Reaver's Bay

Reaver’s Bay is a wild, secluded stretch of coastline in the southwest of Mar Miskun, nestled between the fertile Riverlands to the north and the dangerous Arrimor Peninsula to the south. The bay is known for its rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and treacherous waters, making it an ideal hideout for pirates and raiders. In ancient times, the bay was a bustling maritime hub, but today, it is infamous as the lair of the pirate lord who rules from the fortress of Varferril.
The landscape of Reaver’s Bay is defined by its dramatic cliffs and rocky beaches, with dense scrubland and patches of twisted Pryval bushes covering the inland hills. The cliffs rise sharply from the sea, with the crumbling fortress of Varferril perched atop one of the highest points. Once a formidable coastal stronghold, the fortress has since fallen into disrepair, but it is still used as a base by the pirate lord and his crew. The bay itself is dotted with small, rocky islands that are barren and uninhabited, home only to seabirds and hardy shrubs. These islands, covered in Chorka and Stonefelt lichen, are difficult to reach, with jagged rocks lurking beneath the waves, making navigation perilous. Despite the dangers, the pirates of Reaver’s Bay have learned to navigate these treacherous waters with skill, using the islands as hiding places or ambush points for unwary vessels passing through the region.
The waters of Reaver’s Bay are rich with sea life, though not without their own dangers. Schools of Passu and Pargam fish swim close to the shore, attracting larger predators like the Brossa. In the deeper parts of the bay, Giant Octopuses are known to lurk, using the underwater caves and rocky outcrops to ambush prey.
Seabirds are abundant along the coast, with colonies of gulls, terns, and Alyrros eagles nesting in the cliffs and on the rocky islands. The birds circle over the bay, diving into the waters for fish or scavenging along the beaches for scraps left behind by the pirate crews. The constant calls of seabirds echo over the water, adding to the wild atmosphere of the bay.
The bay's hidden coves and jagged shores provide ample shelter for pirate ships, making it a perfect base for raiding expeditions. From here, the pirate lord who occupies Varferril fortress commands a small but deadly fleet, striking at merchant vessels traveling between Mar Miskun, Forbin, and the Seynan Islands. The pirates are known for their ruthless tactics, using the natural layout of the bay to their advantage, often disappearing into the fog or behind one of the many rocky islands after a successful raid.
In addition to the danger posed by pirates, Reaver’s Bay is also home to dangerous creatures. Sea Serpents have been spotted in the waters around the bay, though they are elusive and rarely seen by people. Legends tell of Wyrms burrowing in the rocky hills near the coast, occasionally surfacing to terrorize those who dare to venture inland.

Type

Bay

Location under

Mar Miskun