Hale

Hale is a well-maintained town located in the south-eastern half of the Northern Territories of the Democratic Trade Union in the novel; Cataclysm: Definitive Edition (and the original).

Hale is seen when the Robert Chartlon and Katrina Davenport escape from the Horde's War Camp, where they meet Stephen McArthur and Lorraine McArthur.

Hale is located right near the border of the Eastern Territories of the D.T.U., being the next town after the border which is the Moss River, within the Moss Woods.

Background & Description:
The community of Hale had remained mostly untouched by the cataclysmic event and was treasured by the survivors.

Hale has no defensive fortifications due to never having been raided before and the natural defenses surrounding the area. Byron Sparrow took control over the town without a fight from the locals and after Byron's death, Hale came under the peaceful control of the Democratic Trade Union.

Hale has thrived as a medium-sized town with a peaceful community exporting their flowery goods, pelts and meats from the Moss Woods and surrounding mountains to the east, fish from the Moss River and herbs from Hale's greenhouses.

Much of Hale's income comes from travelers and outside hunters staying in the area.

Landmarks:
There are no noticeable landmarks in Hale.

Transport:
There is a D.T.U. coach service.

Culture:
Very loyal following to the D.T.U. and a tight-knit community spirit, taking pride in their array of gardens.

Education:
The Town of Hale has a formal education system controlled by the D.T.U. Teaching Committee with help from the Anglican Church.

Demography:
In 2238 there are 11,000 people, all D.T.U. citizens, who live in Hale. Upon Katrina Davenport and Robert Charlton's arrival to Hale however all the population had migrated west to avoid the Arch-Tiberius's Horde.

Race:

 * White: 95%
 * Black: 5%

Religion:

 * Protestantism: 98%
 * Catholicism: 2%

Named Buildings:

 * Brandon's B&B

Named Inhabitants:

 * Father Stephen McArthur
 * Lorraine McArthur

Appearances:
Hale appears in the novel; Cataclysm: Definitive Edition (and the original) in Chapter 24: B&B, and Chapter 25: Peace & Acceptance.

Trivia:

 * Hale got it's name from the real life location of Hale and Hale Barns, two places near where the author; Darryl M. Finch-Ellis, lives.
 * In the novel Hale is not located where the real life Hale and Hale Barns are located, instead roughly where Glossop, Derbyshire, is located.
 * Brandon's B&B is based on a real life Bed & Breakfast Hotel that Darryl M. Finch-Ellis stayed in for a fortnight when he visited the Peak District in 2014.