The heat of the day dissipated quickly, as the baking sun settled, and even turned cool and refreshing, with the stiff sea breeze wafting in from the docks. Around the city, humans and other races, from all walks of life, mingled in the streets, many moving from one source of entertainment to another. In the more upper class sections of the city, the playhouses were alight with the sounds of performances, while in the more common districts, the alehouses provided their own music; some, from a bard, weaving a tale or performing a tune, and others, from the inevitable gambling or brawling that arise in the rougher structures.<br/><br/>However, not all is merriment and enjoyment. Tonight, there's an edge of worry amongst the citizens; rumors have spread almost as fast as the sand that fills every crack and crevice of the city, of kidnappings in the night, bands of armed men whisking people off the street, never to be seen again. Most people were traveling the city in groups, and those that weren't were moving faster than usual, keeping to well-lit areas and main thoroughfares, whenever possible.