illustrium magnus

In it's earliest known usage, the diaries of Doctor Orlando Laswell, illustrium magnus is used almost exclusively to refer to the area around Spruce street. He paints it as a well, from the depths of which we can draw answers to the fundamental questions of life: What is and isn't humanity? Do we really have free will? In brief it is used to describe the city as a potential gateway to wonders that lay beyond human comprehension. Given adequate care it's certain that spruce street will fulfill this vision.

Illustrium Magnus is also the title of the slowly decaying work that decorates the entrance to the non-fiction section of The Clockfeld Memorial Library. This painting depicts the area as it was at the turn of the century, almost. Since it's creation it has been rapidly deteriorating. Despite much protest this work has remained un-restored for 57 years keeping accordance with the artists wishes. As the painting continues to chip more of the Kelrite based undercoat is revealed. While the darkness has spread to envelope much of Spruce street its origins are reported to have been centered on the Church of St. Melody. While considered a dimm eyesore by some, most see this as an early precursor to modern art installations and a reminder of the forward thinking path that Spruce street has always followed.

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