Crescent Island is a mysterious and untouched paradise, situated south of the The Sands of Serrakhan, where The Silver Veil Sea stretches into an unknown island haven. Named for its distinct waning crescent moon shape, the island is a land of stark contrasts—serene beauty and untamed danger, lush tranquility and chaotic power.
Geography & Natural Features
Crescent-Shaped Mountain Range
- The outer edges of the island are dominated by a great verdant mountain range, forming a natural shield that protects the inner lands from harsh oceanic storms and outside influence.
- These towering cliffs are covered in dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, and hidden grottos where exotic flora and fauna thrive.
Inner Island & Coastal Serenity
- Within the protective embrace of the mountains, the island's interior is a land of rolling green hills, dense forests, and golden beaches along the innermost crescent coastline.
- The landscape is untouched by civilization, teeming with wildlife and mystical energies.
- Hidden within the forests are ancient ruins, long since overtaken by nature, hinting at a civilization lost to time.
- At the heart of the island’s crescent lies a vast lagoon, its tranquil waters undisturbed—except at its center.
- In this place of eerie calm, the eye of a storm forever churns—a perpetual whirlpool of immense magnitude, with swirling clouds suspended overhead.
- The lagoon’s unnatural phenomenon has fueled tales and fears for centuries, as no ship or soul that has dared to approach its heart has ever returned.
Legends & Mythos
The Leviathan’s Domain
- Local sailors from the northern Serrakhan Sultanate and the Vanir of Aerenal believe that the whirlpool is not a mere natural occurrence, but the restless stirring of an ancient sea beast—the Unknown.
- Said to be a colossal, godlike entity, the Leviathan is believed to control the tides and command the fury of the ocean itself.
- The unnatural vortex at the lagoon’s heart is thought to be a manifestation of its innate Water-Rifting, a power so immense that it bends reality itself beneath the waves.
The Forbidden Waters
- Though adventurers and scholars have long been tempted to unravel the mystery, the whispered warnings of sailors have ensured that Crescent Island remains untouched.
- Many who sail too close speak of deep, resonant calls that reverberate beneath their ships, a presence watching from below, and the feeling that the ocean itself wants them gone.
- No fishing vessel, trade ship, or expedition has dared to cast its nets in these waters for fear of awakening the beast.
Legacy
Crescent Island remains one of the most enigmatic locations in the known world, a land of untamed beauty and whispered horrors. Whether the Leviathan truly slumbers within its lagoon or whether the myths are merely the fearful superstitions of sailors remains unknown. However, one thing is certain—those who tempt the depths rarely return to tell the tale.