Khalis

As the capital city of Roalia, **Khalis** was a small settlement established by a group of Core Worlds settlers among the main rocks of Roalia, whereas most of the inhabited area was sandy. It was notable for being the helm of certain events on Roalia, such as the Battle of Roalia. After the rise of the Roalia Defense Force, Khalis' population spiked, nearly tripling in population size.

## **Description**

Khalis, located central to the inhabited zone, was a small town in the middle of a large rocky outcropping. Although the town had no spiritual purpose, it was built on an old burial sight for the ancient Sith Lord Darth Nox. Thousands of years later, many of the artifacts and even the dark side presence had passed on. The buildings were designed off of original Tatooine architecture and sand stone design. It rested within a mildly warm climate, roughly around 24 degrees Celsius, and maintained this temperature all the time, due to Roalia's non-rotating axis.

The town was split into multiple different back allies, but the main street was the resting place of the planetary market, as well as many different small shops. The outskirts of the city were mostly sandy, along with the rest of Roalia, and fairly clear. Around the city, a few small mesas stood over the city, providing shade from the constant sunset of the planet.

## **History**

Not long after the Confederacy of Independent Systems' discovery of the world, many settlers from the city-world of Coruscant had come to colonize the world. The leaders, Ivan Brolen and Letta, had found the rocky outcropping of the future Khalis to be the best place to begin colonization. They had decided to name the city after one of the streets on Coruscant. Eventually, more mountain men had come to the world to explore. Khalis remained a home for many people on Roalia, alongside Marlow's Drop, and saw many events, as well as the site of the Battle of Roalia. Afterward, Khalis fell under attack from a group of raiders from the Burning Blades gang. The Heroes of Khalis had defended the world from them and struck a deal with the gang. During the next year, after the fall of the Burning Blades, Khalis became a home for the Roalia Defense Force, although they remained located at Fort Sindar.

## **Locations**

### **Izzy's Casino**

Izzy's Casino was one of the locations of Khalis. Due to the Marlow's Drop Casino, Izzy's Casino was mostly a relatively minor location on Roalia.

### **Letta's Saloon**

One of the founders of the city, a young Twi'lek named Letta had established her own personal business, Letta's Saloon. Letta's Saloon was designed off of an antique cantina with a modern influence. It was a place of meeting for the locals on Roalia, especially Khalis.

### **Marlow's Junkshop/Speeder Rental**

Marlow's Junkshop/Speeder Rental belonged to the mountain man Dug Marlow. Marlow helped explore many places on Roalia and was seen as a sort of symbolic leader of the Roalian Mountain Men, although he was never a part of them. His store was a great place to learn much of the planet and sell and buy many different supplies and vehicles.

### **Purple Sands Apartments**

Purple Sands Apartment was a small apartment complex within the residential area of Khalis and was a relatively cheap and affordable place.

### **Roalia Marketplace**

As the central market of the world of Roalia, the Roalia Marketplace was a great place to find, purchase, and sell different pieces of gear and supplies. It was also a great place to find different kinds of foods from across the galaxy, especially after the Roalia Population Boom.

### **Spaceport**

Even though the city was fairly new, the spaceport on Roalia was mostly a simple landing pad, but was used for supply delivery during the construction of the colony.

### **Town Hall**

The last major building designed in the colony, the Town Hall was the location of the office of Mayor Ivan Brolen, as well as many local city areas,

### **Tragdel's Cozy Cafe**

Tragdel was a Besalisk from the old Burning Blades gang. After his retirement, he decided to start a small business on Roalia which he would name Tragdel's Cozy Cafe. There he serves Caf, Coca-Cola, and Sprite.

## **Appearances**

*Force and Destiny*

* Episode V: Guardians of Peace (First appearance)
* Episode VI: Son of Royalty (Part I)
* Episode VII: Padawan's Path (Part I)
* Episode VIII: Battle of Roalia
* Episode IX: Warrior of Light (Part I)
* Episode X: Farewell to Peace
* Prelude: Shadow of the Ancients
* Episode XI: New Beginnings
* Episode XII: Son of Royalty (Part II) (Mentioned only)
* Episode XIII: Black Diamonds' Revenge
* A Knight's Journey
* Episode XIV: Padawan's Path (Part II)
* Episode XV: Incursion of Fate
* Episode XVI: Warrior of Light (Part II)
* Episode XVII: Hunt for the *Tythos*
* Episode XVIII: End Times
* Prelude: Guru in the Dunes
* Prelude: Rift on the Edge
* The Return
* Episode XIX: Wealth of the Daring

## **Behind the Scenes**

Khalis was inspired off of the art of the Guardian sourcebook *Keeping the Peace*, and was built of the idea of a sunset world.