Destination: The Free Cities (general access)
The central challenge
A merchants' road — the walker must contend with toll-stops, opportunistic merchants, and the slow temptation of the cities themselves.
The Salt Road taught me that not every road leads to a dragon. Some lead to nineteen mercantile republics. — P
What the air will be
L1warm
L2mild
L3mild
L4mild
L5cool
Today\u2019s air, taken at noon. Tomorrow\u2019s air will be its own.
The Legs of the Walk
- LEG 1
Out the West Gate
warmroad · 1 stop · civilization
- LEG 2
The Brewer's Junction
mildroad · 1 stop · junction · wayhouse
- LEG 3
The Long Stretch
mildroad · 2 stops · open · uneventful
- LEG 4
The Crested Coast
mildroad · 1 stop · coast · tide-timing
- LEG 5
Free Cities outskirts
coolroad · 1 stop · civilization · destination