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ABRAXAS MODS ([personal profile] abraxasmods) wrote in [community profile] abraxaslogs2021-08-28 09:41 pm

WELCOME TO THE FREE CITIES!

WELCOME TO THE FREE CITIES!
Welcome to The Free Cities! The portal exits outside the capital city of Cadens. The first impression of the city is its sheer size. It sprawls out across the landscape like a great hulking beast at rest. The wall that encircles it barely contains it, the buildings of Cadens practically bulging against its restraint.

The air here seems thicker somehow, tinged with a scent that’s acrid and smoky. Smog hangs high over the city, belched out by smokestacks that tower over the industrial district. The desert stretches out behind it, dotted with towers and dust clouds that disappear into the horizon. Multiple gates lead inside and each is staffed by soldiers in unfamiliar uniforms that wave a steady stream of people through without appearing to pay much attention. People are coming and going almost all of the time, to and from the outposts and areas of activity around the city proper. It’s difficult to tell just what’s out there beyond the impression of tall metal structures and a great deal of labor. Wagons carrying travelers to Libertas and Aquila roll out from the Travel Post outside the city wall.

Anyone who can sense magic will notice a much lower concentration here. No one will be stopped or questioned at the gate, even if the soldiers seem to take note of the fugitives from Thorne.

The activity and sheer number of citizens can be overwhelming. It’s crowded and loud and feels constantly in motion with everyone talking and yelling over each other. It’s easy to get swept up in the ever-moving throng or find oneself ducking into the mouth of a narrow alley just to breathe.

Anyone who’s willing to make their way to the northern part of the city and Portham Hall will find Prime Minister Marlo Reiner available to receive them.
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[personal profile] aquaveiled 2021-12-12 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ She offers a lopsided smile to that observation. She won't argue against that either, whether it be by choice or circumstance something inevitably happens. One just has to learn to go with the flow. ]

I really need to know what it is that Estinien has been sharing about our adventures. I can assure you he's left out all the best details.

[ To his offer, she nods. ]

And the same goes for you, of course! I'm sure you'll have more than your fair share of stories from the Free Cities. Or at least of your own successes, I should hope.

[ That is all well and good, but to be honest, she is perfectly content to simply enjoy the artificial sun and the sweetness of fresh grapes from the vine alongside a friend.

Or, fiancé. (Ha.) ]