The
Minotaur Isles
The
World of Krynn
Also known as the
Blood Sea Isles, these four islands are the home of sea barbarians and
minotaur. Legend states that when the firey mountain struck Krynn,
these islands survived because of their innocence of the guilt of Istar.
More likely, however, is the fact that these islands were originally part
of the coastal islands bordering on the Courrain Ocean, and survived due
to their altitude.
Saifhum
This isle is the home of many sea
barbarians, and not much else. The rocky highlands do not sport much
in the form of anything living. The only real evidence of civilization
is the capital, Sea Reach, which lies on the southwest shore of the
island. Saifhum is the western most island of the
four.
Karthay
This largest island is also
furthest north, and is shaped somewhat like a crescent moon. The dry
plains in
the eastern and western portions of the island are interrupted only by
high peaks, known as the Worldscap Mountains. The only evidence of
civilization is Winston's Tower -- a ruined lighthouse.
Mithas
Mithas lies
directly to the south of Karthay, and is one of the minotaur isles. Along
the southern shore of the island are four volcanic peaks, a sharp contrast
to the rest of the island's grassy plains. The capital of Lacynos (Nethosak)
lies on the western shores, and is sheltered from the ravages of the Blood
Sea by the Horned Bay.
Kothas
Though it does not have the volcanic
problem of its northern neighbor, Kothas doesn't have the vegetation to
make up for it. Minotaur rule this island, along with human pirates who
live in the capital of Kalpethis. Kothas lies to the south of Mithas, and
Kalpethis lies on the southwestern shores of the island.
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