Wigtown
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Overview
Wigtown is a location renowned for its chilly and cold weather. The small town is located in Scotland and is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea. Despite Wigtown having a population of a thousand Unmagicals, two hundred magicals live alongside them in this town. Wigtown is also known as being a peaceful town fit for its rapidly increasing population of magicals.
Wigtown has had a presence of magical beings for over a millennia, but the growth of the magical population started after the International Statute of Secrecy which was established in 1692. The town is also home to one of the best Quabbleball teams of the British Isles, the Wigtown Wayfarers.
The Fire Dust Network in Wigtown is located in a hotel that is east of the main town and is situated in front of a roundabout. The Shady Dealer, Vendor, Crafting Centre, Marketplace, and Bank Vault can all be found in the main town of the location or near its surroundings. The Wigtown Reputation taskboard is found west of the In-Game Store near the Dueling Halls.
Wigtown is located on the western side of the world map. The location can be discovered by players at any time, however, the level range of Wigtown is 50 and above.
Geography & Environment
Wigtown is a small town that is covered in snow, due to its freezing climate. The minor buildings in this town are primarily residential and are mostly made out of sandstone blocks and oak wood. Roads weave throughout these buildings and are lined with cobblestone pathways. Snow covers the landscape of Wigtown, however, trees and a sparse population of vegetation peak out through the blanket of snow.
Notable Locations
Wighenge
Wighenge is located on the southern side of Wigtown. The standing stones are known as Wighenge to the magical population, however, they are also known as the Standing Stones of Torhouse to the Unmagicals. These stones are in a circular formation and are in ruins, with the age of the stones being traced back to the neolithic era. Because of this, the stones are the object of great interest to magical archaeologists.
Players can learn more about Wighenge and the mysterious theories of its origins through the quest The Truth About Wighenge.
The Radio Tower and Quabbleball Pitch
The Wigtown Radio Tower and Quabbleball pitch are located southwest of the town centre. The Wigtown Quabbleball Pitch is one of the most well-maintained pitches in all of the United Kingdom. This is due to the Radio Tower which is used to mask the Quabbleball pitch from Unmagicals. It is operated by the Ministry of Magicians with permission from the Unmagical government.
Wigtown Church
The Wigtown Church is located north of the town’s centre. The small church is built out of the same blocks as the other residential buildings in the area, however, it features a cobblestone roof. The church contains a bell tower that features a large golden bell. Players explore this location during the quest The Bells of Wigtown.
Shops
The table below lists the shops in Wigtown.
| Shop Name | Shop Type | Items Sold |
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| Brimbles’ Bagels | A quaint bagel store located on the eastern side of Wigtown. Sells a variety of magical and Unmagical bagels. |
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| Scrumptious Sandwiches Deluxe | A blue sandwich store that features an outdoor seating area. | N/A |
Quests
The following quests are located in Wigtown. Head to the NPC and its coordinates provided to begin the quest.
| Quest Names | Level | Starting NPC & Coords |
|---|---|---|
| The Bells of Wigtown | 51 | Gama, 2503 17 6013 |
| The Truth About Wighenge | 51 | Celeste, 2627 17 6214 |
| Troubled Waters | 53 | Daniel, 2462 16 6070 |
Creatures and Plants
Wamprus Cats and Kelpies can be found near Wigtown. Wamprus Cats are located in the mountain caves near Wigtown and look like black cats, however, they are incredibly agile and strong. Kelpies dwell on a beach that is located southwest of Wigtown. They are green horse-like creatures that are known to shapeshift.
Gurgle Weed Lvl. 40 nodes and Wormwood Lvl. 50 nodes can also be found in the areas surrounding Wigtown.
Hidden Chests
There are a multitude of hidden chests around Wigtown! To find them, players need to search the town and its buildings extensively. Chests emit blue particles which help players to see them. These chests can be located behind paintings and Scoundrel’s Snare. The tier levels of the chests can be between 1-2. These hidden chests contain numerous items such as Level 51-60 mob drops, gear recipes, and broom recipes.
Trivia
- Wigtown has a large presence of bookstores, print stores, and publishers, making it Scotland’s national book town.
- At the centre of the town, there is a statue that resembles the Mercat Cross of real-life Wigtown.
- The original Quabbleball team of the Wigtown Wayfarers is said to have been the daughters and sons of Wilbert Perkins, who was a local butcher born in 1422.
