THE IVORY CITY

[gohliad 824]

[!] Flyers would begin to appear around the continent of Aevos, pinned outside taverns, bakeries, farmsteads, etc.

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THE COBBLED STREETS OF ‘NEW PARADISUS’ c.1938

 

 

Located to the right of the main square, the Plane is a three storey open-air theater directed and managed by the Baroness of Virdain. Named by the late King James during initial construction plans for the city, it is a nod to the artistry of stage production and how the blank slate of an empty stage must be rectified.

 

Only a short stroll from the main square, following the road from the West gate will take you to the Temple of the Exalted Prophets of the Canon, a grand Basilica renowned for its grandiosity and artisanal charm, and the surrounding gated district designated to those faithful members of the Albarosan Archdiocese.

 

King Charles Square is the very center of the city and thus surrounded by a variety of popular buildings; The Hall of the Royal Society of Saint Godwin, of which houses the public library on its lower levels, a wildly popular ‘Boon and Bane’s’ storefront, and The Black Rose Inn on Charles Avenue.

 

Standing tall at the head of the city is the illustrious Hand of Horen, home to the Royal Court and the ruling family of House Alstion. Built in 1927 upon the mass voyage to Aevos, the structure is an architectural wonder and a must see. The native population of Aaun believe that the Hand is built on the site of the original marble citadel that stood tall during ancient times and was the namesake for the archaic city of Whitespire, thought to have been built by the third king of Aaun, Caelwyn, centuries ago.

 

Charles Avenue, the major road that leads into the city, is full of a variety of different shops and market stalls that are well worth a visit. The newly opened ‘Beaufort Atelier’ offers bespoke tailoring, Barclay Bargains is full of various nick-nacks, including a selection of books, alchemical herbs, and weaponry, while Alstreim Ventures and Steel next door offer all the necessary standard wares and intricate crafts. Heading right after ‘Georgies Booze n’ Food’ will take you through the Arc de Lewes and into Market Square, where there are stalls and cuisine aplenty, many of which made from the surrounding farmlands.

 

 

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[ncarr 2235]

Adela, the Queen Mother, gazed down from the spire of Horen at the Ivory City's prepossessed skyline. Her countenance brandished a grin, one of pride, for the city that sprawled out below and the people who lived within it. 

[hauntel 23]

Upon departing Petra, where she had recently sought remedies, the Nun happened upon a flyer affixed to a lamppost. Her lips curled with pride as she read the heading, and thus Sister Ethel of Whitespire took a brief moment to peruse some details of her beloved place of home and origin.