Larinsa

Island of the gull shifters

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  Larinsa is an isolated island in the Grey Waters to the south of Achia. On first glance, it appears to be completely surrounded by high cliffs, but these unwelcoming rock faces hide a hidden sea cave that leads to a sheltered port. Most of the island is on a high elevation due to the cliffs, but towards the centre it slopes down to almost below sea level, forming a great lake.   Despite the hostile appearance of their island, the Larinese are a welcoming, friendly people, who often fly out or launch their boats to meet passing ships. The Larinese are shapeshifters, able to transform into rock gulls. That same species of gull can often be seen nesting comfortably on the sheer cliff faces.


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Dec 5, 2024 23:24

They sound lovely, how easy is it to differentiate between the shapeshifting Gulls and the "standard ones"? :)

Dec 6, 2024 00:23 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Not very easy, but that causes some great amusement. :D

Emy x
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Dec 6, 2024 00:46

I’m imagining someone trying to have a conversation with a random gull, before one of the Larinsa bursts out laughing and then takes pity on the poor sailor and tells them that is only a gull. :D

Dec 7, 2024 10:02 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Hahahah yes, exactly xD

Emy x
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Dec 6, 2024 07:33

Now I really wonder what kind of houses people build for themselves, if they can turn into a bird at anytime. Must be some unique architecture.

At the end of everything, hold onto anything.
Dec 7, 2024 10:03 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

They probably don't bother with stairs, for one! Thank you :)

Emy x
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Dec 8, 2024 23:30 by E. Christopher Clark

Next time I feel the urge to yell at a seagull, I won't. They might be magical shifters, after all. :-)

Dec 9, 2024 08:56 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

They might still steal a sandwich out of your hand, though!

Emy x
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Jan 18, 2025 17:08 by Adam Tingley

I need to know more about the gullpeople.

Jan 18, 2025 19:15 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I'll push it up the list.

Emy x
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