Dock Ward

As one might assume, the Dock Ward is situated hard on the harbour and holds the docks, shipbuilding yards and industrial warehouses. The harbour is inhabited by aquatic anthros who keep the peace within their own aquatic city.

Old Barnacles Shanty Bar
Located on the outskirts of the ward, this bar is set up with an old-timey ship esthetic. The booze is cheap and strong and the company is as eager to scuffle as it is to sing.

Dawnstar Gym
A gym at one of the ward's main throughways. Originally sponsored by LyTech, it has a secondary function of being an institute for beta testing of new civilian suit models and modes. Gym goers receive discounts and perks if they sign up for the program and provide feedback of their experience.

The Stormsurge Dojo
A little gem of Japanese architecture tucked away in one of the district's many cul-de-sacs, this dojo was sponsored by the hero Storm Mercurius and built using traditional methods. Storm can be met there almost every day as he teaches his students discipline, focus, inner strength, all wrapped in swordfighting lessons. Has a long-standing rivalry with the Richter School of Chivalry in the Old Town.

The Japanese Garden
Storm Mercurius' pride and joy, built at great personal expense, the Japanese Garden lies directly adjacent to Stormsurge Dojo. A peaceful retreat for its guests, it has been carefully landscaped so that every view within soothes the spirit. A carefully landscaped stream feeds into a pond, which is overlooked by a tea ceremony house. While entry normally requires a ticket, it is freely opened to the public every time the sakura trees are in bloom.

The Leif Eriksson Memorial Lodge
Between the Dock Ward and the Old Town, near the beach, lies another one of Academy City's rivalling martial arts schools. The wooden structure, low-beamed and beautifully carved, was built by enthusiasts of Norse culture and mythology and sprung a small model village around itself. During the day it operates like an immersive theme park, receiving visitors and school trips. In the evening, viking enthusiasts gather to drink, spar, tell stories, take the sauna and drink some more. The lodge has a tradition of frequently raiding the other schools and duelling their students for honour. Its current long-term project is the construction of a seaworthy warship and the members joke they will need to build a monastery they can loot next. In the absence of that, they frequently organise outdoor survival trips and upload in-character travelogues to their channel on uwuTube.