# Region: Ancient's Island > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Type** | Volcanic Island | > | **Continent** | [[Continent - Auken\|Auken]] | > | **Location** | 200 miles off eastern Prosperia | > | **Threat Level** | Extreme | > | **Notable Structure** | Tower of Zadath Vagor | > | **Known For** | Dark magic sanctuary | > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Ancient's%20Island) A **desolate volcanic island** located roughly two hundred miles off the eastern coast of [[Continent - Prosperia]], deep within the ocean beyond the city of [[City - Kingseye]]. The island serves as a sanctuary for practitioners of dark magic. ## Overview Ancient's Island (also known as **Ancient's Isle**) is a harrowing landscape of volcanic rock and obsidian glass, where the air itself vibrates with an unmistakable aura of **malevolent magical energy**. The island is infamous as the home of the **Tower of Zadath Vagor**, a sanctuary for dark magic users. ## Geography ### Terrain - **Flat expanse** of jagged black stone peaks - **Sharp obsidian sand** that shifts under relentless, biting winds - Volcanic rock formations dominating the landscape - Approximately **100 miles** across ### Perimeter Cliffs - Sheer cliffs rising between **50 and 100 feet** from the churning sea - Etched with **ancient magical enchantments** designed to repel climbers - Powerful **wards** make teleportation onto the island nearly impossible for all but the most formidable mages ### The Ornus - The **only sea-level entrance** to the island - A solitary, weathered **wooden plank** serving as a makeshift port - Can accommodate only a **single medium or small vessel** - Sits in isolation with no surrounding settlement or shelter ## Flora Flora is almost non-existent: - **Cinderplants:** Magical bushes and ferns that sustain themselves on volcanic heat pulsing beneath the crust - **Obsidian-hued grasses:** Strange, scattered patches adapted to the harsh environment ## Fauna The island's fauna is equally hostile: - **Colossal iguanas:** Massive reptiles adapted to the volcanic terrain - **Leathery-winged bats:** Haunt the dark skies - **Demonically influenced creatures:** Roving bands prowl the interior, making any trek across the island deadly ## The Tower of Zadath Vagor > [!danger] The Tower of Zadath Vagor > Rising nearly **1,000 feet** into the dark clouds, the Tower of Zadath Vagor is the island's only inhabited landmark: > > - **Architecture:** Monolithic spire of polished black and purple stone > - **Glowing red crystals** encrust the tower, pulsing like a slow heartbeat > - **Purpose:** Sanctuary and research hub for a secretive society of dark magic users > - **Inhabitants:** Twisted warlocks, wizards, and sorcerers dedicated to forbidden knowledge > - **Internal hierarchy:** Shrouded in mystery, operating under draconian rules for depraved rituals and experiments ### Tower Features - **Waygate:** Legend suggests the tower houses a waygate capable of **planar travel** - **Artifact Vaults:** Contains vaults filled with **imprisoned evil artifacts** - **Macabre Market:** Outside the tower's base, merchants from **alien planes** and warlocks barter items of immense and terrible power ## Historical Significance - The site gained **global infamy** following the **Shattering** - It was revealed that the legendary figure **Utaz the Endless** resided within these walls for **four years** ## Related Locations - [[City - Kingseye]] — Nearest coastal city on [[Continent - Prosperia]] - [[Continent - Gryth]] — Continental location - [[Region - Auken]] — Regional location ## Gallery ![[Pasted image 20260117143542.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260117143549.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260117143555.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260117143601.png]]