...his first view of Neskaya Tower, rising beyond the ancient yet thriving city of the same name
The city of Neskaya was by far the largest collection of human habitations he'd ever seen. As he rode through it, he marveled at the different styles of architecture, stone and brick as well as timber, so much precious glass, the bright colours of plaids and painted signs, the blended strains of music, street sellers' cries, chatter and animals.