1. Locations

God's Garden

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At a Glance
God's Garden. An impenetrable, unmapped island of legend — no humanoid has ever successfully landed there, giving rise to its mythic name and countless failed expeditions.
Description

Despite the expansion of civilization to many lands, this part of the world has remained unexplored by humanoids. Its dangerous and unapproachable surroundings have made humanoids believe it is simply not meant for mortals to go there, giving it its name "God's Garden". None who have attempted to reach it have succeeded, and few have returned. Those who try to sail there find themselves losing their vessels to countless sharp reefs and rocks. The swirling currents are way too strong to properly navigate, and gigantic sea creatures often attack the vessels or anyone thrown into the sea. Attempts of teleporting there simply fail without proper explanation, and magic seems to stop functioning when you get too close. Sailors who did not get too close and managed to return report sights of ruined buildings in its southwestern shores.

Geography

A large whirlpool that endlessly spins is located at the east of the island. From the distance, a volcanic mountain stands in the middle of the island, often fuming with smoke, while lush, gigantic forests surround it.

Government
  • Ruling Body: Unknown.
  • Enforcement: The island's natural defenses — reefs, sea monsters, impossible currents, and magic suppression.
  • Law Type: Unknown.
Demographics
  • Major Peoples: Unknown.
  • Social Notes: Ruined buildings spotted on the southwestern shore suggest a past or current civilization.
Local Interests
  • Main Trades: Unknown — completely inaccessible.
  • What Locals Care About: N/A.
  • Who Holds the Coin: N/A.
Notable Features
  • A massive permanent whirlpool to the east that destroys approaching vessels.
  • A volcanic mountain at the center, constantly fuming with smoke.
  • Magic suppression — spells fail to function when too close to the island.
  • Ruined buildings visible on the southwestern shore — unknown origin.
Rumors
  • Common: "Moving into God's Garden" has become a phrase meaning to attempt the impossible.
  • Spicy: Extremely wealthy individuals have offered insane fortunes to anyone who can reach the island — so far, all have died trying.
  • Dark: Some believe God's Garden is a divine prison — the ruins are remnants of those destroyed for their hubris in trying to colonize it.
Prominent Locations
  • The Ruins: Visible from the southwestern shore — unknown origin and age.
  • The Eastern Whirlpool: A permanent whirlpool that has destroyed every vessel that approached.
  • The Volcano: A smoking volcanic mountain at the island's center.
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