Giants' Walk
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| Plane | Avishkar (formerly Kaladesh) |
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| Part of | Ghirapur |
Giant’s Walk is where Ghirapur's practical ingenuity and festive spirit come together in a uniquely dramatic way. Built on the gentle rise above the Vinday River's meeting with the Suramal, the zone is famous for the ingenious system of locks and canals that sustain the city's elevated neighborhoods. Yet what truly sets Giant’s Walk apart is its role as the seasonal path of a small group of migrating giants, who instinctively follow the hidden currents of aether flowing through the land. Twice a year, this unlikely meeting of engineering and nature transforms the zone into the stage for one of Ghirapur’s most colorful and celebrated traditions.
Description
Giant's Walk is a distinctive zone in Ghirapur, built along a gradually sloping hill that rises above the Vinday River, before it widens and slows toward the point where it meets the Suramal River. The area is defined by an impressive network of more than a dozen locks and canals that channel river water uphill to serve parts of the city situated on higher ground. This remarkable feat of engineering was essential for expanding Ghirapur beyond the flat river plains and stands as a testament to the ingenuity of its builders. However, when the locks were originally constructed, engineers inadvertently built them directly on the ancient migratory path of a small group of giants native to the surrounding regions.[1]
The giants, drawn instinctively to follow the currents of aether, pass through Ghirapur twice each year as they travel along this invisible flow. In the early days, these massive creatures would simply follow their route regardless of obstacles, often causing significant damage as they lumbered through the locks and surrounding structures. Rather than attempt to divert the giants or prevent their passage, Ghirapur's engineers chose to redesign the locks to accommodate the migration. They developed a system that allows the locks to be drained rapidly, transforming the stepped waterway into a sort of giant staircase that the creatures can easily climb. This clever solution preserves both the infrastructure and the ancient pattern of the giants' path.[1]
Over time, what began as a practical engineering response evolved into a cultural tradition. Today, the giants' biannual passage through Giant's Walk is celebrated with a vibrant migration festival that draws crowds from across the city. The festival is a lively tribute to the flow of aether and the harmony between natural forces and human invention. Brave artists and revelers gather to paint the giants' skin in vivid colors and swirling patterns as they pass, transforming the creatures into moving works of living art. Musicians play, poets recite verses, and inventors showcase new creations inspired by the migration.[1]
Once primarily an industrial district inhabited by the engineers who operated and maintained the locks, Giant's Walk has since blossomed into one of Ghirapur's most dynamic creative centers. Its canals and stepped walkways are now lined with studios, workshops, and galleries. Painters, sculptors, poets, musicians, and visionary inventors with an artistic spirit all call Giant's Walk home. The zone embodies the city’s unique blend of artifice and artistry, where practical invention and creative expression flow together as seamlessly as the waters of the Vinday River through the locks of Giant's Walk.[1]
In-game references
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References
- ↑ a b c d James Wyatt (January 3, 2017) - The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh, WotC.