This neighborhood has a false air of Prosperity: a few renowned establishments, carnivorous flowers on the balconies, liveried doormen sheltered under the carriage entrances, a semblance of calm in the air and good fortune. But it is dangerous, in the Punishment, to go on by appearances alone.

This district is a stone vampire, a tick on the back of the terrace, a sort of syphon where money ends up as if sucked into the bottom of voracious purses. The entrepreneurs who reside here all have something to reproach themselves for. Slave traders, swindlers, sorcerers and other victim merchants all have a foothold here. With long teeth, all ready to bite under their deceptive smile, these wealthy people with their pockets lined are just waiting for a misstep, a simple sideways glance, to accuse you of all evils, jump at your throat and send their heavy hitters after you. Unless, of course, your purse is fuller than theirs. In which case they will be all sugar and honey, just waiting for the right moment to betray you and snatch your fortune.

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