Holbrook

Holbrook (/ˈhɒlbrʊk/  hol -bruuk) is a city in the geographical centre of Addams. It is Craftia's thirteenth most populous city and Addams' third most populous. In 2072 the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 663,864. Inhabitants of Holbrook are called Holbrookers.

Holbrook is the only major urban centre in Central Addams, and is thus a major stopping point for transport and agricultural business for the region. The city is famous for its extensive irrigation system, constructed in sections throughout the early 21st century to serve the city during the intense droughts that occur in the region throughout the year. Much of Holbrook was destroyed by Minean forces in a siege during the Craftian War of Independence, and the city has been almost completely rebuilt as a result. The city's post-independence design served as a prototype for Bankera, with a garden city theme, hence its secondary nickname today.

Unusually for an urban centre, Holbrook is well known for its social conservatism, being one of the strongest bastions of the Craftian Conservative Party and other right-wing parties. In addition, the city remains overwhelming European, with 58.9% claiming European heritage – one of the highest percentages for a city nationwide, and is strongly religious, with 41.6% of the city's population being Christian, compared to the national average of 24.3%.