☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Unable to digest this task with a mind slumped from days of writing, she reaches into the folds of her clothes with her second hand—not as black, but no less trembling—and pulls out a stack of papers and places them near the editor; or rather, her hand limply falls onto the sofa and releases its grip, granting access to the manuscript.
Swaying and realizing the deed is done, she collapses exhausted onto the sofa on the other side, spending one unit of spiritual power.

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Ohayō, konnichiwa, and konbanwa to all who read! Or in other words—good day to you all! 👋
The "Zarya" Printing House is pleased to present to you the one-of-a-kind, most comprehensive, and reader-friendly guide to Margel in recent history! This manual will be useful not only to guests of the capital, but even to its veterans who were born and have lived here their entire lives! 😎

However, let us assume that you have traveled to this beautiful city on business, on a school excursion, or perhaps took a vacation and decided to dedicate it to a trip with your family! 👨‍👩‍👧
Margel is, in a sense, a transport and trade hub of the empire, and therefore, the number of ways you can use to get there is countless! These include more classic routes, such as by sea and land, and more modern ones—by train or even airship! Choose any element of Anuzish to your liking! 🌏

Regardless of whether you arrive at the port, airport, railway station, or through the main gates—the first thing you will notice upon approach are the incredible scales of Margel, spreading its azure roofs from one horizon to the opposite! In such a densely populated city, one might feel lost at first! An inexperienced person could spend an entire hour just crossing the road! 😅
But there is no need to panic—the architects of the past knew their urbanism, so it is enough to spend just a couple of minutes studying its map, which you can access with one click from the GM's signature, and you will begin to navigate it like your own home! 👍

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First of all, you should decide—have you come for a single day or do you plan to stay longer? In the latter case, you will need a place to settle, and in connection with this, it is absolutely necessary to consider a unique nuance! According to government policy—you will find no hotels, homeless shelters, or inns here! What is to be done? The answer is simpler than it seems—rent accommodation! "But I can't afford that..." some may object, only to be pleasantly surprised: the cost of renting housing in Margel lies in such an affordable price range that it won't hit the pocket of even the most economical visitor! Rental housing can be found in one of the residential districts—the procedure is simple and fast, allowing you to check in, drop your heavy gear, and catch your breath in mere minutes! 😌

One of the popular places to settle is the "Hearth" complex, located on 69th Street, which offers, besides comfortable living quarters, an interesting local flavor to ensure your stay in the city remains memorable for a long time! But there are others, and all are good in their own way! The whole city is open for your exploration! 🤩
And by the way, the city hospital is located not far from "Hearth"! A note for our ailing readers! 😷

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An important note for arrivals: if you are fortunate enough to possess talents in the field of magical arts, you will have to undergo an additional procedure within the city walls—register at the Bureau of Magic, located in the Parade District, to which city employees will respectfully direct you! There, you will be entered into the database and provided with a special ring that will dampen the magic emanating from you within city territory! "Unfair!" some freedom-loving readers might object, but it must be understood that for a city as densely populated as Margel, this is a necessary measure to maintain public order! You wouldn't want to accidentally damage someone's property and then pay a fine for it, would you? 🚓

Speaking of which, the station and airport are also located in this district—so arriving guests only need to take about two dozen steps to the Bureau to complete the arrival procedure quickly and seamlessly! Now that's convenient!
And finally, the police station is also located here—I hope you never have to visit it, however, it is always useful to know where to turn for help in emergency situations! 👮‍♀️👮

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After arriving and settling in, you will surely want a snack! After all, boiled chicken and eggs on a train can hardly be called a full meal, although there is a certain romance to it! Fortunately, in all the main districts of Margel, you can find establishments for every taste! 🍴

The Central District will delight you with the "Mystery" restaurant—the assortment here is surprisingly affordable in price, and they say it even improves memory and cognitive abilities! What exactly can you feast on here?.. A mystery! We think you will enjoy solving it yourselves! Among other things, the establishment is very interestingly themed—it's as if you are diving into a sorcerous fairy tale! The elite dish of "Mystery" is the signature pie, which will transport you to a world of dreams! 🧙‍♀️

Emerald Alley—the main pedestrian street with many cute little shops—may please you with an establishment such as "Lepota"—a very sweet and light cafe where you can recharge with desserts and all sorts of sweets, and not only those, the assortment is limitless! Additionally, a note for couples and almost-couples—they say that pleasant coffee gatherings in this establishment facilitate a new step in the development of relationships! We at "Zarya" can already see the eyes of our female readers lighting up! ☕

The Parade District has the "Diablo" eatery at its disposal—the assortment here will suit you if you love spicy food! For all lovers of that specific sensation—when you eat something fiery and simply cannot stop—this will be a favorite spot, but for less experienced guests, there is a category of tolerable spiciness in the menu! Very healthy! 🌶

Visitors to the Business Center can enjoy the classic establishment "Pam-param"! The name alone puts the guest in a cheerful mood! When you taste the local cooking and discover that the bill has barely dented your wallet, you'll leave here skipping! They say the local signature baguette can bring back to life even a hopelessly limp person! 🥖

If your business takes you to the port district, you will find the "Young Drowned Woman" there! Do not be frightened! Behind the unusual name hides a restaurant of the most delicious and freshest seafood caught on the Margel coast! Moreover—there is even a discount for dining in a group! Incredible! For special gourmets, a unique dish called "Kraken" is served here! I think you can guess what it consists of based on the name! Due to natural reasons, it belongs to the "premium" price category, but it is worth it! The perfect dish to enjoy in good company! 🐙

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Having satisfied your hunger, you can finally move higher up the pyramid of needs! What can Margel offer you in terms of activities and services? Quite a lot!
For those unsure of the next step, we will outline the real picture: you enter the Business District of the city and begin to walk around it literally clockwise! ⏲

The first thing that will catch your eye is the Adventurers' Guild! Do you love adventure? Do you love helping people? If so, would you like to combine both and receive gratitude, and even a monetary reward, for it? It sounds incredible, but this guild will provide you with all the above! Just walk in, read the notice, and go help people! No registration, no bureaucracy—everything for the people! Fast and simple! 🤙

If you are a craftsman or a person of special talents, then your option is the Workers' Guild! Here you can find a contract to your liking, which will bring you both material and moral reinforcement for engaging in your favorite activity! 🛠

But what if you are a true warrior at heart? Born too late to participate in the conflict with the celestials? No matter! You can always visit the Hunters' Guild! Its undeniable advantage is that the guild's activity is aimed not at slaughtering cute defenseless animals, but against fierce monsters terrorizing sparsely populated lands! It should be noted that the tasks here will not bring clinking rems into your purse; however, the guild has a shop with high-quality equipment that cannot be obtained anywhere else except through honest labor within the framework of membership! 🦅

Alright, suppose all the above does not suit you and you prefer steady, permanent work with a guaranteed salary—what to do? Where to turn? Should you knock on the doors of every possible place, throw your resume into every mailbox, and wait for a response?.. No! In our progressive age, there is a convenient alternative—the Commonwealth of Imperial Laborers! This organization performs intermediary functions between the employer and the worker: whether you need employees or dream of becoming one yourself—just visit the CIL and see what is available to you today, or post your own announcement! Very convenient! ⚒

For women, Margel provides another unique opportunity—to chase a dream! Intrigued, dear readers? Surely many of you have imagined yourselves on a catwalk or on the covers of fashion magazines at least once? The "Ideal" modeling agency is open to you! It is located in the Suburban District of Margel and is capable of transforming every uncut diamond into a true treasure! In accordance with the ideals of its founders—beauty will save the world! By linking your fate with the agency, you will undergo a course to unlock your natural beauty potential, and upon completion, you will even acquire a working contract! Incredible! 💅

And for those of you whose soul leans toward creativity or who have a talent for magic, corresponding academies operate in the same suburb—the Art and Magic Academies! Put your passion to the benefit of society! 👩‍🎨🔮

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Let us leave the professional matters aside and return again to the Business District, for it is not limited to the places listed! What else can it offer you? Let's look together! 👀

Have you ever needed elemental enchantment on your gear? The answer is—of course! In Margel, everyone can acquire one or two modifications of any taste, and at a very moderate price! Just pop into the "Upgrade" workshop—a charming gnome employee will fulfill your order in a snap! 👩‍🔧

At "Chronos," you can purchase the perfect gift for your husband or boss—wonderful men's watches! Their assortment is not limited to these! Furthermore, the master there also provides repair services! Hurrah, finally the family heirloom from great-grandfather can be returned to service! 🧰

At "Iron," you can... lift iron! For this is none other than a gym with a huge amount of equipment! The subscription doesn't cost that much! 🏋️‍♀️

At "Zarya," you can meet my colleagues! But I think you've already realized that! 🌅

At the "Commonwealth of Imperial Veterans," you can seek help and support if you need them and are indeed a veteran. I hope none of the readers will have to go there, but know—in a difficult hour, the empire will not abandon you. 🏦

And finally, for those who love to exercise their minds—the Fishing and Philosophical guilds are also located in this district! What do the two have in common? Perhaps a measured approach to realizing life's truths and searching for one's place in the ocean of creation! Sounds mysterious, doesn't it? But don't worry! These are very interesting guilds! The head of the Fishing Guild was even once a kraken! Now that's something! 🎣🤔

Lastly, let's mention "Hellfire"—a forge where a skilled master can forge weapons or armor for you! To get there, you will have to cross from the Business District to the Port, but believe me—it's worth it! The blacksmith's work will not be cheap, but the level of craftsmanship is beyond praise! 🔥

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Having touched upon the theme of spiritual development in the previous category, let's move to the Central District! This is where the main area of old construction and the primary sites of cultural enrichment provided by the imperial capital are located!

An absolute favorite in terms of beauty and majesty is the Azure Palace—this is where the imperial family lives, where senatorial meetings are held, and vital decisions affecting all of Velfern are made! The internal territory of the palace itself is closed to tourists, but you can admire its beauties from the outside! 🏰

Not far from the Palace is "Phantasmagoria"! What could hide behind such a name, you ask? Some kind of art installation? No! The Margel theater, performing various plays—and completely free to attend! Wow! We recommend everyone visit, however, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the theme of the play in advance if you come with children—not all plots may be understood by them! 🎭

Continuing the theme of socially accessible landmarks, the Imperial Archive is located in this same district—the largest library in the empire, packed with thousands of volumes on the most diverse topics: history, politics, religion, science, and much more! If you are a student or an avid bookworm, this is your destination! 📚

Lovers of the spiritual can also partake in the sublime at the Church of Arselia—the most beautiful and majestic temple! Its architecture and interior will appeal to all lovers of church style; as for its direct purpose—we are absolutely sure that none of our esteemed readers will require confession of sins! But if anything—keep it in mind! ⛪

In addition to the listed places, all patriots and guests of the capital interested in these matters are recommended to visit the "Museum of Imperial Conquests"—for a very moderate sum, you can see a vast number of ancient relics that influenced the formation of the empire as it is today, hear their stories, and even see the remains of celestials with your own eyes! Even if you aren't a fan of museums and find them boring, believe us, this one will pleasantly surprise you! An ideal place for family recreation! 🏛

You can conclude your promenade at "Souvenirs"—and purchase something for yourself or omiyage for acquaintances as a memory of Margel! 🎁

Particularly inquisitive tourism enthusiasts can also reach places in this district such as the "Linefront Guillotine," "Antitegum," and "Ice Mountain"—from a historical point of view, they may be of interest to you, but the first is clearly not intended for casual tourism, and as for the remaining ones, trust our experience, we strongly recommend you do not go—these government organizations are closed to visitors, and the imperial guard takes their duties very seriously! 😰

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What a walk! It turns out the capital of Velfern is known not only for its shops, but also for a huge number of sights!
"Wait, but there didn't seem to be that many shops here!.." an attentive reader will object, and they will be wrong! For we have not yet begun a full inspection of Emerald Street! Let us finally transport ourselves there, for that is what you are eagerly waiting for! 💎

Do you love reading so much that a whole Archive isn't enough? Then your path leads straight to "Grace"! 📖

A reading population is the foundation of a healthy nation,
each pair of hands should hold a book,
otherwise moral decay shall reign in the land,
step into "Grace," protect the future! — that is their motto!

If you are a big fan of the empire, then go to "Rumor"—there you can fully immerse yourself in its political and historical intricacies! But you should go there with a strong heart! Don't say later that we didn't warn you! 📓

For spellcasters, "Discordia" is a great fit—for it is there that you can convert hard currency into priceless knowledge! The choice of professionals in their field! ✨

What do you think "Melody" can offer—perhaps armor or weapons? No! Surprisingly—musical instruments of all types and formats, collected from all corners of the world! Just like that! 🎼

On this same street, you will find the boutique "Rabbit Hole"—luxury premium-class clothing that is guaranteed to attract attention to you in any company! Just make sure it's not the attention of the guards! 👗

In the sewing shop "Ornament," you will find a huge number of magnificent handmade fabrics with the most intricate patterns that will decorate your home interior, and at a very affordable price! Finally, you can hang a flag or a carpet with the coat of arms of your native province on the wall! 🏳️‍🌈

The "Leaf" pharmacy offers medicines for all possible everyday ailments—we hope you won't need them, but forewarned is forearmed! All medicines are made by highly qualified specialists from natural ingredients! Our choice! 💊

And of course, the well-known "Abundance"—a hypermarket with the widest selection and very affordable prices! You can buy practically everything there! 🧺

The shops on Emerald Street are too numerous to list! Perhaps readers will find some others!

Let's add to this list "Tentacle"—a store of imported goods located in the port! You will find many interesting things there, especially if you are a person of culture! 🦑

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Having rested, eaten, and shopped, what is left for us to do? Correct—visit all kinds of entertainment establishments! Ooh! We saved the sweetest for last! 😋

One of them is located right there on Emerald Alley—cafe "XXX"! Many would even call it the pearl of Margel—and for good reason! 😍
This establishment has many fans, and when you visit it, you will immediately understand why!
Naturally, this place will give you physical nourishment in the form of countless varieties of the most delicious dishes and desserts! 🍛🍕🍨
But there is a nuance! It provides the client with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of bliss, indulgence, and love—exactly what many lonely or romantic readers lack! 🥰
But wait before frowning, readers of a slightly more puritanical bent, it's not what you thought! In this interesting establishment, you will be served by a real maid in the cutest outfit who will provide various sentimental services, such as a warm smile, birthday greetings, sitting on your lap, and even enchanting an omelet to improve its taste properties! 😘🥳😏
My goodness—it turns out such magic exists! In a figurative sense, of course, since magic is forbidden within city limits! But in this case, even anti-magic rings are no obstacle! Love and sympathy will break any barriers! ❤️❤️❤️
Is it worth mentioning that all the employees of this establishment are exceptionally sweet? But that's not surprising! Don't tell anyone, esteemed readers, but one of them is actually a real model! You won't find anything like it anywhere else!
Just look for yourselves!

<several photographs of the cutest employees follow—of the kind that could be placed in an article of this sort without falling under the watchful eye of the imperial censors>

We should add, however, that this establishment is open only to gentlemen! Establishment policy! 🚹
By the way, it is always looking for new talent! So, esteemed female readers, this is your chance! Perhaps here you will find your calling! ☺️

Besides this cafe, you can stroll back to the suburbs, enjoying nature and birdsong, and reach the "Golden Hole"! What hides behind this luxurious name? Well, of course, a sports complex for playing golf, what else! Have you ever walked past vast fenced-off golf clubs for the rich or nobility and regretted the impossibility of peeking in and playing right here and now? Margel offers you a solution to this problem! A wide variety of courses, manicured grounds, and friendly staff! What are you waiting for? Forward—to the "Golden Hole"! 🏌️‍♀️⛳

And finally, a worthy concluding option—the "Playful Rabbit"! The most perceptive readers have already realized that this is a casino! This is where you can test your luck and get that coveted rush of endorphins when you hit a winning combination in any of the many games provided! 🐰
But be careful and budget wisely! Gambling is entertainment strictly for the strong of spirit! But you know all the pitfalls yourselves! ♦️🎲🎰

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Whew, that was truly a long excursion, for Margel is so vast and diverse! As you can see—everyone can find something to their liking in it! 😊

I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 😀

Sayonara! Happy exploring and see you soon! 🤠