Reles served as both the capital and sole city on the planet of Spintir. Originally, the site hosted a Jedi outpost, which was later deserted when the Jedi constructed the Dawn Temple on the summit of Mount Tellec; subsequently, the outpost evolved into a starport, eventually becoming the city known as Reles. The affluent residents of Reles displayed their wealth through lavish attire and the construction of elaborate sculpture gardens and opulent residences throughout the urban landscape. In the era of the Galactic Republic, those less fortunate were employed by the elite, and Reles operated a system where the wealthiest were obligated to support talented or struggling members of the community. Following the declaration of a New Order and the rise of the Galactic Empire, this patronage system was eliminated, exacerbating the economic disparities within the city. Situated within Reles was the University of Reles, with the Museum of Spintir positioned just outside the university grounds. The university provided substantial scholarships for Reles' inhabitants. The city also boasted an open-air bazaar, where individuals from all economic strata could shop together; however, after the termination of the patronage system, wealthy citizens traversed the bazaar in enclosed landspeeders or with the protection of bodyguards. To suppress potential Rebel exploitation of the city's economic divisions, the Empire established an Imperial garrison at Reles' center.