The places in this book are fictional, but the ground under them is not. Sydney’s industrial coastline, the Botany Sands aquifer, Kings Cross alleys, community shelters and railway lines — all of them carry real histories that still echo through anyone who passes through. Long before the first shipping container hit the docks, these were lands of deep connection, deep harm, and contested futures.
This Codex offers context to the eras and environments threaded through the narrative. It isn’t homework. It’s just a chance to peel back the concrete and see what sits below the surface: cultures surviving against the odds, communities evolving under pressure, and the strange mix of beauty, damage, and stubborn resilience that shapes this corner of Australia
The Foundry Codex is a living document. It gathers the historical, cultural, geographic, and scientific material that informs the world of Floraville. Some entries point to external sources that provide additional context for readers who wish to explore further.
Because knowledge evolves and links change over time, the Codex will continue to be updated. If you discover a broken link, a better source, or material that more accurately represents a topic, you’re welcome to suggest it.