Saredian Isles (sah-rehd-ee-ah)
The Saredian Isles are an archipelago of floating islands located on Auzera's eastern coast. It consists of over 30 different islands, ranging from small to colossal in size. The island chain begins a few miles inland and meanders its way eastward, out over the sea.
Also called the Paradise Islands, the archipelago is known for the abundance of tropical life that inhabits it. The islands are covered with vibrant foliage and populated by colorful birds, insects, and wyverns. They are the only natural habitat of the amphiptere.
Ecosystem Cycles
Saredia has a wet season during the Dusk year and a dry season during the Dawn year.
During the wet season, frequent tropical storms blow in from the coast, pounding the isles with wind and rain. Excess water collects on the islands and pours off the edges, forming temporary waterfalls. The waterfalls can last for weeks at a time if there's enough rain.
Though called the "dry" season, there is no lack of moisture during the Dawn year. The air is thick with humidity and it still rains regularly, though not as fiercely as during the wet season. It gets very hot during the dry season. Many plants and animals switch to a more dormant lifestyle to endure the hottest months.
Fauna & Flora
The Isles sport enormous biodiversity. Individual islands sometimes support unique species of flora or fauna. The largest islands' shadows create microcosms of their own. Every corner is teaming with life.
The most famous animal of the Isles is the amphiptere. With vibrant feathers and a relaxed temperament, they are the perfect mascot for paradise.
Fruits and nuts of all kinds flourish near and on top of the islands. The uku fruit adapted to drape its long vines over the island's edges, creating curtains of green and gold.
Tourism
Tales of the Isles' beauty travel far and wide. Tourists make the journey from the other side of the mountains or even as far as across the Divide. Many seek to see the islands during the rainy season, when their famed waterfalls stream like glistening ribbons from the islands' edges.
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Author's Notes
In the future I'd like to add more unique species and some notable islands that have their own names. I'd also like to talk about the people that live around the islands and write more about tourism and how it affects the islands. For now, though, I'm pleased with this overall summary of the location :)