The layout of Bryn Gwlad bears a most unusual design seldom seen outside the Netherlands. The walled town was designed to be surrounded by water routed from the bay that is then enclosed by another high stone wall. This affords Bryn Gwlad not only an extra layer of protection but a constant source of water, which accounts for the port town's year-round green and lush appearance. A walkway known as The Promenade follows the inside of the outside wall and hexagonal-shaped rests along the way provide additional parks and space for growing crops.
1. The Castle, located on King Strete at Palace Path
2. The Royal Gardens, between King's Walk and Prince Strete
3. All Saints, between Castle Strete and Queensway
4. The Academy, on Castle Strete across from All Saints Cathedral
5. Castle Downs, just east of Crown Strete
6. The Swan & Crown Court, located the corner of Swan Strete and Crown Lane
7. Hangman's Hill, across the river from South Quay
8. The Bucket O'Blood Tavern, in Thieves Alley above High Strete
9. The Apothecary Shoppe, just off Rhiannon Way
10. Shadrac & Newbold, Solicitors, on Bankers Row
11. The Stables, off Dock Strete
12. Town Diamond, at Market Strete and Merchant Row
13. The Inn of the Weary Traveler, on Dock Strete, just west of North Gate
14. St. Jude's Church and Orphanage, at the end of Market Strete by Guild Strete
15. North Gate (main gate), on Porth Mawr
16. Customs House and The Strand
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The south quadrant of Bryn Gwlad faces the Misty Mountains and is considered the town's finest real estate, owing to the location of the castle and All Saints Cathedral (3) nearby. The eastern side of the quadrant is quiet and peaceful with a large park called Castle Downs (5) where Bryn Gwlad's many festivals and carnivals take place dominates the landscape. You can see the popular Swan & Crown Court (6), the Royal Gardens (2), and the Academy (4). (Click map to view in detail)
The western quadrant of Bryn Gwlad is largely residential but it borders the market district and is in the shadow of St. Jude's Church. Elizabeth Reed's apothecary shop (9) is located off Rhiannon Way. (Click map to view in detail)
The northern quadrant is almost exclusively industrial but includes the Marketplace and Town Diamond (12), the exchange, the mill, St. Jude's Church and Orphanage (14), and most of the port's merchants and businesses. (Click map to view in detail)
The eastern quadrant gives way to the docks, where Bryn Gwlad's thriving sea trade is plied year 'round. This area combines the best and the worst of the port town. Shire Hall, Bankers Row, and Customs Row house the Town Council, cartographer, solicitor and goldsmith Shadrac & Newbold (10) and most of the town's financial businesses. Dock Strete is the main thoroughfare, where the Inn of the Weary Traveler (13) is located. Following Dock Strete out through North Gate by the stables (11) is the Strand and Customs House (16). The gaol is located on Gallows Alley, next to Thieves Alley (8) and near Hangman's Hill (7). (Click map to view in detail)
