Yellow Brick Road

The Yellow Brick Road is perhaps the most famous landmark in the whole of Ostké (the land better known as Oz). It was laid down by a diverse team of laborers during the Wander Years between the First and Second Ages of Eden, a team comprised of representatives from all four of the major halfling clans: the Gillikins, Munchkins, Quadlings, and Winkies.

 

As for its color, that was determined by a card game between the four civil engineers in charge of the project. When the Winkie won, she understandably chose the national color of Winkie Country: yellow.

 

Route

The Yellow Brick Road begins on the western bank of the Bü‘ükopo Oadü, just south of the Eastern Ozite Mountain Range. It continues at a diagonal, from northeast to southwest, until it reaches the Green House in the Emerald City—the road’s western terminus.

 

Along the way, it passes through the village of Dorothy’s Landing and many other notable Munchkin townships. When it enters the Emerald City, which is a facsimile of the Earthling city of San Francisco, the road follows the path of Lombard Street in The Real World—including the section dubbed “the crookedest street in the world.”

Founding Date
78–85
Type
Road
Parent Location
Related Tradition (Primary)

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Dec 8, 2024 21:11 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I love that the colour was decided by a bet.

Emy x
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Dec 8, 2024 22:46 by E. Christopher Clark

Thanks! I hadn't decided that before I wrote the article and then the idea just came to me and felt VERY on-brand.

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Dec 12, 2024 23:50 by Chris L

I love that the Yellow Brick Road turns into/follows Lombard Street! FYI, when I read these I hear them in your voice. And I love when little bits of lore that you and I discussed comes up in these articles!


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Dec 13, 2024 02:52 by E. Christopher Clark

Aw, thanks man. I'm glad my voice is still coming through. And yeah, I love the Lombard Street idea. I still hope to illustrate it some day, when I can figure out how to do it proper.

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