Sgitheanach Dubh
Located off the western coast of Tuathalba, Sgitheanach Dubh is the largest of the Innsegall Islands and serves as the center of the group known as the A-staigh Innsegall (Inner Islands).
The island derives its name from the dark colored limestone, basalt and volcanic (igneous) rock that forms the central hilly and mountainous backbone of the island. Some say the name also reflects the often dark and ominous skies that hover over the magical island.
Geography
The island has a number of regions:
- Trotternish: The northern peninsula that is home to The Quirang and The Old Man of Storr
- Glen Conon aka "Rock Home": The western and central hills and mountains located in the Trotternish Peninsula. Home to clans and factions of Dwarves, Gnomes and other mountain and hill dwellers.
- North Coast: The western and northern coastal region of the Trotternish Peninsula.
- Fearann Dorcha aka The Dark Land: The dark, foreboding old-growth forest in the central area of Sgitheanach Dubh. Home to large numbers of clans and factions of Elves
- Waternish: North-western peninsula that is home of a variety of races and clans
- Duirnish (aka MacLeod's Land): Western region owned and controlled by the (mostly) human Clan MacLeod
- Minginish: West central region of Sgitheanach Dubh, including the Western Coast
- Sleat: Southern peninsula and home to Clan Donald and its septs
- The Broad Wood: Hardwood forest in south Sgitheanach Dubh near the town of Broadford
- Culilin Range: Limestone mountain range serving as the "backbone" of the island
- Bla Bheinn: A mountain and one of highest spots in Albion
- The Quirang: A natural karst rock outcropping, said to be home to the Dwarves of the North
- The Old Man of Storr: A rock pillar said to be the head of an Ancient Stone Giant
- MacLeod's Table: Mesa-like limestone structure in MacLeod's Land where rituals and sacrifices have taken place in ancient (and not so ancient) times
- Kilt Rock: Spectacular waterfall and surrounding rock cliffs on the eastern coast of Trotternish Peninsula
- Glen Brittle: One of the most beautiful and spectacular inland coves ("glens") along the West Coast of Sgitheanach Dubh
- Port Ree (alt. Reigh): largest inhabited settlement and de facto "capital" of the island
- Uig: Fishing and port town in the Glen Conon region
- Kilmaluag: Largest town of the far north; lies at the tip of the Trotternish Peninsula; located near Castle Duntulm
- Dunvegan Town: Village near the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod-Dunvegan Castle
- Sligachan: Crossroads town along the road from Broadford to Port Ree
- Broadford: Largest settlement after Port Ree and center of southern life on Sgitheanach Dubh
- Kyleakin: Port and ferry town that serves as main connection point to the mainland of Tuathalba and Albion
- Armadale: Settlement near Armadale Castle the ancestral home of the Clan Donald of Sgitheanach Dubh
- Castle Duntulm: Ancestral home of MacDonalds of Sleat
- Dunvegan Castle: Ancestral home of Clan MacLeod
- Armadale Castle: Current home to Clan Donald and its septs (including MacDonalds of Sleat)
Ecosystem
Sgitheanach Dubh enjoys a temperate and sub-tundra climate, tempered by coastal warm water streams.
Average Monthly Temps and Rainfall
| Months | Temps (Hi/Low) | Rains |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Am Faoilleach (Faoi, F) | 43° / 34° | 21 days |
| 2. An Gearran (Gearr, G) | 44° / 33° | 18 days |
| 3. Am Màrt (Màrt, M) | 47° / 35° | 20 days |
| 4. An Giblean (Gibl, G) | 51° / 37° | 14 days |
| 5. Cèitean (Cèit, C) | 55° / 41° | 13 days |
| 6. An t-Ògmhios (Ògmh, Ò) | 58° / 46° | 13 days |
| 7. An t-Iuchar (Iuch, I) | 61° / 49° | 16 days |
| 8. An Lùnastal (Lùna, L) | 61° / 49° | 16 days |
| 9. An t-Sultain (Sult, S) | 58° / 47° | 19 days |
| 10. An Dàmhair (Dàmh, D) | 53° / 42° | 20 days |
| 11. An t-Samhain (Samh, S) | 47° / 38° | 21 days |
| 12. An Dùbhlachd (Dùbh, D) | 44° / 34° | 22 days |
Fauna & Flora
Sgitheanach Dubh has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Tree varieties include:
Typical temperate, sub-tundra animals include:
| Fir | Cypress | Spruce |
| Acacia | Persimmon | Pine |
| Maple | Sycamore | Alder |
| Elm | Cottonwood | Apple |
| Poplar | Ash | Aspen |
| Hemlock | Prunus (Stone Fruit) | Beech |
| Holly | Oak | Birch |
| Walnut | Willow | Pecan |
| Juniper | Larch | Cedar |
| Laurel | Linden | Locust |
| Dogwood | Magnolia | Hawthorn |
| Mulberry | Hackberry | Yew |
| Hickory | Chestnut |
| Deer | Elk | Lynx |
| Weasel | Fox | Cougar |
| Bear (Brown and Black) | Badger | Wolverine |
| Wolf (Red and Dire) | Bat | Hare |
| Rabbit | Opossum | Squirrel (Grey, Brown, Red) |
| Mouse | Vole | Mole |
| Gopher | Rat | Canine |
| Cat | Ibex | Goat |
| Sheep | Pig/Boar | Cow |
| Insects |
Natural Resources
Sgitheanach Dubh is rich with resources.
- Minerals
- Gems (Legendary, Very Rare, Rare, Precious, Semi-Precious, Common, Ordinary)
- Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Electrum, and perhaps limited Mithril, etc.)
- Semi-precious or Common Metals (Copper, Tin, Aluminum, Iron Ore, etc.)
- Wood
- Grains
- Grasses
- Water
Maps
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An t-Eilean Sgitheanach Dubh
The Isle of Sgitheanach Dubh on the world of Albanoria
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