Bridge of Entwined Hearts

Tradition holds that this bridge is the finest setting for romance in all the reaches of the Free City. During all hours of day and night, in weather fair and foul, one can always find a couple, or two, or occasionally three couples, engaged in quiet and romantic conversation.
This elegant stone bridge is popular among students at Grey College, though it sees a fair amount of traffic from couples from all quarters of the city. A cosy balcony on each side of the bridge at its highest point holds a small bench for two, romantic nooks that have served as the setting for countless marriage proposals throughout the city’s long history. When a suitor suggests taking his beloved on a ‘walk through Clerkburg,’ it’s a sure hint that a proposal is in the works. While some believe the bridge to be magical, most credit the pleasant atmosphere to the Bardschool’s tradition of holding outdoor music practice nearby. In the secluded space beneath the bridge one can see many very personal messages of affection inscribed upon the stone blocks.
Of course the bridge serves as a thoroughfare and carries a fairly significant amount of traffic each day. The Millstream separates Clerkburg into two parts, and the bridge is the only one in the district. Each of the mills has a dam, with a walkway across it, but this bridge is the only crossing that can carry a horse or cart across the Millstream during its entire course from Temple Row to the Processional.
Rumours state that a marriage proposal made and accepted upon the bridge will lead to a life-long union. The theory has been tested thousands of times, but no one has compiled the results. There are no magical effects present on this bridge, but the view is lovely, the passers-by friendly, and who knows what a rising moon might foreshadow.

Type

Bridge

Parent Location

Clerkburg