Travelogue: Caledon Moors, Part 2

The dominating feature of the Moors is surely the old Cavorite mine. (Cavorite, of course, is a mineral that has anti-gravitation properties. Mr. H. G. Wells falsely claims that this is a man-made material.)

Just outside the area of the mines is this piece of technology - it appears to be able to monitor the entire state of Caledon!



The mine itself is still used, but the features that immediately catch the eye are the remnants of a much older species.



Below, the modern mine apparatus.



Automated trams move the cavorite along a purpose-made tunnel.



Below the operating level of the mine is an older cavern, filled with drawings on the wall of a technology unknown to us.



 Some of the equipment still works, though its purpose is unknown.



I took the elevator out of the mine shaft - pressing the button for the top floor takes one to a space ship, docked high above the mines!



If you visit, do consider a small donation for the continued operation of the mines. With new forms of transportation continually being developed by scientists in the Steamlands, the price of cavorite continues to fall. Keep this historic part of Caledon alive!

Travelogue: Caledon Moors, Part 1

Moving west from Victoria City are the mysterious Moors. Tendrils of fog swirl about one's ankles and then disappear. Faint sounds can be heard in the distance - was that a cry for help, or only the wind? - and it's often hard to remember that Caledon's capital city is only a short walk away.

Fortunately, I arrived on a clear day, and strolled past The Steam Yard, home of Crackpot Steampunk and Mr. Layton Destiny.


The Steam Yard



Closeup of the steam engine in the Steam Yard



Miss Tinker Imako's whimsical house



Fatum Castle, home to Duchess Pym Sartre



Fatum Castle interior



The Moors graveyard



Miss Victorian Magic's funeral home, conveniently next to the graveyard



Miss Lenara's vineyards



The fairy-tale house of Mrs. Aevelle Galicia-Constantine and Mr. Wrath Constantine



Miss Moonstone Eiren's artMEfashion store



Ryba Arts Chapel


The dominating feature of the Moors is the Cavorite mines, and this is the subject of the second part of our trip to the Moors.

Skating in a Flying Snow Globe

Dr. Garth Goode kindly opened a skating rink above his property in Caldon Moors, and even offered a free pair of ice skates. I couldn't resist, so...

Above, the rink's mascot. Below, skating.

Yes indeed, Dr. Goode promised ice skates, and he delivered skates. Made of ice.

They work surprisingly well.