Ayrlego Posted September 11, 2020 Posted September 11, 2020 Original New Haven Sea announcement here. Almost four years after the New Haven Sea was first opened up to Madrician explorers, Corlander cartographers from the Royal Academy have finally compiled a comprehensive list of the areas features and the rumours surrounding each island. Firstly a definitive map showing all known settlements: Map current as at: 12 Sep 620 Island Descriptions and Rumours - The New Haven Sea KEY: CLAIMED = The entire island is claimed by this faction (through challenge or aMRCA) and is considered it's sovereign territory. Establishing a settlement here without consent of the claiming nation would be considered an act of war. SETTLED = A settlement has been established on this island by the indicated faction; however, they have yet to establish full control over the territory. Other factions can still establish settlements on this island without consent of the established faction. -------------------- Island #1: Chiquara CLAIMED BY ESLANDOLA Nickname: Isle of the Forked Tongue Geographical Features: Named for the shape of the protruding peninsula at the southern end of the landmass, this island features luscious vegetation and a hilly interior, with a number of natural bays and available anchorages, especially on the eastern side. Hot springs abound in the pristine jungle. Rumours: The natives of the island are said to be entirely blind, using their acute sense of hearing to survive and build up their civilisation – which, as a matter of fact, is characterised primarily by the fact that all the habitations of the islanders have been built up in the boughs of the island’s many trees. Just inside the tropical climate zone of the New Haven seas, the island is teeming with banana and breadfruit trees, lizards and frogs. -------------------- Island #2: Nickname: The Blue Hole Geographical Features: This island surrounds a deep, blue hole that sinks deep into the water. Several small reefs surround the island, making navigation to the island difficult. On the land, the island is fairly low, with no major cliffs, or hills. The island has several small tribes, who subsist off of bananas, and other tropical crops. Rumours: The natives of this island make frequent sacrifices to the pit to keep it from swallowing the island whole. They’ve also sent several unwary explorer’s ships to the bottom of the pit. Some alchemists have proposed the intense blue hue of the water in the hole is caused by high concentrations of copper sulphate in the water and may indicate the presence of copper deposits on the island. -------------------- Island #3: Nickname: Isla de Plata CLAIMED BY MARDIER Geographical features: Majestic cliffs border the south-west side of this island, while the other shores of the island are mostly covered in white beaches. The centre of the island is encased in a wall of jungle. The few surviving explorers have noted some plains in the centre of the island. Island Rumours: At least one tribe of hostile natives is living on the northern side of this island, known to be jealously guarding their territory. They seem to wear an unusually large amount of silver on both their weapons and jewellery. There are stories of an unidentified, ancient shipwreck on the northern coast. -------------------- Island #4: Panarium CLAIMED BY CORRINGTON Nickname: The Grassy Knoll Geographical Features: The most northerly of the islands at this longitude, this island is exposed to harsh northerly winds that have left most of the island devoid of trees. Instead, the hilly landscape is dominated by lush grassland and low shrubs. The winds bring plenty of rain but also lower the temperature significantly compared to the more tropical climate of neighbouring islands. Rumours: The small sheltered valleys are said to be quite fertile and would likely be ideal for grain crops. Pastoralists have theorised that sheep would thrive in the hills. -------------------- Island #5 and Island #6: Due to the causeway attaching these islands, a faction claiming one of these islands will hold sovereignty over both, although they would have to repair the causeway (MOC required). Each island still has unique properties (ie a settlement on Castor can not claim any bonuses that may be attached to Pollux and vice versa). Island #5 Nickname: Castor Geographical Features: This island forms the northern half of the two islands known as 'The Twins'. The islands were once joined by a small rock and crushed coral causeway which has fallen into disrepair but is still usable. 'Castor' has fairly high cliffs, and is best accessible from crossing the causeway, as the natives do. Rumours: It is rumoured that this island was visited by pirates in the past who slaughtered the natives, making them nervous and fearful of outsiders. Once pressed, they will prove surprisingly ferocious, and their villages show clear signs of cannibalism. This island has dense networks of caves under the island, creating pathways from the sea into the top of the island. Only the natives know exactly where these are. Rumour has it that clues to Itasca's treasure can be found here and on its twin island 'Pollux'. Priests have theorised that ‘Castor’ and ‘Pollux’ are the birthplace of Castor and Pollux, the sons of Zeus and that these are holy sites. Temples here would likely attract pilgrims from across the Brick Seas. -------------------- Island #6 Nickname: Pollux Geographical Features: This island forms the south half of the two islands known as 'The Twins'. The islands were once joined by a small rock and crushed coral causeway which has fallen into disrepair but is still usable. 'Pollux' is much lower than its twin northern island, and features much more vegetation. Rumours: The natives on 'Pollux' are distinctly different from those on 'Castor' and are said to worship a mysterious deity that can consume people’s souls. The rituals the natives perform are rumoured to drive people mad; but also grant them special power. Rumour has it that clues to Itasca's treasure can be found here and on its twin island 'Castor'. Priests have theorised that ‘Castor’ and ‘Pollux’ are the birthplace of Castor and Pollux, the sons of Zeus and that these are holy sites. Temples here would likely attract pilgrims from across the Brick Seas. -------------------- Island: Maldria SETTLED BY ESLANDOLA Geographical Features: One of the largest islands discovered by Madrician explorers so far, the northern coast of this island has a more temperate climate likely influenced by weather of the great northern sea. The mountain range that forms an east-west spine along the island contains the highest mountains yet seen in the new world, the peaks of which are covered in an almost permanent mist. This range shelters the southern portion of the island from the moderating effects of the northern winds and a more tropical climate prevails here. Rumours: It is rumoured that an ancient civilisation once worked numerous rich gold mines on this island and that these mines could be reactivated with minimal effort. The peaks of the highest mountains are said to be covered in snow where unusual creatures live such as a ‘snow jaguar’. The moderate climate in the northern lowlands would likely benefit large scale production of grain crops such as wheat or oats and would also make the area ideal for more traditional Halosian fruits such as apples. -------------------- Island #7: Avestia CLAIMED BY CORRINGTON Nickname: The Aviary Geographical Features: Isolated from any other major islands, thick verdant jungle covers the entire island interior, sitting on a plateau atop 100 m high cliffs making up the entire coast. The northern point is pocketed with shoals and coral reefs, although several potentially good harbours can be found on the eastern coast. On the Western shore a series of large caves open up to the sea, some of them navigable by small vessels. Rumours: The native people of this island are said to inhabit fortified villages that are sited on small hilltops and are reported to rarely venture far to sea. They decorate themselves and their settlements with colourful cloth produced from minerals collected from caves and colourful feathers from the diverse range of bird life that is reported to thrive on the island - which is also said to be absent of any major mammal life. The few reports from Halosians claiming to have visited the island include references to several species of large flightless birds. These ratites, some of which are which are reported to be over twice the height of a minifigure, are said to be mainly herbivores, although are reported to be dangerous when attacked. -------------------- Island #8: Nickname: Saltbush Island Geographical Features: This low-laying island is covered in small bushes and shrubs of the types that grow well in very salty environments. The island is home to a huge numbers of wild goats who thrive in the dry, salty conditions. The large bay on the southern side of this island contains a large, well sheltered and deep natural harbour. Rumours: Reports from passing ships state ideal conditions for a large harbour in the southern bay whose surrounding features would make it extremely easy to fortify to give a defender a large advantage. The soil is reported to be extremely salty and is not thought to be suitable for normal cash-crop agriculture. While native fisherman use the island as a shelter and camp, there are rumoured to be no permanent native settlements. -------------------- Island #9: Eileanne neh Luithhr (aka Luther Islands) CLAIMED BY ESLANDOLA Nickname: The Volcano Geographical Features: A group of small islands, the largest of which is dominated by an enormous active volcano. Vegetation is sparse on the main island with no permanent source of freshwater available. The second largest island; however, contains a small freshwater lake and a large natural harbour that explorers have observed could easily be fortified to make a formidable anchorage. Rumours: Geologists speculate that the volcanic nature of these islands probably contain significant mineral wealth, most likely with larger levels of iron, copper and mercury. -------------------- Island #10: Nickname: The Oval Geographical Features: An oval shaped island to the north of Carno claimed Neustadt, this island is relatively flat and contains a mixture of open grasslands and tropical forest. A series of large inland lakes provides the island with fresh water. Rumours: The lakes of this island are said to be teaming with freshwater fish that make for excellent eating. A peaceful tribe of natives are said to construct their villages on stilts on the banks of these lakes. These natives are renowned for using the reeds and grasses that grow in abundance around the lakes to weave products such as baskets. -------------------- Island #11 Neustadt: CLAIMED BY CARNO -------------------- Island #12: Annettaskrona SETTLED BY CORRINGTON Nickname: Mini Oleonda Geographical Features: A medium sized island of the western coast of El Oleonda, this island has several decent natural anchorages on the northern coast, while the western coast is dominated by limestone cliffs with extensive cave systems. The interior is covered in thick jungle while the south eastern half of the island is covered in extensive wetlands. Rumours: The swamps that dominate the south east of this island appear to have a type of wild rice growing, possibly introduced by early Lotii explorers. As it was probably once part of El Oleonda, the island probably shares some of that islands fabled mineral wealth. -------------------- Island El Oleonda: SETTLED BY CARNO, LOTUS EMPIRE AND OLEON Geographical Features: One of the largest islands discovered so far, El Oleonda has a wide range of biomes. A large inland sea dominates the centre of the long island and several huge lakes can be found in other areas. While highland areas dominate the centre of the western and some of the eastern part of the island, the terrain is not as mountainous as other nearby islands and certainly does not rival the ranges of Maldria. Rumours: Rumoured to be one of the most resource rich islands in the new world, conflict rages between the Empire of the Lotus and the Kingdom of Carno on this island. There are said to be at least 3 Lotii settlements on the Eastern side of the island including one settlement which has a Royal sized fortress. The Carnites are said to have at least two smaller settlements on the western side of the island. It is said that gold is so common in the highlands, you can find nuggets the size of your fist on the surface. The inland sea on the centre of the island is said to contain a huge population of brilliantly magenta coloured flamingos and Lotii settlements in the east are said to feature huge rice plantations. -------------------- Island Calinstock: SETTLED BY THE WTC Geographical Features: The smallest of four largest islands of the New Haven Sea, Calinstock features central highlands area with some high peaks and plateaus. The lower laying coastal areas are a mix of woodland and jungle with significant swamps and marshland in the south. Rumours: An usually high number of ancient ruins are said to dot the landscape, similar in appearance to the ruins found in the rest of the region and likewise attract rumours of great treasure. Several peaceful tribes of natives inhabit the low lands and coastal areas, although the highland tribes are rumoured to be fierce, head-hunting cannibals. A large species of water buffalo is said to inhabit the swamps and wetlands on Calinstock. Some theorise that if they could be domesticated they would make excellent draught animal. Geologists theorise that the western highlands probably contain rich iron deposits. -------------------- Island #13: Nova Londa CLAIMED BY MARDIER Nickname: Geographical Features: A moderately sized island at the northern end of the Arlintina chain. Very little detail is known about anything but the basic shape of this island. Rumours: There is rumoured to be a secret Mardierian settlement of significant size and fortification on this island. No explorers have returned to confirm or deny the existence of such a settlement and it is rumoured that Mardier will aggressively defend their secrecy here. There is much speculation about why Mardier would keep such a colony secret including tales spanning from great mineral to huge agricultural potential. -------------------- Island #14: Nickname: Monkey Island Geographical Features: A small island located just offshore of Nova Londa, this island consists mostly of rocky slopes covered in thick jungle. There is one natural harbour located on the southern coast line. Rumours: This island is rumoured to be infested with large troops of monkeys whose screeching can be heard far out to sea. The monkeys likely would render any cash crop plantations unproductive but if an enterprising explorer could come up with a commercial use for the monkeys, surely they would find success here. The more outlandish rumours state that the monkeys are actually guarding the ruins of an ancient temple that is filled with great treasure. -------------------- Island #15: Nickname: Coconut Island Geographical Features: A small island located at the northern tip of Arlintina, Coconut Island is a largely featureless island covered in palm forests. No significant natural harbours exist and the coastline is largely sandy beaches with the occasional river inlet. Rumours: Coconut palms are abundant all over the island and it is thought that conditions are optimal here for them. There are said to be giant crabs living on the island that can crack open a coconut with their claws. -------------------- Island Arlintina: SETTLED BY CORRINGTON Geographical Features: Like most of its island neighbours, Arlintina features a central spine of mountains running roughly along the north to south axis. The southern coastline shares the dense mangrove swamps of the island's southern neighbour and these swamps graduate into open floodlands in the south eastern portion of the island. The western shoreline mainly consists of large sandy beaches and numerous coral reefs make navigating these coastal waters tricky. Rumours: There are rumours of the ruins of an ancient port in one of the sheltered bays on the eastern coast. The open floodplains of the southeast would likely provide optimal conditions for sugar cane cultivation. Natives report geological conditions in the interior that geologists theorise may be ideal for mercury deposits. -------------------- Island #16: Ile Dionysus CLAIMED BY OLEON Nickname: Crocodile Island Geographical Features: A long, thin island situated in-between the larger island of ‘Arlintina’ and the ‘Lowers’ archipelago, this island is dominated by a central mountain range. A number of medium to large size natural harbours exist, mostly on the western shoreline. Numerous streams and inlets flow into the ocean from the central range and much of the island is covered in jungle. The eastern shoreline is dominated by thick mangroves and swamps. Rumours: Several native tribes inhabit the northern part of the island although the southern end is mostly abandoned due to constant raiding from nearby islands. Large numbers of freshwater crocodiles of several different species are said to inhabit the swamps and waterways of this island -------------------- Island #17: Raider’s Haven CLAIMED BY THE SEA RATS Nickname: Geographical Features: The most northern island of significant size in the island chain known as ‘the lowers’. This island features large numbers of small rocky bays. These bays form many small natural harbours and coves that are sometimes very well concealed from the open water. Streams and inlets from the interior provide a reliable supply of fresh water to most of these shelters. The interior raises up into very large hills and small mountains which are covered in thick, verdant jungle. Rumours: While the rugged interior has resulted in no known permanent native settlements on this island, the many natural harbours and secret coves are used by native war parties when raiding nearby islands. It is also rumoured that geological conditions on this island are ideal for significant deposits of silver. Quote
Count Vroskri Posted September 12, 2020 Posted September 12, 2020 Great descriptions, these will make for some very interesting Mocs! Quote
gedren_y Posted September 12, 2020 Posted September 12, 2020 The shipwreck on Island 3 is obviously of Truachesh neh Triuri origin. The oldest known maps of the region came from the Crahaish neh Triuri Archive, and are more than 200 years old. Quote
Capt Wolf Posted September 12, 2020 Posted September 12, 2020 Note that several native tribes have already been encountered on Maldria: here and here and here. Quote
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