The long island in the northwest is renowned for its platinum. Aurica natives dive to explore the caves formed by crashing waves during the hurricane season. The force of the sea digs them deeper every year, leaving chunks of platinum ore behind on the seafloor.
Ships from the mainland sometimes sail north of Al’ar before cutting around Aurica to attempt raids in the south. The fastest pirates zip along the northern coast of Aurica to scout for these vessels. Pirates rarely harass delving crews poking around Aurica, but one should take care not to look too much like the law.