Indoor bazaar

The building itself is a complete eyesore, and the interior is not much better: some colours just shouldn't be put together. However, the veritable treasure trove inside can almost make one forgive this assault upon the more refined eye

— excerpt from "A cultured guide to salike" by Horatio Khosa

Purpose / Function

A vibrant and colourful bazaar where aspiring artists and craftsmen go to sell their works, and seek commisions to further their career. The bazaar is one of the many places in Salike where the cultures can be discussed and there are often many heated arguments over the validity of a particular artists work or what is the best material to make brushes from: these arguments very rarely end in violence though. The place is often crowded with visitors seeking to pick up a curiosity to take back home with them from the wondrous city of Salike.

Alterations

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The orginal building was partly destroyed in the Great Quake, Its ceiling, windows and doors have long since gone and the northern and eastern walls have partially collapsed. The ceiling has been replaced with swathes of brightly coloured cloth which give the space a warm glow as the sun shines through. The windows have been left without glass to allow a breeze to move through during the sweltering summer months.The large doorway has also been left open and all internal walls removed to give the space a large airy feeling.The partially collapsed walls have been rebuilt to bear as close a resemblance to the original as posssible. Over the years various artists have painted murals on the external walls and they are now a riot of animals, landscapes and abstract patterns.

Architecture

The remaining walls are made from well crafted stone blocks though the style is quite plain. The windows stretch nearly the full height of the building and are about foot and a half wide with a pointed arch at the peak. The doorway is a large double affair standing eight foot high and four foot wide, also peaked with a pointed arch. Plain square pillars made from a darker stone stand at each of the four corners of the building.

History

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The bazaar was once a temple devoted to the Gods worshipped by it's original inhabitants. The human empire had a small city where salike stands today and, like every human city, hosted a temple to the Gods. All the Gods could be worshipped here, and the shrines which used to adorn this place have all been moved to museums or private residences, those which survived at least. The floor still holds remnants of the path marked out for people to follow as they moved from shrine to shrine to pay their respects.

Type

Market square

Parent Location

Salike

Tourism

Many travellers to Salike come by the bazaar to seek out trinkets and art from the many artists that gather here. It has become quite a popular destination for those seeking to converse with like minded individuals about art and culture. It is busiest during the summer months, when most people travel to Salike, and other vendors take advantage of this by setting up stalls outside selling refreshing drinks and food.

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Originally the bazaar was home to mostly artists and potters, however in the last 10 years there has been an increased interest in all of the arts. Now glassblowers, woodworkers, jewelry makers and many other types of crafters ply their wares in the bazaar. If a medium can be used for art or decoration then a worker of that medium can be found here.

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