Astaria: A New Dawn

CH 26: Finalizing Arcane Crossroads

1. The Final Month of Construction on Arcane Crossroads

The last month on Staros was a whirlwind of activity. As the sun rose each day, magical workers of all kinds—goblins, wizards, house-elves, and other magical creatures—busied themselves with finishing the grand city of Arcane Crossroads. The streets were paved with enchanted stones that shimmered softly underfoot, reflecting the magical energy flowing beneath the city. Buildings reached skyward, their spires glinting in the light, while magical banners unfurled above shop doors and homes.

Government Buildings: Ready for Leadership

The Ministry Building was now complete, with its various departments, including Transportation, Interspecies Cooperation, and Dangerous Research, all ready to begin their work. Wizards and magical creatures alike moved into their offices, enchanted parchments and scrolls filling desks as they prepared to govern this new world.

The Council Building was finished, with courtrooms equipped with magical wards to ensure truth and justice during trials. The Artifact Misuse Office was already in full swing, ensuring the safe handling of magical objects found in this new land.

Judicar's Spire, with its gleaming white and gold architecture, now stood tall, ready to house the Wizengamot for their future sessions of lawmaking and judgment. Statues of past leaders were placed in alcoves, watching over the new generation of lawmakers.

Arcane Lotus Trading House
Harry watched proudly as the grand doors of the Arcane Lotus Trading House opened for the first time. Magical auctioneers and traders set up their displays, and soon, the first items from Astaria would be bought and sold by magical beings across the continents. The auction house's intricate design, with its floating platforms and anti-theft wards, dazzled everyone who visited.

City Square and Public Spaces

The City Square was vibrant, with fountains and statues depicting the six guardians of Astaria, their forms carved in gleaming stone. The walkways were lined with benches, picnic tables, and enchanted lamps that lit the paths at night. Magical flowers bloomed year-round, thanks to subtle enchantments woven into the soil.

In the evenings, Harry, Luna, Neville, and the others often gathered there, taking in the beauty of what they had created—a city that symbolized unity, magic, and the promise of a new world.

2. Hearth Sanctum: A Village of Healing

On the outskirts of Arcane Crossroads, a smaller village had been completed: Hearth Sanctum, the home of the Aurora Sanctum Hospital and Enchanted Haven Hot Springs Resort. The air was filled with the calming scent of herbs, and the magic of the land seemed to pulse through the waters of the hot springs.

The Aurora Sanctum Hospital was now fully operational, its Healing Wings and Specialist Wards ready to treat patients from all over Astaria. The Phoenix Rebirth Spa and Crystal Cavern Therapy Rooms had quickly become popular among those seeking healing and rejuvenation.

The Enchanted Haven Hot Springs Resort offered a peaceful retreat for those looking to relax and restore their magical energies. Each pool, filled with waters enchanted with natural healing properties, glowed softly under the moonlight, making the resort a favorite destination for those in need of both physical and magical healing.