Nokolesi is the last port city when traveling the exotic cities of the north and east. There is no central government in Nokolesi instead there are a group of five Houses that decide amongst themselves how to govern their city. Most city services are provided by private companies or The Houses. Only about 40% of the population at any given time considers itself a citizen of Nokolesi, the rest are travelers and merchants that live in either hostels, inns, or local rented houses if they plan to stay longer. During the winter, the port freezes over preventing ships and the populace from leaving. There used to be a safe passage through the Mountains called the Pass of Sentoli but it was overrun by foul creatures decades ago and no one has attempted to reopen it.