The Plaza is the main marketplace for the Middle Terrace. It should be large (at least 3 room x 3 room) and full of people. The northern end of the Plaza is dominated by the majestic Temple of Order, and the area bustles with activity.

The center of the Plaza may potentially be a recall point. Whether it will be a default recall remains to be determined, but it will be a major crossroads of the city in any event, since virtually all goods entering the Middle and High Terraces pass through the Plaza. For this reason, it is a -very- high-traffic area.

There will be a road from the center square in all cardinal directions except north: The Cliffside District to the east, the Westwall District to the west, and the gate to the Low Terrace to the south. There may be other alleys or back roads leading to each of these other areas, but these main roads are mandatory. These main roads should be wide and straight, since they are the main supply lines of the city.

There should be shops of all kinds at or near the Square. One suggestion would be for wandering peddler shopkeeper mobs in the square hawking their wares, though this is not a hard-and-fast requirement. Most residential houses will not be near the square, though there may be some. (If anything, they will tend to be incorporated into the shops).

Alleys and beggars' hovels may exist near the square as well, but these should be relatively small compared to those found in the Low Terrace. The Middle Terrace is generally populated by the merchant and skilled-laborer class, so it is not quite as run-down as the Low. The roads and blocks of houses immediately surrounding the square ought to have some back roads and alleys connecting them.

Buildings will be made from brick or stone, and will generally be well-maintained. Rooftops will be mostly flat or at a slight grade; very few steep roofs. This will be to accommodate a future planned addition -- a rooftop area. There is also a sewer system planned for the city as well in time.

The southern road to the Middle Terrace will end at a "stairway" (haven't decided a good name for it yet). Basically, it is a ramp for wagons and a stairway for pedestrians to go up to the next terrace. Since it is rather steep, there are men and horses who work at pulling wagons up the slope using pulleys. There is a gate that can sealed and defended should the city come under attack, and there will be soldiers present standing guard in that area. (There may be a minor police force throughout the area, but not a heavy presence.. this is another detail that has not yet been decided.)

This area is a critical one; due to its location, you will need to coordinate with the builders for the Temple of Order, Cliffside District, Salura Quarter, Westwall District, and Corsa Square.

Last modified: 1/6/2000