The Solenora Archipelago (Sea Islands)

"The Solenora Archipelago is a crescent-shaped chain of lush, tropical islands scattered across the glittering expanse of the southern seas. The archipelago forms a natural curve that cradles calm, azure waters within its embrace, sheltering reefs, lagoons, and hidden coves. Dense jungles, volcanic peaks, flowering cliffs, and coral shoals define the landscape, while gentle trade winds carry the scent of salt, fruit, and distant rain."

Overview

Along the turquoise shores and coral coves of Solenora, clusters of Scarfox fishing villages nestle like pearls along the coast. These settlements are modest but vibrant, built of driftwood, woven reed, stone, and fabric canopies that billow in the warm island breeze. Despite their small size, they hum with quiet reverence, laughter, music, and the steady rhythm of the tides. Scarfoxes, being magical cloth-formed beings sustained by Mist and memory, rely on both spiritual balance and the sea's bounty to thrive. Fishing is not just survival — it is an act of harmony, gratitude, and craft, tied deeply to their folklore and connection to the Lord of Plenty.

Notable Islands

Isla Solara

• The largest and most fertile island, known for its golden beaches, vibrant jungles, and the spiritual heart of the archipelago.

Crestfall Isle

• A long, wave-shaped island with high cliffs resembling a frozen crest; steeped in somber myths.

Caelombra

• The "Skyshade" island, often shrouded in mist and drifting clouds, is prized for rare herbs and hidden groves.

Ember Cay

• A volcanic isle with black sands and glowing rock formations that illuminate the night.

Lirit's Veil

• A vine-choked island famous for its haunting, melodic birds that only sing at dusk.

Virellan Shoals

• A scattered cluster of jagged islets and coral reefs — treacherous waters rumored to hide pearls and shipwrecks.

Climate

The Solenora Archipelago enjoys a warm, tropical climate year-round, marked by lush wet seasons and sun-drenched dry seasons. Monsoons are rare, and the natural curve of the islands protects the inner bays from harsher sea storms. The archipelago's unique position fosters bioluminescent plankton, glowing beaches, and vibrant, otherworldly marine life.

Inhabitants

Scarfoxes

Traders, fisherfolk, explorers, and settlers dwell on Solara and some of the smaller islands, drawn by the archipelago's natural bounty and mystical reputation.

Spiritual Entities

Whispered of but rarely seen — guardians of reefs, spirits of mist, and the great Lord of Plenty himself.