Setting
The City extends around a large green gardens area at its centre, at its most pristine within the haven of natural beauty that has survived decades of conflict. A single vast street stretches from the gardens at the centre all the way to the main entrance at its southernmost point, along which many of its most famous landmarks are located – including the notorious Gambit Building, the reputed centre of martial learning that is the Master’s Dojo, and the home of the Terran National Government.
Aside from Main Street, the city’s entrances can be found to the eastern side of the city where a massive gate is set into the wall, the road beyond leading through the slums and off to the coast, as well as the smaller western gate leading to a nearby lake. Finally, there is a long open highway leading out of the city to the southeast.
The culture of Wing City is, as one might expect from a city so diverse, almost impossible to comprehensively describe. There are communities for all races, all religions and all species; for the magically inclined and the space-travellers. Anyone can find their niche somewhere within the city’s walls, or even create their own. With a thriving economy, nightlife and nigh-on overflowing population, it’s no surprise that the benefits of such a busy city come hand in hand with danger. Crime is a serious concern within the city, and although the WCPD are one of the finest forces on the planet – equipped to deal with all manner of threat, both natural and supernatural – there remains a level of danger in walking the streets alone. Whether it be organized crime in the form of gangs and cults, the more chaotic lashing out of individuals or the hunger of vampire or demon and the like, citizens and visitors alike are advised to watch their backs.
So whether it’s to enjoy the sights, build a home and career or just to make trouble – welcome to Wing City.
A surprise waits around every corner.
"I don't really have a proper home right now, but right up ahead is the Inn that I'm staying at." She explained to young Haze, "I hope you like our temporary lodgings until we find a more permanent front!" For some reason, she was bowing to the little girl, hoping that she wouldn't find Astrid wanting as a guardian.
"Why are you in this town?" She asked curiously in an inquisitive voice. How had someone from the moon come to be here? If she had witnessed a similar ordeal to Haze, she certainly did not show it.
"Uh... This large building right here is our inn..." The Gambit Building loomed before them, a ten-story titan of a building that could see most of Wing City from the roof. She cast a cursory glance at Haze before deciding she could use a hot meal. "Let's grab something to eat! The hotel has an excellent chef on staff." Without waiting for an answer she grabbed Haze's hand and rushed inside
"Is this where we'll eat?" She asked anxiously. "There's a lot of... people."
Beside her, a massive raptorian animal was standing tall. It was taller than even most tall men, so compared to her this bird-like dinosaur was gigantic. On its homeworld of Xamoyos it was known as a peloronychus and was a fiercely aggressive predator, with her however it was tame and even seemed to view her as a friend. He was quite a vain beast, preening its feathery coat at every opportunity.
He signalled for Carmen to stay close, ignoring the sound of the city beyond the great gate as he prepared the ultimate beeline escape.