Solindago Anox
Solindago Anox, sometimes referred to as the Solhaven Zoo, is a nature preserve located in Solhaven south of Liabo Esplanade. Its entry is just west of Ronan's Temple. The Solindago Anox was created by the Solindago family for the joy, education, and wonder of the youths of the Freeport of Solhaven and Vornavis. It opened in 5100 as a small zoo with a petting area. Several years later, Solindago Anox closed temporarily as it underwent significant rennovations. When it reopened, it was rebranded as a nature preserve. It houses a wide variety of animals separated generally by animal type. Some of the more reclusive animals dwell in habitat areas that have magical scrying spheres so that attendees can view them from afar without disturbing them. Solindago Anox saw additional renovations in late 5123 and early 5124, which brought back the original petting zoo, introduced new planters with flowers and leaves scattered around the grounds, introduced a new keepsake vendor and a souvenir postcard vender, and also saw a memorial established dedicated to Kasendra Malwind.
Displays
Solindago Anox has several distinct open air sections, separating animals by species or areas of geographic origin. They include the Savannah, Big Cats, and Bears along the western half, Primates, Canines, Small Mammals, and Natural Oddities on the eastern half, and the Griffin's Roost connecting the two at the north end.
There are several stand alone structures scattered throughout housing additional animals and displays. The aviary is north of the entry crossroads inside a large glass-domed enclosure; a walking path through it allows for guests to interact with some of the birds or to feed them. A cart with different types of bird food is available free of charge. The aquarium is north of the aviary, inside of a pale limestone building. The reptile house is east of the entry crossroads inside a large circular hut. It houses a variety of reptiles along its winding interior and a butterfly garden at its back end.
A petting zoo is located west of the entry crossroads. It was renovated in 5123 as part of a series of improvements around the general Solhaven region and is a throwback to the zoo's original design. Inside, guests can interact with a ring-tailed lemur, a rabbit, and a baby rolton.
Memorials
A memorial to Kasendra Malwind is located just outside the aquarium. It includes a multi-paneled mural that was painted by Akinir Scallabrini in 5124. The panels feature a series of scenes illustrating Kasendra's life and accomplishments.
A large bronze banaltra statue memorializes the attack of the feithidmor. It is located in a back room of the reptile house.
Shops
| Shop Name | Realm | Type | Inventory Sold | Shop Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solindago Anox Gift Shop | Solhaven | shop | specialty | zoo souvenirs |
| Solindago Anox Postcards | Solhaven | shop | specialty | postcards |
Keepsakes
North of the petting zoo, a freckled half-elf vendor can create keepsakes to personalize your memories of visiting Solindago Anox. She stands next to a semi-curclar bar just underneath of a wide-canopied acacia, between the Big Cats and Bears exhibits. She offers services very similar to those available on the grounds of Veythorne Manor in Ta'Illistim. This service costs 5,000 silvers. She is able to work with any flower or leaf that is considered a foraged plant, which includes the plucked flowers and picked leaves from the various foraged item props scattered around the zoo grounds.
- KEEPSAKES or DESIGNS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I can create keepsakes to help you preserve foraged flowers and leaves or Naidem flowers for a small fee of 5,000 silvers. You can ask me about NECKLACES, BRACELETS, RINGS, EARRINGS, PINS, and TRINKETS."
- NECKLACES
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for necklaces that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT NECKLACES {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
1. a copper-chained necklace suspending a gold-washed hydrangea bloom
2. a necklace of acacia spacers alternating around bloom charms
3. a copper-strung pendant of filigreed hydrangea blooms
4. a silk-strung hydrangea bloom pendant of spun glass
5. a woven grass blade choker cradling a spun glass hydrangea bloom
6. a labyrinthine ribbon choker woven about glass hydrangea blooms
7. a lacquered leather gorget embossed in hydrangea bloom designs
8. a porcupine quill-ribbed gorget trailing glass hydrangea bloom charms
9. a molded leather torc capped in hydrangea blooms
10. a vine-traced copper torc displaying hydrangea bloom-carved agates
- BRACELETS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for bracelets that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT BRACELETS {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
11. a trio of acacia bangles painted with hydrangea blooms
12. a series of alternating bloom-carved acacia and baobab bangles
13. a single weighted baobab bangle painted in overlapping blooms
14. a lacquered baobab wristcuff linked in jeweled blooms
15. a linden-inlaid acacia wristcuff wreathed in hydrangea bloom charms
16. a trio of linden wristlets inlaid in hydrangea bloom-shaped agates
17. a delicate wristlet of pearl and hydrangea bloom-carved moonstones
18. an acacia-slatted bracelet joined by bloom-shaped spacers
19. a wide baobab bracelet carved with a single hydrangea bloom
20. a series of copper-linked bracelets trailing hydrangea bloom glass baubles
- RINGS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for rings that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT RINGS {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
21. a simple silver ring depicting hydrangea blooms
22. a simple silver band depicting hydrangea blooms
23. a cloisonne rose gold ring of hydrangea blooms
24. a cloisonne rose gold band of hydrangea blooms
25. a copper-channeled platinum ring inlaid in hydrangea bloom etchings
26. a wide copper ring inset with bloom-shaped diamonds
27. a twisted hydrangea bloom ring
28. a twisted hydrangea bloom band
29. a delicate copper promise ring inset with hydrangea bloom-shaped sapphires
30. a wide platinum ring wreathed in overlapping hydrangea blooms
- EARRINGS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for earrings that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT EARRINGS {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
31. a pair of teardrop spun glass earrings showcasing hydrangea blooms
32. a pair of hydrangea bloom earrings limned in gold foil
33. a pair of bloom-carved earbobs
34. a pair of porcelain earbobs painted in hydrangea blooms
35. some spun glass earrings trailing a periwinkle hydrangea bloom
36. some large pearl earrings incised with blooms
37. a pair of monkey-shaped copper earcuffs holding blooms
38. a set of twisting serpent earcuffs with hydrangea bloom eyes
39. a collection of clear glass hoops filled with miniature hydrangea blooms
40. a series of clear glass hoops filled with tiny hydrangea blooms
- PINS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for pins that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT PINS {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
41. a pewter sloth pin munching on hydrangea blooms
42. a copper wild dog pin trailing hydrangea blooms
43. an enameled macaw pin pinching a periwinkle hydrangea bloom in its beak
44. an onyx copperhead pin strangling a periwinkle hydrangea bloom
45. a pot-bellied moon bear pin staring at a periwinkle hydrangea bloom
46. an enameled hydrangea bloom pin
47. a copper and silver brooch of braided hydrangea blooms
48. a periwinkle hydrangea bloom wreath brooch in copper and silver
49. a crossed hydrangea bloom and griffin feather brooch
50. a silver shield brooch emblazoned in hydrangea blooms
- TRINKETS
A freckled half-elf vendor says, "I'm happy to tell you about the variety of designs for trinkets that are available. Just ASK me ABOUT TRINKETS {#} if you see something you would like me to make for you."
51. a beveled glass bauble preserving a periwinkle hydrangea bloom
52. a blown glass hydrangea bloom in exquisite miniaturized detail
53. a corked glitter-filled bottle painted in hydrangea blooms
54. a painted hydrangea bloom carved of linden
55. an intricately carved hydrangea bloom of acacia
56. a glass-paneled tile painted in hydrangea blooms
57. a stained glass window pane detailing hydrangea blooms
58. an acacia-framed painting detailing the anatomy of bloom
59. a charcoal and ink sketch of a periwinkle hydrangea bloom
60. a colorful hydrangea bloom painting