This "Epicenter of Excess" was founded in the late 1800s by three competing Desertweed plantations. In the 1950s its musical culture rose to the forefront as talent scouts began flocking to its historic "Caravan" district to find the next Rock 'n Roll star. By the late 1970s, the casinos went up... and the city began its rapid decent into a place of indulgence.
A long series of connected, decorative alleyways in the Caravan district of West Herd. Originally intended as a public communal dining area for local restaurants, it's devolved into a "don't tell" area for people who want to imbibe freely. "Nobody ever walked out of Sinner's Alley without a smoke in their hand."
West Herd's oldest movie theater fell into disrepair after closing in the 1950s, but was revived in the 1970s as a concert hall exclusively for independent musicians by an eccentric millionaire. It's legendary in music spheres all across the country.
This is the primary legal substance that most homo-camelid people smoke. The blossoms are dried, then rolled in bright, lime green paper. It creates a moderate high that fades quickly. Curiously, unlike many other substances, it's not physically addictive. Desertweed can be found on nearly every continent of the planet, and all varieties taste different.
One of the oldest and by far most popular Desertweed brands. Richard's was one of the "Big Three" that founded West Herd City and its advertising presence still dominates much of the landscape. Affectionately called "Rickies" by its fans, Richard's cigarettes are created with a proprietary blend of Desertweed strains from three different continents. "Taste the World!"
A 1980s brand of menthol desertweed cigarette that was originally controversial for the rigid gender roles in its ads targeting female smokers. Longer and more slender than a regular smoke, Poshy cigarettes today are embraced by (and targeted towards) a broad spectrum of genders. "Poshy... for a moment."
One of the "Big Three" that founded West Herd, Better's is one of just three cigarette countries in the United States that continues to package cigarette cards in their packs. The gimmick is well worth it, as fans will pay over five figures for special "chaser" cards. "Don't have a good day... have a Better day!"
This is the most famous childhood literacy program in the United States. With the help of its mascot, CosmiCamel, it promotes early learning and literacy in schools and low-income areas.
Its biggest sponsor is Richard's Cigarettes (under the "Richard's Cares" umbrella of PR stunts) and Richard's branding appears frequently on the initiative's otherwise child-oriented materials.
To visit the CosmiCamel Website, click here.
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