#water district

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water | arcane | nature

the world of sornieth as defined by schwartz industries

WATER

flotsam town - a large, floating city in the middle of the sea of a thousand currents. while it may seem odd, the city itself is accessible by boat and entertains many travelers and tradesmen who use the sea for transport. it's known for its close community, rowdy parties, and mixing of regional foods.

tsunami flats - a vacation spot for many light and lightning citizens. it hosts numerous campsites and has an amazing wildlife preserve for the rare species of starfish found in the pools.

churnscar wharf - the wharf is where most sea-faring folk come from. it's where they first learn to sail a ship and coast the coasts. while the largest structure is a shipyard (employing many of its citizens), the wharf also has many villages along the shore that are home to fishermen, basket weavers, and chefs. (qliphoth was born here.)

shoredeep presage - a highway that's come under scrutiny as of late because of its lack of safety measures. forged in the early days of transportation and reinforced by magic only, the presage has a history of accidents. most recently, the emperor of the thousand currents, the tidelord, had suffered an accident while traveling the presage. he is currently in critical condition and his whereabouts are unknown, though his press team has assured the people that he is fine and recovering.

the drowned sanctum - one of the prestigious universities found in sornieth. it has a history dating back over a thousand years, and is connected to the lost coliseum. this is where the legend of praetor severus, the drowned, comes from.

spiral keep - the capital of the water district. it's revered for its structural integrity (in contrast to the shoredeep presage). many architectural students from the drowned sanctum study here.

ARCANE

hoverview vale - an incredibly popular retirement spot, hoverview vale is one of the richer areas of the arcane district. because of its gorgeous views and lack of harsh weather, property prices have risen dramatically in the last few years.

oculus of the eleven/the observatory - arguably the most prestigious of the sornieth universities, the oculus is the culmination of years of research and imput from the other districts. getting a degree from the oculus is practically a guarenteed job anywhere you look. (valthaas graduated from here.) it also contains the largest observatory in sornieth, which is affiliated with the university. any astronomer worth their stuff has glanced through its telescope at least once. (sylvaranti was expelled from here.)

the focal point - an odd cliffside in the midst of the starfall isles. it contains the first evidence of extraterrestrial life, and many samples from it are currently being studied at the oculus.

the tourmaline archives - arguably more impressive than lady lightweaver's library, the tourmaline archives are ten times larger than the aforementioned, and don't require government permission to access the majority of its chambers. scholars often travel to the arcane district to try and discover something new hidden in its depths. (it is said that hallow can be found here, though there is no concrete proof it exists).

the astrolodome - the capital of the arcane district. the magic practiced by the inhabitants is so frequent and unpredictable that the arcanist had to construct a dome around the city itself to prevent damage, both inside and out. not only does it protect the outside world from new magics, but it prevents damage to those who live in the city from dangerous falling astral rain and debris caused by an overabundance of magic that draws and centers various astral phenomenon.

starwood strand - an oddity of a forest that has drawn many botanists and astrobiologists to study. its trees grow larger than those in the nature district. it's theorized that this is because the trees in the starwood strand are enhanced by extraterrestrial means, though no proof of that has been concrete. the oculus' biology department is currently trying to study the theory.

NATURE

the gladeveins - the gladeveins were the first venture into technology by the nature district. its naturalized aquaducts lead to energy production via water mills. logging was also very popular in the area, as the trees grew back faster than they could be harvested. today, the remains of the aquaducts can be seen throughout the lumbering trees, as they're kept in good condition by the neighboring wild sanctum.

the wild sanctum - one of the prestigious universities in sornieth. while it is host to medical and history students, it isn’t surprising that the majority of students are agricultural. much of its funding goes into preservation of various parts of the nature district. though rare, it also oversees and restores areas in other districts. one of its contracts is with the light district, as the university is currently restoring several paintings within the sunbeam ruins.

everbloom gardens - a beautiful tourist spot consisting of acres and acres of gardens. flowers bloom here that don't exist anywhere else. its rich, fertile soil is also the perfect testing ground for newly bred fruits and hybridizations.

the shrieking wilds - a thick, seemingly endless forest in the nature district. the trees are so close together that it creates a darkened canopy, even during daylight hours. the only reprieve comes in fall and winter, as the nature district is north enough to get snow. many of the trees turn a beautiful orange and lose leaves, causing faint sunlight to hit the forest floor. (the ju-omoi territory is located here).

the behemoth/gladebough village - the behemoth is a great tree that towers over the entire region. it's so ancient that many records dating back thousands of years mention its height being roughly the same as it is today. within is the capital city, gladebough village, where the gladekeeper resides with her oligarchal council. the currently discussed issues revolve around farmland and governmental appropriation.

the pox consulate - an abandoned embassy after the fall out between the nature and the plague district. the consulate is overgrown with weeds, and is a popular spot for ghost stories. currently, there is a biohazard sign warning the general public to keep out. those that have ventured past the warning sign have not been recovered. an investigation is ongoing.

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