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*'''Paradise Park''' on Nineveh Street where [[Simbata]], an old elephant wandered, and '''Ishtar Park''' along Arbela Boulevard. | *'''Paradise Park''' on Nineveh Street where [[Simbata]], an old elephant wandered, and '''Ishtar Park''' along Arbela Boulevard. | ||
*'''Azzul Square''', named after [[Azzul|General Azzul]]. A statue of this military leader who guarded Shallam during the Plains Wars stood at the centre of the square. | *'''Azzul Square''', named after [[Azzul|General Azzul]]. A statue of this military leader who guarded Shallam during the Plains Wars stood at the centre of the square. | ||
*The '''[[Citadel of Light]]''', a tall emerald spire formed of the combined energies of the Chrysalis Basilica, the Shallamese Royal Palace, and the Cyrenian Lumeni Chapel. The seat of Shallamese governance, it was the bastion of the faithful. | *The '''[[Citadel of Light]]''', a tall emerald spire formed of the combined energies of the Chrysalis Basilica, the Shallamese Royal Palace, and the Cyrenian Lumeni Chapel. The seat of Shallamese governance, it was the bastion of the faithful. Citadel Street leading up to the structure was engraved with notable figures such as Sahart and [[Linnar]]. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
Shallam has a variety of colourful and friendly residents. The city was not without its poverty; emaciated [[orphans]] roamed the streets, as well as a beggar. Other individuals visitors may have encountered included the following: | Shallam has a variety of colourful and friendly residents. The city was not without its poverty; emaciated [[orphans]] roamed the streets, as well as a beggar. Other individuals visitors may have encountered included the following: | ||
*[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, who minded the bait shop on '''Fish Street.''' | *[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, who minded the bait shop on '''Fish Street.''' | ||
*[[Averroes]], the Prophet, who resided in his home along '''Chalsis Crescent'''. | *[[Averroes]], the Prophet, who resided in his home along '''Chalsis Crescent''' near Khafre fountain and the [[Altar of Peace]]. | ||
*[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who ran the post office. | *[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who ran the post office. | ||
*[[Oghma]], the museum curator. | *[[Oghma]], the museum curator. | ||
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The facilities of Shallam were interspersed throughout the city, from Arbela Square to the Old Medina. Most of these services could be used by citizens and visitors alike. | The facilities of Shallam were interspersed throughout the city, from Arbela Square to the Old Medina. Most of these services could be used by citizens and visitors alike. | ||
*The Solarium of Thought - Newsroom located inside the Silverdrop Inn | *'''The Solarium of Thought''' - Newsroom located inside the Silverdrop Inn | ||
*Royal Shallamese Post Office - ran by Caliphan. | *'''Royal Shallamese Post Office''' - ran by Caliphan. | ||
*The Imperial Shallamese Bank - Bank, it was located across the street from the post office. | *'''The Imperial Shallamese Bank''' - Bank, it was located across the street from the post office. | ||
*Inside a blacksmith's workshop - Forge, it could be found on Viziers Street. | *'''Inside a blacksmith's workshop''' - Forge, it could be found on Viziers Street. | ||
*The stable courtyard - Stables (could be used by Shallamese only) and mount food, ran by Mahmoud, the Stablemaster and his daughter Coscela from Azzul Square. | *'''The stable courtyard''' - Stables (could be used by Shallamese only) and mount food, ran by Mahmoud, the Stablemaster and his daughter Coscela from Azzul Square. | ||
*Locksmith of Shallam - Locksmith, ran by Barkash and his apprentice, Bostick in the Medina. | *'''Locksmith of Shallam''' - Locksmith, ran by Barkash and his apprentice, Bostick in the Medina. | ||
==Shopping== | ==Shopping== | ||
Shopping was an adventure in Shallam, whose merchants offered a diverse array of options. The legendary jeweller [[DeBurr]] ran her shop at the southwest corner of Shallam. [[Kaela]], the sculptor, offers a variety of granite statues for sale from her small studio. There are also two main shopping districts: one along Zanzibaar and Fish Street, and one in the '''Medina''' in the heart of the city. | Shopping was an adventure in Shallam, whose merchants offered a diverse array of options. The legendary jeweller [[DeBurr]] ran her shop at the southwest corner of Shallam. [[Kaela]], the sculptor, offers a variety of granite statues for sale from her small studio. There are also two main shopping districts: one along Zanzibaar and Fish Street, and one in the '''Medina''' in the heart of the city which also included the [[Bowmasters (Shallam)|bowmasters]]' shop.. | ||
*Zanzibaar Street was home to several of [[Rurin]]'s shops, and to the east and west sides of Zanzibaar, assorted adventurer owned shops display a multitude of wares. [[Rhydasia]], the [[flower]] merchant, can be found taking great joy in her work as she tends to her vibrant flower shop off the street as well. A few more shops line the western end of Fish Street just to the south. | *Zanzibaar Street was home to several of [[Rurin]]'s shops, and to the east and west sides of Zanzibaar, assorted adventurer owned shops display a multitude of wares. [[Rhydasia]], the [[flower]] merchant, can be found taking great joy in her work as she tends to her vibrant flower shop off the street as well. A few more shops line the western end of Fish Street just to the south. | ||