The Highway
Introduction
Running through The Endless City Limits is a long seemingly infinate road which leads into the heart of The Endless City from The Far Umbra. It is a dreamlike construct of the memory of road and travel, traversed by lost souls, bounty hunters, warriors and adventurers alike. It is simply know as The Highway.
Description
The Highway manifests as simple motorway or freeway flanked by signposts and lit by aggressive neon lighting. It is the soul of the modern road and the fastest way to get from anywhere in the umbra to the heart of The Endless City. It is in effect an uber trod accessible from many on ramps throughout the realms. If you need to get to the City in a hurry, you need to step over (or drive over...) onto The Highway. In this way, it is almost a realm in its own right.
No one party or faction controls The Highway. Indeed it is a chaotic and dangerous place travelled by agents of all the powers, and free agents alike. Common elements to be found on The Highway include; The Endless City "Bastard Squad" (a, or perhaps, THE police of The Endless City), Clan motorcycle gangs, Host troop movements, couriers of various descriptions and bounty hunters bringing their quarry home.
Travel safe. Travel fast.
This is the night drive The Endless City.
This is the race to The Endless City.
Travel Guide
The Highway Awaits: A Traveler’s Guide to the Endless Roads of The Realms
Buckle up, traveler! You're about to hit the most thrilling, dangerous, and unpredictable road in **The Realms**—**The Highway**. This isn't your average road trip; The Highway is the lifeblood of the **Endless City**, a constantly shifting superhighway that connects realms, trade routes, and more. Whether you’re zipping through neon-lit cityscapes or navigating its darker, more dangerous stretches, this guide from **Faewave Escapades** and your favorite travel writer, **Max Whimsy**, will keep you cruising along... as long as you stay alert.
The Basics: What is The Highway?
The Highway is an interconnected, ever-shifting system of roads that winds through the **Endless City** and beyond. Managed in part by **Purple Rain Combine (PURR)**, the Highway serves as the primary route for high-speed travel, transporting goods, people, and data between realms. The landscape around The Highway can change on a dime, as the city itself shifts—so be prepared for sudden detours or the road disappearing beneath your feet!
It’s more than just a road; it’s a vital artery that links the various power players of the **Endless City**. Expect everything from high-speed luxury vehicles to beat-up pirate rigs run by factions like **The Flying Eyes**, who are notorious for hijacking shipments or pilfering valuable data as they race through the city.
Speed Thrills and Kills: What to Expect
The Highway offers a wild mix of high-octane speed and sudden danger. If you’re new to the system, remember: **keep up, or get run over.** Speed limits? Ha! The only limit here is how fast your vehicle can handle the twists and turns of the chaotic city.
You’ll pass through realms linked by **Faetech**, with bursts of energy that power the flow of the city. But it’s not just traffic jams you’ll need to worry about—criminal factions, roving Leviathans, and unpredictable shifts in the city’s layout make every trip on The Highway a gamble. One wrong turn, and you might find yourself face-to-face with a **Leviathan** or worse, trapped in a corridor controlled by a criminal cartel.
What to Drive?
If you're going to take on The Highway, you'd better have the right wheels. High-end cars, often from **Purple Rain Combine**, are equipped with the latest in **Faetech** engines, allowing them to glide through the ever-shifting roads like a dream. But not everyone can afford luxury, and you’ll see plenty of beaten-up street racers cobbled together with scraps from different realms.
If you're in the market for speed and defense, look out for vehicles with **ether shields**—perfect for blocking unwanted attention from pirate factions or rogue fae magic that might disrupt your journey.
Beware of the Cartel and Flying Eyes
Like any good cityscape, The Highway is home to some less-than-savory characters. **The Cartel** and **The Flying Eyes** are notorious criminal factions that operate along the outskirts, constantly looking for opportunities to hijack shipments or pull off high-stakes robberies. The Cartel, run by the **Demon Prince**, controls much of the illegal traffic, from smuggling goods to data theft. Meanwhile, the **Flying Eyes** specialize in intercepting and pirating valuable information on The Highway.
If you’re traveling with something valuable, keep it locked down, and maybe consider hiring an escort—because once they’ve spotted you, it's game over.
Trods and the Cross-Realm Danger
While The Highway primarily connects parts of the **Endless City**, it’s also the gateway to various realms, and that means you’re playing with different sets of rules depending on where you're heading. Trods, magical portals that cross between realms, can be unstable at times, and you’ll want to ensure you’re on a safe route.
Recently, the **Queen of Rats** has set up blockades along certain stretches of The Highway that lead to other realms, especially the **Earth Realm**. So, make sure to check the latest traffic updates—otherwise, you could find yourself in a bottleneck with no escape.
Thrill Seekers Unite: The Racer Scene
For the more adventurous souls, The Highway has its own underground street-racing scene. Organized by some of the criminal factions and adrenaline junkies who call the city home, these races are fast, dangerous, and not for the faint-hearted. Winning a race can earn you massive rewards—if you survive. Losers, however, are often left as highway debris.
Final Thoughts: Drive Fast, Stay Smart
The Highway may seem like a chaotic, high-speed nightmare to some, but to the right kind of traveler, it’s a pulse-pounding adventure like no other. If you’ve got the speed, the wits, and the nerve, you’ll find yourself thriving on the endless roads of The Realms. Just remember, one wrong turn can lead to an entirely different adventure—or an early grave.
Max Whimsy Senior Travel Editor, Faewave Escapades “Fasten your seatbelt and trust the Faewave—**if** it lets you.”
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