As you enter into the Goldcross Empire, it almost seems as the city disappears into the clouds; with teal roofs accented with gold gleam against the sunlight. At the center you can see the stark, red of Goldcross Tower watching over the people below. Coming closer you first encounter various farms and residences, and there is even a Firehawk training building in the fields. A mixture of small homes and trading posts surround the outer keep, where you can purchase a variety of goods from travelling salesmen.
A low stone wall secures marks the edges of the outer keep. Here you'll find the outdoor bazaar, blacksmith, various stores and Caster-owned shops and public housing. Many storekeepers have small apartments above their shops, while those who work at the bazaar travel back outside the walls to their homes.
High stone walls with security placements mark the inner keep. Inside there is a mixture of government buildings, pricier magical and non-magical shops, and a teaching library. There are also a mixture of larger private residences and apartment-style houses. At the rear of the wall is a gated sanctum surrounded by moat which is home to the Goldcross Tower, a red hexagonal structure with beautiful stained glass windows, and other military structures including a barracks and armory. A fountain in the visage of a dragon sits centrally in the courtyard.
While the gates of Goldcross are always open to citizens and visitors alike, the inner sanctum is guarded by soldiers.