The Secyclion Harbor is likely to be the first reassuring sight that one sets foot upon sailing through the notoriously dangerous waters of the Nephule Bay, at the foot of the magnificent red soiled caldera that Secyclion is so famous for.
The three story structure not only houses the docks, but also many of the deckhands and City Militia manning the port. Throughout the Brightening, usually from noon till dusk when the visibility of Nephule Bay is the highest; which is also when surfing the dangerous waters is the safest, numerous ships would begin streaming in an orderly manner, often zig-zagging through the Bay, avoiding precarious regions based on experience in navigating the Bay's waters.
Ships would be docking at the harbor, which can house up to fifty ships at once, and the Harbor, like most ports are a bustle of activity. Merchants and traders would be eager to unload their goods to be brought inland, while customs officials would be inspecting their cargo. Slaves and workers would be servicing many of the parts of the vessel together with the deckhands who would be refueling and resupplying the ships with water and rations, all moving along the long expanse of a gypsum bridge; the same stone that is used in crafting the multitude of buildings on the Toichos Kikkimos, looming mysterious above all visitors and tourists. Due to space constraints however, especially on busy Brightenings, people are generally not allowed to stand and gawk at the caldera rock formation, but quickly ushered toward the Harbor's Main Building where they would be allowed passage onto Secyclion.
Guards are stationed just at the entrance, an Ogee-shaped Arch colored with mosaic and stained glass that leads into the relatively cooler interior of the building; and beyond that the rest of Secyclion, ready to be explored. Guards in their traditional outfit, the golden brown Fustanella with matching tops would be checking each and every visitor to the Island, validating and noting down the Visas of the Empire's Citizens. Despite the constant stream of people moving in and out of the Harbor, with the sheer volume of traffic, the guards are usually good spirited; since it has been a long time when Secyclion was last opened to the mainland, an event that has excited the entire Island City.
"Chairete." They would greet with the Eunesian tongue faces assertive but not demanding or intimidating, each of them bore a short leaf-shaped blade, the traditional Secyclion arm known as the Xiphos; which is tucked into their scabbards, ready to be drawn at the hint of trouble.
"Welcome to the Red Island. I would need your Visas and your purpose of visiting the Island."
Once visitors have passed the gantry, they would be approached by two women also garbed in Secyclion costumes, pale blue-gray chiffon single dresses. The two women were beautiful, each wearing pretty smiles and seemed friendly and welcoming, particularly to first time visitors to the Red Island. The two membered welcoming committee would place an olive garland on male visitors and flower garlands on female tourists, as a token of welcome into the City, as well as indicating to the rest of the populace that those are tourists, and thus, render help and assistance whenever possible.
NPC LIST
Name: Minas Vegaras (Not NPC-able)
Role: Harbor Master
Race: Minotaur
Appearance: Minas is a mature Minotaur, standing over 7'6", two black horns from his grayish skin. He has the eyes of a saint, ever the thinker, but the body of a warrior.
Skills: Advanced Warhammer and Morningstar
Demeanor:Nicknamed the 'Gentle Giant' Minas is considered some what of a local celebrity, and his tenure as the Harbor Master had seen little to no trouble in recent Eras. He has a thick Common accent and speaks a variety of other languages.
Nature:Minas is the sort with infinite patience but little tolerance. When threatened, he would also resort to force, using his size and appearance to intimidate. Minas also has great respect for authority.
Name: Xander Alanthos
Role: Sentry 1
Race: Human
Appearance: Brown haired with dark, glittering eyes. Xander is rather tall at about 6'2, with a serious but approachable expression.
Skills: Basic Xiphos and Skirmish
Demeanor: Xander is the more serious and firm of the two sentries, and adopts a 'no-nonsense' attitude when it comes to checks.
Nature: Xander is actually apprehensive about the reopening of Secyclion to the mainland Empire, and sometimes it shows when he gets impatient with mainlander's antics.
Name: Marios Lekkas
Role: Sentry 2
Race: Human
Appearance: Handsome looking fellow with black hair and opal colored eyes. Smaller in stature compared to Xander.
Skills: Basic Xiphos and Skirmish
Demeanor: Marios has a more easy-going attitude, and is more charming and affable, however he still takes his job very seriously when need be. Marious also has a soft spot for a damsel in distress.
Nature: Marios is the happy-go-lucky sort who is more laid back and friendly compared to Xander. |
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