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Description

A highway protected and linked by catseyes.

A highway is an at least 2 tile-wide paved road that leads between two or more deeds. Single paved roads that are paved on the edge with gravel also count as a highway.

Official protected highways use a marker per tile corner which will protect all 4 tiles around it. Most of these markers are called Catseyes, with a second type called a Waystone, which is used primarily at junctions, e.g. where roads meet or as a terminus (on deed). Official highways are used by Wagoners to transport goods, help players find deeds by checking for directions at a waystone and the basic feature of faster travel of course.

Creating an official protected highway

A road can be turned into a official highway if it is at least two tiles wide and connects a minimum of two deeds. The start of a highway is marked by a waystone on a deed. A second waystone on the second deed marks the end, or destination, of the highway. The highway is complete once both waystones are linked by catseyes. The catseyes will start to glow green if anything worked.

Since highways are more than simple point-to-point roads in most cases it is possible to use waystones at junctions to link more than two deeds. Waystones can be placed while building the initial highway or replace a catseye on a finished highway.

Building or adding to already existing highways can be tricky sometimes. This Google document helps with troubleshooting and gives in-depth information on the mechanics of highways.

Additions and maintenance

A junction with a waystone and a wagoner container.

• Highways can be illuminated by blessed lamps without the need of refueling. While they will shine without further work, they still need to be repaired from time to time.
• Connected deeds can hire a wagoner to deliver bulk items to other connected deeds.
• Bridges can be included in highways but waystones may not be placed on them.
• Cave highways can be included if paved with reinforced floor.

Changes and removal

Official protected highways may be changed or removed. Check this Google document for legitimate ways to to so. Leaving a formerly intact highway without fixing it again may induce decay on some parts and might entail moderation actions.