-SPOTLIGHT- Imperial City Museum

Hello Crafty Miners! This week we visit the freshly restored Imperial City Museum where just last week, the first exhibit opened to the public. The museum has seen many changes over the years. First built over a year ago, this 11 story structure was carved from the surrounding mountains and became the second skyscraper in Imperial City. It was also the first building to utilize the boat elevator system of travelling between floors.

Original Layout

After Renovations

Sadly, the museum never opened an official exhibit and time constraints eventually forced the building into disrepair. However earlier this year, a revitalization program for the museum was put forward and approved by city council. Work began almost immediately to gut the incomplete interior and reconstruct a new lobby and implement a command block elevator system. With these features complete, exhibit halls were able to be added and exhibits started to take shape. 

The first exhibit to open was the Earth and Mineral Exhibit on the 10th floor. Already the second and third exhibits are preparing to open in the next few days. The Mesa and Glass Exhibits will share the same floor (9th) with each other and will give patrons a glimpse at all the varieties and colors that surround these two areas of study.

Plans are also underway for Redstone and Natural Science exhibits. No news on when they may open, but museum officials say they are well on their way to get these set up shortly.

We hope you have enjoyed this brief look at the Imperial City Museum. Please take some time to look at our other posts and share with your friends. We are grateful to all the support given to this site. Thank you and till we meet again, Happy Crafting!

-World of Raar News!- Mar. 21, 2014

Hello again Crafty Miners! This week in the World of Raar we take a look at quite a few little update items and a few news stories that were released. So let's get to it.

TRI-C TOWER QUAD-CORE BEACON

The Tri-C Tower completed an upgrade in which four beacons were installed to create a brighter beam into the sky. 

BUMP IN THE ROAD REMOVED

For years, the passageway leading from Imperial Plaza to Sky Tower had been a vital connection, however, in recent years and with the growth of the city, the passage has fallen into disrepair and scarcity of use. This week the decision from council was for the passage to be removed and that the road be flattened to match the rest of the city. Also by doing this, the city was also able to put through the electrical conduit needed for the continuing street light upgrades which have been taking place all over Imperial City.

Before the passage was removed.

CATHEDRAL ASPIRING

The central facade section of the Trevoria Cathedral has also seen some construction this week. A new entrance and a couple of smaller spires has been added to this ever expanding structure. Nothing has been revealed to the planned size of the project, but judging from what is already built and the amount of land cleared behind the building, the Trevoria Cathedral aims to be of epic proportions.

NEW HORSE STABLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This week it was revealed that Mrs TNT_McD has been working to construct a newer and even larger horse stable. "This one is planned to be for horse breeding", said Mrs TNT_McD in an interview on Wednesday. So far this new stable appears to dwarf its predecessor.

TIMMY SAVED BY LASSIE'S COUSIN

In other news this week, Bob, Lassie's cousin from Texas, called to attention that Timmy had once again fallen into a well. It is not certain how the you man fell into the well, but judging from previous incidents it is suspected that chronic sleepwalk diving is to blame. Timmy's Parents were not available to answer our questions, but we were able to get these few words from Bob.

"BOW WOW, Ruff Ruff"

Thanks Bob.

TUTTLE - THE RAIN MAN

Ever wonder who controls the weather? Well, in Imperial City that man is Tuttle. He's a diligent worker, always making sure that when the skies darken, he's on top of stopping the rain before it starts. It's not an easy job, but someone has to do it. Everyday Tuttle comes out of his home and checks to see what the weather is like. He is afforded all the luxuries of a home, food and water and even an open air courtyard where he can always see the sky above.

Tuttle, he's our hero weather man.

FOREST SPROUTED

A new barrier has been risen at the borders of Imperial City. In an effort to help preserve nature surrounding the city, Mayor Talamer has commissioned a tall spruce forest to be planted along it's borders giving residents a lush green space to admire and neighbouring kingdoms a natural barrier between the countries. The forest is expected to continue to be planted to the north to follow the path of future city development.

MUSEUM OPENS NEW EXHIBIT

The Imperial City Museum is proud to announce their latest exhibit is now open. The tenth floor is now the permanent home of the Earth and Mineral Exhibit. This is the first complete exhibit to be opened in the newly renovated museum and is definitely not the last. Setup has already begun on the ninth floor exhibit hall. No word yet on what it is to be. Mayor Talamer was at the opening and told Raar News that he is "thrilled to finally see the museum back in action and ready for more."

DRAINING THE PAST

Crews have begun to drain the standing water within the new parcels of undeveloped land on the outskirts of Imperial City. This seems to be the first steps to future land development in the area, however no construction announcements have been made on these properties as of yet.

TILL WE MEET AGAIN

We hope you have enjoyed this update along with all of our content. We are always looking for new ideas so if you have a suggestion or two, please feel free to comment below. Till next week my friends, Happy Crafting!!

~The RAAR News Team

-SPOTLIGHT- Castle Campbell

Hello Crafty Miners! Welcome to our latest Spotlight build. Today we explore the historic Castle Campbell which lies deep in the heart of The Imperial Empire. The castle rests upon the height of a stone capped island situated in an open bay. Once the location of epic battles, it now acts as a tourist attraction for the inhabitants of the World of Raar.


Access to this magnificent structure requires a walk along a gently sloped spiral road to the gatehouse far above the landscape, then across a lowered drawbridge that spans the distance across the great divide. Once within the main walls, you can look out across the sea to a dense forest in the east, the mountains of the south or the emerging cityscape of Imperial City in the west.

Inside the main tower fortress there are several vacant floors, however a secret lies on the main floor. With a flip of the switch, a hidden staircase that leads underneath the castle mount will appear. Currently, beneath the castle is a train station that connects to the Imperial rail line, but rumor has it that a cavern of crypts lies buried somewhere deeper inside the mountainous base, waiting to be discovered one day.

At the rear of the castle sits a quaint little chapel temple which is currently in need of restoration since it was gutted shortly after a creeper war long ago. The exterior, however, is in perfect condition and awaits a proper interior in time.

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-SPOTLIGHT- Monument Lake

Hello Crafty Miners! Our journey today has lead us once again into the vast lands of Jursammic Park to a little known getaway named Monument Lake. This lake is located in a secluded basin not too far from the city of Grimshire. Cabins and a lush green forest now surround this natural wonder tucked away in this hidden depression next to a gaping cavernous gorge.

SammyMacman discovered Monument Lake while trekking out on an expedition to search out new territories. After finding the hill upon which Grimshire is now located, he turned back towards his home at Macwood Castle. By happenchance, he stumbled into a low depressed area where at it's center was a small lake and a stone pillar protruding from the center of it. Standing like a statue over the lake below, the stone pillar inspired SammyMacman to name the area Monument Lake and decided to establish a personal vacation spot around it. Now Monument Lake is a favorite retreat for the ruler of Jurasammic Park pointing out a scenic location by the campfire at dusk as his most desired place to be.

Monument Lake is truly a natural wonder and we have been grateful to have been given a chance to visit and explore it. We hope you have too. Till we meet again, Happy Crafting!

-World of Raar News!- Mar. 07, 2014

Welcome Crafty Miners! This week we have quite a few new updates for you, including a complete building and the first look at a secret project. So let's get started.

IMPERIAL CITY HALL COMPLETE!

After several months of construction, the Imperial City Hall is now complete. Construction crews packed up their tools shortly after lunch on Monday and the Mayor, Talamer, got the first look inside the newly erected building. For a complete walk through of the City Hall, please check out the walk through video here.

OPERA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Across the street, more progress has been achieved on the Opera House project as well. With the completion of the rough cut stairs last week, this week the focus has turned more decorative. The Imperial Eagle now adorns the walls of the Opera House along with a view port out to the ocean. The staircase down from the lobby to the opera theater has been quite the undertaking. It will allow access to the box seating along with the upper balcony and floor seating sections.

CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION REVEALED

After much speculation, we can confirm that TNT_McD has been working on a enormous cathedral located within the boundaries of Trevoria. Though only one tower has been constructed, this amazing edifice already stands from sea level to the sky limit making it the tallest structure in the World of Raar. TNT_McD was not available for comment, however we were able to travel under the cover of night to bring you these exclusive photographs. Simply amazing.

Holland Hills Construction

Holland Hills also received some attention this week as the exterior of a home has been constructed withing the sub-division. No word yet on when more homes will follow, only that the style will be similar to this one.

THANKS!

Thank you to all for the support for this site and for the support given to our new YouTube channel. We look forward to bringing you more walk throughs and other World of Raar content soon. 

Till next time, my friends... Happy Crafting!

PS- Shout out to Keegan for his interest our work and giving me a few new ideas to play with. Thanks Bud! Craft on.

-SPOTLIGHT- Imperial City Hall Walk Through

Hello again, Crafty Miners! Today we bring you the official announcement that the Imperial City Hall is complete. The last few rooms have been touched up and all the loose ends buttoned up. To celebrate we have made a walk through video so you can see this building in the best way possible. So sit back and enjoy!

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-SPOTLIGHT- Sam Co. Office

Hello Crafty Miners! Welcome back to a new spotlight. Today we are pleased to bring you the exclusive inside look at the new Sam Co. Office that lies within the Imperial Plaza building located in the heart of Imperial City. 

The design of this industrial looking office is fairly simple with an open concept. Filled mostly with drafting tables, the employees are able to interact with each other freely, giving way to project collaboration and design suggestion. On a normal day, this office is beaming with activity as the menagerie of engineers, architects and draftsman work together to complete their projects. Large windows at the back of the office allow the employees to overlook the cityscape and a balcony gives them a breath of fresh air and a chance to recapture their thoughts. 

Currently, the group is on the tail end of design for the much anticipated completion of the Imperial City Opera House and on the initial layout of the newly announced Bank of Ender.

Our special thanks goes out to SammyMacman for the guided tour on a bright Saturday morning and for the receptionist, Ms. Tess Tificate for being apart of our photo shoot.

Till next time, Happy Crafting!

Receptionist Ms. Tess Tificate