Thorne's Moving Island
Located in an unknown region of the Badumin Sea known as 'Mercannan's Sound', there was a rumoured hidden or moving island. It is allegedly this island that was discovered by Captain Thorne which he murdered his entire crew to use as a secret location of a treasure hoard.
This island is only discoverable when in Mercannan's Sound and then summoned with the Horn of Captain Thorne.
It has been discovered that this island has grown upon the shell of a giant turtle of unknown origin. It is currently home to a rogue Morkoth who subjugated the turtle after losing its own island.
Geography
The island is amphibious, and its flora and fauna reflect this. Some plants and weeds manage to grow upon its surface, and even a few trees that can survive occasional submersion. It is largely rocky, with some sandy pools.
History
The history of the island before its discovery, or indeed the true story of its discovery by Captain Thorne is little known. Thorne, on finding it, murdered his crew to maintain its secret. It is theorised that his ruthless reign of terror was driven by the desires of the Morkoth discovered on the island by the Thanes of Order.
The Thanes of Order were gifted the fabled horn by the Emperor of Mitzu, having gained his confidence by presenting a mysterious pearl from his brother Tsuka Omon and then saving him from an assassination attempt by the Scorpion.
The party were guided to the Sound by Corrick Nugg, the sole survivor of Thorne's first crew. Upon arriving in the Sound, the Horn was sounded by Gamble and the island appeared.
On investigation, the Thanes found a cave that appeared to be the robbed out treasure room. Little remained but a few coins and the Amphora of Limited Assistance. And a horde of undead. However, after the defeat of the undead, some were drawn deeper into the island by a mysterious voice in their heads, through a secret door behind Thorne's flag. This had them swim through apparently breathable water to a fantastic treasure room.
However, this room was inhabited by a Morkoth and it seems Nugg was a Deep Scion under his thrall, luring occasional prey to his master. The Thanes managed to defeat Nugg and scare away the Morkoth. Quickly raided the hoard for gold and the Eye of Mercannan, and left.
As they left, a great head raised above the water, revealing the island was a giant turtle, subjugated by the Morkoth. It wailed mournfully as they sailed away.
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