northern NT free run still under pressure. Evett NT remains ruined, Balchin NT was recently reclaimed and Haslock NT is under zombie siege. Extinction Troops continue to fight the strong MCDU presence across the town with regular barricade breaches at Calvert Mall and St Benedicts Hospital. --Zeug 19:27, 3 August 2008 (BST)
July 2008
July 30th
Against the odds, the MCDU have achieved a victory over the zombie plague that sweeps over the suburb. Calvert mall has been reclaimed as an MCDU strike force swept the mall and survivors begin to rebuild the mall. The MCDU have successfully carved out a blue zone and have established a parallel against Extinction as they continue to push deeper into Extinction-held territory. Hope in the survivor resistance is strong, and so is the fight left in them. The MCDU will do everything in their power to hold this town and (re)claim what is rightfully ours. Status report: NTs: MCDU Control 4, Extinction Control 0, Calvert: MCDU Control, Elson Comms Tower: MCDU,
The entire suburb will be reclaimed into a green zone in good time. -- EchelonThree 13:49, 31 July 2008 (BST)
July 29th
The zombie presence seems to be strengthening in the NE section of Quarlesbank. Both the Haslock ans Evett NT buildings there have fallen, and there are more zombies on the streets, though pro-survivor groups Shed, Elson Caretakers and QBH are continuing to thin out the deads numbers. Hope remains strong amongst the survivors there.--Biff Chitts 14:18, 29 July 2008 (BST)
- Despite the rather optimistic reports Quarlesbank remains a very dangerous battlefield. Calvert Mall, Haslock NT, Evett NT and Augarde PD are all ruined with the survivors congregating in the either the north west sector of town around Milnerr NT and the Elson Caretakers HQ or in the southwest sectors remaining barricaded buildings. Extinction remains dedicated to the reclamation of this town. --Zeug 17:54, 29 July 2008 (BST)
July 26th
The MCDU continues its offensive against Extinction into Quarlesbank, today they have pushed Extinction back to the edges of the subrub, with neighboring West Boundwood firmly in DEM control, Calvert Mall, despite its current status of under attack, remains an inspirational symbol of resistance against all odds, where outnumbered survivors have stages a brave resistance. The Haslock NT also remains a stronghold of survivor supremacy in the area. Survivor forces in the area are advised to remain and resist to push back the zombie plague. -- EchelonThree 14:46, 26 July 2008 (BST)
July 25th
This town is a warzone with fighting entering its fourth straight week, and now a fortnight since the MCDU reinforced the Elson Caretakers and QBH against Extinction. Calvert Mall is again reduced to ruins and the southeastern hospitals are coming under renewed attack with skirmishes along the neighbouring free runs into West Boundwood. Fierce battles continue around the town's northern NT run through to the QBH HQ in the Haslock NT which remains defiant after repeated breaches and ransacks. All current residents are advised to remain in town only if fully prepared for the supreme sacrifices required for its defence. --Zeug 06:08, 26 July 2008 (BST)
July 19th
External Military: "... can see maybe seventy on the streets of Quarlesbank ... mostly just small groups ... a few buildings with lights on ... heavy structural damage ... Calvert Mall is being held ... the Balchin Building has fallen ..." Laitaine 23:53, 19 July 2008 (BST)
July 16th
The Battle for Quarlesbank grinds on with Extinction continuing to ruin and re-ruin the Haslock NT in the suburbs north east sector and barricades around town being constantly erected and torn down. The Elson Caretakers and QBH supported by DEM remain committed to holding on for as long as possible and current residents are advised to take extreme sanitary precautions when venturing outside while maintaining their barricades at all times. --Zeug 04:09, 16 July 2008 (BST)
July 7th
Calvert Mall, after a brief respite, has again been reduced to ruins by strangely well coordinated Extinction zombies. All current and prospective residents of Quarlesbank are advised that the town remains a very dangerous warzone and will presumably remain so for the foreseeable future as Extinction seems to be dedicated to its long term destruction as a survivor haven.--Zeug 06:13, 7 July 2008 (BST)
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