The Old Quarter of Broken Wave City was only “old” in the sense that it was the islands original settlement. The original docks were also located here, taking full advantage of the shelter offered by the Bay of Thunder. Following the city's later expansion, the Old Quarter became the most desirable real estate around. The quarter contained Kyuden Kumiko, the embassies as well as the wealthiest of the city’s populace. The road leading down from the castle to the Great Pier was only used by the most important visitors or delegations.