The Rainspatter Chronicles Pt I

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is Evita Felinstars, reporting to you 'live' from the Moving Market, currently set up in the empty field beside the Hadley Monument. Folks, if you've still not got out of your homes, this is the time to do so, with the Moving Market finally making its way round to Rainer's Cloud. As you can see, most of Rainer's Cloud has decided to hit Opening Night, and it is extremely crowded down here!

Let's see what amazing finds the Moving Market has to offer us this time of the month! It is July, the month named for the Roman conqueror, Julius Caesar. I'm sure you all know just who this chap is...the fellow who conquered most of Europe [and was defeated]. In celebration of all things Roman this month, the Moving Market has some great Greek goings-on up for grabs, Opening Night only! Aha! Here is one of them! Along the Food Avenue, you'll find rare Roman delicacies (cow's eyes) going for a mere 5 Northings per plate. One is not surprised how cheaply they are going for...

Up next, we have something more palatable. The attractive young lady standing next to me is none other than Ms Breezy, the proud owner and proprietor of Roman's Foot, the excellent foot massage parlour that offers the best services for those aching feet of yours. Let's see what she has to say about Opening Night.

Me: So, Ms Breezy, tell us what you think of Opening Night on Rainer's Cloud?

Ms B: Umm. Looking good I guess. Rainer's Cloud is one of the smaller towns we got, after Meteoropolis and Watervane City, but really, it's amazing that I've got such popular demand for my massage services. It's great coming here, and I've already got a least half a dozen bookings before Opening Night, and not just for feet...I do wings too.

There you have it folks! It looks like it will be a great Moving Market event - all those excellent food, ascetic attractions and cheap sales! I've been told that Roman silver ornaments are also going for half its usual prices, and people with such unusual tastes should not miss this bargain! (At least that is what the shopkeeper tells me)

But ladies, you should not miss the ever faithful Venus Wonders, with its pretty collection of lapis lazuli jewllery. As anyone knows, they are all the rage at the moment! I hear that a new collection has just come up and this is truly a not to be missed opportunity to buy the new necklace or bracelet that you've always wanted. In fact, I've just got myself this lapis lazuli brooch a moment ago as we trawled the shops for anything quirky and quirkier!

Everyone knows July is the month of the strange, and this Moving Market is no difference. So dig out your shopping bags and hop by Moving Market tonight. Once again, this is Evita Felinstars, reporting for Cloudhopper Daily.