Melosia (məˈloʊziə)
Melosia is a medium sized island located in the Kaphtor Islands, in the northwestern part of the archipelago. The island is known for its fertile soil and abundant crops, and was a major supplier of food to the Kaphtor Islands. However, it was recently devastated by a massive earthquake which leveled all but one of the island's major settlements, and also caused floods, fires, and landslides across the island. While Melosia has always been prone to more earthquake activity than the other islands in the group, this was the largest and most destructive quake ever experienced by the Kaphtori.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, ancient ruins from long before the time of humans were exposed to the surface, and from them have come a variety of strange monsters to plague the surviving populace. These creatures appear to be made up of parts from normal animals, stitched together into new forms. While the soldiers of the Ithíka Phylí who rule the island have been able to kill or drive away the beasts for the moment, there appear to be more who still lurk in the labyrinthine structures buried underneath the island. A few brave souls have made expeditions into the tunnels, and those who have returned report that they are extensively booby-trapped, and resemble structures constructed by the notorious Dungeon Squirrels of Ynys. Speculation that great treasures lie within the ruins has run rampant throughout the Kaphtors, although nobody has yet emerged with anything of particular value.
The largest settlement remaining after the earthquake is the fortified port of Kastro. It was badly damaged by flooding during the quake and is still rebuilding, but it is the only functional harbor on the island. Ships bearing supplies from the other Kaphtori phylai who are allied with the Ithíka Phylí have been arriving at Kastro on a regular basis ever since the disaster.
Notable Spirits
The patron goddess of Melosia is Dikta. She is a daughter of Zoí Parakáto, and holds dominion over all forms of food, including agriculture, hunting, and fishing. It is said that she wove the first nets used for fishing, and also the earliest snares to catch rabbits. Stories about her often involve suitors becoming entangled in traps she has created while she escapes, laughing. Her priests have dedicated themselves to feeding the survivors of the earthquake, and have performed several miracles in the last year to support this mission.Geography
Ecosystem
Geographic Details
Location: Southeastern RegionLatitude: 37.17 degrees North
Longitude: 42.77 degrees East
Average Elevation: 453 ft
Highest Point: 5,253 ft (Istoríos)
Lowest Point: -7 ft
Area: 303.7 sq mi
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