The mainland port at the Ficklefox River estuary is named Ruby Bay, after the color of its gentle waters. Iron in the bay stains the water a distinct red color renowned for its bizarre beauty. Fishing hamlets surround the bay, built a few years ago when the Unknown brought thousands to the city searching for work and a home.
Ruby Bay is governed by a board of companies whose wealth exploded after the arrival of humanity. Homebuilders, craftsmen, and settlement suppliers able to let go of lingering anger from the Invader occupation saw unprecedented growth from charity-funded contracts to help brethren get on their feet.
The test is to treat their new neighbors as charitably now that the gold rush is over.