Istyra Ocean

Levels 95–100

Built by Bree, Kextra, Darkbuilder

It's said that once, The Istyra ocean was a place of peace and tranquility. With a harsh climate, and a rocky, generally inhospitable coastline, the stretch of ocean was left largely alone, a teaming haven of sea life, from countless rare and exotic fish, to octopuses, and wild seabirds. Only a few elven fisherfolk maintained peaceful settlements in one or two protected havens, living quietly on the bounty of the sea, and of the land equally. Unfortunately, the lack of major settlements, or the navies that protected them, brought the attention of the lawless, pirates and brigands, slavers and smugglers, trading stolen booty and hiding their disreputable vessels amidst the ocean's many channels. When the great and teaming city of Tolchalla arose on the ocean's northern coastline, the situation went from bad to worse. Now, though the octopuses and sea life remain, any trace of the ocean's native elvish inhabitants has long vanished, with most scholars believing them long since wiped out. Yet, worse still was to come. In recent years, drow have been spotted in the southern part of the ocean. Where they come from is a mystery, however they have constructed a large lighthouse near the southern coastline, from which a weather controlling mage exacts harsh shipping duties on passing captains, insuring good weather in return fore rare or valuable items. Where the traded goods go is unknown, but even in such a wild and lawless area as the Istyra ocean, the dark elf kindred gaining a foothold and increasing their power cannot mean anything good for the free peoples of the world.