Tyrador

Tyrador is a city and municipality of Hurmu, and is the capital of the Transprinitican District. Located on the inlet caused by the Tyranus River in the Bay of Shields, it is Hurmu's only port to the Northern Sea. Annexed to Hurmu in 1702 AN.

Novatainia/Gralus

Largely a military and trading port, Tyrador facilitated Novatainian ships travelling east, to Shireroth and around to New Myzoria, and also trade by land and sea with Kildare to the south. Though smaller than the ports of Espurince, Rizacktor and St Nova's, Tyrador was nevertheless a key trading location because of its location as the western most trade port in Gralus. Not only did many exports leave from this city; imports destined for New Territory, New North Lovely and Niktoria almost always made their way through this city. Thus the small size of the port had been made up for by being the most efficient port in Novatainia, with ships coming and going all hours of the day and night, under the huge spotlights of the port.

Within the city itself, Tyrador's buildings had a somewhat New Brittanian feel, but the strongest architectural influence was undoubtedly that of Atacama, the southern most trade port in Gralus. Gaining a reputation as "The City that Never Sleeps" because of its port facilities, Tyrador became a prominent gambling locations, epitomised by the Star Casino. The hundred-metre star shining atop the casino could be seen even far out to sea, and threatened to outshine the port at night. It certainly outshone the moon.

Owned and operated by VBNC, the Star Casino hosted all manner of gambling activities. Craps, blackjack and roulette were popular, as well as the star pokies, incorporating a possibly unique four symbol system. Four stars yielded the highest payout, a thousand GELT, though such a prize has yet to be won. Moreover, it was one of few casinos to allow the playing of Cripple Mr Onion, a game that originated in The Dysk. The Casino also hosted regular poker tournaments and was the favoured destination for the big players, who could be assured private rooms and waiting security guards, should a game turn ugly. There were rumours, denied by both the Star Casino and NISB, that a game of poker in this casino was the only weakness of many a fine NISB agent.