#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
This is going to be the first time everyone hears about the future characters in this series because talking about only one with this question should be a crime.
Redspinet is a 7 book series about 6 different main characters who join up in the final book.
This is going to be the first time everyone hears about the future characters in this series because talking about only one with this question should be a crime.
Redspinet is a 7 book series about 6 different main characters who join up in the final book.
Day 3 of #AprilAdventure, the prompt game for #Writers and ( #TTRPG ) storytellers.
Yap all about *who* goes on an adventure! Is it a single hero? A party of misfits? What did they do before going on an adventure?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Yap all about *who* goes on an adventure! Is it a single hero? A party of misfits? What did they do before going on an adventure?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
April 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
This is going to be the first time everyone hears about the future characters in this series because talking about only one with this question should be a crime.
Redspinet is a 7 book series about 6 different main characters who join up in the final book.
This is going to be the first time everyone hears about the future characters in this series because talking about only one with this question should be a crime.
Redspinet is a 7 book series about 6 different main characters who join up in the final book.
#Febchantment #Redspinet
For aether magic, you need aether. Luckily its everywhere, but aether crystals, or anything with aether embedded in it, in order to cast something more powerful, but you better have containment or stabilizer meds at hand.
God magic? Nothing, but it comes with...
For aether magic, you need aether. Luckily its everywhere, but aether crystals, or anything with aether embedded in it, in order to cast something more powerful, but you better have containment or stabilizer meds at hand.
God magic? Nothing, but it comes with...
#Febchantment Day 9
Let's talk magical tools! What does someone need to do magic in your system? An arcane focus (e.g. wand, staff, orb)? A book of spells? A musical instrument? A bunch of obscure ingredients?
If you have magical companions, they would count here 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
Let's talk magical tools! What does someone need to do magic in your system? An arcane focus (e.g. wand, staff, orb)? A book of spells? A musical instrument? A bunch of obscure ingredients?
If you have magical companions, they would count here 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
For aether magic, you need aether. Luckily its everywhere, but aether crystals, or anything with aether embedded in it, in order to cast something more powerful, but you better have containment or stabilizer meds at hand.
God magic? Nothing, but it comes with...
For aether magic, you need aether. Luckily its everywhere, but aether crystals, or anything with aether embedded in it, in order to cast something more powerful, but you better have containment or stabilizer meds at hand.
God magic? Nothing, but it comes with...
#worldbuilders #Redspinet
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Oh do I! Each post on this thread will be a different variation of the map
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Oh do I! Each post on this thread will be a different variation of the map
Good morning, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. Do you have any maps? It can be of your whole world or just a small part of it. Share what you have!
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
#worldbuilders #Redspinet
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Oh do I! Each post on this thread will be a different variation of the map
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Oh do I! Each post on this thread will be a different variation of the map
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Yes. Much of the empire is now in a desert due to industrialization.
Yes. Much of the empire is now in a desert due to industrialization.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders, we're talking about the physical worlds of our fantasy/sci-fi stories. Do you have any deserts? Either of the extremely hot or extremely cold variety? What's it like? Do your characters ever go there (hope they came prepared!)
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Yes. Much of the empire is now in a desert due to industrialization.
Yes. Much of the empire is now in a desert due to industrialization.
#AntagonistApril #Redspinet
Each novel in the series has one main antagonist. That antagonist may be working by themself or might have a posse.
However. The real antagonist is the government and specifically the team built to hunt down those with godpieces in them.
Each novel in the series has one main antagonist. That antagonist may be working by themself or might have a posse.
However. The real antagonist is the government and specifically the team built to hunt down those with godpieces in them.
Time to start off #AntagonistApril let’s get things started with the basics.
How many important antagonists does your story have?
This would be antagonists that have names and are recognized individuals rather than just parts of a larger group.
These can be villains, or antiheroes.
How many important antagonists does your story have?
This would be antagonists that have names and are recognized individuals rather than just parts of a larger group.
These can be villains, or antiheroes.
April 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
#AntagonistApril #Redspinet
Each novel in the series has one main antagonist. That antagonist may be working by themself or might have a posse.
However. The real antagonist is the government and specifically the team built to hunt down those with godpieces in them.
Each novel in the series has one main antagonist. That antagonist may be working by themself or might have a posse.
However. The real antagonist is the government and specifically the team built to hunt down those with godpieces in them.
#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
Each book is in a different place, but the one I'm working on starts starts in Swordbreak, but specifically, it starts in the Arclight Conduit Facility, where Veyr works as head engineer, inside a city that runs on refined Aether (solid magic).
Each book is in a different place, but the one I'm working on starts starts in Swordbreak, but specifically, it starts in the Arclight Conduit Facility, where Veyr works as head engineer, inside a city that runs on refined Aether (solid magic).
Day 2 of #AprilAdventure, the prompt game for #Writers and ( #TTRPG ) storytellers.
Now it's about the adventure you write or tell. Where does it start? A small village in the mountains? A galaxy far away?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Now it's about the adventure you write or tell. Where does it start? A small village in the mountains? A galaxy far away?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
April 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
Each book is in a different place, but the one I'm working on starts starts in Swordbreak, but specifically, it starts in the Arclight Conduit Facility, where Veyr works as head engineer, inside a city that runs on refined Aether (solid magic).
Each book is in a different place, but the one I'm working on starts starts in Swordbreak, but specifically, it starts in the Arclight Conduit Facility, where Veyr works as head engineer, inside a city that runs on refined Aether (solid magic).
#Febchantment #Redspinet
Anyone and everyone can wield aether. It's very rare to be actually trained in its use for specific spells, mainly only the government, military, and crime syndicates ever bother with that. But anyone could figure out how to use it. And you see that in a...
Anyone and everyone can wield aether. It's very rare to be actually trained in its use for specific spells, mainly only the government, military, and crime syndicates ever bother with that. But anyone could figure out how to use it. And you see that in a...
#Febchantment Day 5
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
Anyone and everyone can wield aether. It's very rare to be actually trained in its use for specific spells, mainly only the government, military, and crime syndicates ever bother with that. But anyone could figure out how to use it. And you see that in a...
Anyone and everyone can wield aether. It's very rare to be actually trained in its use for specific spells, mainly only the government, military, and crime syndicates ever bother with that. But anyone could figure out how to use it. And you see that in a...
#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
The stakes are lives. If Veyr fails, more people die, the empire keeps feeding bodies into its systems, and cruelty keeps getting called order. Failure isn’t an option because doing nothing means letting the machine choose who gets spent next.
The stakes are lives. If Veyr fails, more people die, the empire keeps feeding bodies into its systems, and cruelty keeps getting called order. Failure isn’t an option because doing nothing means letting the machine choose who gets spent next.
Day 20 of #AprilAdventure, the prompt game for #Writers and ( #TTRPG ) storytellers.
Welcome to Now or Never, the week where it's all about the moments that count!
What are the stakes? Why is failure no option?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Welcome to Now or Never, the week where it's all about the moments that count!
What are the stakes? Why is failure no option?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
April 20, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#AprilAdventure #Redspinet
The stakes are lives. If Veyr fails, more people die, the empire keeps feeding bodies into its systems, and cruelty keeps getting called order. Failure isn’t an option because doing nothing means letting the machine choose who gets spent next.
The stakes are lives. If Veyr fails, more people die, the empire keeps feeding bodies into its systems, and cruelty keeps getting called order. Failure isn’t an option because doing nothing means letting the machine choose who gets spent next.
#WIPSnips #Redspinet
I'm working on book 2 of my Redspinet series, so back to the previously scheduled magipunk corrupt government. This time with a truly despicable main character.
I'm working on book 2 of my Redspinet series, so back to the previously scheduled magipunk corrupt government. This time with a truly despicable main character.
March 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#WIPSnips #Redspinet
I'm working on book 2 of my Redspinet series, so back to the previously scheduled magipunk corrupt government. This time with a truly despicable main character.
I'm working on book 2 of my Redspinet series, so back to the previously scheduled magipunk corrupt government. This time with a truly despicable main character.
#Febchantment #Redspinet
1/ Yes and Yes.
Using aether magic has very hard rules and consequences. There's only so much aether, using it slowly kills you, only certain things can be done.
Have a piece of a god in you? Magics a little less defined. You used inherent magic (I don't have a term...
1/ Yes and Yes.
Using aether magic has very hard rules and consequences. There's only so much aether, using it slowly kills you, only certain things can be done.
Have a piece of a god in you? Magics a little less defined. You used inherent magic (I don't have a term...
#Febchantment Day 2
Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?
In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?
#writingcommunity #writesky
Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?
In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
1/ Yes and Yes.
Using aether magic has very hard rules and consequences. There's only so much aether, using it slowly kills you, only certain things can be done.
Have a piece of a god in you? Magics a little less defined. You used inherent magic (I don't have a term...
1/ Yes and Yes.
Using aether magic has very hard rules and consequences. There's only so much aether, using it slowly kills you, only certain things can be done.
Have a piece of a god in you? Magics a little less defined. You used inherent magic (I don't have a term...
#Febchantment #Redspinet
Again there's two: physical magic. It exists physically in the world. This is aether. You can hold it (you shouldn't though) casting spells is physically pulling aether from the air (or crystals) and making it do what you want. This is why bodies react so badly to it.
Again there's two: physical magic. It exists physically in the world. This is aether. You can hold it (you shouldn't though) casting spells is physically pulling aether from the air (or crystals) and making it do what you want. This is why bodies react so badly to it.
#Febchantment Day 3
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
Again there's two: physical magic. It exists physically in the world. This is aether. You can hold it (you shouldn't though) casting spells is physically pulling aether from the air (or crystals) and making it do what you want. This is why bodies react so badly to it.
Again there's two: physical magic. It exists physically in the world. This is aether. You can hold it (you shouldn't though) casting spells is physically pulling aether from the air (or crystals) and making it do what you want. This is why bodies react so badly to it.
#Febchantment #Redspinet
1/? Another long post because there's a lot here:
Law and magic are intrinsically tangled because aether is everywhere. Most people can do small, practical aether work, cleaning grime off tools, warming a cup, sealing a tear in cloth, nudging a stubborn latch. ...
1/? Another long post because there's a lot here:
Law and magic are intrinsically tangled because aether is everywhere. Most people can do small, practical aether work, cleaning grime off tools, warming a cup, sealing a tear in cloth, nudging a stubborn latch. ...
#Febchantment Day 17
What's the relationship between magic and the law in your world?
Is magic illegal? If so, how is the law enforced?
If it's legal, are there any specific techniques that ARE illegal or forbidden? Why?
Is magic perhaps used to *enforce* the law?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What's the relationship between magic and the law in your world?
Is magic illegal? If so, how is the law enforced?
If it's legal, are there any specific techniques that ARE illegal or forbidden? Why?
Is magic perhaps used to *enforce* the law?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
1/? Another long post because there's a lot here:
Law and magic are intrinsically tangled because aether is everywhere. Most people can do small, practical aether work, cleaning grime off tools, warming a cup, sealing a tear in cloth, nudging a stubborn latch. ...
1/? Another long post because there's a lot here:
Law and magic are intrinsically tangled because aether is everywhere. Most people can do small, practical aether work, cleaning grime off tools, warming a cup, sealing a tear in cloth, nudging a stubborn latch. ...
#WIPSnips
I don’t have brain, but I do have mind. So that’s what we’re going with.
Hosk is preparing for a full scale invasion and Fira isn’t sure what they want to happen here. #redspinet
I don’t have brain, but I do have mind. So that’s what we’re going with.
Hosk is preparing for a full scale invasion and Fira isn’t sure what they want to happen here. #redspinet
January 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM
#WIPSnips
I don’t have brain, but I do have mind. So that’s what we’re going with.
Hosk is preparing for a full scale invasion and Fira isn’t sure what they want to happen here. #redspinet
I don’t have brain, but I do have mind. So that’s what we’re going with.
Hosk is preparing for a full scale invasion and Fira isn’t sure what they want to happen here. #redspinet
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
The Xopis Empire is at its core a dictatorship posing as a monarchy. There are councils and power groups, but they exist mostly to advice, compete, and take blame. Any real authority stays strictly with the sovereign.
The Xopis Empire is at its core a dictatorship posing as a monarchy. There are councils and power groups, but they exist mostly to advice, compete, and take blame. Any real authority stays strictly with the sovereign.
Hello, #FebruaryWorldbuilders! Are there any councils or other groups involved in government in your world? If you have a monarch, do they have a council who they listen to? If you have a democracy, are they elected officials? An oligarchy?
February 23, 2026 at 2:21 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
The Xopis Empire is at its core a dictatorship posing as a monarchy. There are councils and power groups, but they exist mostly to advice, compete, and take blame. Any real authority stays strictly with the sovereign.
The Xopis Empire is at its core a dictatorship posing as a monarchy. There are councils and power groups, but they exist mostly to advice, compete, and take blame. Any real authority stays strictly with the sovereign.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
I am not beating the basic fantasy allegation. It's a world with two continents. Most of the story takes place on one continent, but in the final book they will travel another for at least a little bit. But there's also 6 divine realms the characters go to.
I am not beating the basic fantasy allegation. It's a world with two continents. Most of the story takes place on one continent, but in the final book they will travel another for at least a little bit. But there's also 6 divine realms the characters go to.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders. What is the scope or size of your world, or the 'space' of the story you're writing? Does it take place on a planet? Across a galaxy? Perhaps you're only writing about one small country or even a city. Or perhaps you have many planets/worlds?
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
I am not beating the basic fantasy allegation. It's a world with two continents. Most of the story takes place on one continent, but in the final book they will travel another for at least a little bit. But there's also 6 divine realms the characters go to.
I am not beating the basic fantasy allegation. It's a world with two continents. Most of the story takes place on one continent, but in the final book they will travel another for at least a little bit. But there's also 6 divine realms the characters go to.
#WIPSnips #Redspinet
I don't have psychology, but I do have thought, and I think this line gives an insight into Veyr's psychology.
I don't have psychology, but I do have thought, and I think this line gives an insight into Veyr's psychology.
April 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
#WIPSnips #Redspinet
I don't have psychology, but I do have thought, and I think this line gives an insight into Veyr's psychology.
I don't have psychology, but I do have thought, and I think this line gives an insight into Veyr's psychology.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
I have one majorly notable forest that is a major landscape in one of the books in this series. I could go on forever about the forest itself (the trees are pink. It's one of the few places divine magic still functions and no one knows why) but, the flora!
I have one majorly notable forest that is a major landscape in one of the books in this series. I could go on forever about the forest itself (the trees are pink. It's one of the few places divine magic still functions and no one knows why) but, the flora!
#FebruaryWorldbuilders What are some flora or fungi found in a notable forest of your world? Are they real or did you make them up?
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
I have one majorly notable forest that is a major landscape in one of the books in this series. I could go on forever about the forest itself (the trees are pink. It's one of the few places divine magic still functions and no one knows why) but, the flora!
I have one majorly notable forest that is a major landscape in one of the books in this series. I could go on forever about the forest itself (the trees are pink. It's one of the few places divine magic still functions and no one knows why) but, the flora!
#SFFChat intro:
Hi, I am Aspen, I think I had 12 wips last time I counted? All my questions will be for my Redspinet series though, which is a 7 book series following 6 mcs as they realize they are the next stop in a war against the gods that everyone thinks ended 700 years ago.
Hi, I am Aspen, I think I had 12 wips last time I counted? All my questions will be for my Redspinet series though, which is a 7 book series following 6 mcs as they realize they are the next stop in a war against the gods that everyone thinks ended 700 years ago.
#SFFChat Intro:
Sorry for the lateness, everyone! Introduce yourself and share a favourite winter activity!
Sorry for the lateness, everyone! Introduce yourself and share a favourite winter activity!
February 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
#SFFChat intro:
Hi, I am Aspen, I think I had 12 wips last time I counted? All my questions will be for my Redspinet series though, which is a 7 book series following 6 mcs as they realize they are the next stop in a war against the gods that everyone thinks ended 700 years ago.
Hi, I am Aspen, I think I had 12 wips last time I counted? All my questions will be for my Redspinet series though, which is a 7 book series following 6 mcs as they realize they are the next stop in a war against the gods that everyone thinks ended 700 years ago.
#Febchantment #Redspinet
So this world started as a d&d homebrew world with one concept: what if the gods disappeared, how would magic work now?
From there I really looked at the difference between physical/arcane magic and divine magic. I wanted something, since at this time is was a d&d game,...
So this world started as a d&d homebrew world with one concept: what if the gods disappeared, how would magic work now?
From there I really looked at the difference between physical/arcane magic and divine magic. I wanted something, since at this time is was a d&d game,...
#Febchantment Day 6
Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
#writingcommunity #writesky
Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
#Febchantment #Redspinet
So this world started as a d&d homebrew world with one concept: what if the gods disappeared, how would magic work now?
From there I really looked at the difference between physical/arcane magic and divine magic. I wanted something, since at this time is was a d&d game,...
So this world started as a d&d homebrew world with one concept: what if the gods disappeared, how would magic work now?
From there I really looked at the difference between physical/arcane magic and divine magic. I wanted something, since at this time is was a d&d game,...
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Not in this book. But Tarrin borders a lake. It's mentioned a few times. However, a future book is about a water elemental, sort of, and her hometown and the ocean she now lives by plays a large role. I don't have much planned out about that yet though.
Not in this book. But Tarrin borders a lake. It's mentioned a few times. However, a future book is about a water elemental, sort of, and her hometown and the ocean she now lives by plays a large role. I don't have much planned out about that yet though.
Good morning, friends and #FebruaryWorldbuilders! Do you have any notable bodies of water in your book/world? Tell me about them. What's in it? What significance does it hold for the people living near it?
February 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Not in this book. But Tarrin borders a lake. It's mentioned a few times. However, a future book is about a water elemental, sort of, and her hometown and the ocean she now lives by plays a large role. I don't have much planned out about that yet though.
Not in this book. But Tarrin borders a lake. It's mentioned a few times. However, a future book is about a water elemental, sort of, and her hometown and the ocean she now lives by plays a large role. I don't have much planned out about that yet though.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Aether, as concentrated magic, has many many uses. Most of which are abused. Including explosives and embedding into standard fantasy weapons. Captain Vahl, however, prefers hand to hand and has embedded himself and attachments to his physical self. #redspinet
Aether, as concentrated magic, has many many uses. Most of which are abused. Including explosives and embedding into standard fantasy weapons. Captain Vahl, however, prefers hand to hand and has embedded himself and attachments to his physical self. #redspinet
#JanuaryWorldbuilders. We talked about the MC (or another important character) yesterday. This time: what about their opposite? A villain? A foil? Someone else of importance in the story or lore? What weapon does that character use?
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Aether, as concentrated magic, has many many uses. Most of which are abused. Including explosives and embedding into standard fantasy weapons. Captain Vahl, however, prefers hand to hand and has embedded himself and attachments to his physical self. #redspinet
Aether, as concentrated magic, has many many uses. Most of which are abused. Including explosives and embedding into standard fantasy weapons. Captain Vahl, however, prefers hand to hand and has embedded himself and attachments to his physical self. #redspinet
#AntagonistApril #Redspinet
The first antagonist Veyr meets is Warden Adrien Thorne. He's the first major face of Coldstone's power, and he immediately lets Veyr (and the the other prisoners) know exactly what they're in for.
The first antagonist Veyr meets is Warden Adrien Thorne. He's the first major face of Coldstone's power, and he immediately lets Veyr (and the the other prisoners) know exactly what they're in for.
April 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
#AntagonistApril #Redspinet
The first antagonist Veyr meets is Warden Adrien Thorne. He's the first major face of Coldstone's power, and he immediately lets Veyr (and the the other prisoners) know exactly what they're in for.
The first antagonist Veyr meets is Warden Adrien Thorne. He's the first major face of Coldstone's power, and he immediately lets Veyr (and the the other prisoners) know exactly what they're in for.
January 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
#AprilWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Swordbreak gets its water from the lake it was built around. It has a lake port, so it makes sense that the city draws on that water for transport, industry, and everyday use.
Coldstone gets water imported in. For staff. The prisoners drink local aether laden water.
Swordbreak gets its water from the lake it was built around. It has a lake port, so it makes sense that the city draws on that water for transport, industry, and everyday use.
Coldstone gets water imported in. For staff. The prisoners drink local aether laden water.
Good morning, #AprilWorldbuilders! Settlements are often located on places with access to clean water. Where do the people of your city/town get their water? Was it built on a river or lake? Do they have glacial runoff, and oasis, or an underground reservoir?
April 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
#AprilWorldbuilders #Redspinet
Swordbreak gets its water from the lake it was built around. It has a lake port, so it makes sense that the city draws on that water for transport, industry, and everyday use.
Coldstone gets water imported in. For staff. The prisoners drink local aether laden water.
Swordbreak gets its water from the lake it was built around. It has a lake port, so it makes sense that the city draws on that water for transport, industry, and everyday use.
Coldstone gets water imported in. For staff. The prisoners drink local aether laden water.
February 17, 2026 at 2:37 PM