Nippon

Often called Nippon, this is a large archipelago which lies at the easternmost point off the coast of Yaxiya before Vekaltor's Doldrums swallow the sea in a stagnant fog. These lands are the favored location of and heavily affected by Sylthari the Celestial, Aethid daughter of Zalikar and Lithmor.

While during the day this region may seem mostly ordinary, at night the magic of the land comes alive. Rivers, trees, stones, all are imbued with the gentle, ethereal glow of celestial light. Some are mild like distant stars, some smooth like moonlight while others shine far more intensely as though tears of a star have fallen to earth. There are more intense and dangerous effects in the deeper reaches of the archipelago, miniature celestial bodies still far more dangerous in earthly settings, and there are forests laced with Sylthari's mesmerizing and hypnotic magic as well. The leaves glimmer with a gentle glow when the wind rustles them and those without proper adaptions will quickly find themselves lost and confused as if in a dream.

Geography

The archipelago is broken up into many mountainous islands. Two islands sit at the center. One is in the shape of a crescent moon while the other circular isle, home of their capital, lies within this crescent. These were fashioned by Sylthari herself in her youth and the circular isle is home to one large, sleeping volcano—prank from Ralgotar.

Type

Archipelago

Location under

Yaxiya

Included Organizations