A Street-Level Guide to URBAN TROIKA Volume 1

A Street-Level Guide to URBAN TROIKA Volume 1By Robin Gibson A central street lined with tall stone buildings, each decorated with absurdly proportioned gargoyles that make goofy faces from the eaves above. The pavement stones are arranged in a swirling spiral pattern, and Troikans believe that stepping on the centermost stone of a spiral is bad luck --- A circular, artificial lake filled with marble columns of various heights. This is the only location in Troika where the study and teaching of philosophy is permitted by law. Philosophers claim territory at the top of a column, driving off competition with the power of their demagoguery, or barring that, with a few well-thrown rocks. Successful philosophers ascend to the tallest spires, attracting gondolas full of students, day or night.The current favorite is Fozwell the Troll, whose "Everyone Ultimately Wants To Eat A Baby" philosophy has earned him rock star status. --- A series of arches bricked with crushed m