Part 2: Orthiver
The district just north of Hiver, known as Orthiver for the small city that resides there, is where I spent most of my uni days. It was in the suburb of Wesbridge to be exact, a 20 or so minute walk down to the river. While we often made the trip down to Hiver central, I've got fond memories of the local watering holes in the downtown's that seem to litter the district.
In the summer Orthiver was cricket mad, and I remember descending on the Madelyn Rage Grammar School to watch the local high school team. It was a strange little culture - a district that goes mad over high school sports, but it was a lovely way to spend a summer day, drinking beers hidden in brown paper bags in the school grounds.
There was a little Cathedral, St Edwards, to the north of the district, and St Edwards square had a lovely and eclectic array of shops. One of my close friends lived their, so I often caught the tram up to meet him in one of the shady coffee shops.
It was the bridge that used to reside here that gave the city of Hiversbridge its name. The old one fell apart long ago, but the new one stands resplendent over the river to this day. The view of it from Wesbridge where I lived was beautiful. I'd spend many an afternoon wondering as to what magical engineering could have built such a structure.
The eastbanks of the district were far quieter, full of little cottages and terraces that Hiversbridge is known for. They were designed by one man and built on mass throughout the inner city. In the old days they were seen as cheap and decrepit. Now you can hardly afford one.
While I did love my time here, the callings of other parts of the city were too strong. That and the rent was far too expensive. But I still love to visit the district when I can.
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