Post by Lunari on Aug 21, 2021 21:32:17 GMT -5
. the LANDS of NOISTAR .
TESSERE DISTRICT
The Tesserian countryside and farmland are beautiful sights to behold.
THE HARVEST MOON VINEYARD
This beautiful vineyard provides delicious wine for the entire archipelago, as well as serves as a popular place to host large parties.
THE WATERSIDE HOUSE
A popular, small inn near the beach that has all the comforts of home. A lot of travelers prefer to stay here.
URSA AMPHITHEATRE & ARENA
An area with outdoor seating used for all varieties of athletic events, performances, and theater.
MILITARY TRAINING GROUNDS
THE TEMPLE OF URS
Priests and Priestesses serve Urs here, and may be called on to bless lands that are struggling, to solve family arguments, or to provide guidance on caring for the land.
MERINE DISTRICT
THE HARPY'S MUG TAVERN
The most popular tavern in all of Noistar because of its location near the docks. Many sailors and travelers stop through here.
THE SIREN'S LAIR
Many a sailor’s favorite bordello, located in the poorer part of Merine.
MERINE'S NERA BEACH
Away from the busy seaport, there’s a stretch of beach along this district’s edge with sand that has been known to appear almost black when wet, littered with sea glass and colorful pebbles.
MERINE'S SEAPORT
MERINE'S NAVAL SCHOOL
TEMPLE OF RHONA
Priests and Priestesses serve Rhona here, and may be called on to bless pregnant mothers or newborn children. They may also bless relics to be taken onboard a newly built boat. It has a set of stairs leading directly into the ocean which devotees may use to step into the water for Rhona's blessings or to cast offerings (such as flowers, floating candles, etc) into the sea. Many offerings are also left on the edges of the stairs--pretty shells, handmade jewelry, little sculptures, and the like.
CREARE DISTRICT
CORTE ARTIGIANA
Or “the artisan court”, is a large courtyard with a fountain in the center. Some say the fountain is a wishing well, so on a bright day, you can see the water glitter from the coins resting at the bottom from those who have made wishes. You can also find artists there with their paint and easels, mystical palm readers, or psychics reading tarot. It is also a place of music and dance, and where small celebrations might take place.
COMMUNITY GALLERIA
The Galleria is the largest building in Creare, with large open windows to provide the perfect, natural sunlight to show off local artists’ works. One wall itself is a work of art, consisting of intricate stained glass images of all kinds.
LA CORTE DEL MAGO
An art gallery in the richer part of Creare, where Mazarine Barzaghi showcases not only art, but dance performances, performance art, hosts parties, and even keeps a section of the building to sell various crystals and jewelry, as well as give tarot card readings in the early hours before the gallery opens. She makes a point to showcase only those she sees true talent and art in, and this is often where people find up-and-coming artists. Most well-known artists in Noistar had their first gallery show at La Corte del Mago thanks to Mazarine’s eye for talent.
ANFITEATRO
This large, open amphitheater is perfect for performances and musical shows, and is also where this district holds its town meetings.
TEMPLE OF LINH
Priests and Priestesses serve Linh here, and may be called on for their wisdom in the nature of life and the universe. Meditation is practiced heavily here and may be taught to practitioners.
MERCATO DISTRICT
VENDOR'S ROW
Perhaps one of the busiest places in all of Noistar, this long market street is always filled with vendors and shops selling their goods and wares.
CAFFE VITTORIA
Fancy a good cuppa? This delightful, little cafe on the corner is a favorite among Noistarians, where you can choose from an array of carefully picked tea blends imported from all over Elysium.
TEMPLE OF AURA
Priests and Priestesses serve Aura here, and may be called on to bless 'wayward' children, give guidance to people seeking a vocation, or otherwise point people in the right direction. The building is mostly open air, made up of intricate columns.
VENITZIA DISTRICT
THE WHITE CITADEL
The most impressive building in all of Noistar, with its white stone walls and domed ceilings. This had once been the home to the royal family of the past before it was converted into a courthouse and is also used as the meeting location for the Order of Five.
VENITZIA GARDENS
VENITZIA ACADEMY
An academy with sections for teens and adults.
Families with enough money will often have their children attend this academy beginning at age 15, until they graduate at 20. Mathematics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Law, and Rhetoric are all core subjects.
Adults pursuing scholarly/clerical tasks can complete additional certifications here-- Lawyers, Bankers/Accountants, Professors, and Military Strategists can all complete programs here. These additional programs are more expensive than the basic degree, and students wishing to improve their status through the university often work multiple jobs.
NOISTAR LIBRARY
A massive library full of every type of book imaginable. It is open to everyone in Noistar, and has specific hours on when they’re open. There are multiple floors, each dedicated to a different subject. The top floor is a more restricted section, where the oldest books are kept. No books are allowed to be taken out of this area, and it’s heavily guarded. Depending upon the book, special permission needs to be given by one of L’Ordine- they keep a heavily documented account of Noistar history locked away in the cellar of the library that is not open to the public. The librarians are not individuals to be trifled with. They take their jobs seriously and will not tolerate late returns, and are not above taking you to court to retrieve their property.
NOSTRA MUSEUM
A museum dedicated to showcasing the history of Noistar--from its humble beginnings as a land ruled by a tyrant and populated by serfs, to a thriving republic. It contains many old weapons and sets of armor, tapestries depicting grand battles, and portraits of historical figures.
TEMPLE OF AED
Priests and Priestesses serve Aed here, and may be called on for their wisdom in solving minor disputes that are not taken to formal court. An eternal flame is kept burning in a vessel held by a sculpture of Aed.
MORE IMAGES OF NOISTAR
The Tesserian countryside and farmland are beautiful sights to behold.
THE HARVEST MOON VINEYARD
This beautiful vineyard provides delicious wine for the entire archipelago, as well as serves as a popular place to host large parties.
THE WATERSIDE HOUSE
A popular, small inn near the beach that has all the comforts of home. A lot of travelers prefer to stay here.
URSA AMPHITHEATRE & ARENA
An area with outdoor seating used for all varieties of athletic events, performances, and theater.
MILITARY TRAINING GROUNDS
THE TEMPLE OF URS
Priests and Priestesses serve Urs here, and may be called on to bless lands that are struggling, to solve family arguments, or to provide guidance on caring for the land.
MERINE DISTRICT
THE HARPY'S MUG TAVERN
The most popular tavern in all of Noistar because of its location near the docks. Many sailors and travelers stop through here.
THE SIREN'S LAIR
Many a sailor’s favorite bordello, located in the poorer part of Merine.
MERINE'S NERA BEACH
Away from the busy seaport, there’s a stretch of beach along this district’s edge with sand that has been known to appear almost black when wet, littered with sea glass and colorful pebbles.
MERINE'S SEAPORT
MERINE'S NAVAL SCHOOL
TEMPLE OF RHONA
Priests and Priestesses serve Rhona here, and may be called on to bless pregnant mothers or newborn children. They may also bless relics to be taken onboard a newly built boat. It has a set of stairs leading directly into the ocean which devotees may use to step into the water for Rhona's blessings or to cast offerings (such as flowers, floating candles, etc) into the sea. Many offerings are also left on the edges of the stairs--pretty shells, handmade jewelry, little sculptures, and the like.
CREARE DISTRICT
CORTE ARTIGIANA
Or “the artisan court”, is a large courtyard with a fountain in the center. Some say the fountain is a wishing well, so on a bright day, you can see the water glitter from the coins resting at the bottom from those who have made wishes. You can also find artists there with their paint and easels, mystical palm readers, or psychics reading tarot. It is also a place of music and dance, and where small celebrations might take place.
COMMUNITY GALLERIA
The Galleria is the largest building in Creare, with large open windows to provide the perfect, natural sunlight to show off local artists’ works. One wall itself is a work of art, consisting of intricate stained glass images of all kinds.
LA CORTE DEL MAGO
An art gallery in the richer part of Creare, where Mazarine Barzaghi showcases not only art, but dance performances, performance art, hosts parties, and even keeps a section of the building to sell various crystals and jewelry, as well as give tarot card readings in the early hours before the gallery opens. She makes a point to showcase only those she sees true talent and art in, and this is often where people find up-and-coming artists. Most well-known artists in Noistar had their first gallery show at La Corte del Mago thanks to Mazarine’s eye for talent.
ANFITEATRO
This large, open amphitheater is perfect for performances and musical shows, and is also where this district holds its town meetings.
TEMPLE OF LINH
Priests and Priestesses serve Linh here, and may be called on for their wisdom in the nature of life and the universe. Meditation is practiced heavily here and may be taught to practitioners.
MERCATO DISTRICT
VENDOR'S ROW
Perhaps one of the busiest places in all of Noistar, this long market street is always filled with vendors and shops selling their goods and wares.
CAFFE VITTORIA
Fancy a good cuppa? This delightful, little cafe on the corner is a favorite among Noistarians, where you can choose from an array of carefully picked tea blends imported from all over Elysium.
TEMPLE OF AURA
Priests and Priestesses serve Aura here, and may be called on to bless 'wayward' children, give guidance to people seeking a vocation, or otherwise point people in the right direction. The building is mostly open air, made up of intricate columns.
VENITZIA DISTRICT
THE WHITE CITADEL
The most impressive building in all of Noistar, with its white stone walls and domed ceilings. This had once been the home to the royal family of the past before it was converted into a courthouse and is also used as the meeting location for the Order of Five.
VENITZIA GARDENS
VENITZIA ACADEMY
An academy with sections for teens and adults.
Families with enough money will often have their children attend this academy beginning at age 15, until they graduate at 20. Mathematics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Law, and Rhetoric are all core subjects.
Adults pursuing scholarly/clerical tasks can complete additional certifications here-- Lawyers, Bankers/Accountants, Professors, and Military Strategists can all complete programs here. These additional programs are more expensive than the basic degree, and students wishing to improve their status through the university often work multiple jobs.
NOISTAR LIBRARY
A massive library full of every type of book imaginable. It is open to everyone in Noistar, and has specific hours on when they’re open. There are multiple floors, each dedicated to a different subject. The top floor is a more restricted section, where the oldest books are kept. No books are allowed to be taken out of this area, and it’s heavily guarded. Depending upon the book, special permission needs to be given by one of L’Ordine- they keep a heavily documented account of Noistar history locked away in the cellar of the library that is not open to the public. The librarians are not individuals to be trifled with. They take their jobs seriously and will not tolerate late returns, and are not above taking you to court to retrieve their property.
NOSTRA MUSEUM
A museum dedicated to showcasing the history of Noistar--from its humble beginnings as a land ruled by a tyrant and populated by serfs, to a thriving republic. It contains many old weapons and sets of armor, tapestries depicting grand battles, and portraits of historical figures.
TEMPLE OF AED
Priests and Priestesses serve Aed here, and may be called on for their wisdom in solving minor disputes that are not taken to formal court. An eternal flame is kept burning in a vessel held by a sculpture of Aed.
MORE IMAGES OF NOISTAR