💠 agatha futures & fortunes 🌟 cruciate
agatha dermont is a local legend who died in 1968. it is said that agatha kept the town safe and prosperous with her psychic abilities. some local families claim that they are only alive today because of the advice given to them by agatha. this local fortune telling shop is located in agatha's old home and is owned by agatha's family. to this day the dermont's have been seeing travelers who have trekked miles to get imperative life advice and predictions. it is said that agatha herself appears from time to time, unable to let go as she still wishes to guide peculiar citizens and visitors into a better future with her gifts.

📍 alderburg middle school (6 - 8)
this middle school is located in dead ridge. the kids of the alderburg, dead ridge, downtown and forge ridge attend this location. the mascot for alderberg middle is a beaver.

apparition gifts and more 🌟 unclaimed
come one come all, apparition gifts and more is a local shop selling unique souvenirs for all peculiar visitors! they have affordable peculiar themed t-shirts, hoodies, shot glasses, mugs, magnets and more. all art used on their goods are provided by talented local artists who are loyal and dedicated to the community of peculiar as a whole.

💠 deadline 🌟 candelabra
opened in 2019, deadline is a one-man (member of the crowley family) in-person psychic medium service, offering patrons the opportunity to commune with deceased people from their past. with a solid 3 star yelp rating thanks to a heaping of 5 star and 1 star entries, reviews tend to vary; sometimes customers find the experience meaningful and cathartic, other times they proclaim the owner is unfriendly, noting that requests for refunds when the wrong spirit is contacted are frequently denied. despite customer service being hit or miss, deadline is considered a "must see" among the spooky travel tourism community.

📍 downtown fire department
firefighters in the fire departments are mostly volunteers. they not only fight fires but they're called out often to help with hauntings even though most aren't equipped to help. they spend more time rescuing people (not cats) from trees in peculiar forest who swear ghosts put them there. there is one fire department in each precinct for safety.

grimoires 🌟 brokenwindows
grimoires is a tourist trap, luring in those who are inspired by peculiar to try their hand at magic. it sells shelves of spell books that are mostly nonsense though one should worry about what some of the latin could conjure if told with the right set up. they also sell crystals, magical talisman, mood rings, ouija boards and anything that would make a tourist feel like they can join the magical spirit in the town of peculiar.

the happy grocer 🌟 unclaimed
the happy grocer is a locally owned grocery story that was established in the 1960s. not only are they famous for their extensive liquor, beer and wine building next door to the grocery area, they source local produce and support local businesses. they go head to head with the chain grocery stores in the area and have risked being put out of business several times. however, when this threat emerges, peculiar residents pick up the slack to keep it afloat.

lotus gifts 🌟 unclaimed
lotus gifts is another gift and souvenir shop for tourists to browse. they sell all basic souvenirs as well as locally crafted and handmade candles, soaps, lotions and other apothecary needs. their pricing is a tad more pricey than other local souvenir shops but those willing to spend a few bucks more at lotus gifts are never disappointed.

📍 north elementary (1 - 5)
this elementary school is located in alderburg. the kids of the alderburg, dead ridge, downtown and forge ridge attend this location.
teachers: insignia (kindergarten)

📍 peculiar east high (9 - 12)
this high school is located in dead ridge. the kids of the alderburg, dead ridge, downtown and forge ridge attend this location. the mascot for east high is a phantom.

📍 peculiar fm
this local radio station plays local music, has local talk shows: advice segments, confessional segments and segments that allow callers to call in and raise grievances with town cops and officials anonymously. they also take song requests. this station is publicly funded through fundraisers and often is played in local businesses. station manager: passable
dj (9pm - 3am): savoury, dj (9pm - 3am): collapses

📍 peculiar mercy hospital
peculiar has its fair share of private practices but it has one large medical center located downtown. it is the only location in town with a 24/7 emergency care center. it provides many jobs to doctors in all fields, nurses, medical assistants and administrators.
nurse: flub

📍 peculiar players repertory
the repertory is a shakespearean performance company that originated in 1989 in downtown peculiar. they perform three to four plays a year - one in the summer in the local park, and the rest in a small black box theatre with a seating capacity of 100. allegedly the skull used for yorick is a) haunted and b) has an incredibly dark sense of humor.
production manager edgeplay

📍 peculiar police department
the peculiar police department has four stations in town, one located in historic downtown, devil hills, forge ridge and alderburg. (all cops are npcs and can not be played).

📍 peculiar post located in three neighborhoods (downtown, forge ridge and alderburg) the peculiar post office is a longstanding and efficient service in town.

📍 peculiar public library
peculiar public library information can be found on the lore page.
library director requires

💠 purgatory putt putt 🌟 unclaimed
purgatory putt putt information can be found on the lore page.

ridley's ghost tours 🌟 unclaimed
ridley's ghost tours is by far the biggest ghost touring company in peculiar. they offer several ghost tours ranging from 60 to 120 minutes visiting haunted locations ranging from entertaning ghost stories to quite gruesome ones that will make the hair on your arms stand up!

sacred grounds 🌟 unclaimed
while peculiar does have several starbucks locations, the real java gem in peculiar is sacred grounds. the locally owned business focuses on keeping peculiar caffeinated and filled with tasty and freshly made daily pastries, bagels and donuts. they are in the process of procuring a building in forge ridge to open a second location.

the stardust hotel 🌟 unclaimed
stardust is a 5 star hotel located in the heart of the downtown area. its modern rooms and amenities provide experiences and comfort worth the pricey cost of a night here. the owner and staff demand the highest standards of everyone employed. besides a place to sleep, it offers a bar and restaurant ran by a highly rated chef and efficient bartender. there is an indoor pool and spa area, and guests can order private services ranging from massages to manicure and pedicures at all hours. there are occasional hauntings, but the owner and management are dilligent about having them cleared out as soon as they are discovered.

weathered art 🌟 tempestas
at weathered art, browse the best of peculiar’s local artists alongside nationally renowned creatives. Enjoy John Devaney’s mystical paintings, Ian Mood’s airy landscapes and Andy Warhol’s iconic screen prints. Whenever it is you visit, you’ll be certain to find a fascinating piece at weathered art. if you happen to see one of the paintings move, do not fuss, they cannot hurt you (that we know of).