Eastside is the wealthy and prosperous district that contains the upper class, government and institutions of DisCity. Although the West District was originally the heart and soul of the city, after the DisSea Explosion, the west was ravaged by contamination and political and economic upheaval. At this time, Eastside built many anti-Mania devices, and it has been stable and prosperous ever since. In N.F. 99, the West District Order Management Regulations transferred all government institutions agencies to Eastside.
Eastside is the most populous and most developed region, not only in DisCity but the entire world. Economically, Eastside has a thriving domestic market with major industries including housing, finance and entertainment. Due to its monopoly over Hypercube ownership, thanks to the Nirvana corporation, Eastside also receives a continual influx of money from outside its borders. Although everybody in Eastside is not wealthy, the district's cultural life is awash with commercial advertisements, celebrity events, and more. Due to their familiarity with comfort and luxury, Eastside interests are piqued by what is daring and novel. Residents are often hostile to Syndicans and Sinners.
Eastside is kept safe by a sophisticated Mania monitoring network, which identifies Maniacs and banishes them to Syndicate. The FAC promptly responds to any detected Mania event, giving Eastside the reputation that it is totally free from Mania. However, in recent days, the number of Mania incidents in Eastside has been rising.
Eastside divided up into at least 14 districts, which presumably each elect a member of the City Council.
Notable Locations
◆ 5th Avenue
5th Avenue is the busiest street of downtown Eastside. It is a hub for business, fashion, shopping and entertainment. The headquarters of DisTV is located on 5th Avenue.
◆ Banyan Medical
The Banyan Medical System operates an array of institutions in Eastside, including multiple hospitals and the prestigious Banyan Medical College.
◆ Belphegor Art Museum
Located in District 10, the Belphegor Art Museum is known for its avant-garde and bold style and its skill in discovering new and emerging artists. It hosts an annual event called "Witching Hour" every Halloween (or "Hallowing") devoted to horror art. The 18th annual Witching Hour in N.F. 112 displayed works by the artist Enfer and became a Mania crisis where people's fears became reality and guests were trapped inside the museum.
◆ Dillywood
Dillywood is an entertainment district luxurious even by Eastside standards. It is home to the DisCity Film Academy and DisCars Film Festival. The dreams and spiritual energy concentrated in Dillywood attracted Stella, the first Apostle of Ash to ever break into DisCity.
◆ Erica Villa
Erica Villa is a wealthy neighborhood of Eastside centered around the titular villa grounds. It consists of many upscale residences as well as a nearby shopping center called High Street. Erica Villa was temporarily home to Shalom and thus became the site of a battle between her, Rahu and The Garden.
◆ Keylan University
Mentioned in McQueen's interrogation. Named after Keylan, the founding father of DisCity and the scientist who produced the Hypercube. Keylan University has an art department.
◆ Midsummer Night's Club
Located in District 14, it is the go-to high-end club in Eastside, funded by Quinn. It is the primary location of a Mania crisis caused by Serpent, known as the Sleepwalker Incident.
◆ Sloane Street
Sloane Street is a neighborhood in Eastside that resembles Victorian London in its architecture, culture, and even accent. It is home to Adela's salon and the Devonshire family estate, and is the subject of an urban rumor concerning the heavy fog that frequently covers the area.