The nightlife in Riker is nowhere near where they want it to be. Three buildings are built around one of the lesser taverns close to the Night Cove beach area. These are all moonlight businesses like the herbal operating a sweet drug business on the side. Nineth Immortal is conflicted about the use of drugs and the elements it might invite. But Tyr wants exactly those people if they provide a legal and safe area. Not only can they boost business at night but also bring those being victimised under the protection of the law.
One of the significant advantages of absolute rule is that he can rule changes on the fly. All arguments heard he still pushed through the laws to legalise illicit substances, prostitution and gambling. With controls in place, the legal industries that do exist like a pharmacy are moving, to make safer drugs.