AUTUMN WALK
As we start by the western wall on this street in the north part of town we notice the big oaks that line it. They give this otherwise rather run-down area some character. The cobblestones are in pretty bad shape, so tread gently. Autumn Walk is rather interesting for shopping. You can find both general merchandise, jewels, magical items and weapons. Other than that it is also an industrial street. In the entire west section of it you can see smoky chimneys rising toward the sky between the huge towering houses. The first thing of real note we find is not until we have crossed Immigrant Street. You will see that a chain fence closes off part of the road here, which is because this is considered a holy site. To the north stands the temple with its shrines to Kali and Anyana, and to the south you will see the arched entrance to the Monks Guild. That's where I live...
Well, I promised we would go back west again so let's do that. But I don't think we should take the same street. Come south with me and we will take a stroll down...
COPPER WALK
As has been said before, Copper Walk is the main industrial street in Moorgate. The first thing we see is a place that isn't very industrious though, or at least shouldn't be. The graveyard is situated on the left side. On the opposite side is a large mansion which is the residence of one of the master thieves in town. Heading further west we will find the undertakers and embalmers salon of Mr. Swifly and with Style. Outside the salon the street is lined with rather impressive statues of the leaders of the trade union. As we near the intersection with Moonstone Street it might be interesting to know that this is where the old soup kitchen used to be. It is closed now though, I gather they couldn't compete with the delicate flavours of Granny Pickletons servings.
That's that. We have seen almost all of town now. There is one more place I think we should go though... that is to the quarters of the rich and famous.
LAUREL LANE
Laurel Lane opens up before your eyes as you walk through the beautiful archway from Moonstone Street. You can instantly see that this part of town is something else than the cottages and apartment houses you have previously passed by.
Although Laurel Lane must be said to be one of the most stunning streets in Moorgate, there is one who surpass it though, the...
The Winners Circle Way runs north and south from the fountain of olympiad dreams. The true champions of the tournament have their homes here, and we will get to see some of them. Starting from the fountain and heading north the road we walk on curves in a perfect circle, the houses lining it angled to match. Large iron gateways with marble overhead decorate most of the houses here. In front of us lie three impressive mansions.
If we instead were to venture straight north we would come to a well kept garden with a stoned path leading up to the front door. The garden puts a number of funny looking statues up for display, but be careful if you plan on walking up and investigating them. This house was won by Grolsch who was once the guild master of the rogues guild during what is now known as the age of the pouncing jaguar. Today his wife Chastity lives here.
The northwestern of the mansions may be the most impressive, but also the most mysterious. The path to the house leads you around a magnificent oak, and there are pretty flowers on each sides of it. As you get near you will notice a silver bell by the door, and a plaque...no matter how hard I try though I cannot read what the plaque says. I've even had the old and wise mage Jorel help me, but not even he could interpret it.
Venturing south from the fountain we notice the immaculate front yards of the houses here. Trees, shrubbery, flowers...it's walking in a beautiful park. Two of the houses along this section of Winners Circle Way are of special interest. To the southwest we come to the front garden of a truly beautiful house. A path of stones in different colours leads up to the mansion, roses and lilacs on each side of it. The lawn looks as if the gardener does nothing but tend to it, and almost every time you walk past you will hear the sound of music flowing like a summer breeze from the windows. You are standing in front of Vardas house. She lives here with her husband Laroon, one of the oldest and strongest monks in town.
On the southeast end of the street we reach the Lloribharaight residence. Take a good look, not many places in town hold beauty that can compare to this. Two massive willow trees overlook a lush lawn and massive beds of flowers. The lawn is cut off from the street by a picket fence with a vine covered archway leading in to a path that will take you past a small pond filled with fish as well as the odd turtle. The path is edged with red and yellow flowers that always seem to bloom. Whenever you come here you are likely to get at least a glimpse of some of the kittens that obviously are well taken care of. I have once counted to no less than nine kittens at the same time, as well as a rather small dog. This is the home of Rrbhaunoch and Kerineth, both of whom are rarely, if ever, seen in our town these days.
I hope this all helps you get a sense of what it is like being rich and famous. Eating in the finest inns, going on vacations to the warmest beaches, and living in mansions like these. That's also all the streets of Moorgate I had planned on taking you through. Maybe I can show you some other sights later on though...
