MISTVEIL (mist-veil)
Overview
Mistveil is one of the islands of Swindon that is filled with lust forests, and possesses a topical environment. However, it is also a very dangerous place due to the dense fog that cover most of the forests, hiding dangerous creatures & the infamous Mistveil tribes. Due to the dangers, only those brave enough or powerful enough venture into Mistveil and have a higher place of survive an expedition. Even the most fierce of outlaws and pirates refuse to travel to Mistveil unless they have to (or for some, foolish enough).Geography
The island of Mistveil contains mostly lush forests with coastal shores that surround the island, with large gaps in the forests. The water throughout Mistveil is fresh water that is drinkable, with various rivers that are connected to waterfalls from the mountains. The infamous Shattered Mountains are found near Mistveil, acting as a sort of gateway that make entry perilous without knowledge of how to navigate it. a large land bridge connects Mistveil to a few other islands, only passable when the sea rescinds a certain level.
Ecosystem
While the environment is lush that can sustain life, Mistveil contain dangers that can be truly threatening to the unprepared or those without power. Most of the local wildlife are peaceful, yet there are several predators that stalk the land. Some of them are the leftover result of alchemical bioengineering by Mistveil shamans in the past, resulting in monsters that can be ravenous and unnaturally vicious. Some of the flora that grow are also alchemical altered to be flesh-eating, and are usually found near Mistveil villages. The Mistveil tribes themselves live in large fortified cities, infamous for being incredibly hostile to outsiders. They are the bane of the outlaws, smugglers, and pirates of Swindon.
Localized Phenomena
Veilstorms are semi-common in Mistveil due to the supernatural activity that occurred in Mistveil a century ago. These veilstorms are often found near the Shattered Mountains, acting as a sort of barrier at different intervals. The dangers of such phenomena has served to discourage travel to Mistveil unless those travelers have the means to navigate its dangers.
Tourism
Due to the great dangers present in Mistveil, tourism is practically non-existent as most people do not venture near the island. Many nations of Lavantia have also placed travel restrictions to Mistveil because of it dangers, with all being warned not to venture there with the threat of being left to their own devices if they do. However, there are individuals who have on occasion traveled to Mistveil. They tend to do so for shady reasons or are somehow sent there unintentionally. There have been private expeditions by mage-led groups into the island, primarily to seek out the ancient alchemical & magical knowledge of Mistveil shamans.
Type
Island
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