Reincarnation of a W Vol 2 Interlude — The Growth of The Flame Witch

Durcesa, The City of Water.

It was one of the big cities of the Magocracy. Or rather, it was only second to Mira itself. Compared to it's neighbor to the west, the gloomy and cold city of Rau Uvarsa, it was positively brimming with life and warmth. Many of the Magocracy citizens from other regions would go there for their holiday. After all, it was the center of culture and art, promoted by none other than it's mistress, the Lady herself, Selendia Brine. She put so much funds into the many theaters and dancing halls of the city. She was a well-known lover of the arts and it showed right on her city itself. Not only that, but she also kept the canals flowing through the city completely clean, which harsh punishnt for anyone who dared littering in it. Slums were not allowed to exist either. Every single building must exude beauty. As a result, there were no poor people living in the city. Or rather, if you're poor, you're not allowed to live or even step into its gates.

Such was the way of the Lady. She loved beautiful things and detested ugliness in all its forms.

To the north of the city was a massive lake, easily dwarfing the city itself. It was called by the locals with the title, "The Lady's Lake