The faint Circles of Light visible high up
The Circles of Light are the patterns of white lights on the roof/ceiling of the City. They are likely supposed to represent the stars in a real night sky. Due to their tiny size and their distance high up above the city, these lights provide little to no meaningful light, as seen by the dark streets of the non-inhabited areas of the city below.
Swanito, found in the Slums, seems fascinated by these lights. He is always found on a rooftop either lying down watching the "sky", or looking through a "Starfluxor 20002" telescope at them. Several of his interactions are about the Circles of Light, specifically:
- "Those circles of light are pleasing to watch. But I want to see the real sky one day."
- "I could name those lights like real constellations. The Big Circle ? The Ball ? No, needs more brainstorming."
- "He's [Jacob, the barman] the one who helped me get this beautiful telescope!"
Also see Roof [spoilers]