Mori - The Harbor District

The Harbor District serves as the lifeblood of Mori’s vast trade empire, a sprawling waterfront expanse where towering galleons, steam-powered cargo ships, and sleek trade vessels crowd the endless piers. Located along the Bay of Rocks, the district is a chaotic blend of maritime commerce, military ships, dockside industry, and vibrant cultural exchange. Goods from every corner of Elastar and distant continents pass through these bustling docks, making it one of the most important economic hubs of the Empire of Mori.

From foggy mornings filled with the sound of creaking timber and distant foghorns to neon-lit nights where taverns roar with sailor songs and smugglers conduct hushed deals in shadowed alleys, the Harbor District never truly sleeps.

Important Buildings and Locations

1. Imperial Docks - the private docks of the Imperial Clan built on the eastern part of the docks and surrounded by barbed wire and chainlink fences. Guards patrol these docks and the clan uses the Skyrail to go to their ships.
2. Navy Docks - on the opposite side on the western end is a massive complex of piers, warehouses, rails and cranes to maintain and supply the military vessels. These docks are heavily guarded and unauthorized personel is not allowed on the site. You can always find many sailors busy working on their jobs on the ships.
3. The Trade docks - the rest of the docks are dedicated to merchant and private vessels. It is always filled with ships with more waiting out in the bay to start loading and unloading. The warehouses on the dockside are connected to the waterfront by rails and many steam-powered carts are constantly going back and forth to move cargo.
4. Fishermen's Row - a raucous stretch of taverns, inns, and brothels catering to sailors, traders, and adventurers. Establishments like The Drunken Siren and The Iron Compass are infamous for their rowdy patrons, backroom deals, and occasional brawls.
5. The Dockwarden's Hall - headquarters of the Dockwardens' Guild, the organisation responsible for managing berths, overseeing tariffs, and enforcing maritime laws. The Dockwarden-General is one of the most powerful figures in the Harbor District.
6. Temple of the Seas - a temple of the Moriander faith has been built on the dockside to cater to any sailors going out onto the sea. The large structure is completely made from concrete and basalt and has a simplistic look to it. Next to it are the supporting buildings where the clergy lives and its maintenance staff.