Post by The Rising Dragon on Oct 17, 2009 20:50:37 GMT -5
The Lake of Rislain
In the heart of Cher Plek, surrounded by the vast rainforests, is a gigantic lake stretching out for over several thousand square kilometers in its width, looking almost like a small sea rather than an expansive lake. The Lake of Rislain is thought to have been created by a massive seismic upheaval in the ancient past, which ruptured the continent and caused part of it to sink. Over time, the rainfall and the flooding filled the rift left behind by the event, eventually resulting in the massive body of water seen today. One side of the lake is bordered by tall cliffs that overlook the lake, and below it, the cliff face is pockmarked with caverns. Though it is not confirmed, it is thought that the ancient peoples of Cher Plek built temples and places of worship within the rift before it filled and became the Lake of Rislain. The waters of this lake hold unusual properties due to the minerals present in the water and the lakebed, and are theorized to come from hidden ruins beneath the surface, if such exist. Scientists feel this to be possible due to the presence of the Earth Temple on the continent.
Also present in the lake is an abundance of aquatic life. The shores of the lake are home to various herds of Aqua Bullies, who congregate in and around the lake waters as they absorb it for self-defense purposes, making going near the shoreline a risky ordeal. Hippocampuses can be seen residing near the rivers that feed into the lake, and like at any other place where they can be found, they can be bribed with food to give a sentient a ride through the waters. Throughout the shore region are small settlements of Murlocs, who make their homes in small dwellings above and below the surface, and in the cliff-side caves not infested by Leapers. Of note, none of these tribal Murlocs have undergone any of the mutations that other species and societies of Murlocs have sometimes suffered from. Further out, in the deeper parts of the lake, Blue Dragons have been known to roost, making ventures into the depths of the lake a dangerous affair.
Because of the strange properties in the Lake of Rislain, a surface-based mobile research center was constructed, with the help of engineers from the city of Tsuminar, in Kouchi. The research center was constructed at the shoreline on an expansive floating platform, before being moved out to the center of the lake of Rislain. Once moved, a small port facility was created on the north-eastern shore of the lake, for the use of passenger and supply transport. Once moved into the ideal location set by special surveyors, the research center was further expanded upon, including several underwater levels and a small submarine dock. The above-surface facilities span across several buildings, each with two to three floors, and contain various labs, storage bays, a docking facility, and an observation tower for surveying the surrounding area. Here, the lakebed is mapped out, and the strange mineral properties in the water are studied and experimented with. The scientists have noted the overall stability of the local Murloc population and its lack of mutation, and theorize that the water itself may have something to do with this—as such, they study the Murlocs extensively, even going so far as to map out their behaviors via interaction with the tribes, such as trading.
Bestiary:
’Splody Aqua Bully
Alura Une
Biri
Blue Dragon
Bulab
Cyber Fish
Desiccator
Dreugh
Dryad
Dwarf
Elf
Faerie
Giant Dragonfly
Hippocampus
Human
Hydra
Leaper
Manhandla
Murloc
Servbot – research facility only
Slaughterfish
Snake Head
Treant
Une
Worker Droid – research facility only
Wyrm
In the heart of Cher Plek, surrounded by the vast rainforests, is a gigantic lake stretching out for over several thousand square kilometers in its width, looking almost like a small sea rather than an expansive lake. The Lake of Rislain is thought to have been created by a massive seismic upheaval in the ancient past, which ruptured the continent and caused part of it to sink. Over time, the rainfall and the flooding filled the rift left behind by the event, eventually resulting in the massive body of water seen today. One side of the lake is bordered by tall cliffs that overlook the lake, and below it, the cliff face is pockmarked with caverns. Though it is not confirmed, it is thought that the ancient peoples of Cher Plek built temples and places of worship within the rift before it filled and became the Lake of Rislain. The waters of this lake hold unusual properties due to the minerals present in the water and the lakebed, and are theorized to come from hidden ruins beneath the surface, if such exist. Scientists feel this to be possible due to the presence of the Earth Temple on the continent.
Also present in the lake is an abundance of aquatic life. The shores of the lake are home to various herds of Aqua Bullies, who congregate in and around the lake waters as they absorb it for self-defense purposes, making going near the shoreline a risky ordeal. Hippocampuses can be seen residing near the rivers that feed into the lake, and like at any other place where they can be found, they can be bribed with food to give a sentient a ride through the waters. Throughout the shore region are small settlements of Murlocs, who make their homes in small dwellings above and below the surface, and in the cliff-side caves not infested by Leapers. Of note, none of these tribal Murlocs have undergone any of the mutations that other species and societies of Murlocs have sometimes suffered from. Further out, in the deeper parts of the lake, Blue Dragons have been known to roost, making ventures into the depths of the lake a dangerous affair.
Because of the strange properties in the Lake of Rislain, a surface-based mobile research center was constructed, with the help of engineers from the city of Tsuminar, in Kouchi. The research center was constructed at the shoreline on an expansive floating platform, before being moved out to the center of the lake of Rislain. Once moved, a small port facility was created on the north-eastern shore of the lake, for the use of passenger and supply transport. Once moved into the ideal location set by special surveyors, the research center was further expanded upon, including several underwater levels and a small submarine dock. The above-surface facilities span across several buildings, each with two to three floors, and contain various labs, storage bays, a docking facility, and an observation tower for surveying the surrounding area. Here, the lakebed is mapped out, and the strange mineral properties in the water are studied and experimented with. The scientists have noted the overall stability of the local Murloc population and its lack of mutation, and theorize that the water itself may have something to do with this—as such, they study the Murlocs extensively, even going so far as to map out their behaviors via interaction with the tribes, such as trading.
Bestiary:
’Splody Aqua Bully
Alura Une
Biri
Blue Dragon
Bulab
Cyber Fish
Desiccator
Dreugh
Dryad
Dwarf
Elf
Faerie
Giant Dragonfly
Hippocampus
Human
Hydra
Leaper
Manhandla
Murloc
Servbot – research facility only
Slaughterfish
Snake Head
Treant
Une
Worker Droid – research facility only
Wyrm
