CH821 The Hive I
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Zora led Alex out of the administrative building.
Alex helped her into the carriage before climbing in after her. Moments later, it set off, leaving the administrative district behind as it travelled through the town.
Alex gazed out of the window at the passing streets.
Each of the domain's three towns possessed its own unique character and, to some extent, its own architectural style.
Fonterra was dominated by sprawling single-storey and two-storey wooden buildings, made possible by its abundant woodland resources.
Castin, benefiting from its close proximity to a natural quarry, favoured stone and masonry construction instead, particularly on its western side, where the town's formerly powerful five clans had once held sway.
Ashwell, by comparison, gave the impression of a metal jungle.
