[Misty Peaks Location] The Tranquil Port

[Ataraxia]

The Tranquil Port is located a short distance from Lhavit, snugly nestled into the rocky shoreline of the Misty Peaks. It is comprised of several structures, most notable being of course the docks. From the Tranquil Port the bounty of the sea is collected and hauled up the steep path into Lhavit. There is a large fleet of fishing vessels in the area, and a man or woman who needs to earn a living can almost always find work as a deckhand or aboard one of the ships. The Port itself functions as a miniature city, fulfilling the basic needs of the fishermen and laborers there as it contains a small supply store, a few food vendors, and even a makeshift inn for weary travelers to rest in before they make the climb to Lhavit. This is a rather common occurrence, as the trek to Lhavit can easily take several hours. The largest structure in the Tranquil Port is a large warehouse that is used as a prepping station for fishermen's bounty before it is taken to Lhavit. Once packaged, it is usually carried by Sharai laborers on carts to a way station where it is hauled up to Lhavit via a massive pulley system. Though the majority of the vessels coming and going from the port are of the fishing variety, it is not uncommon to see a passenger ship anchored in the distance and passenger boats full of travelers or tourists making their way along the docks. Ships travel from Lhavit to Zeltiva and back on a somewhat regular basis, but other destinations are much less common. "Old Man Teum" : No one within the Tranquil Port remembers a day where Teum wasn't sitting on the dock with his ancient fishing pole. The fact that no one remembers a day where he didn't look just as old as he does presently is a bit more strange. No one knows exactly how old Teum is, but there is one thing they do know; he is the worst fishermen in the history of Lhavit. Woe to any foolish foreigner who actually takes Teum's advice, though it can quite appealing. Who wouldn't trust that he knows all the best fishing spots, after all!? The one thing someone can depend on Teum for is a reference. He is known and loved by all of the local fishermen, and is somewhat of a mascot within the port. Teum can find an enterprising young fisherman a job in almost no time at all, never mind the fact that they'll probably be lost at sea for the rest of their lives if they use one of his handcrafted nautical maps. Fishing - 7 Negotiation - 27 Storytelling - 38 Map Making - 3 Navigation (Sea) - 1