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The Pattern Web itself lights up the district of penthous­ es and high-rise lairs. Thick webs stuffed with Informational Geomids connect the towers, giving the rich and powerful Weaver-spirits that rule the CyberRealm access to all of the raw data they need. A small army of loyal spirits known as the Spider Patrol guard these levels as equal parts police and espionage force.

Most of the residents of this area are alien, emotionless Weaver-spirits. Some humanoid emanations work and dwell here as servants but a lucky few have proven themselves to the arachnid masters. Promotion to this level means not only permanent residence and a new job but also a new

physical form. The new resident’s body is drained of juice and refilled with fresh, empowered juice — often harvest­ ed from unfortunates in Old Town — to reshape it to the Weaver’s aesthetics.

Accessing Uptown through the towers requires getting past the Spider Patrol, either through stealth and guile or having an ID Card to gain proper clearance. At that point it’s a matter of navigating the elevators and avoiding the guards. If an intruder is confident that he can dodge the hovercar and helicopter patrols outside, he can physically climb up the webbing hanging off the skyscrapers like ivy made of steel cable. In the past the Glass Walkers had full access to Uptown and were regular guests of the Weav­ er-spirits. Those relationships have soured over time and the tribe is now treated just like any other.