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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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| − | At present, the Archipelago consists of several clusters of a few dozen small islands, with a few larger landmasses, although none are more than a few kilometres in area. However, the layout of the region is highly variable, and at some times in its history it has contained hundreds of city-sized islands, while at others it has been a single island or even part of the mainland. Currently, the islands of the Archipelago are covered in sparse fern forest (although in the past this has also been everything including desert, lush grassland, and volcanic wasteland), and is inhabited by creatures such as [[Al Packa|alpacas]], [[spoffit]]s, and [[Oogie (creature)|oogies]]. |
+ | At present, the Archipelago consists of several clusters of a few dozen small islands, with a few larger landmasses, although none are more than a few kilometres in area. However, the layout of the region is highly variable, and at some times in its history it has contained hundreds of city-sized islands, while at others it has been a single island or even part of the mainland. Currently, the islands of the Archipelago are covered in sparse fern forest (although in the past this has also been everything including desert, lush grassland, and volcanic wasteland), and is inhabited by creatures such as [[Al Packa|alpacas]], [[spoffit]]s, and [[Oogie (creature)|oogies]], preyed upon by non-sapient [[creature:Kelodhros|Greater Kelodhres]]. |
| − | The only intelligent species in the region are the [[creature:Razoa|Oceanic Razoa Sovereignty]] in the surrounding waters, and the five {{creature|Zerikumm}} clans in the eastern half of the region. Many other traces of civilisations can be found in the westernmost cluster, primarily the temples of long-gone civilisations, which in many cases are the only evidence of what were apparently once-great empires. The westernmost cluster is also the smallest and most remote part of the Archipelago: the largest island is only around one hectare in area, the cluster is spread out across a mere one square kilometre of ocean, and the closest neighbouring cluster is fifty kilometres away. For several centures until the {{fiction|War for the Eye}}, the islands were inhabited by the {{creature|Archipelago Elf}} tribe; now only their huts still remain |
+ | The only intelligent species in the region are the [[creature:Razoa|Oceanic Razoa Sovereignty]] in the surrounding waters, and the five {{creature|Zerikumm}} clans in the eastern half of the region. Many other traces of civilisations can be found in the westernmost cluster, primarily the temples of long-gone civilisations, which in many cases are the only evidence of what were apparently once-great empires. The westernmost cluster is also the smallest and most remote part of the Archipelago: the largest island is only around one hectare in area, the cluster is spread out across a mere one square kilometre of ocean, and the closest neighbouring cluster is fifty kilometres away. For several centures until the {{fiction|War for the Eye}}, the islands were inhabited by the {{creature|Archipelago Elf}} tribe; now only their huts still remain, while the spirit of {{captain|Mala Aurorum}} and the Inatosan Wolf keep watch. |
| − | A half-sunken pyramid near to one of the northernmost islands of |
+ | A half-sunken pyramid near to one of the northernmost islands of this cluster marks the location of a nexus for [[SporeWiki:Fantasy Universe/The Source|the Source]] under the sea floor, a result of the imprisonment of Caligaduro Provectus miles below. This nexus is in turn the cause of various strange phenomena that haunt the islands, particularly the difficulty of navigation towards, around, and away from this cluster; the fact that many settlements have managed to dig wells to access fresh water not very deep underground yet next to the saltwater ocean; and of course the rapidly-changing landscape of the Archipelago and the sudden disappearance of many civilisations that have lived there. |
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| + | The nearest cluster to the east of this is the location of the Dragon's Temple, a structure built by the Zerikumm as a monument to their deities after the reunification of the five clans. The caves underneath the Dragon's Temple are were the Eye was kept hidden after the War for the Eye. |
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Revision as of 12:53, 24 October 2016
The main trading centre of the Archipelago Elves before the War for the Eye, waiting for the day's business to begin.
The Archipelago is a chain of islands in the Tropical Lands of southern Koldenwelt, extending westwards from the Archipelago Peninsula and passing directly south of Sprak Island. It is most notable for being the location above where Caligaduro Provectus was imprisoned.
Geography
At present, the Archipelago consists of several clusters of a few dozen small islands, with a few larger landmasses, although none are more than a few kilometres in area. However, the layout of the region is highly variable, and at some times in its history it has contained hundreds of city-sized islands, while at others it has been a single island or even part of the mainland. Currently, the islands of the Archipelago are covered in sparse fern forest (although in the past this has also been everything including desert, lush grassland, and volcanic wasteland), and is inhabited by creatures such as alpacas, spoffits, and oogies, preyed upon by non-sapient Greater Kelodhres.
The only intelligent species in the region are the Oceanic Razoa Sovereignty in the surrounding waters, and the five Zerikumm clans in the eastern half of the region. Many other traces of civilisations can be found in the westernmost cluster, primarily the temples of long-gone civilisations, which in many cases are the only evidence of what were apparently once-great empires. The westernmost cluster is also the smallest and most remote part of the Archipelago: the largest island is only around one hectare in area, the cluster is spread out across a mere one square kilometre of ocean, and the closest neighbouring cluster is fifty kilometres away. For several centures until the War for the Eye, the islands were inhabited by the Archipelago Elf tribe; now only their huts still remain, while the spirit of Mala Aurorum and the Inatosan Wolf keep watch.
A half-sunken pyramid near to one of the northernmost islands of this cluster marks the location of a nexus for the Source under the sea floor, a result of the imprisonment of Caligaduro Provectus miles below. This nexus is in turn the cause of various strange phenomena that haunt the islands, particularly the difficulty of navigation towards, around, and away from this cluster; the fact that many settlements have managed to dig wells to access fresh water not very deep underground yet next to the saltwater ocean; and of course the rapidly-changing landscape of the Archipelago and the sudden disappearance of many civilisations that have lived there.
The nearest cluster to the east of this is the location of the Dragon's Temple, a structure built by the Zerikumm as a monument to their deities after the reunification of the five clans. The caves underneath the Dragon's Temple are were the Eye was kept hidden after the War for the Eye.
History
In the Orichalcum Age, the Archipelago Peninsula marked the southernmost part of the Orichalcum Elf Imperium. The end of the peninsula later split apart into an island group, the Archipelago, which is how it has remained to the present day. Over the ages, many races settled on the islands, most of which have since sank into the sea, leaving ruins of temples and mausolea as the only evidence of not only the settlements, but of entire cultures.
After the end of the Adamantine Age and the collapse of the Imperium, the islands were colonised first by Elves from the Duritia Peninsula, then by the Razoa, and later by the Zerikumm. These three races together made up the southern tip of the great eastern trade routes which run up the Eastern Plains and Sea of Sand. Although most of the Archipelago remained otherwise untouched during the Old Age, the War for the Eye saw the Archipelago Elves be destroyed by the Legion of Shiarchon. At the end of the war, the Eye was taken to the Archipelago and placed in the caves underneath the Dragon's Temple by Razoa soldiers.
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