Cartography Frenzy (II)

Twin Mountain Base's geography is worth every credit, or as the Hutts would say every truggut, to map it. Nested on a mesa, the city overlooks the river and, barring strong winds, offer an impeccable view over the region, the Lok Badlands.

There is more however...As the third oldest city on Lok, TMB's perimeter encompasses several features. Built along its main road, Kimogila Way, on an West-East axis, the city layout could be divided in several distinct areas.

The north-western edge of the city is marked by two rocky formations, which act as silent guardians, while the north-eastern side is delimited by the rising mesa and the river. This area, dubbed "ground zero", is home to one of the city's three taverns, one of Kawi's houses, Lord-Godess' houses, Daz & Dirty's Mustafarian house, Darkossk's Mustafarian home and some industrial structures, but it's name is actually the Northern Downtown.

The mesa upon which the city rests, is roughly star or pear shaped, depending on how poetic one wants to be. While technically, an "uptown", Mountainbasers simply call it the city or the Mesa, and for all instance and purposes, it is the actual level 0, the reference level. The mesa itself is home to other smaller areas. The Central Heights, directly above and behind the City Hall, the Eastern Heights or Victory Heights as the statue overlooking the shuttleport will remind the onlooker. Finally, south of the City Hall, a natural pit, formerly overlooked by Pharple Corner, constitutes one of the main driving hazard in the city.

The Eastern Rim of the city extends as far as the river, encompassing it and ending on the cliff. While this area may not be constructible, it is nevertheless a beautiful area to visit. Adventure minded visitors may want to travel downside to a natural ledge, midway between mesa and river level.

The South-Eastern quadrant comprises perhaps the most surprising natural features of the city. Directly passed Eastern Heights, a steep cliff leads to a small pass. On the other side, a smaller mesa, with a quarter inside the city perimeter. Closing the South Eastern quadrant, directly south of the City Hall, another pass leading to a mountain almost perfectly shaped as a circle. The city limits extend to a ledge, a third of the way up. The area below the mesa level, south of Kimogila way, is called the Southern Downtown, and is home to Doogs' house.