The Island

Overview
In the middle of the Caribbean sea lies Isla de Oro, an island of about a hundred square miles (260 km^2) that has always defied the laws of nature. At first sight, it seems like a normal tropical island, but after eons of magical influences, it has countless aspects that aren't natural. Its environments range from lush jungles and flowering fields to cursed wastelands and monster-infested caverns. All of this uninhabited area is called the Wilderness for short. At the east coast, the town of Puerto Dorado lies.



Gods and Legends (3.000 BC - 1.000 AD)
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Kings and Soldiers (1522 - 1703 AD)
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Jones and Pirates (1703 - present)
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The Abandoned Outpost
On the northwest coast of Isla de Oro, nestled up against a hill, lies the abandoned redcoat outpost. The settlement used to be a small outpost with about a hundred soldiers and a dozen or so buildings to keep control of the area, but then disaster struck. Over half of the station was swallowed whole by a mudslide, and the wreck of a pirate ship lies in the ocean about fifty yards away. Rumours say the vengeful souls of both redcoats and pirates still roam the haunted site.

The Badlands
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The Boneyard
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The Dead Forest
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The Hot Springs
In the north-western foothills of Mount Oro, a cave entrance is hidden between the thick jungle. The dark tunnel is about seven metres (21ft) in diameter and slopes downwards for about a hundred yards before opening into the hot springs, which are inside a large, partially submerged cavern. Bright blue water fills up the cavern, and mineral deposits line the walls. A faint scent of rotten eggs drifts up from the steaming water. It's the perfect temperature for a nice bath and a popular relaxation place for those who know how to find it.

The Jungle
The jungle is a place that many can explore but few can survive. The landscape is covered with lush vegetation, broken up by the occasional glimmering river or lake. The only area that isn't vibrant green is the cursed swath of land aptly named the Dead Forest, which is the most dangerous part of the jungle. On top of that, the vast expanse of wilderness is filled with fearsome animals, poisonous plants, and supernatural dangers, and many a pirate has tales of seeing human figures wander about. All in all, few live long enough to admire the jungle's beauty.

Mount Oro
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The Reef
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The Screaming Cliffs
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The Silent Woods
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The Silver Lake
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The Siren Caves
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The Sunken Mines
Once the centre of Puerto's wealth, these formerly flourishing gold mines to the south-east of the town have been flooded for over two centuries after an unnatural tsunami caused them to collapse. Some brave and greedy souls have sought to reopen them and plunder their riches, but the Sunken Mines claim the lives of all those who pursue its bounty. They serve as a reminder of nature's true power, and a taunt to those foolish enough to be tempted by its gold-laden soil.

The Swamp
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The Treehouse
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Categories: Setting