Karanova

Area Information

soft sand Shores

If you do not live in the Abyssal Sea of Karanova, chances are you live in the Soft Sand Shores. The clusters of towns that built themselves around the sea are all unique in their ways but have similarities between them. There is a harbor in nearly every village for the Perfpals who wish to fish in the sea or those who'd like to go on a fun boat ride. Perfpals around here have "Glowing Markets." This is a place where Perfpals native to Karanova sell treasures from the depths of the sea to traveling Perfpals.  Theatrics are important to the Perfpals of Karanova, so it's common to find amphitheaters in nearly every town. 

Obsidian Valley

The Obsidian Valley is a strange and eerie land of black sand and jagged rock formations, stretching across the northern border of Karanova. The valley is perpetually bathed in an unnatural twilight, where the light never quite reaches its peak. The sand here is as smooth as glass, and the rocks shimmer like shards of obsidian. It is said that the valley holds secrets of ancient battles fought between Ancient Perfpals and dark entities from the Abyssal Sea.

Emberstone Cliffs

Along the edge of Karanova, rising high above the waters, are the Emberstone Cliffs. They can be described as towering rocky spires of blackened stone, veined with veins of rainbow crystal that glow faintly at dusk. The cliffs are named for the mysterious energy that seems to surge through them, which helps power the whole nation of Karanova. It’s said that ancient perfpals once harnessed this energy for magical purposes. The wind that sweeps through these cliffs is laden with a faint echo of an ancient song, though no one has been able to interpret it fully.

abyssal Sea

The Abyssal Sea can be broken into three parts: the Light Sea,  Dark Sea, and Sunken Sea. 

The Light Sea

In the shallows of the Abyssal Sea, there are shallow streams that travel through the water, carrying not only the warmth of the surface but also strange murmurs. These currents are said to be magical pathways used by deep sea Perfpals to communicate. Other Perfpals who wish to venture into the deeper parts of the Abyss often use the Whispering Currents as guides, as they seem to lead the way to hidden underwater tunnels and entrances to the deeper realms. No Perfpals live in the Light Sea. 

The Dark Sea

Deep beneath the waters, partially buried in silt and coral, lies The Dark Sea. This metropolis, once lived in by Ancient Perfpals, is where deep sea Perfpals live. The Depths would be almost pitch blank if it were not for the fields of glowing algae.  Most deep-sea Perfpals do not need the algae since they have evolved to adapt to it.  The temperature tends to be very low, often near the freezing point or even below freezing in some cases. The absence of sunlight means there is no heat from solar radiation. While coral reefs are commonly associated with shallow, sunlit waters, deep-sea coral reefs thrive in the darkness of the Dark Sea. Ancient coral formations provide shelter and feeding grounds for a variety of deep-sea creatures.  Other perfpals can not explore around here without being in a specialized suit at all times. The diving suit has magic infused into it, giving them the ability to withstand the pressures. Once the magic has been sewn into the suit, it will never lose its ability, nor can it be taken out. The suits recognize the pressure, so they can't be taken off in dangerous zones.

The Sunken Sea

Beyond the shallow coastal waters lies the true abyss: a dark, cold void where even the aquatic Perfpals fear to go. Here, the pressure is crushing, the temperature is freezing, and the only sounds are the distant rumblings of the sea floor. The deeper you go, the darker it becomes, and strange bioluminescent creatures flicker through the black waters, casting an eerie glow. Nobody knows what is truly at the heart of the Abyssal Sea.