[Thunder Bay] Salt Flat Gates

[Phoenix]

Description: The main road gate for transporting essential foods between Thunder Bay and Wind Reach. The Salt Flats Gate leads to the Salt Flats and all areas of food production in Thunder Bay. This is the main area that controls the entire influx of Thunder Bay resources going into Wind Reach by a heavy, stone built entrance. When this gate closes, all production, entrance and exit are final for the season. This opening leads to the only flat, large, open space in the entire region. Because of its nearly smooth surface, horses and drudges can pull heavy sledges over it, containing the sea’s produce from the Processing Center, directly to the food storage areas. This place isn’t just for food traffic, it’s especially imperative to the avid bird fanciers who train their fierce falcons to fly at breakneck speeds, and to teach their hawks to soar high and then swoop down for the kill. The horses bred for speed are also brought to these Salt Flats themselves for impromptu summer races, bringing out a few spontaneous bettors each season. It’s all about the need for speed—in birds and horses! The sheer largeness that the Salt Flats Gates lead to is immense and it’s a spacious place for outdoor gathers in fine weather. This area is a double edged sword however. For all of its largess in room, it lacks water, plant and animal life. Be sure to bring supplies when crossing or occupying the area for longer than usual traveling time. The Valterrian brought about the destruction of what was once a large, fresh water lake rich with life. All that remains are the crystalline, hard white Salt Flats of barren, open land. Because the Salt Flats Gates are heavily built with the strongest stone that Inarta can find and shape, the gates are closed each season between mid and late fall to mid spring. While Thunder Bay is rich in food, fish and animal harvests and plenty of fun in the short warm season, it’s a death trap as the first chill wind blows. Typhoon season usually heralds the closing of this protective and important Gate, shielding Inartan residents from the tempestuous winter storms. NPC's: None. Mod Notes: Feel free to self moderate while the gates are open. If you like racing and training birds and horses, then head through here to get to the Salt Flats for some great racing! Warning-Once the gate is closed for winter, it's final until the mid spring announcement. No exceptions! Credit: Location by Indigo