Resident Evil 9 enthusiasm and a potential Clesker crumb.
It's been a long since I posted, but I didn't want to leave out my excitement for the new trailer. Grace Ashcroft is an adorable character, that I know I'll enjoy. The return to Raccoon City, has me all in guys. Even the Outbreak characters are discussed, mainly Alyssa Ashcroft, my mvp in the game.
I am quite excited about this entry and will make a purchase on day one.
With that said, I would like to share some information with my fellow Clesker lovers about a little location called the "Apple Inn".
"The Apple Inn"
First mentioned and used in Outbreak File #2 "Hellfire" scenario.
"The Apple Inn was a mid-sized hotel located close to the city's business district. Its primary customers in the late 1990s were tourists who benefited from its affordable prices for rooms, offering $25 per night for single bedrooms.
Despite its prices, the inn nonetheless offered the appearance of a more refined establishment, with a restaurant on its ground floor and antiques as well as a courtyard in the center. The hotel changed owners in 1998, and saw a further change in the hotel. The security system saw upgrades and security was expected to make regular patrols, though was unpopular among the staff due to concerns it was inconveniencing their duties.
An elaborate art installation was also introduced to the bedrooms; a series of paintings of European castles were placed around the inn against a switch which connected to a light-up map of Europe in Room 204. This art piece was not liked by its guests, with the occupant of Room 204 being kept awake by the lights flicking on and off, and the other guests believing them not to work at all.
On 23 September, a strain of t-Virus contaminated Raccoon City's drinking supply, leading to a rapid spread of Cannibal Disease across the region and triggering the Raccoon City Destruction Incident.
In the opening hours of the crisis hotel guests, workers and refugees from the street sought safety in the inn. By evening however, a fire had erupted within the building though the exact cause is not certain as fires had quickly spread throughout the city already, though its origin may lie with a gasoline tanker that exploded on the embankment adjacent to the inn earlier that evening that resulted in an inferno."
"During the Outbreak in 1998, many individuals sought refuge at The Apple Inn as their final hope."
One of the refugees, happened to be Ada Wong's liaison in Umbrella Chronicles. Ada, following her heartbreaking departure from Leon, was saved by Albert Wesker. More than likely through an employee of his, that remained in the city. A liaison to Ada Wong, awaiting for the G-Virus sample she was tasked with, hid at the Apple Inn while awaiting an update on the mission. Believing her to have failed and without a means of escape, he killed himself in the lead-up to the Presidential authorization of a missile strike.
The Apple Inn also housed many familiar guests we see through out the series.
Dario, from Resident Evil 3 and Remake 3.
The Band Big E, who were regulars at the hotel are mentioned in Resident Evil 3 and Remake 3.
"One of the band members left their ring, and the hotel made a commemorative medal for them."
What is the objective except bringing you lovely people lore?
In my opinion, the hotel also served as a drop-off point for other nefarious activities. Some were certainly hinted at throughout Raccoon City's lore, and others remain unknown. So I would not be surprised if people like Albert Wesker used that location for drop off points, meet ups or sending his employees to that location.
Which leads me to our darling Claire Redfield, who frequently traveled to Raccoon City to see her brother. A college student who probably wants to save money and find a place to crush other than Chris's bachelor home. Would most certainly accept the option to stay at a more convenient location.
This is an old registration log from a few months ago before the outbreak, and Claire's name is written in the book. Make of that what you will, but I had to bring back an Outbreak Easter egg, because of 9.
