North Haven

**North Haven**, also known as the Music City of Drunken Geysers, is a major city built along the Beshniquel River delta on the North shore of the planet Rathalay’s principal continent.

## History

Initially settled during the Galactic Republic, North Haven was a small fishing village of little import. With the construction of the *Isle Resort* during the Galactic Empire, the city exploded in popularity due to the exclusivity of the resort clientele. While the most important visitors are granted access to the small resort spaceport, most mid to upper level dignitaries and politicians are required to land at the North Haven spaceport and transit to the Isle via repulsorlift vehicle. The regular presence of wealthy patrons passing through soon drew droves of the galaxies artistically minded in hopes of drawing the attention of potential patrons.

Architecture in the city developed over the ensuing years to commemorate the heritage of the town alongside the musical influence that made it such a popular draw, with aspiring architects drafting plans at low rates simply to gain exposure.

## Geographical Features

Flowing down from the slopes of Gemheart Mountain, the Beshniquel River carries with it a large amount of Rathalayan Firestone silt. As the rive flow ebbs on its arrival to the sea, this silt has come to settle in the delta over untold millennia. The resultant Firestone silt rich soil generates an abnormally large mount of heat due to the natural reactions occurring, heating underground reservoirs to extreme temperatures, which in turn developed the North Haven geyser fields that originally drew settlers to the area.

In addition to the natural geyser activity, it has been discovered that Firestone silt has a harmonic frequency with standard sublight drives. If a starship passes too closely to the Beshniquel Delta the silt violently reacts, driving a temperature spike that is dozens of times stronger than normal. Active geysers erupt until dry, and superheated gases in the empty reservoirs have been said to rupture the ground, creating new geyser formations randomly in the area. The dangers of such a reaction to the city are such that a no fly zone exits 15km from the city limits, with New Republic authorization to disable any violating ship entering the space.

## Government

Not as important to planetary affairs as the capital city Illafian Point, and situated too closely to the Isle Resort’s political pull to afford it’s own governor, North Haven is administered by a single Magistrate’s office situated near the center of town on Nalorgan Isle.

## Points of Interest

### Clak Crab Docks

Dominating the central shores of Fizzz Beach, the visually fascinating Clak Crab Docks serve as the main ingress and egress point for all persons in North Haven. The high levels of Rathalayan Firestone silt in the ground make operation of a sublight engine a dangerous act, with the high level of heat generated by the silt due the harmonic response of the silt causing extreme geyser activity. In order to ensure city safety, all spacecraft must land at the North Haven Spaceport some 30km out to sea, and passengers are then ferried to the city via repulsorboat. The massive Clak Crab structure - named for and designed to look like the Rathalayan Clak Crab - then receives and registers all arrivals safely.

### Deputy Marshal’s Office

With the planetary Marshal’s office being situated in the capitol city, and the sector Marshal stationed a short distance away at the site of the Isle Resort, North Haven merits only a Deputy Marshal posting. The gundark’s share of their time is spent running the glorified drunk tank just outside the Clan Crab Docks that is their office, and the position is not viewed as desirable within New Republic security postings.

Interestingly, the current Deputy Marshal Val Cardon has retained the position ever since the rise of the New Republic, even passing on promotional opportunities offered elsewhere in the galaxy.

### The Drunken Drugon

Built alongside the old Seamote Harbor, the Drunken Drugon primarily receives patronage from the fishing community that founded and continues to reside in North Haven. The building was recently re-opened following magistrate approval of an architectural design to construct the bar to appear as one of the massive, predatory Drugon native to Rathalay’s ocean.

### Dorenian Commons

The colorful beating heart of North Haven, Dorenian Commons provides a multitude of small shops, restaurants, clubs, and housing for North Haven. The Commons draw the majority of tourists on any given night, offering a much more affordable way to experience the town. Anyone staying in the commons need only open their window to enjoy the music coming from every corner of the street as small bands perform live all hours of the night, and a walk through the crowded streets offers a feast for the eyes as each building has been custom designed and individually painted, covered in murals, or even carved into a work of art.

### Fanfar Beach

Situated on the calm west bank of the Beshniquel River following the upstream split of Peel Rod Channel, Fanfare Beach offers a relaxing stop for visitors. Whether looking to soak in the atmosphere after an appointment at Ploong Sound Spa, hoping to enjoy a picnic while listening to the next band playing the amphitheater, or dip your toes in the cool river water, the beach will meet your needs. Pop-up confection shops sell treats en route to Fizzz Beach, equipment rentals are available for a dive in the Gemstone Reef, and individuals can often be found selling their artwork as souvenirs.

### Firestone Adventures

A beautiful structure reminiscent of the Rathalayan Firestone geodes that the planet is best known for, customers walking in may buy tickets to enjoy any number of adventures in the surrounding area. Explore the geyser caverns underground that make the city such a surprising spectacle, get a guided dive through the best parts of the nearby Gemstone Reef, or even (with a waiver) take a safari into the surrounding jungles and take your own holo of the Wyyschokk infestation in the valley Northwest of Gemheart Mountain.

### Gasan Amphitheater

A naturally occurring amphitheater in the center of the city named for the string drum of jizz renown, the Gas Amphitheater is one of the main reasons for the musical success of North Haven. Projecting the most popular concerts naturally through the streets of Dorenian Commons, the venue is often made use of for major competitions that offer the winning band a slot to play at the *Isle Resort* for their best chance to make it big in the galaxy.

### Glitz Gardens

Pushing up against the Western walls of North Haven, the Glitz Gardens are often the last place that musicians and artisans who couldn’t make the cut in town can be found after overstaying their credit count. Down on their luck, sellers will flood the open markets most days of the week with deals on musical instruments and equipment, high end drafting gear, and whatever materials might be worth the credits needed to buy a ticket back home. Though many have found a new Slitherhorn for a steal, others have returned to their hotel room to realize they have been swindled or, worse, that their credit purse has gone missing.

### Nalargon Isle

A small isle sitting betwixt the flow of the Beshniquel River and Peel Rod Channel, Nalargon Isle houses the ruling magistrate of North Haven. The offices of the magistrate all shine a resplendent crimson in the afternoon sun, with the magistrate’s own home standing prominently over the rest of the isle, it’s dome paying homage to the Nalorgan, also known as the Red Ball Jet Organ, made famous by Max Rebo of the Max Rebo Band.

### Omni Suites

Built just outside the Clan Crab Docks, the Omni Suites are constructed high upon trimantium stilts to appear as massive versions of the Omni Box after which they take their name. Many wealthy dignitaries stay in the towers before, and after, their visits to the *Isle Resort’'.*

### Ploong Sound Spa

Built directly over the highest concentration of geyser activity in the city, the Ploong Sound Spa redirects the thermal energies into heating a constant cycle of freshly purified Beshniquel River flow for use in the facility, redirecting used water back to the sea. An architectural feat, the spa was built during the city’s large construction push circa 4ABY.

Visitors to the spa can select from a range of packages, from a simple massage to a full day revitalizing treatment with meal and drink services provided.

### Seamote Harbor

During the initial building of North Haven, settlers developed Seamote Harbor within the small bay alongside the Beshniquel Delta. A small fleet of fishing vessels still operate out of the area, with crews and their families providing the majority of locally sourced goods and foodstuffs that the town requires. Fishers sell seamote shells and the local catches for a profit, while their families work the local fields for Wailer’s Distillery and gather other exotic goods from the jungles outside the city.

### Wailer’s Distillery

Situated over the steps chasm of Peel Rod Channel, Wailer’s Distillery is best known for their line of musically named brandies. Their *Pure Peel Rod* in particular is used as the main spirit in the popular New Haven mixed drink *Jizz on the Beach*. The distillery takes advantage of the unique water supply brought into North Haven by the Beshniquel River, in particular the mineral rich water carried in the swift Peel Rod Channel, as well as from the New Haven Geyser Fields. These waters give the spirits made at Wailer’s their signature flavor profile, and the small amount of Rathalayan Firestone silt in the liquor also produces a mesmerizing glow when within range of an operating sublight drive.

Across the channel from the main distillery, large plots of land are kept by Wailer’s for harvest, including the teachan fruit grove that has recently reached maturity for use in their experimental psychedelic beverage line.