# Central Square - Location Description

## Basic Information
- **Location Name**: Central Square
- **Type**: Main civic and commercial center
- **City**: [City:grenoble]
- **World**: [World:camelot-world]
- **Function**: Town hall, markets, community gathering space

## Architectural Signature Elements (NEVER CHANGE)

### Core Structures
- **Town Hall**: Central civic building serving as focal point of the square
- **Cobblestone Plaza**: Traditional medieval paving with weathered stone
- **Surrounding Buildings**: Timber-framed structures with terra cotta roofs
- **Market Stalls**: Traditional medieval commercial infrastructure

### Distinctive Features
- **Open Layout**: Spacious plaza allowing for community gatherings
- **Medieval Architecture**: Consistent timber-framed buildings with period details
- **Central Positioning**: Located on main thoroughfare between gates and castle
- **Commercial Integration**: Markets and shops integrated into surrounding structures

## Daily Activities

### Civic Functions
- **Town Governance**: Administrative activities in town hall
- **Public Announcements**: Official proclamations and community notices
- **Legal Proceedings**: Civil matters and dispute resolution
- **Community Meetings**: Gatherings for local issues and celebrations

### Commercial Activities
- **Daily Markets**: Regular trading of goods and provisions
- **Artisan Sales**: Local craftsmen displaying and selling their work
- **Merchant Trading**: Commercial exchanges and business dealings
- **Seasonal Fairs**: Special events and festival markets

### Social Functions
- **Community Gatherings**: Social events and public celebrations
- **Cultural Events**: Performances, storytelling, and entertainment
- **Religious Observances**: Ceremonial activities and festivals
- **Information Exchange**: News sharing and social interaction

## Visual Generation Guidelines

### Preferred Angles
- **Square Overview**: Wide shots showing town hall and surrounding buildings
- **Market Activity**: Street-level views of daily commercial life
- **Architectural Details**: Close-ups of medieval building features
- **Community Events**: Scenes of gatherings and celebrations

### Activity Levels
- **Busy Market Day**: Crowded with merchants, customers, and daily activity
- **Quiet Morning**: Peaceful early hours with minimal activity
- **Festival Time**: Celebration scenes with decorations and festivities
- **Evening Calm**: Sunset lighting with people returning home

### Lighting Recommendations
- **Natural Daylight**: Clear lighting showing architectural details
- **Golden Hour**: Warm lighting on timber and stone creating atmospheric glow
- **Market Ambiance**: Busy daytime lighting with shadows and activity

## Cross-References
- **Parent City**: [City:grenoble]
- **Main Route**: Located on thoroughfare from [Location:main-gates] to [Location:central-castle]
- **World Context**: [World:camelot-world]
- **Nearby Residents**: [Character:camelot], [Character:eliot], [Character:bart]

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*Consistency Level: LOCKED - Medieval architecture and layout established*