Named for the Keyra Palin, naval heroine of early Korvosa, Palin's Cove is one of the most important holdings of the city-state's realm. Originally a military outpost, Palin's Cove played a vital role in early Chelaxian victories over the Shoanti. Located approximately 80 miles northwest of Korvosa at the mouth of the Falcon River, Palin's Cover served as a naval garrison until 4485 AR, when it became an official settlement of the city. Over the years, a number of extensive Shoanti sieges were laid on the town, but it never fell, and was rewarded by Korvosa with a strong industrial presence. Modern day Palin's Cove can be identified for miles around by the cloud of thick black smoke which rises from its many factories. The pollution caused by the industrial epicenter of the town have cause