Sightseeing Notes: Isildra

This big and bustling city is quite a change of pace from the peaceful Moonrise Beach. As one of the newest cities in the dreamworld, it's built with the latest advances in magic and technology. A gigantic crystal as big as a house sits in the central plaza, creating immense amounts of magical energy. Clocks, gears, fountains, fans, lights, and a whole network of crystal shards all draw power from the central crystal. Once I tried to reach past the chain fence and touch the crystal, but some guards rushed over and shooed me away. Perhaps that was a stupid idea.

Salvador is the Lord of Isildra. Sometimes I see him pacing around his small garden, worrying about the future of his city. He comes from a long line of heroes who have ruled the city for centuries. I heard that his distant ancestor defeated the first monster ever to creep into Monato Esprit. One of his later relatives founded Isildra and built the family's beautiful home. Too bad for Salvador that the nightmares invaded during his reign. Running the city takes all of his energy, so the rest of us will have to fight the monsters ourselves.

As more and more Archons gather behind the city's walls, Isildra is starting to get crowded. Workers can barely keep up with the demand for new buildings and homes. The citizens of Isildra are mostly friendly, but there are more than a few loose screws. I think the city's security agents are the craziest of all. They stand around all day in black suits and sunglasses, staring at newcomers and asking personal questions. Captain Johnson seems to be handling the city's safety just fine.

Besides safety, Isildra offers a wealth of knowledge for those who seek it. A number of class trainers call this city home, providing citizens with easy access to experts in class skills. Zoe at the Bank seems to spend most of her day answering questions and sending Novices out to see various trainers. I wonder how she has time to manage her Bank. Unfortunately, most of the class trainers have been too busy to really teach you much. They'll give you the basics, but you're on your own after that.