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Hellmouth is considered to be one of the least habitable cities to host a blaseball team due to its arid climate, connection to Hell, and numerous [[teeth]] — by and large, Hellmouth is inhospitable to most living beings. It is not clean or safe, and its attempts to lure people towards it are actively opposed by the [[Hellmouth Anti-Tourism Board]] who make sure Hellmouth is not welcoming to anyone (except for maybe [[JEFF!]]). This is no easy task, since the Hellmouth region of eastern Utah is widely known for its National Plarks and outdoor recreation areas.  
 
Hellmouth is considered to be one of the least habitable cities to host a blaseball team due to its arid climate, connection to Hell, and numerous [[teeth]] — by and large, Hellmouth is inhospitable to most living beings. It is not clean or safe, and its attempts to lure people towards it are actively opposed by the [[Hellmouth Anti-Tourism Board]] who make sure Hellmouth is not welcoming to anyone (except for maybe [[JEFF!]]). This is no easy task, since the Hellmouth region of eastern Utah is widely known for its National Plarks and outdoor recreation areas.  
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When Hellmouth formed, all written references to {{Fog|Moab}}, Utah were replaced with references to Hellmouth instead, with the resulting documents and signage appearing to be designed and spaced properly for the altered text. Certain references to {{Fog|Moab}} have been destroyed via burning instead, although it is still unclear why some were destroyed and some were replaced.
  
 
==Culture==
 
==Culture==
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[[File:Sumbeans.png|thumb|Hell's Best SumBeans]]
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Presence next to the Hellmouth has encouraged the development of a unique culture in the town, particularly in response to shared experiences such as [[Adaptation]] and the Tug. The community is mostly self-sufficient, with strong interpersonal ties necessary to allow survival in the hostile environment. Money is unheard of in the local environment, relying instead on a bartering system<ref>As described in [[Hendricks Richardson]]’s seminal work, ‘Non-monetary economics in the shadow of the Hellmouth’.</ref>. This may explain how certain members of the Hellmouth Sunbeams have achieved credit scores previously considered impossible<ref>Credit scores such as -50, <span style="font-family: Nimbus Roman No9 L ; font-style:italic;">i</span>, and 42069 have been attributed to JEFF!</ref>.
  
Presence next to the Hellmouth has encouraged the development of a unique culture in the town, particularly in response to shared experiences such as [[Adaptation]] and the Tug. The community is mostly self-sufficient, with strong interpersonal ties necessary to allow survival in the hostile environment. Money is unheard of in the local environment, relying instead on a bartering system<ref>As described in [[Hendricks Richardson]]’s seminal work, ‘Non-monetary economics in the shadow of the Hellmouth’.</ref>. This may explain how certain members of the Hellmouth Sunbeams have achieved credit scores previously considered impossible<ref>Credit scores such as -50, <span style="font-family: Nimbus Roman No9 L ; font-style:italic;">i</span>, and 42069 have been attributed to JEFF!</ref>.
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Lack of economy has not slowed down local industry, which has taken advantage of the new opportunities, and spawned [[Cuisine of Hellmouth|various local delicacies]], the most famous of which are Hell's Best SumBeans and [[SUNN light]].
  
A number of local traditions have arisen within the tight-knit community. Community events such as the creation of a new {{Deadlink|Outback Steakhouse}} are always well attended. Non-Hellmouth residents are asked to please not travel to Hellmouth for the purpose of attending community events, such as the upcoming <choose uncached="">
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A number of traditions have arisen within the tight-knit community. Community events such as the creation of a new {{Deadlink|Outback Steakhouse}} are always well attended. Non-Hellmouth residents are asked to please not travel to Hellmouth for the purpose of attending community events, such as the upcoming <choose uncached="">
 
<option>Hellmouth market day, hosted in [[The Solarium]]'s parking lot</option>
 
<option>Hellmouth market day, hosted in [[The Solarium]]'s parking lot</option>
 
<option>Undiead 500 road trip from Hell to the Community College</option>
 
<option>Undiead 500 road trip from Hell to the Community College</option>
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* [[Hahn Fox/Hahn Fox's Backyard Pool|Hahn Fox's Pool]]
 
* [[Hahn Fox/Hahn Fox's Backyard Pool|Hahn Fox's Pool]]
 
* [[The Dope Korean Restaurant]]
 
* [[The Dope Korean Restaurant]]
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* Hellmouth Museum
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* [[Malik Romayne|Romayne's]] Romaine (closed)
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==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 01:45, 28 December 2021

This page is for Hellmouth, the town which is home to the Hellmouth Sunbeams. For the extradimensional entity which gives the town its name, see Hellmouth (entity).
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Hellmouth is a small town in the desert of Utah, given its name by its position on the edge of the Hellmouth. The town is home to the Hellmouth Sunbeams.

Description

Hellmouth is considered to be one of the least habitable cities to host a blaseball team due to its arid climate, connection to Hell, and numerous teeth — by and large, Hellmouth is inhospitable to most living beings. It is not clean or safe, and its attempts to lure people towards it are actively opposed by the Hellmouth Anti-Tourism Board who make sure Hellmouth is not welcoming to anyone (except for maybe JEFF!). This is no easy task, since the Hellmouth region of eastern Utah is widely known for its National Plarks and outdoor recreation areas.

When Hellmouth formed, all written references to Moab, Utah were replaced with references to Hellmouth instead, with the resulting documents and signage appearing to be designed and spaced properly for the altered text. Certain references to Moab have been destroyed via burning instead, although it is still unclear why some were destroyed and some were replaced.

Culture

Hell's Best SumBeans

Presence next to the Hellmouth has encouraged the development of a unique culture in the town, particularly in response to shared experiences such as Adaptation and the Tug. The community is mostly self-sufficient, with strong interpersonal ties necessary to allow survival in the hostile environment. Money is unheard of in the local environment, relying instead on a bartering system[1]. This may explain how certain members of the Hellmouth Sunbeams have achieved credit scores previously considered impossible[2].

Lack of economy has not slowed down local industry, which has taken advantage of the new opportunities, and spawned various local delicacies, the most famous of which are Hell's Best SumBeans and SUNN light.

A number of traditions have arisen within the tight-knit community. Community events such as the creation of a new Outback Steakhouse are always well attended. Non-Hellmouth residents are asked to please not travel to Hellmouth for the purpose of attending community events, such as the upcoming Undiead 500 road trip from Hell to the Community College. Many traditions take advantage of the unique environment, such as the practice of climbing teeth to watch the sunrise, cutting smaller teeth down to keep in a home and decorate, and using mini-mouths (small temporary Hellmouths) as a form of garbage disposal.

There is a strong legal tradition, with certain high profile legal cases being hosted in the Bone and Tooth courts, to take advantage of the loose legal structure[3]. Many students of Hellmouth Community College choose to major in law, although a variety of other subjects are available, such as Illegal Physics. If a particularly desired course is not available, students are advised to sign up as a lecturer and teach it themselves. This system explains the existence of a Russian Literature course, taught by Howell Franklin.

Residents

Local historian Milo N. J. Cooper has been cataloguing Hellmouth residents and their experiences in the town for many years, in order to preserve a record of this unique community. Their profiles of residents are presented in a monthly newsletter. This time, the Interdimensional Rumor Mill reveals a Resident from IF-14.2425 out of its Resident Registry...

A digital drawing of Odysseus Nobody, a humanoid figure wearing lace up thigh high boots, and a jacket. They are just an outline. The background is made up of a collage of images, outlining Nobody's form, showing various buildings, the front page of a Moab News paper, a sports field, a street sign, a classroom, among other things. The images beneath Nobody are red, while the others are dark. Nobody has one eye, and there are other eyes scattered on the darker images. Nobody appears to be looking at the viewer.
A digital drawing of Odysseus Nobody, a humanoid figure wearing lace up thigh high boots, and a jacket. They are just an outline. The background is made up of a collage of images, outlining Nobody's form, showing various buildings, the front page of a Moab News paper, a sports field, a street sign, a classroom, among other things. Nobody has one eye, and there are other eyes scattered on the darker images. Nobody appears to be looking at the viewer.

Odysseus Nobody is the person who sold you your dog. Nobody knows how or why Nobody does this. Nobody has been heard complaining to you about the pressures of their job, though you’re pretty sure it isn’t true that Nobody has a job in Hellmouth, after all, there is that one Guy.

Somebody has said that Nobody does not have a shadow and that Everybody should have one, though didn’t have any proof of this statement. Hellmouth being Hellmouth, Nobody doesn’t enjoy spending time out in the sun. Nobody has been described as too tall, especially when wearing lace up thigh high boots.

Nobody lives on a street where Nobody lives, fairly close to the Hellmouth itself. Nobody has a white picket fence and two and a half children, though it’s unclear which half (or who has the other half). Nobody has a dog. Nobody can tell you what kind of dog it is. Nobody has lived in Hellmouth for a very long time. Nobody considers it an excellent place to raise children. Nobody has asked you if you would like to spend some time with the children.

Nobody enjoys spending time with the other inhabitants of the town. Nobody has started the beginnings of an amateur flootball league with local parents - Nobody is captain of one team and Somebody is captain of the other. Nobody hopes that Everybody will feel invited. Nobody hopes that you will come along to play one day. Nobody has a uniform put aside for you.


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References

  1. As described in Hendricks Richardson’s seminal work, ‘Non-monetary economics in the shadow of the Hellmouth’.
  2. Credit scores such as -50, i, and 42069 have been attributed to JEFF!
  3. For more detail, see Volume 1 of Bone Law: What Is It Good For by Son Jensen and Nicholas Vincent✝.