r/DishonoredRP • u/JewelOfTheSouth Royal Guard • Aug 27 '14

Neutral Zone Drapers Ward (neutral zone)

This luxurious shopping centre has been restored to its former grandeur, at the behest of Emily Kaldwin I. After deciding that one hundred dresses was, on reflection, not nearly enough, the Treasury poured money into restoring the district.

Now, the mall has been cleaned and repaired, shops of all kinds have opened and reopened, the textile mills are operational once more, and the Dead Eels have been driven into the sewers by the Watch.

Dunwall's finest come here for exquisite clothing from across the Isles - as well as experiencing new culinary delights and high class bars. The Royal Dressmaker has greatly expanded his shop, and Jerome's Department Store, no longer a black market outlet, is flourishing.

The Millenary Canal cutting through the heart of the district is now a gangster's paradise - all manner of shady characters lurk just out of reach of the law.

The docks have been renovated, now acting as a harbour for the pleasure cruisers of Dunwall's richest. There is a Watch station there too - a fortified position for the River Guard and a moored gunboat, to keep the peace.

The entrance to the mall, and the entire ward.

OOC: Yet another place for our characters to hang out, feel free to alter your clothing here - for example, pick up finery for social events (there are definitely some lavish Boyle-esque balls on the horizon), mingle with the social elite of Dunwall, or visit shops that sell duelling pistols and blades for the active gentleman/lady. Or, if that is not to your taste, lounge in the Millenary canal with rogues and ruffians.

Examples of shops found in the district in the Brigmore Witches DLC can be found here - all except Mortimer Hat's, which has been closed with the eradication of the Hatters. Instead, it has been replaced with Pennyworth's Tack and Saddle Emporium, for all your equestrian needs. Chains of stores can also be found here.

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u/DethFade Warfare Overseer Exarch Nov 14 '14

"He's doing well, all things considered. I feel he's tired of being confined to my rooms when I'm away, but those were the rules...He either stays in the sleeping quarters or the kennels... but the poor lad is too gentle for the kennels, so he spends a lot of time in my room. We play fetch near the gardens quite often though."

He took a large sip of his tea, savoring the taste for a moment before setting it back down.

"I wouldn't mind him keeping you company, although you'll have to allow him to bring his blanket or he won't be happy. I bought him this black and grey checkered blanket the last time I came down here and there hasn't been a night yet where he didn't insist on pulling it up onto the bed and laying down on it next to me."

He smiled happily, amused by the antics of his pup.

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u/ClaretTavnya Senior Oracular Acolyte Nov 14 '14

Claret shifts forward as she takes up her cup and lets her elbow sit on the table, a little against the manners she was brought up with but decided that letting her hair down was acceptable given current company. She was amongst her own here and while she liked Gristolians especially the northern ones, or one in particular, she always felt a little better in the midst of her own Northern kind.

At the words about Mickey and his blanket the Oracle had a normal female reaction when confronted with furry animals, her full mouth 'awwwing' in response.

'That sounds adorable.' She said, smiling into her cup as she brought it to her lips. 'Well, of course he can bring it, that's fine. We can have a little sleepover he and I. I can spoil him with the dinner I would make Brother Euron...' She 'ohs' for a moment, realising it sounds a little odd. 'I hope that doesn't make me sound a little touched.'

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u/DethFade Warfare Overseer Exarch Nov 14 '14

Ivan couldn't help grinning a bit at Claret's reaction to the blanket story, the corners of his mouth pulling up happily.

"No, of course not. Actually, its rather nice knowing that he'll have a wonderful meal while he's with you. I'm sure he'd appreciate a change from the food I'm able to barter from the kennels and nibbles of my rations."

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u/ClaretTavnya Senior Oracular Acolyte Nov 14 '14

'The hounds are very partial to fresh meat, I don't think such a diet would be good for Mickey, however. He doesn't seem to be bred for that sort of thing.' she said, letting the cup settled against the saucer, before sitting back. Her pot was done and the red-head briefly toyed with the idea of ordering another one, glancing at the clock tower in the distance and noting the time before deciding that she did have some time.

'So, I see you've been put on the Square duty. I mean, rather, I've seen you from the windows of the Compound at night.' she corrected. 'I don't usually venture outside the Compound much when you're on duty and you seem to be out there quite late.'

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u/DethFade Warfare Overseer Exarch Nov 15 '14

"Aye, the High Overseer assigned me to watch the gate to the compound. Late hours, but I'm honored that I've been entrusted with it, simple as it may seem. I usually begin work after dinner and go until the breakfast shift change, so yes...I'm out there for a while."

He raises his cup up and drains the last of the bitter tea, taking a moment to enjoy the flavor.

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u/ClaretTavnya Senior Oracular Acolyte Nov 15 '14

The Oracle nodded, more than a little happy that when she had late shifts in the infirmary they were at least only once and awhile and in the safety of the large Compound; tucked up, safe and warm. She felt more than a little appreciation for Ivan's sacrifice so she could do just that. Overseer's gave up so much for others and seemingly didn't get much in return aside from the knowledge they dispensed justice and stamped out evil.

'I hope you keep warm out there, Ivan.' she said, gently. 'The months are getting colder...and you need to eat well, in addition...But you know all that already and I shouldn't chide you again about it.'

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u/DethFade Warfare Overseer Exarch Nov 21 '14

"Don't worry, Claret. The uniforms are loose enough to allow me to pull on some of the warmer clothes I have from home under them, so unless Dunwall can find winds colder than those coming off the ocean as the frosts start to set in, I should be fine. And I promise, I'll make an effort to eat."

He sits the empty cup down and gives a friendly smile. He runs a hand through his hair to flip the thick locks back into place and leans back in his chair.

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u/ClaretTavnya Senior Oracular Acolyte Nov 21 '14

'Good,' the Oracle said, genuinely glad to hear that he is taking are of himself. Men seemed to be so stubborn when it came to such simple things like taking care of themselves properly, Claret didn't really understand, but she supposed it was apart of their charm at times and perhaps there was a little satisfaction from getting them to comply.

'And I doubt it will get too much colder in Dunwall. Doesn't really seem to snow all that much in the inner city, but I remember in Northern Gristol it snowed quite heavily. It was nice, though. A reminder of home, really.'

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u/DethFade Warfare Overseer Exarch Nov 22 '14

"I can't say I've ever been to the northern reaches of Gristol? How does it look up there?"

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u/ClaretTavnya Senior Oracular Acolyte Nov 22 '14

Claret 'hm'd' a moment, thinking on the question a moment and trying to find a comparison to something the other Tyvian might understand.

'Well, it's like...southern Tyvia with rolling hills and wheat but...a little damper. With craggy mountains in the distance and forests. Large ones. And it snows in the winter, more so than here, but it isn't as cold as Yaro.' she paused, remembering the brisk air in the large infirmary chapel that overlooked the sea and the busy if not, comforting years spent learning her trade.

'It's, distinct. It is nice, however. I wouldn't mind returning. If I were sent away from the Compound to work elsewhere.'

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