The Varnish
The Varnish is the bustling downtown of Newfaire. Filled with towering Art Deco buildings and criss-crossed by the lines that power the city's trolly cars, this district has become a nighttime staple for the citizens of Newfaire with cash to burn. As the hub of restaurants, theaters, bars, and other social venues of the city, it serves as the cultural proving ground for anyone who wants to be in the limelight.
The westernmost part of the Varnish, on the banks of the Stentorian River, is built into Oldfaire ruins. Previously, the streets in this portion of the district ran at ground level, but the area sank, likely due to damage from bombings during The Last Great War. When people discovered that the cave-in was due to the shattering of a massive, Oldfairen roof, they simply rebuilt their homes and businesses within the ancient structure's bounds.
Points of Interest
The Meridian Theater: A movie theater that shows only the latest silent pictures. Moving picture stars from across Hale come to Newfaire to make opening night appearances at the Meridian, offering the Halen Star and Civil Tribune opportunities to capture exclusive interviews.
Revisionary: The award-winning restaurant founded by Rasa Petrova (she/her). During the height of the war, it closed down due to a lack of available imports. Since its grand reopening, the place is always filled iwth excellent food and laughter.
Seren Street Station: The primary cable car stop for downtown Newfaire. First opened in 1888, the city's trolley system is coming up on its twentieth anniversary. The Seren Street Station is one of the three major hubs of the railway, and is opulently decorated -- both to attract tourists and glorify Newfaire's wealth.
Larceny: The most exclusive nightclub in The Varnish. Patrons who hold membership do so under alliterative pseudonyms.
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