fh_trips | From Colorado To Atlantis, Some Time Very Much BC

The last of the spiders skittered - or rather, limped - off-island around midnight. It was urged on, as were many of his spider bretheren, by a gentle little tremor. And then a flash of light.

And then, in the case of one or two spiders, falling very hard into the lake.

Because: fed up with annoying little spiders, the island was once again on the move. This time picking somewhere warm and decidedly less land locked to give a try. The Mediterranean was always lovely at this time of the year, after all. Even if it was a little further in the past for most of the island. Or a lot further, maybe.

Who knew?

These people didn't exactly measure time in terms of Anno Domini.

It was a lovely 70F out, the sun was shining and the city of Atlantis was just off the coast of Fandom Island. Atlantis while it was still dry and inhabited, that is. One that had a decidedly Minoan flare to it if you're the type to know about that, though it had curious touches here and there that seemed to place it either much earlier, or much later.

It was perhaps even curiouser that none of the Atlantisians even batted an eye at the giant castle appearing practically on their doorstep. Fandomites would be shoo'd away from places they'd rather not see strangers poking around, but that was about all.

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Situated next to the long walkway up to the city, the docks are thriving with the business of fishermen coming back from their daily rounds, and traders looking to buy and sell in the city.

Once you stride in through the giant gates, the sprawl of markets is the first thing you see. Here you can find an assortment of goods from Greece, Egypt, or even Mesopotamia. Or maybe you're the type to spend your time ogling the local women. Whose fashion was less modest about exposing their chests.

Here and there, there's even the gleam of something metal.

If you stroll further into the city, the imposing Temple of Ariadne becomes obvious. It's decorated with a good number of snakes. Make an offering if you would like!

Much like the one in Alexandria, the Temple of Poseidon is large and impressive. Living so close to the water, worship of this god is not exactly optional. Go in, if you're inclined to make an offering to the god. Or maybe take a picture with the bulls that roamed the temple grounds.

Percy had known they'd moved pretty much as soon as he'd woken up. Nothing looked dangerous or, even worse, rainy so he took off towards the new place to explore.

Coming upon the Temple of Poseidon, Percy smiled slightly before heading inside. He hadn't seen or even talked to his dad in awhile so it was kind of nice to be able to be around him in an indirect away.

His dad got the best monuments.

It's an impressive and athletic sight already: men and women doing exactly what 'bull leaping' might imply. It could be a religious ritual or athletic test of skill. Or some really bored kids. Who knew?

But there were plenty of them.

A new place meant new opportunities and after Isabela had explored the docks, she ran into this curious display. It was entertaining to say the least and once she noticed the little gambling ring standing out of the way, she somehow ended up agreeing to give this little game a go.

Suffice to say the bull was leapt over and Isabela would be counting her coins later.

In the nearby gymnasium, a demonstration was about to begin...

Who wouldn't want to watch shirtless men have a non-lethal knife fight? C'mon now!

After meandering the streets of the magnificent city, Faramir found his way to the gymnasium. Curious to see what sort of training these men received, he found himself a spot to watch the fighting.

Of one thing he was certain, Boromir would have easily won from any of these men.

The interior of the city, especially the poorer areas, is a maze of small alleys where you can find street peddlers and less savory characters lurking around. Or maybe you simply want to crash into someone else's laundry, like in the movies.

Some doors, however, remain locked. Including a few very imposing, official-looking ones. The guards will just stare at you stoically if you try.

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Woo, Atlantis!

Think Minoan society with the slightest whiff of sci-fi lurking in the corner of your eye. Ah, Atlantis.

God, I wish I was on that beach.

From Colorado To Atlantis, Some Time Very Much BC

The Docks

The Markets

Temple of Ariadne

Temple of Poseidon

Re: Temple of Poseidon

Watch the Bull Leaping

Re: Watch the Bull Leaping

Gymnasium - Weapons Demonstration

Re: Gymnasium - Weapons Demonstration

Winding Alleys

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