South Soffit

The lower-class district built into the Oldfairen ruins beneath The Eaves. The electric wires that feed the district above run haphazardly through South Soffit, making it a dangerous place to live and work. Those that live in "the Soffit" often work in the homes of the wealthy Newfairens above.

The district is built in layers, with the bottom level providing homes for those who are most well-off. Here, the houses and roads are safely located on the ground floor, the rest of the city is easily accessible, and the air is cleanest. The topmost levels are the hardest to maintain -- and the most dangerous. Residents must navigate the unrailed walkways and dodge the open electric wires crackling overhead, all while suffering severe smoke pollution from the homes below. The upper Soffit is no place for the faint of heart or the clumsy of foot.

The Oldfairen archway that stretches across the main entrance of South Soffit is regarded as one of the most sophisticated feats of architecture still in use from the ancient city.

The Eaves with South Soffit below

Points of Interest

The Clara House: A shelter and soup kitchen run by and for the people of South Soffit. The manager, Clara Bellecourt (she/her), is known for never turning away those in need and for specifically keeping the Ascendancy out of her charity work.

Thread & Fur Taxidermy: This taxidermy shop can't get a storefront in any other district, and the owner has certainly tried. Perhaps it's the unblinking faces of hundreds of animals perched in the windows, the smell of singed fur and iron-rich blood, or the way that Professor Oliver Berrada (he/him) is often inside, insisting he has the body of a real Krakidon for the shop to buy.

The Margin Pub: One of the most popular pubs in South Soffit, the Margin offers unexpected fare. It has a shockingly affordable selection of wine (on top of the usual beer and hard liquor) and attracts visitors from all over the city. The owner, Kailey Zhang (she/they), also runs a library of banned books out of the back of the bar.

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South Soffit architecture