Year 584, New World
Residue of the winter snow clung onto the sides of buildings, nonchalantly melting away under warm sun, bringing a touch of cool dampness to the dry summer day.
Without warning, the carriage halted to a stop.
"I expect this is your first time in Fons City?"
Sirius nodded with excitement.
"Well, I dare say you are in for a treat." said the Magus, reaching for the door.
As Allen Greyer slid the carriage door open, a blast of sound comprised of bustling footsteps, advertisements, and music struck Sirius like a punch. A sweet smell of caramel wafted towards the carriage, beguiling his nose. He stepped outside slowly, trying to see, hear and smell everything around him.
"Blackthorn Times, Blackthorn Times, " called a boy with bright orange hair holding an enormous stack of newspaper to the hectic crowd "Escape of 'The Reaper' from high security prison, Hanzai! Only a copper piece each! Blackthorn Times, Blackthorn Times, read all about it!"
Besides the boy, Sirius found the source of that alluring sweet smell. It was from a small shop with a sign which read 'Frozen Cream. 2 silver pieces for a scoop'. The bright colours of the surrounding shops caught his eyes and before long, he was looking left and right, up and down, catching glimpses of taverns, sweet shops, alchemy stations, weapon shops, blacksmiths and countless other establishments.
"Magnificent..." Sirius found himself whispering.
"It is, isn't it" replied Greyer.
"I'm honestly surprised that today is your first time in the city of Fons when you live so close. Well, I guess your parents don't want to...well...Lets get some supplies shall we!"
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Sirius strolled with Greyer through the labyrinth that is Fons city and could not understand how the magus knows where to go in this bustling metropolis. The narrow street they were walking through opened into a wide road, exposing a gargantuan fountain inside a small garden with shops surrounding it like in a circular fashion
"This, is the city plaza." said Greyer "We should get the most important item out of our list; a Medium."
"Medium? Like the stick you gave me?" asked Sirius
"Yes. Very good boy, that was my wand. A Medium listens to an incantation, and turns a magician's (magic user) mana into their archetypal form. Basically, it channels mana. Most Magicians go for sceptres and staffs, but I personally prefer wands since they are light and quick to draw. See that small store with the large windows?"
Allen Greyer pointed to a shop behind the fountain.
"That is where we buy a Medium. Earl & Farax, best wands and sceptres in all of Blackthorn. The shop owner is an old friend of mine."