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Felhallow
Somewhere near the Pox Consulate lies the city of Felhallow. It’s easy to miss - sitting in the middle of a dense, dark forest. There are many paths leading to and from the city, but only a few of those will actually take residents up to the city gates. The rest either lead to dead ends, or plough deeper into the forest, becoming more overgrown, twisted and root-choked the further one ventures down them.
The city itself is nothing much to look at, perhaps. Strange growths, twisted vines and gnarled trees are very common. Ivy and other climbing plants swamp the walls of the rundown buildings, or send shoots in through broken windows. Birds nest on wide windowsills and small animals forage in the plentiful undergrowth. There is healthy plant life here as well, though. Those insects that feed on nectar are kept provided by the many species of flowers around. At first glance, Felhallow seems as though it might be abandoned. But take a closer look - many of the buildings seem to be in some state of repair. In some places it’s just canvas sacks stretched over gaps, or thick vines sealing holes in walls. However, it also looks as if bricks have been bought in, and used to patch up more severe damage. The repairs are rough and haphazard in some places, but they do well in keeping the rain out. The cobbled streets look fairly well maintained, with trees lining them. There’s even benches to sit on. Bunting provides a nice pop of colour overhead. The marketplace is full of tents. Mostly travelling merchants, though there’s a few set up all year round. The shops around the edge of the market display their wares in the windows. Various items are bought and sold here. The inhabitants deal in both imported and exported goods. The scent of food lingers in the air, mixing with the smell of spices and drinks in a way that confuses the senses. Most of the residents are permanent - though they will travel when the need arises. A few are wanderers, returning as and when they feel like it. Some vanish without warning - never to be seen again. It’s not clear what became of them. Overall the city welcomes both newcomers and visitors. The inhabitants are mostly Imperials and Skydancers, though there’s a few other breeds scattered here and there. The large number of Imperials in one place is interesting - if not slightly worrying. There’s obviously something about the city that attracts them, but no one’s quite sure what it is. Banner/shield by osiem This is my third attempt at starting a biolocke. Originally I stuck to following the rules on the original thread, but ended up becoming bored. So - just going to do what I feel like now. Pinkerton’s gonna decide what that is, but that’s about it. Spent too long being stalled on lore - want to try and get started on it again. |
