Heft
Heft has everything money can buy, and a great deal of what it should not be allowed to.
A major United Cities metropolis — wealthy, noble-run, and one of the best markets on the map.
Who Controls It
Heft is one of the largest United Cities metropolises, governed by nobles and policed by UC Samurai. A centre of trade, politics and slavery.
Shops & Services
Among the deepest markets in the game — weapons, armour, goods and bulk buyers. The Heavy Armoury here sells some of the strongest plate available.
Defences & Dangers
Strong UC Samurai garrison. Safe to trade in if you keep a clean record; get wanted and the same guards may enslave you.
Best Reasons To Visit
Mid-game trade, top-tier armour shopping, and bounty turn-ins. Keep your nose clean and Heft is a goldmine.
“A bite from a slaver patrol is not the end — captivity trains Strength and Toughness.”
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- Region
- The Great Desert
- Controlled by
- United Cities
- Guards
- Strong (Samurai)
- Economy
- Trade, slavery
- Best for
- Mid-game trade