Introduction

Navigating through the bustling streets of the medieval city, eventually you will come to the affluent “Noble’s Quarter” with an array of traders to satisfy all of your needs! Need new attire or your gambeson fixing? The Tailor here is the best in the kingdom! Want to impress your friends with fine jewelry? The jeweller can create whatever your heart desires! Or fancy a new bow for your upcoming archery competition? The bowyer makes the finest longbows and crossbows in the land. Come from afar? The stablemaster will take care of your horse, mend your saddle and fix your horseshoes. And to top it all off, some of the best performers from across the kingdom come to entertain the crowds!

Although be careful, a few pickpockets and bandits have been sighted across the city; keep an eye on your coin purse!

Key features:

Tailor shop: A standalone building with a full interior and exterior, with an array of fabrics inside, a loom, sewing wheel and a rack for dying garments in the garden
Bowyer (bow making shop): A workshop and trade counter complete with an archery target outside to test out your new bow!
Stables and saddler: The stablemaster can craft anything your horse needs in his workshop!
Chandler (candlemaker): With the burning fireplace and plenty of wax from the local beekeeper, the chandler keeps the lights on for the town when the sun sets
Jeweller: Equipped with all the tools a fine jeweller needs along with plenty of pristine necklaces and rings on display for sale
Town square with statue and performer: Take a break from visiting all the traders by relaxing next to the fountain or take in the display from the performer!
Unwelcome guest! Be careful, there’s a bandit skulking around this part of town, the guards are on the lookout and will chase them when they spot them!

Closing remarks

The design heavily draws on inspiration from the Shambles in York, England (well worth a visit if you have never been!) which is also my second hometown here in the UK. It is one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe and is breathtaking to walk down; with buildings so old and the buildings leaning towards the centre of the street, so much so they are almost touching in places! This concept is captured in the design with techniques to slant the buildings in different directions and with a setting to expand the world of medieval themed lore and sets.

Please comment your thoughts and feedback below, I would love to hear your ideas for improvement! Lastly best of luck to every designer entering a submission and I look forward to seeing the five finalist designs!