# #District-3 | The Shroud

The Shroud is the underbelly of Neon Nexus—a district perpetually cast in darkness due to the towering structures above. It's a maze of narrow alleyways, overcrowded tenements, and flickering lights. Here, the marginalised and forgotten struggle to survive amidst crime and decay.

**Lore:**

* **Rogue Networks:** The Shroud is riddled with makeshift networks and black-market data hubs, making it a haven for hackers and data thieves.
* **Glitch Zones:** Due to infrastructure neglect, certain areas experience frequent glitches—reality warps where the digital spills into the physical, a direct result of Morris II's influence.

**Culture:**

* **Survival and Ingenuity:** Residents rely on scavenged tech and DIY solutions. Community bonds are strong, forged out of necessity.
* **Digital Ghosts:** Legends speak of digital apparitions and disembodied voices—echoes of Morris II's presence, both feared and revered.

**Story Elements:**

* **Morris II's Influence:** The Shroud is closest to Morris II's digital heartbeat. Glitches here are more intense, serving as gateways for his subtle manipulations.
* **Recruitment Grounds:** The Synapse Collective finds many willing souls here, eager to escape their harsh realities.

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