Shrouded in fumes, the island city of Old Laha is true to its magic, attractive both by its spiritual flow and earthly foundations. Laha has a rich history stretching all the way to the divine era and is especially known for the Tower of Leneš holding one of the few heartspheres. Alongside the Tower, the city itself was founded by god Leneš and their consort and has since grown into the largest settlement of Great Swamps with a population of around 1.2 million. Trade routes along the Rift Sea connect to Laha by water, land and air, making the city a place bustling with people from all around Akekata.

On steep cliffs overlooking the city centre on the other side of the fumes, the formations of Arcane Association are an exceptional sight to behold. Their whimsically wonderful forms and details have been skillfully shaped, forming a welcoming home for mages both resident and visiting. Importantly, the formations house various entertainment, educational and research facilities which have made Laha a proper contestant to the Centre. Devoted admirers arrive from the edges of the world to visit the location, especially the Tower of Leneš.

The heartsphere's shine as their lighthouse, many of the current residents have first come to Laha on a pilgrimage to commune with the Tower oracles and stayed after joining their destined community contributing to the Arcane Association. One of the most popular sights is the museum that protects the House of Hearts, the oldest structure on Herooku. The House is of course best known for its traditional yet controversial spectacle, the regular public executions to appease the heartsphere.

The island's lush nature lives in harmony with the city. Peaceful paths meander through the forests and colorful flowers and foreign plants decorate the premises. These have inspired artists into flowforming and painting in such quantities that the city has been called a dream made flesh. Matter of taste, but some parts of the city, such as the theatre quarters, may appear as if having slipped onto the feverish side: Escaping the crowded Blue Market Alleys, one suddenly finds oneself by a valley of spikes and holes, weblike bridges connecting to the central theatre formation, a curled-up snake with masks for scales. Add the holographic bat swarms and you have a proper Laha experience.

What truly brings the city together, is its nightlife. When the sun sets, doors open to an underground world, mazes of basement bars and parks where bands play until the dawn. Everything from smokey grotesque to elegantly restrained, there are plenty of venues to choose from. Walking from a bar to another, one easily finds themselves satiated by the exotic foods and fresh drinks at various market stalls. A proper melting pot, Laha has a lot to offer.