The Iaxons

People of the Broken Isles

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  The Iaxons are the hardy denizens of the small cluster of islands known as the Broken Isles, located a few days travel off the southern coast of Ilwyrika. The Iaxons hold permanent settlements on only two of the six islands in the group, near the only sources of fresh water. On the other islands, rainfall collects in the hollows of rocks.
  Due to much of the terrain of the Broken Isles consisting of just bare rock, the Iaxons live a harsh life. Much of their day to day is about food, whether gathering, preserving, or hunting it. They base their year on the comings and goings of different seabirds, as a large variety of species use the group of islands as breeding grounds.
  The Iaxons are proficient sailors. There is no wood native to the Isles, and driftwood is rare, so their ships are made from materials such as bone and hide, much like their houses.


Cover image: by Ian Cylkowski

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Nov 20, 2024 00:58

Given the difficulty of their environment, what keeps them from migrating to a more hospitable region? Is it love of these islands, or is there an external factor?

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Nov 20, 2024 12:23 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

A love for the islands and the sea birds who use them as a breeding ground. I am debating whether or not there is a spiritual angle to it, especially between them and the birds.

Emy x
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