Map of Nidaria
View of all of Nidaria
Nidaria is the main base of operations for adventurers in Skystone. All players come back to Nidaria to either buy items from the numerous shops, to do a variety of different Sidequests given out from the NPCs or to gain access to a new mission which will take place in one of the three Adventure Gameplay areas (Steamport City, Hatchwood Wilds, and Ridgeback Highlands).
History Of Nidaria[]
Nidaria is named after "Cnidaria", the phylum containing all jellyfish species.[1] Construction on Nidaria began in 20BH,[1] to act as a refuge for those escaping the Haze below. Construction was finished in five years[note 1] and Nidaria took flight in 31AH.[2]
The bottom deck is the Boiler, which fuels the Bell supporting the city with a substance called Ether. The Boiler and the Main Dock were the only two decks originally built.[1] The Merchant Deck was built by Earl Westwood in 190AH,[3] which now holds the Clothing Emporium and the Furniture Outlet. Victory Labs was the result of Admiral Stanton's support for scientific research, and it was built in 194AH.[4] Sprocket Park was built to hold the Mimicology Department and Housing Department, and was purposely created to be lush and green, to make the Ferric Brothers (Cypress and Sycamore) feel at home.
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Nidaria: Victory Labs: Victory Labs was the brainchild of Admiral Stanton, who felt that scientific research was equally important as a well trained army. Construction was finished in 194 AH. Victory Labs is the center of all Skystone-related research.
Nidaria: The Boiler: The Boiler is one of the two decks that were built for the launch of Nidaria. It is the most functional of all the decks, supplying the top bell with the needed Ether to keep the town afloat. It is only accessible from the Dock's elevator.
Nidaria: Main Dock: The Main Dock is one of the two decks that were built for the launch of Nidaria. An addition was built 35 years later which nearly doubled its surface area. Mission Deployment is located at the far end of the Main Dock.
Nidaria: Merchant Deck: The Merchant Deck is the most recent addition to the growing town of Nidaria. It was created in 190 AH by Earl Westwood of Westwood Estates. It currently has two shops, The Clothing Emporium and the Furniture Outlet.
Nidaria: Sprocket Park: Sprocket Park is the highest accessible point of Nidaria. Both the Housing and Mimicology Department are located on this deck. The lush green grass and vegetation was grown and maintained by Cypress in honor of his ancestral home.
Skystone 101: Nidaria: Nidaria was built in 5 hectic years, and took flight in 31AH (After the Haze). This dirigible became a beacon of hope, and the last refuge for man as the land below vanished beneath a thick veil of Haze. It is the central hub for the Nidarian Army.
Skystone 101: Rooks: Rooks are the prestigious army of Nidaria. They are the first wave of troops to enter new lands, and set up strategic checkpoints for recruits on the ground. They will quickly drag you to safety if the Mimics get the best of you.
Skystone 101: Spores: Spores are found inside the stomachs of Mimics. They are usually left after a Mimic dies off. They are used in Nidaria as currency which reflects your work on the ground. You can use them to buy goods at the town's shops.
Skystone 101: Floats: Floats are the type of housing used in Nidaria. Much like the town, Floats reside in the upper atmosphere of Skystone, safe from the Haze below. Every new recruit gets their own Float that they can decorate and build upon.
Skystone 101: Brass: Brass is the formal currency of Nidaria and its ground based strongholds. Nidarian Brass is emblazoned with the Father of Ingenuity. The symbol of Brass is 
The Main Dock[]
The Main Dock is where players spawn in Nidaria. It is the center of the city, and is where players get their primary missions. It is also where Captain Meelie, Admiral Stanton, the Deployment Officer and Travis reside. The Weapon Armory is located on the Main Dock. Victory Labs, Co-op Barracks, The Boiler, the Item Shop, and the Merchant Deck are all accessible from the Main Dock.
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The Merchant Deck[]
The Merchant Deck is where luxury items are bought (Items that do not affect gameplay). It is where clothing can be bought from Lana Westwood or furniture from Wystan. Some sidequests are also available here. It is a very common source of daily quests as well, and also one of the most extensive quests in the game, Shirts to the Wind (LW0002). The Main Dock, the Item Shop, and Sprocket Park are all accessible from the Merchant Deck.
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The Item Shop[]
The Item Shop is the supply station for Nidarians. It is run by Madame Bristlecone, though recently, Rusty, a Bronze trader, has moved there as well. At the Item Shop, players can buy various healing items, as well as seeds, cures, and prayer feathers. From Rusty, players can buy exclusive furniture and clothing. However, Rusty accepts only Brass and only sells to the Nidarian Guard. The Merchant Deck and The Barracks are both accessible from the Item Shop.
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Co-op Barracks[]
Co-op Barracks is the military section of Nidaria. Here, players can be set up for Co-op matches, view the Co-op leaderboards, and obtain a few quests from Lieutenant Driscoll, though Co-op matches can be set up anywhere. The Main Dock and The Item Shop are both accessible from the Barracks.
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Sprocket Park[]
Sprocket Park is the topmost platform of Nidaria, and the only one that supports biological life. It is here that the Housing and Mimicology Departments are based, and players can also buy exclusive clothing and furniture from Emma here. However, like Rusty, she only accepts Brass and will only sell to members of the Nidarian Guard. Sycamore runs the Housing Department, and players can buy additions to their Float from Sycamore. Cypress, Sycamore's brother, runs the Mimicology Department and provides quests. The Merchant Deck and Victory Labs are both accessible from Sprocket Park.
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Victory Labs[]
Main article: Victory Labs
Victory Labs is the research center of Nidaria. Here, Cecilia provides recipes to passersby and there is a camera to change your Kongregate avatar into a picture of your RoS character. Inside Victory Labs, Gerard and Otto von Tesla reside. Tesla can craft Etherillium Tubes for players, while Gerard makes Fizz, a restorative drink that seems very popular among Nidarians. Sprocket Park and the Main Dock are both accessible from Victory Labs.
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The Boiler[]
The Boiler is the engine room of Nidaria. Once Telescope Finished! (WY0006) is completed, the Telescope is available in The Boiler. Rook Maxwell and Aspen are here. Rook Maxwell gives out several quests, and Aspen sells clothing and furniture, though, like Emma and Rusty, he only accepts Brass and only sells to the Nidarian Guard. The Main Dock is accessible from The Boiler.
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- ↑ The Development Blog post on Nidaria directly contradicts this and states that construction on Nidaria took place over 20 years.