The Journeyman Inn is still open, though the upper floor is being used as a hideout for April Ryan's Rebels, and the harbour remains even though many of the piers have now gone. Market stalls now cluster around the city gates, though for more exotic materials, buyers need to visit the Magic Ghetto. The Temple of the Balance has been demolished and the huge Azadi Tower raised in its place, with the Azadi army camp filling the courtyard until the completion of the Barracks. The city suffered under the occupation of the Tyren, but was liberated by the technology-using Azadi, who have brought wealth and peace, though they are now planning to make Marcuria their foothold in the Northlands.

There's no adventure to be had here, not any more.' ― Minstrum Magda and Zoë Castillo Īt the time of Dreamfall, ten years since April's arrival, Marcuria has changed dramatically. Marcuria has become a very dangerous place for people like yourself. North of Marcuria is the dense Riverwood. On the outskirts to the west is Brian Westhouse's bungalow, while to the east is the Sentinel Enclave, a safehouse for artefacts and the famous Sentinel Library. Huge galleons throng the harbour that brings the city its wealth, and visitors often end up at the famous Journeyman Inn. Marcuria boasts the impressive Temple of the Balance, with a huge marketplace in the temple courtyard. There is an uneasy relationship between the human and Dolmari residents of Marcuria, with Karek warning April to steer clear of the Dolmari neighbourhood. Marcuria has a comfortable trading relationship with other nearby states, including Ge'en. Trade in the city is divided into several guilds, including the Guild of Merchants and the Guild of Tourism. It is surrounded by a huge wall and its enormous harbour can keep the city safe from siege. Marcuria provides some protection for the nearby villages and farmlands, but it is not leading an expansionist policy as it did in its early years. It is spanned by the Rose Bridge, just off Ayrede Avenue. However, it disappeared and the reasons for this have never been uncovered.

Until about five centuries ago, there was river running through Marcuria and into the ocean. Merchants, traders, adventurers and pilgrims from all four continents travel there. Its size and location on the coast makes it an important port, and many people of different races travel though and sometimes spend time in the city. A slow rebuild and a more defensive attitude followed, with Marcuria making its way toward becoming the great port and cultural capital it is today. After a rapid rise, its initially expansionist behaviour caused it to be struck down by the surrounding countries. Marcuria has an ancient history, spanning 20 000 years (its history thus preceding the creation of the Balance by at least 7 800 years, given that Travels in the Northlands was written some time during Lord Ygvan Dellan's acting as Chief Council). A good description is given in Travels in the Northlands.Ī view of Marcuria from above the Marketplace

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