“To the south of Malkona, shrouded in eternal mist, rises the enigmatic Irmaris, surrounded on all sides by the warm waters of Amplectra. What lies hidden among the towering trees of its forests, what grim secrets are kept within the caves at the heart of its mountains, what songs the wind sings across its vast savannas—all of this remains a mystery to the people of the continent. The only thing known for certain is the command passed down for generations in Warmego, issued by Aurekho himself: ‘Not a single step shall mankind take upon the shores of the Forbidden Isle.’”

“I’ve never been fond of absolute prohibitions, but finding a boat willing to sail to Irmaris is simply impossible!”

Note in the Margins
Irmaris is a crucial element of the story I have planned, so I can’t reveal all the details just yet. But in broad strokes—expect megafauna, insects, and prehistoric times.