Background: Dorin lies at a critical hyperspace
chokepoint between the New Territories of the ga­
lactic North and the Core Worlds. Imperial Customs
has a strong presence at the edge of the system
in order to tax hyperspace traffic changing course
at Dorin, but it usually ignores intrasystem traf­
fic. However, despite Dorin’s lucrative location, few
spacers make landfall on the planet.
Two hazardously proximal black holes dim the al-
ready-faint light of Dorin’s orange star; and most
species find it a dark, depressing place. The atmo­
sphere has such little oxygen that most species have
to wear breathers. Vicious storms plague Dorin year
THE BARAN DO SAGES
An ancient order of seers that grew out of a
necessity to predict lethal storms, the Baran
Do helped govern Dorin until its discovery by
the Republic. Eventually, the sages faded to
the background of Dorin society. The margin­
alization of the Baran Do is the only reason
they escaped destruction during Order 66.
Those offered a permanent home with the Ba­
ran Do learn to use the Force through the lens
of the natural elements. The Sages organize
their Force techniques into three categories:
the Hassat-Birr, Hassat-Durr, and Hassat-Worl,
or the guided wind, lightning, and stream. The
Sages are not militant, though many train in the
martial arts. The quarterstaff is popular among
the Baran Do, as the walking stick is a common
sight in the face of Dorin’s strong winds.
round. Kel Dor architecture consists of squat domes
and ziggurats built to withstand Dorin’s power­
ful winds. Most homes and buildings need under­
ground shelters in the event of a mega-storm. These
conditions have limited Dorin’s potential as a trade
hub but have also afforded it limited autonomy.
Imperial Moff Sticrie is ostensibly in charge, but
he governs the sector from Myomar and avoids Kel
Dor politics unless there is an interruption in tax
collection. While the locals are generous, their com­
mitment to justice is absolute. Dorin’s natives deny
Sticrie the customary bribes, privileges, and diplo­
matic immunity Imperial officials receive elsewhere.
Convictions are difficult to get in Kel Dor courts,
but once the court reaches a verdict, there are few
chances for appeals or reprieves. Justice comes
within days, and the punishments are typically more
severe than a simple fine or prison sentence.
Outsiders often compare Kel Dor cities to the
backs of bony hutta toads, with their evenly spaced
grid of mismatched horns and bumps. Though the
cities are thought of as ugly from above, most spac­
ers change their minds after a trip through town. Al­
most every building is awash with animated lights in
soothing colors designed to cut through the murky
atmosphere and attract clientele. An emergency
program can override the lighting protocols to direct
everyone to safety in the event of a storm.