In the last centuries, we've had to take stones from the ancient stairs leading from the water up into the North Dock Tower. The remade stairs are lovely to behold. Absolute masterworks in stonecraft. But it is not the same, and my heart breaks every time the necessity arises.
The North Docks and their accompanying North Dock Tower are famous across the Continent of Argentii for their ancient status and enduring beauty.
While the stairs leading from the dock to the tower's entrance were originally made of the same pink goldstone as the rest of the old castle, the lower 1/3 is now a beautiful piece of abstract colorwork as pink stones have been replaced by other colors.
Converted from shipping to passengers
Both river and air ships
Primary docks for travelers from the North
also those headed directly to the University
Sky Tower for airship docking
Mechanical elevator
powered by river's current
Old goldstone stairs slowly being deconstructed as material is needed to maintain other buildings
replaced with different shades creating a random mosaic effect in glittering hutes of gold, bronze, orange, red
interspersed with bits of pink, original stones remaining in place as anchors for the replacements
Capital Style: form and function
Tall, arched gateways
Intricate carvings
Heavy, reinforced doors and gates
noticeably well-maintained.
Original functional defences of the Old Castle remain intact and well-maintained
Unadvertised defenses
a blend of agro- and technomancy, depending on particular need
Guards at all times
Trained guardian animals
Originally the primary recieving docks for the castle
where all trade goods came into and left from the castle
Converted c. 140 AD
Most tourists prefer the Foot or Cart bridges
more scenic, fewer fees
All airship traffic
Crossroads Island's only airship docking facility
University students
Citizens and dignitaries who own homes, townhomes, or apartments in the University Housing area
Noooo, not the pink stones. That's heartbreaking. :( I love how you've mapped everything out with bullet points. Such a nice overview of what sounds like a fascinating place.
Explore Etrea | March of 31 Tales
I have found this helpful to avoid painting myself into a corner when I'm rapidly developing. It saves sooooo much time in editing later. I only have to change a bullet point or two, instead of paragraphs and paragraphs of prose. Once it's established and set in stone, I can fill it in with prettier prose.
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