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'''Ulangi''' is an island off the southeastern coast of the main continent of [[Sapience]].
'''Ulangi''' is a large island off the southeastern coast of the main continent of [[Sapience]].
 
(see also: [[Ogalla]], [[Rapo'kir Hive]])


== History ==
== History ==
Ulangi was found by '''Oswald''' in the year 264AF. The [[Sentinels of Nature|Sentinel]] was flying in [[Tasur'ke]], above [[Caspian|Caspian's]] Tower, when a strong wind came and took him. He was blown all about in this massive storm, before being roughly dropped somewhere he had never been before.
Ulangi was found by '''Oswald''' in the year 264 AF. The [[Sentinels of Nature|Sentinel]] was flying in [[Tasur'ke]], above [[Caspian|Caspian's]] Tower, when a strong wind came and took him. He was blown all about in this massive storm, before being roughly dropped somewhere he had never been before.


He could not track back, or use his [[help:groves|grove]] return. Upon surveying the area, he found himself to be on an island called Ulangi, which we now know is an island off the Southeast side of Sapience. He wandered the island, fearing for his safety. He came across a Sentinel whom he had never heard of, and spoke with him awhile of rituals and quests.  
He could not track back, or use his [[Groves|grove]] return. Upon surveying the area, he found himself to be on an island called Ulangi, which we now know is an island off the southeast coast of Sapience. He wandered the island, fearing for his safety, and in doing so he came across a Sentinel whom he had never heard of and spoke with him a while of rituals and quests.  


Lucky for Oswald, there is a newsroom on the island, so he was able to safely compose posts to the whole of Achaea, making valuable contact with the world across the seas. In his public news posts, Oswald speaks of two villages, one of [[Grooks]], devout magic users, and a hive of [[Horkval|Horkvali]], the shock-troops of [[Aegis]] during the wars of mythology.
Luckily, Oswald found a newsroom on the island and thus was able to safely compose posts to the whole of Achaea, making valuable contact with the world across the seas. In his public news posts, Oswald spoke of two villages: one of [[Grooks]], devout magic users, and a hive of [[Horkval]]s, the shock-troops of [[Aegis]] during the wars of mythology.


The Sentinels and Lord Caspian arranged a rescue of the marooned Oswald and all was right with the world.
The Sentinels and Lord Caspian arranged a rescue of the marooned Oswald, and in this way did he return to Sapience with yet more tales of his adventures.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The isle of Ulangi lies to the southeast of the continent. From the fishing village of [[Shastaan]], a short, reasonably-priced ferry ride, manned by [[Gareth]], will get you there. From Ulangi one can also gain passage to the nearby island of [[Mysia]].
The isle of Ulangi lies to the southeast of the continent. From the fishing village of [[Shastaan]], a short, reasonably-priced ferry ride, manned by [[Gareth]], will get you there. From Ulangi one can also gain passage to the nearby island of [[Mysia]]. The western coast of Ulangi sports a sandy coastline from north to south, though the sand dunes grow especially thick at the northwestern corner of the isle.
 
A brillant forest lies on the south side of the island and a boggy swamp covers the north-northeastern part. The Grook village (called, by some, '''Ogalla''') lies on the northeast side of the island.
 
A large mountain lies in the centre with another forest, the [[Ulangi Forests|Cloud Forest]], growing halfway up its slopes. This forest is aptly named, as it is actually in the clouds. The island has seen great, natural fires which burned away for periods unknown. The regrowth in some parts is still evident.


At the top of the mountain, the horkvali hive (also known as '''Rapo'kir Hive''') lies deep in the dank crevices of the mountain.
The northern half of Ulangi is dominated by a boggy marsh. Within this northern marshland may be found the [[grook]] village of [[Ogalla]], and just outside the village's limits is the hut of the outcast known as [[Balai]] the Scorned.


== Culture ==
The centre of the island is a stand of mountains, in the middle of which is an extinct volcano. Deep within the dank crevices of the dead volcano dwells the bustling mecca of [[Horkvali]] activity known as the [[Rapo'kir Hive]].
The island overall is a very quiet place. The soothing sounds of trees, wildlife and waterfall can be heard in the Cloud Forest. The bustling of horkval workers can be heard echoing out from their caverns.


The Horkvali have a particular dislike of the mystical Grooks, being themselves, less than competent magic users.
An expansive evergreen forest spans Ulangi's southern half. It is home to a variety of wildlife, as well as the reclusive [[Serach]] and the forest [[liches|lich]] [[Meolkhiour]]. The treeline extends upward onto the cliffs of the isle's extinct volcano, creating a misty cloud forest which is so steep, it may be only be reached by trekking through the mountains. Animals that have made their homes here include deer (including the elusive [[King Stag]], bobcats, pheasants, and a badger. Many species of trees constitute this forest, mostly evergreen but with some deciduous, and include maple, oak, pine, fir, cedar, and dogwood. The Ulangi forest is presided over by [[Polyhymnia]], its spirit.


== Inhabitants ==
== Inhabitants ==
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*[[Oorangu]] the Wise
*[[Oorangu]] the Wise
*[[Polyhymnia]], spirit of the Ulangi forest
*[[Polyhymnia]], spirit of the Ulangi forest
*[[Ratiph]] (deceased)
*[[Serach]], the Sentinel
*[[Serach]], the Sentinel
*[[The_Horkval_Queen|The Horkval Queen]]
*[[Thriaf]] (deceased)
 
*The [[Horkval Queen]]
Aside from these more notable denizens, there are many forms of wildlife to be found on the island, as well as Horkval workers, Horkval guards, Horkval drones, Grook children, Grook hunters, Grook women and Grook scholars.
 
== Shopping ==
As one can imagine, the shopping opportunities are rather limited on the island. One shop in the Grook village, '''A Hunter's Hut''', sells local delicacies to the hungry traveller, including snails and turnips.
 
The only other shop of note, is the [[commodities]] shop in '''A small market''', which supplies locals and visitors alike with wood, leather, obsidian and platinum.


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