[Ragman]

Some Prominent Places

Nephele Bay

The Nephele Bay should have been one of the best and safest places to dock one's vessel. Yet, because of the remnants of volcanic rocks that litter the waters, most large vessels avoid the region. Because of it's sheltered position, the morning mist rolls down the red colored caldera like a stream of clouds falling from the heavens, and onto the Bay, causing visibility to be extremely low until three candlemarks before midday.

Nighttime navigation is even more dangerous, even with the 'Hellios' lighthouse directing beams of powerful light over the Bay, and preventing robbers or pirates from attempting to steal from ships docked in the Harbor. Taverns and Inns also line the waterfront all over and

While the Nephele Bay is a nightmare for most ships however, the beaches are a favorite amongst tourists. At the Northern Bend, the Empire's largest floating platform is docked on the shores, before it is released onto the gentle waters of Nephele Bay. Filled with candles, even coming with it's own bar and food stations, the flotilla is a favorite amongst the young, who would enjoy nothing more than dancing the night away while enjoying the comforting buffets of the sea winds.

Mother of Secyclion

A statue carved completely out of Gypsum, the Mother of Secyclion is a large statue of a young maiden emerging from the shell of clam. Somewhat of a mascot of Secyclion. She is believed to be a heroine, fighting off a mythological monster to save the City from being devoured. Though the tale gets slightly hazy and exaggerated due to the weathering of time, many still pay tribute to the large stature that watches over Nephele Bay, hair flowing down her body, a blade in her hand while a shield on the other.

Locals affectionately refer to her as the 'The mother' or the 'All-mother' and then of course others claim that she is the incarnate form of the Goddess Carmelya. Whatever the case, many would offer a small tribute to her at the break of the Era, either to seek her protection when they are out at sea, or simply to ask for her blessings.

The Deep Below

The Deep Below is an underground City that has sunk to the bottom of the sea. Not much of the inaccessible City is known, but it was believed that it was an ancient civilization that existed long before the volcanic eruption and was eventually destroyed and brought the entire City into the sea when the volcanic plains which the City is built up collapsed into the present day Nephele Bay. Rumors speculate the the Sea Elves have taken over the underground City, but of course, there is no substantial prove to all these rumors.

The unfortunate ships that has capsized over the Eras in Nephele Bay are also found near the carcass of the old City, and many believe the bottom of the Bay to be haunted by restless spirits. Again, these are merely speculations, yet those who ignore Old Wives Tales are the ones who would regret at the very end.