Post by WHISPER KEEPER on Aug 19, 2008 12:59:36 GMT -8
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DOWNTOWN.
Though small, the downtown sector of Eventide always has something to do. Above the shops and taverns are small flats and are ideal for those living on their own for the first time. In the summer months, unused flats are often rented to students and tourists passing through.
Rent is cheap and it is easy to find a furbished apartment to rent (though the decor is often questionable). Most have one bedroom, though you can find some with two. Although somewhat cramped, they're perfect for a family just starting out, or someone looking for an affordable escape.
HAFNARSJÓĐUR.
Small fishing boats of every conceivable color dot Eventide's harbor, waiting to be taken out to sea for another day of work. This is where their owners return home. Hafnarsjóður is closeknit, many of the families living here have done so for generations. Their homes are small but cozy and boast spectacular views of the harbor. Their white-washed walls and bright roofs always a welcome sight for a weary fisherman after a days work. Many argue that this is where Eventide's heart is located.
NORĐURLJÓS PASS.
Travel down the dirt road for a little ways, and you'll come upon a scattering of quaint cottages, each sitting on a decent size piece of land. These cottages usually have the main home - with 2 or 3 bedrooms, and an accompanying shed or small farmhouse nearby. Most are in decent shape, though some of the older homes still have grass, dirt, and moss covered roofs.
These homes have probably been around since the mid 1800s - and thus have seen some wear over the years. The rooms are small, but still comfortable. Most have old wallpaper and creaky floorboards still, unless a renovation was in order - though most of Norðurljós Pass residents don't have the expenses to do such a thing.
HÖFUĐVERKUR VALLEY.
Located on the outskirts of Eventide, some locals would argue that this area isn't even part of the community. These cramped town homes were once owned by the nearby mine to lodge the residents. In 1955, following the closure of the mine, these homes were made available to the public.
While affordable, many require extensive renovations. Most residents complain of paper thin walls through which you can hear the conversations of your neighbors or the howling wind. Still, there is a strong sense of community here - something binds these citizens together in a way no other location does.
ARFLEIFĐ.
Far out in the Kvöld Valley, strewn about are the massive estates that belong to only the most affluent families; those who have been part of Eventide since the beginning - the Heritage Families. These manors have several acres to claim as their own, as well as other buildings beside the main house. Most have at least one spacious farmhouse, a guest building as well as a couple extensions to the home. The main house has over seven bedrooms, and each room is furnished in only the finest that Iceland has to offer. Virtually all the windows in the home offer a breathtaking view of the valley and beyond.
Even though they are the wealthiest homes in Eventide, they still are designed in the traditional simplistic Icelandic. None have ornate designs (for the outside of the estate at least) or elaborate landscapes, besides the dirt road that curves around to front of the home.
