Tower of the Sun

The City of Wonders is one of the greatest landmarks in the sky. Each and every building is exceptional and wondrous. But perhaps the most famous of all is the Tower of the Sun.
Built two centuries ago, the Tower stands at the city's eastern gates, where the very base of the tower is split by an archway that lets people into the city. At 220 feet (67 meters) tall, it boasts a total of 7 stories, two staircases at the base (with entrances in the side of the arch), and a large spire on the top. At the top of the spire is a bronze sun that gleams in the sun's rays, and soft metal wires are inlaid into the sides of the tower in swirling designs, making the tower the most valuable building in the city and perhaps the sky, on account of all the metal in its construction.

Floors of the tower:

First floor: A historical display (almost like a museum) featuring the story of the construction of the tower and the highlights of Skydweller accomplishments since.

Second floor: Slightly larger than the others, the second floor boasts a beautiful splay of botanical gardens featuring flowering plants, verdant shrubs, and flourishing trees. Tiled paths branch throughout the gardens.

Third floor: A small library where the best books of all genres are found, including adventures, historical tomes, educational published works, scientific anthologies, and even encyclopedia volumes.

Fourth floor: The entirety of the fourth floor is an artistic vision. On the walls are paintings, sketches, murals, mosaics, and even tapestries from the most talented of artists. Hanging from the ceiling and on pedestals in the room are clockwork wonders full of ticking gears that are mesmerizing to behold.

Fifth floor: The fifth floor boasts perhaps the most advanced simulation room in the sky. Here, visitors can experience dizzying views, enchanting fragrances, and various scenes from history at the push of a lever.

Sixth floor: Often referred to as the Map Floor, the sixth floor has a clear floor and, underneath, a miniature replica of the entire mapped sky. Towns, Cities, forests, and even a few steady locations in the Outer Realm are all here to marvel at.

Seventh floor: The solarium. Tall ceilings and arched, wall-length windows create some of the most spectacular views in the world. Overlooking the City of Wonders is truly a sight, but one can also look in the other direction at the vast expanse of the sky. Balconies that rim the edge of the room allow visitors to breathe fresh air and get a better view of either the ground or the stars, whichever they choose.

A morning view from the solarium

The pin worn by tower staff

Type

Tower

The Sunspire:

The crowning jewel of the Tower of the Sun is the spire on top. Swirled from steel, iron, and gold, the spire is capped with a bronze sun that reflects sunlight, moonlight, and starlight. It is the pride and joy of the City of Wonders, as well as the single most valuable anything in the sky, aside from a few important documents and objects of historic value.

"In a word: splendorous. In a sentence: the best three hours of my life. The experience of seeing and exploring the tower for the first time alongside my Bond was unforgettable. And the solarium's view! Whether at sunrise, noon, sunset, or past the dusk, it was breathtaking."

-citizen

For two hundred years, the tower has stood as a symbol of the City of Wonders and the feats of Skydweller achievements housed there. It has weathered storms, sun, and the tramping feet of thousands of eager visitors. It is the 'pinnacle of inspiration and enlightenment', according to a recent newspaper article, and it will likely stay that way for many centuries more.