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Armonia's Cascade Islands.

In the northern hemisphere of Armonia, there is a cluster of islands known as the Cascade Islands. All inhabited with a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife, these islands are situated quite closely, though separated by miles of vast expanses of water.

Purge Island lays towards the center of this massive island chain, where the great Labyrinth Forest stretches across its northern end, only stopping at the border of the Trader's Peninsula. Trader's Peninsula stretches out to a massive expanse of lush terrain, wrapping around in a protective grasp around Calbru's Port in the farthest part inside Small Bay. Upon the southern end of Trader's Peninsula lies the Trader's Passage, the biggest importing and exporting place within the island chain. A very small island on which this passage takes place is densely populated, even more than the biggest city on the main island. The Sound (known as the Trader's Pass) that separates the Trader's Passage island is the most known for pirates and massive scams and heists. To the north of Purge Island is Invisible Island, named for being the biggest site of shipwrecks and fatal accidents. The name itself is a cruel joke to the fact that it is immensely hard to navigate around the wall-like shape of its structure unless starting completely to the east side of Purge Island. A little farther north are the Phantom isles, a small group of islands rumored to house the most magical items and places. The people there live up to it as well, performing duties as if phantoms to the world.

To the south is Coral Island, a less-populated island with a high amount of vegetation. The Vast beach lines the northern coastline, a massive beachside considerably made out to be a small desert. Mysterious Alcoves and caves can be found here, and also residential aborigines in small groups that should best be avoided for their astonishing knowledge of biological magic.

Even farther south lies Gat's Island, a rarely inhabited island with a massive jungle that is said to house the darkest creatures of the world. It is duly named Killer's Jungle, along with the very port there being named "Turnaway Port." Not much more is known of this island other than the ferocius myths and rumors spread about by sailors.

to the east of Coral Island lies the largest of all island territories, the King's Islands. King's island is considerably massive, having the largest mountain range of all islands. Royal City (where the King's Castle resides) rests in God's Mountains, the massive and jagged peaks providing great protection and seclusion to the world. Only the rich and wise in magic may live here. to the west the island curves as Castle Forest bars the way for easy passage. Within the center lay Crystal Lake, a beautiful translucent blue body of water which is said to keep people younger and healthier. A small town is situated on the southern side. Farther west the land dramatically curves to become Pyre Peninsula, a massive trading business taking large here, only second to Purge Island's acclaimed trading title. Very small isles reside at the tip of Pyre Peninsula, the largest having the most artistic and architectual city known as Pastel City. This city seems to be the most known to having the best and most known artists and architects found around.

a little across a smaller expanse of water and still within the King's Island territory lies Passion Island. The rumors here vary from the biggest celebrations to the largest suggestive parties known. It is a place of festivities and where love most resides in the air. The air brings all spirits up and seems to always be able to bring those together. But within the island also resides a large and fatal land structure- Mt. Endor. the small mass of mountains hides the true fatal secret of Passion Island: Mt. Ender is a volcano. Although inactive, locals sometimes recall a small rumble or the sound of roaring in the distance.

heading across King's Island's waters towards the east lies Widower's Atoll, a fairly large atoll that has the unusual phenomenon of being a perfectly circular atoll, a large lagoon in the center. many rumors recall that a strange magic resides here and mustn't be trifled with. Hence the uninhabited paradise. nearby though, Captain's Isle stands alone. It is very populated, having the closest cities and towns to one another (although it can't be helped due to the island's size). the best economical system also resides here, managing all systems of trade and currency. It seems to be the closest to industrialization.

Bringing back to Royal city, towards the east in the larger mass of the island lies Shroud Forest, a dark and looming forest that scares most travelers from attempting to enter. The very air seems to hiss intimidatingly. On the other side of the Shroud Forest and close to the coast on the other side stands looming the Stoic Mountains, massive stony structures that capture the aesthetic beauty of the natural statues known as mountains.

And lastly, Arct Island, lying farthest north of any of the island chains. Although these islands lack as far north to hit the tundra zone, Arct Island is best known for half of its mass being in snow and ice, locked away for eternity. On the southern side is where most of the population reside, Auroran city marking the biggest of all. Northeast considerably from the city lies Glacier lake, although named to be a glacier is not in fact frozen by some mysterious phenomenon. A thick fog consistently covers over the lake and provides a lack of direction to those who try to cruise its waters. To the north of Auroran City lies the Ghost Mountains, a haunted cluster of ice-peaked mountains that give a chill without the cold. A consistent cacophony of moans can be heard at the base of the mountain, and even more while climbing the large structures. Even farther to the north of Arct Island lies Castaway Ice Shelf, an unknown mass of ice that is completely uninhabited. due to its bitter cold atmosphere and frozen complexion.

The Cascade Islands. They all fit together in harmony, the peoples all conjoined in over 100 years of peace and prosperity. The best sea-faring technology is underway as the populations all reach out to each other in a communed truce to better provide an even more peaceful environment for future generations. The leaders of all islands meet together under the rule of the High King and discuss what better ways to maintain and provide even better ideas to make their world a better place. All is well, their world as they know it is on the verge of a new prosperous revolution.

Until the Smog hits.

A mysterious cloud overlaps the south-eastern side of King's Island, a fog that gives off an unearthly hue of smoke and mist. Occasionally it clears off, revealing the places and people it had overlapped to be... gone. Whole villages and cities abandoned and wrecked in a night under the smog. The word of this unnatural phenomenon quickly catches ablaze through the gossip and discussion, causing a sudden panic and unsettling aura about the islands. Mystified and astonished, the leaders gather again to discuss about this mysterious cloud that threatens to consume King's Island. Almost immediately a blame is thrown out, causing a sudden hostility to boil from the fear and panic raging through the minds of the leaders. Immediately a discussion becomes a heated debate, a heated debate becoming a hostile argument, and soon enough, the peace is gone.

War has broken out.

Now the islands have the threat of each other and the Smog on their hands, the hope slowly dwindling unless someone, somewhere helps unravel the mystery of the disappearing population and the mist that consumes at unwanted times. Someone to help end the feud and bring peace back to the Cascade Islands.

Will you do it?....


.:Armonia Chronicals:.
Abyss of the Seas
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