Watercleft

Against the cliff face upon which the petals District sits is Watercleft, a public speaking space and where the Shaded (the green Ridge council) holds all its meetings publicly. The area is named for a spout of clear, pure water that bursts from the side of the cliff, an underground freshwater stream that pours into an aqueduct designed for it. Access to the stream is free, and it's not unusual for bathers, water-carriers, and frolicking natives and visitors to all mingle, making the area the social center of Green Ridge. From the open space, the stream is carried by channels into Evergreen Park, and from there into smaller private waterways throughout the district. Though there are numerous grassy squares in Green Ridge, most festivals, market days, and gathering occur at Watercleft, as much out of tradition as for any other reason.