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For over 30 years, Obsidian Hill operated as a living museum, featuring everything from blacksmith demonstrations to heritage gardens. The park's careful blend of authentic frontier architecture and discretely integrated modern infrastructure created the perfect educational experience for visitors.

Then came the outbreak.

Now, what was built for education and entertainment has become humanity's last stand. The same Victorian hotel that once hosted wine tastings now houses survivors. The heritage gardens that demonstrated "frontier farming" are the only thing standing between the community and starvation. The authentic 1880s jail cells, once used for tourist photos, now serve their original purpose.

Obsidian Hill can support more than a hundred survivors across its various buildings and facilities. The park's infrastructure includes:

• 50+ buildings ranging from original 1880s structures to modern facilities
• 50+ housing units across hotels, quarters, and cabins
• Production facilities including workshops, gardens, and brewing equipment
• Defense systems from fortified perimeters to a 60-foot fire tower
• Essential services including medical facilities, schoolhouse, and community center

Every structure tells a story of adaptation - from luxury to survival, from performance to reality, from the past to an uncertain future.

Surviving in the high desert presents unique challenges beyond the infected. Extreme temperature variations, water scarcity, and isolation from major population centers mean every decision has consequences. The same geographic barriers that once protected the settlement now make rescue or resupply impossible.

Resources must be carefully managed, conflicts resolved through community governance, and expeditions planned with military precision. The difference between thriving and merely surviving often comes down to the choices made by individuals working together toward a common goal.