CHAIN OF ISLANDS: SEA OF FATE

There are hundreds of these Chain of Islands that reside north in the Sea of Fate. Here is one island:

CENTRAL

Vrachos

Socioeconomics:	Low, Working Class
Ruling Body:	Lady Dariora Bladeswift
Rumors:	See below

There are several mountains on this island, but one stands taller than the rest. Its snowy peak can be seen from a great distance and it is unscalable. Allegedly, it is home to the gods. As one draws nearer to the island from its south, a castle rests high up on a hill with a jagged cliff.

Vrachos, Chain of Islands, Sea of Fate

This island is 50 miles west of Trofi. It lies slightly north of the band of islands. The name of the island literally means "rock." This is a a gigantic eruption of earth from the sea. Its largest mountain is called Mount Olympus.

This is a mainly a fortification that has great walls (40 feet) atop a jagged cliff 30 feet in height.

Notable Taverns/Bars/Inns: Grothia ("Fist") (T), Pandocheio ("Inn") (I).

Grothia or "Fist" (Tavern)
This tavern has rough woodwork and skins and shields hanging from the walls. There is usually lively music to entertain castle troops. It has been known to have a fight or two now and then.

This is a list of the drink and food specialties it offers.

Menu Specialties
	Description	Cost
The Medusa	It is a typical honey made ale, but it packs a strong alcohol with a cubeb (bitter) lasting flavor.	1s
The Pegasus	It is a strong beer that has a mild mugwort (tart juniper) taste. A few of these and the imbiber will be flying.	1s
Short Sword	This is an intensely strong beer. It's made with a bit of wormwood. The drink got its name due to the affect it has on a man's ability to use his sword.	3s
Zeus' Spear	This house favorite red wine goes down too easy. It elicits courage where it has no place.	3s
Half Chicken	Lemon peppered chicken is first boiled then pan-seared. It comes with a napkin so you can eat it with your hands, as it was intended to be eaten.	2s
Pork Pastry	Hunks of pork in a vegetable sauce are jammed into a flaky pastry. It smells good and it's popular.	3s

Pandocheio or "Inn" (Inn)
You get no frills here. You get a clean and orderly room, but nothing fancy.

It is run by Bynas and Gynoniu Olivaso. They are both tall and thin. They are in their 50s. They bark at each other a lot.

This is a list of rooms they have to offer.

	Description	Cost/Night
Rooms 1-8	These rooms are small. They contain a large bed and a chest with scratchy blankets. They sleep up to 3 people comfortably. They are provided with a chamber pot.	1s pp
Rooms 9-12	These rooms are slightly larger than the previous rooms. They contain a single medium-sized bed each. They sleep up to 2 people comfortably. They are provided with a chamber pot and a chest with blankets.	3s pp

Rumors

• There is a presence on this island. The presence is felt by those who stay here, as they will eventually feel it.
• A flying creature has been seen flying around the mountains, but it is too far away to make out details of the creature. Some people think it is Zeus. Other people think it is Hermes delivering his messages.