Carrion Islands

The Carrion Islands lie off the eastern coast of the Arrimor Peninsula, a small, barren cluster of rocky isles in the Sea of Fair Winds. Their bleak and foreboding appearance has long earned them their ominous name. The islands are known for their jagged cliffs and craggy shores, with the relentless waves of the sea battering their rocky edges. The wind, unimpeded by trees or tall vegetation, howls constantly across the isles, adding to their sense of desolation.
The landscape of the Carrion Islands is harsh and unwelcoming. Little grows here beyond hardy shrubs like Chorka, which clings to the rocky soil, and Stonefelt lichen, which blankets the exposed stone with its pale-green hue. Occasional patches of Pryval bushes can be found, though even these evergreen plants are sparse in such an inhospitable environment. There are no rivers or fresh water sources on the islands, further discouraging any permanent habitation.
Though the Carrion Islands are devoid of settlement, they teem with life—especially in the surrounding seas. The waters around the islands are home to a rich variety of marine creatures, making them a favourite spot for certain seabirds and predators. Schools of Pargam, medium-sized fish with nimble movements, can often be seen swimming in the clear waters, and the Passu, small, silver fish, thrive along the rocky shores. These fish attract larger predators, such as the fearsome Brossa, a medium-sized predator with deep grey and silver stripes that hunts in the deeper waters.
The rocky coastline and undersea caves around the Carrion Islands are also a haven for Giant Octopuses, which use these areas to hide from predators and ambush prey. These massive creatures are known to attack small boats that venture too close, dragging them down into the depths. In addition to the Giant Octopuses, the seabeds near the islands are home to Kiddri, large, slow-moving plankton feeders that float through the deeper waters. These gentle creatures, though harmless to people, are sometimes hunted by Reestlash, large silver fish with huge jaws capable of devouring large prey.
On the shore, colonies of Alyrros nest in the cliffs, while other seabirds like gulls and terns flock to the islands during the breeding season. The islands' abundant birdlife feeds on the rich sealife, diving into the waters to catch fish or scavenging along the beaches. Seals are occasionally spotted basking on the rocky shores, resting after long swims in the surrounding seas. However, they too must be cautious of the lurking predators in the waters.
The Carrion Islands are not just dangerous because of the creatures above the waves—beneath the surface lurks another threat. Sea Serpents, massive and elusive, have been spotted in the deeper waters around the islands, occasionally rising to the surface to hunt fish or to attack larger prey, such as seals. Sailors speak in hushed tones of the rare but deadly encounters with these creatures, who seem to appear from nowhere, striking with frightening speed.
Adding to the dangers of the islands are the Giant Scorpions that roam the rocky shores and interior. These massive predators, with their deadly pincers and venomous stingers, often lie in wait for prey, camouflaged among the rocks. Wyrms, large burrowing creatures, also add to the peril, making the interior of the islands as deadly as the surrounding seas.
Despite the constant danger, the waters around the Carrion Islands are a rich hunting ground for those brave enough to venture there. Fishermen, eager to catch valuable species like the Brossa or the Kiddri, sometimes risk the treacherous seas, but most are wary of lingering too long in these dangerous waters.
The Carrion Islands thus offer a stark, rugged beauty. Both the sea and the land are fraught with danger, from the Sea Serpents below to the Alyrros soaring above, making this remote archipelago a place of isolation and deadly mystery.

Type

Archipelago

Location under

Mar Miskun