#31700 North Street~ The gradual slope that was just west of here has turned into a steep hill which climbs it's way up into the Wharf. Seems the great people who make their homes in the Wharf like to be able to look down upon those less fortunate and watch them scurry about their daily lives. The road heads east, uphill into the Wharf, or west into the main business district of the Cove. ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31701 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31515 E credits info~ Kaan Zone 317 is linked to the following zones: 315 McGintey Business District at 31700 (west ) ---> 31515 315 McGintey Business District at 31732 (west ) ---> 31570 ~ S #31701 North Street~ The road continues east, still heading in a steep uphill direction. To the west you can see most of the main business section of town, which is actually quite a ways beneath you. ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31702 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31700 S #31702 North Street~ You are at the crest of North Street's hill leading into the Wharf, the upscale section of town. The road heads east into more of the Wharf or west, downhill, into the main business section of town. North of you is a small cobbled path, very well kept and brightly lit. South is a glamorous looking hotel which looks to cater to wealthier people in town. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31704 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31711 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31703 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31701 S #31703 Wharfside Inn~ This huge, gaudily decorated hotel caters to the needs of the most influential businessmen and notables in McGintey Cove. To the north is the exit out onto North Street, east is the bar, and south is a private dining/meeting room ~ 317 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31702 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31734 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31733 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 31737 S #31704 Gambler's Alley~ Although not truly an alley, this well kept cobblestone path leads the way into the gambling section of the Wharf. To the east and west are casinos which specialize in specific games, and to the north the path continues into a small court with casinos on all sides as well. The way south heads back onto North Street. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31705 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31707 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31702 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31710 S #31705 Gambler's Alley~ This marks the end of Gambler's Alley, but not the end of the fun. To the north, east and west are casinos, each of which specialize in a particular gambler's game. South the path leads past more casinos and out onto North Street. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31708 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31706 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31704 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31709 S #31706 The Art of War~ This huge sprawling hall has dedicated it's entire space to the game of War. Although most of the tables are filled, there are a few empty chairs here and there. There is a sign on the wall explaining the rules of the game. ~ 317 e 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31705 S #31707 Slots~ Lined against every wall of this building and in neat rows in the center are slot machines, slot machines, and more slot machines. The noise of this place is almost deafening, the people's cursing quite the same. The exit lies west or you may try you luck with any one of these one armed bandits! ~ 317 d 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31704 S #31708 Blackjack~ Dealers sit at tables spaced evenly throughout this plush room, all wearing the same expressionless face as they deal the cards to the players. ~ 317 d 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31705 S #31709 Poker~ The men and women who sit at the tables spaced throughout this room try their best to keep their faces blank, however every now and again a small smirk escapes or an eyebrow gets raised. The exit from this room is to the east ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31705 S #31710 Roulette~ This building, by far the smallest of all the casinos in Gambler's Alley, houses one giant wheel and an attendant who seems to speak nonstop, trying to get all who walk into the room to place a wager on the next spin. ~ 317 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31704 S #31711 North Street~ North Street heads east toward a huge building, apparently a home of some sort. Just before the home, it looks as if the road makes some sort of turn or merges into another street which heads south. Just south of your current locale is a short brick wall which encloses a large park that from the looks of it, is maintained quite regularly. The road also heads west past a small cobbled street and heads out of sight downhill toward McGintey's main business district. ~ 317 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31712 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31702 S #31712 North Street~ North Street ends here before a huge mansion of some sort which lies just east from here. Wharf Street runs south from here thru a great number of hotels and high class restaurants. You may head west along North Street as well. ~ 317 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31713 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31714 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31711 S #31713 The Mayor's House~ This lush mansion holds all manner of eccentricies, from plush luxuriant divines to wide carpets and rugs from overseas. A wide hallway leads into what appears to be a ballroom and a double wide set of stairs lead to the upper wing of the mansion. You may exit to the west. ~ 317 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31735 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31712 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 31736 S #31714 Wharf Street~ This street, completely done in white marble stone, heads north and south from here. To the west is the entrance to a large park, completely enclosed in by a low brick wall. North of here is another street, one which heads to the west. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31712 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31717 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31715 S #31715 McGintey Park~ This park, kept up by the city commission, boasts a wide open expanse of beautifully trimmed green grass complete with a fountain and playground equipment for the kids. It looks as if many a family has come here for Sunday picnics from the way the people here simply saunter through the park without fear of phsycial harm or theft. To the south is more of this beautiful park, east is Wharf Street. ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31714 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31716 S #31716 McGintey Park~ This beautiful, well tended patch of earth hosts McGintey Cove's most comforting, spacious and luxurious pieces of land in the whole city. Children run around your feet as you saunter through the park, enjoying the fresh air and the tangy smell of the sea as the breeze wafts it your way every now and then. The park continues north form here and Wharf Street lies just east. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ 0~ 0 0 31715 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31717 S #31717 Wharf Street~ Wharf Street continues north and south from here, white marble stone chips the entire distance. A very large, very beautiful park lies just west of here looking extremely inviting. To the east is a glitzy looking restaurant called the Blind Pig. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31714 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31718 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31719 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31716 S #31718 The Blind Pig~ Upon entering this establishment (it could only be called an establishment from the way it looks) you immediately feel as if you may be a bit underdressed. All the clientele at this establishment seem to be dressed in their Sunday finest, the waiters and waitresses all decked out in tuxedos and beautiful serving gowns. The matre de gives a bit of a sniff at your appearance, but quickly regains his composier as he asked if he can show you to a table. ~ 317 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31717 S #31719 Wharf Street~ The glamour never ends as you strut your way through this upper class section of town. A huge churich, looking as if it must have thousands of rch parishoners who attend weekly stands to your east. To the west is a large hotel, the Royale. The street runs north and south from here. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31717 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31723 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31721 S #31721 The Royale~ The glittering copper and gold that adorns most everything in this hotel gives testament to the fact that it has been aptly named. It seems that only the creme de la creme of McGintey Cove would be able to afford to stay in this palacial place. A small door leads south into a beautiful garden. ~ 317 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31719 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31722 S #31722 The Wharf Garden~ The flowers and trees all around give such an overwhelming aroma, such a delightful mixture of fragrances it's easy to forget that you are standing in the middle of a huge city. ~ 317 e 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31721 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31723 S #31723 Wharf Street~ The street runs north to south past a small garden on the west side. To the northeast is a large church or temple which sits against the wall of the city. Northwest is large hotel and southeast is a restaurant of some sort. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31719 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31724 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31722 S #31724 Wharf Street~ This broad street runs north to south, all covered in beautiful white marble stone chips. Just east of you is a restaurant - the Vista View - and to the south the road runs into South Street, which heads off to the west. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31723 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31725 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31726 S #31725 The Vista View~ This opulent restaurant serves what is claimed by many to be the finest dining in all of McGintey Cove, possibly in all of Dibrova. To enjoy any of the fine meals offered here, all one has to do is cough up the coin to pay for this exquisite fare. ~ 317 d 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31724 S #31726 South Street~ South Street ends here, however Wharf picks up where the other leaves off and heads north into the Wharf. From here you can see many a fine establishment to the north, the rich promise of the 'good life'. West the street runs past a well-kept cemetary and a hotel and begins it's downward slant toward the main business dictrict of the Cove. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31724 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31727 S #31727 South Street~ This shady lane heads east to west through this cheery, beautiful section of town. Just east of you, South Street comes to an end and Wharf Street picks up heading north. The road heads west past a cemetary and a hotel, then begins it's downhill descent toward the business district. ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31726 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31729 S #31728 The Oakland~ This huge hotel, perched on the outskirts of the Wharf, caters to a higher class of citizen, but not the highest class. Prices here are still higher than those of the inns and taverns you will find in the business district, but not so outrageous as to turn your stomach. The exit lies to the north. ~ 317 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31729 S #31729 South Street~ You stand at the crest of South Street Hill, the large steep hill that runs up into the Wharf, the high class section of McGintey Cove. To your south is a very nice hotel, to the north is finely tended cemetary. The road runs east into the Wharf or south, down into the business district. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31730 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31727 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31728 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31732 S #31730 Cemetary Entrance~ This small path leading into this cemetary is lined with pretty flowers, all landscaped just right. Most cemetaries give a feeling of foreboding, of impending doom, but for some reason this cemetary inspires a serene, Almost peaceful feeling and you can' t help but feel drawn into it. ~ 317 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31731 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31729 S #31731 Cemetary~ All around you, birds chirp and chipmunks play. This is definately not a bad place, not in the traditional way a cemetary is thought to be anyway. Many epitaphs are inscribed on tombstones which surround you, some interesting, some just simple statements of fact. The exit from this place lies south across a cheery path. ~ 317 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 31730 S #31732 South Street~ The road heads east at an extremely steep incline toward the crest, which is just to the east. At the top of the hill begins the Wharf, the upscale, high class section of McGintey Cove where only the richest folk can afford to live and abide. To the south the street heads downhill into the main business district. ~ 317 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 31729 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31570 S #31733 Private Dining Room~ Thsi room has hosted some of the most powerful men in all the land's meetings and private affairs. The owner of the inn, always discreet, always willing to go the extra mile has created quite a reputation for himself and his establishment as being THE place to meet when in McGintey Cove. The exit from this room is north, or you may relax at the large table here. ~ 317 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 31703 S #31734 Wharfside Inn Bar~ This quiet, dimly lit bar provides a formal yet comfortable atmosphere where the man and women who frequent the place go to escape from their daily hectic lives. Soft music is played by a harpist in the back west corner of the room, a fireplace crackles quietly and Maree serves drinks with quiet and dignified effeciency. ~ 317 cdeh 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31703 S #31735 Mayor's Ballroom~ Your footsteps echo loudly on the polished wooden floor as you enter this room. It seems no one is planning any types of parties in the near future - all the tables are folded neatly against the walls, the chairs the same way. The bandstand stands empty, with no hint of any use forthcoming in the near future. The exit from this room lies west from here. ~ 317 d 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 31713 S #31736 Hallway~ Every door leading from this hallway is shut and locked tight. It seems that the mayor takes no chances with his personal affects, keeping them under lock and key at all times. The only obvious exit from where you stand is back down the stairs. ~ 317 d 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 31713 S #31737 Reception at the Wharfside~ A scantily dressed woman is waiting to show you to your room. ~ 317 d 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 31703 S $~