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The Isle of Despair is a small island in the middle of the Ocean of Tempests, a few hours journey from its much larger western neighbour, the Island of Scars.[1]

It was used as the location for the Iron Crypts of the arch-illusionist Mordraneth as he harnessed the power of the dead to strengthen his own magic and make him nigh unstoppable.

Other locations of the island are: Skull Bay, Ironcap Mountains, Thunder Hills, Dawnmist Mountains, Lake Silver, Great Marsh and a Jungle.[2]

Giant Stormbirds were known to use the island as a nesting site, causing considerable grief to a bizarre talking, Grey Lizard, whose eggs were unsafe from the huge birds. Aside from being a highly intelligent creature, the Lizard also possessed a number of magical items - including a Silver Talisman with power over some illusions and a potion that eliminated tiredness when running - and the ability to bring down a curse on others very effectively.

At the centre of the Isle are woods inhabited by Hobgoblins. [3]

In the South of the Isle is a jungle. Here the black-skinned tribe of Kiaraboos dwell (they also dwell on its neighbour, the Island of Scars). The Native Kiaraboos are opposed to the Hobgoblins and other Evil creatures in the region. The Kiaraboos are ruled by their High Shaman, Alkandi. [4] According to one source, some of the Natives of the Isle have signed on to work on passing ships from the Old World as crewmen. [5]

It is possible that this island together with its neighbour are the last surface remnants of the lost continent of Vangoria.[6]

References[]

  1. Stealer of Souls - p.18-21, 1; Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - p.??/??
  2. Stealer of Souls - internal cover
  3. Stealer of Souls - para 71
  4. Stealer of Souls - para 128, 208, 224
  5. Fighting Fantazine Issue 9 , "The Hunt for the Black Whale". - pp.77-8 Non-canon
  6. Non-canon
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