Ulangi
Ulangi is an island off the southeastern coast of the main continent of Sapience.
History
Ulangi was found by Oswald in the year 264AF. The Sentinel was flying in Tasur'ke, above 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 grove return. Upon surveying the area, he found to be on an island called Ulangi, which we now know is an island off the Southeast 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.
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.
The Sentinels and Lord Caspian arranged a rescue of the marooned Oswald and all was right with the world.
In his public news posts, Oswald speaks of two villages, one of Grooks, devout magic users, and a hive of Horkvali, the shock-troops of Aegis during the wars of mythology.
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. Though some clever-minded individuals (and indeed, classes) have found quicker ways across the waters.
A brillant forest lies to the south of the island, while a boggy swamp covers the north-northeastern part. The Grook village (called by some Ogalla) lies to the northeast of the island.
A large mountain lies in the centre, with another forest, the Cloud Forest growing half up this mountain. This forest is aptly named, as it is actually in the clouds.
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 island has seen great, natural fires which burned away for periods unknown. The regrowth in some parts of the Ulangi Forest are still evident.
Culture
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.
Inhabitants
- Balai, the Scorned
- Cadell, the Horkvali educator
- Gorbit, a Grook scholar
- Kr'Tachi, the Horkvali General
- Melkhiour, the forest lich
- Oorangu the Wise
- Polyhymnia, spirit of the Ulangi forest
- Serach, the Sentinel
- The Horkval Queen
Aside from these named few, there are many forms of wildlife, 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.
Flora and Fauna
The two forests of Ulangi have a healthy population of animals, such as; deer including the King Stag, pheasants, hummingbirds, badgers and bobcats.
A range of trees grow on the island, including maple, oak, pine, fir, cedar and dogwood.