Predictions of the economic shift with Crimsonwood?

Pic here for reference.

When was this map last updated and did it change since then?

The mayor is in the way of the sign in NLC for that to be a portal. Then again, they could always move him. I notice that the background is different from that of the city.

The gear portal is in the way of the door. I wish I could go there and see if that portal is disabled or if it's part of the cycle with the other gears.

I wonder that the second brick path (under the top one) leads.

Edit: Random thought: Would a high level thief (avoid) or warrior (HP) be able to escape if a priest traps him inside? :f6:

Wow, I've never noticed those maps before. o_o
Anyways, I'd like to see which of those 2 classes would survive the longest.