Skadi Island

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An island nation situated where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Arctic. It is home to many active volcanoes and experiences frequent geological activity. Sandy, cooled lava beds and glaciers are scattered around the island, and there are a number of black sand beaches on the coastline near the volcano. Despite its proximity to the Arctic Circle, the island has a temperate climate due to warm currents from the northern Atlantic Ocean. Its particular location allows for a spectacular view of the aurora. Due to its low population density and unique terrain, the island has given rise to many fantastic legends. Many of its residents believe they are descendants of a powerful faerie clan. As such, the island possesses a unique faerie culture that has created many faerie legends. Some even believe they can summon faeries. This island operates the world's only Faerie Academy. Faerie legends and natural landscapes have yielded a flourishing tourism industry, attracting countless visitors to explore the island and its mysteries for themselves.
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Skadi Island is noted to be a popular tourist destination. Due to the culture, food, architecture, ecology, and historical events depicted in the nation, it is suspected to roughly correspond to real-world Iceland.

Regions

Vikya

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Vikya, the capital of Skadi Island, is located at the southern part of the island. Home to the most beautiful Holy Faerie Chapel and the only Faerie Academy, this is the center for all cultural, economical, and political activities. Government buildings and National Museums are all located here. Every tourist who comes to Skadi Island can experience this bustling city, which is different from the other natural attractions that the island has to offer.

Vikya is said to be a paradise of art, with numerous museums, street art, and lively graffiti throughout the town.

Known shops and facilities in Vikya include a souvenir shop in the business district near a textiles shop, a post office, and multiple handicrafts shops. There is also a mall on the east side of the business district. Other tourist attractions include Biho Hot Springs and Vox bar.

Holy Faerie Chapel

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Located in the center of the capital, this pure white chapel is one of the most signature buildings in all of Vikya. Legend has it the faeries bestowed this precious treasure to the people of Skadi.

One of the holidays noted to be celebrated in this chapel is Faerie Prayer Day. Tradition holds that those who pray and make a wish in the Holy Faerie Chapel on this day will receive the faeries' blessing and see their wishes fulfilled.

Faerie Academy

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At this school located in Vikya, professors teach a course related to the local faerie culture, awarding a diploma at the end of the course. To promote this culture, there is a shorter course offered to foreign tourists.

The Academy is located on the outskirts of Vikya. The school is said to look like it's straight from a fairy tale, with intricate wooden houses and sculptures. Subjects taught include the origins of faeries, nursery rhymes and songs related to faeries, their portrayal in movies and TV, and field trips to a faerie cottage in the forest.

Faerie Town

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Located in the western part of Skadi Island, Faerie Town was where the faeries originated. Legend has it, if you can collect the seven faeries' blessings representing the seven emotions, you will obtain a magic medicine that can cure any disease. So every year, many people come here to visit, hoping to get the faeries' blessing.

Faerie Town is so named because it's built on and surrounded by volcanic rock, rendering it impenetrable, like the mythical birthplace of the faeries.

Within Faerie Town are faerie huts -- small houses built by the locals to house faeries. Skadi residents believe they can receive blessings by praying to the faeries that reside in these cottages. Additionally, piles of colorful stones adorn Faerie Town, with a rumor that circling the stones three times clockwise will reveal the faerie houses on them. Another tradition in the area sees children leave flowers at the faerie cottages; if the flowers are accepted by the faeries, they will send the gift wanted most by the person who left the flowers.

Gullin Falls

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Gullin Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls on Skadi Island. The waterfall got its name because when the sun hits the water, it reflects a tint of gold.

Manor of Hermes

Erin's Winter

Located in a forest near Gullin Falls, the Manor of Hermes is a relatively unknown destination among Skadi's many other popular attractions, said to be a legend only among locals. Few know the truth of the century-old manor; the most popular legend is that it is the "Demon's Tomb" that sealed away the "Lord of Nightmare" who once tried to destroy Skadi Island, and that on polar nights, the Lord of Nightmare wanders the manor dressed in white, stealing the souls of hapless visitors. Those who do go to the manor tend to keep their silence or warn other potential visitors away. On the rare occasion that a visitor is thought to be worthy to investigate the manor, that person is given a puzzle box called "Erin's Winter" that will allow the person to open the manor's deepest rooms and learn its truths.

The manor was a gathering place for "Rebirthology," a cult that believes all humans are born with sin but can cleanse that sin through monetary offerings and prayer. The manor's owner was Lassiter Modero, a wealthy man whose daughter, Erin Modero, suffered from what was known at the time as "mania." The cult sent an oracle named Grady to "cleanse" Erin of her sins and relieve her of her illness, but his archaic and unscientific treatments were torturous and ineffective, worsening her condition until she lost all sanity and lucidity. Her childhood sweetheart, the butler's son Winter, plotted to burn the manor down and abscond with Erin before she was to be lobotomized. Erin perished in the fire, and Winter protected her resting place until his own death, "haunting" the manor to drive visitors away.

Night Beach

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The Night Beach is located in the southwest coastal region of Skadi Island. Black sandstone and basalt columns from volcanic explosions form a unique black coastline, creating a magnificent sight when struck by the ocean waves. Within this mysterious environment, the stories of faeries and trolls were born. It is said that the black sandstone and reefs are the remains of the trolls after their war with the ancient faeries. The trolls lost, and their bodies became giant boulders, forever seated on the sands of the beach. If you place a seashell found on the beach to your ear, you might still be able to hear the ancient clashes between the two.

Local legends claim that Night Beach was the site of an ancient battle between faeries and demons, and that the demons' remains are the reason the volcanic basalt sand and rock here is black. The same legend states that if you listen to a conch on the beach, you can hear the battle. It's also said that hidden within the sound of the battle is the blessing of the faeries' Goddess; those who hear this sound will see the Goddess reveal herself and grant her blessing.

Night Beach is noted to have a unique pink sunset, and it's home to sea turtles and Arctic terns.

Sakya Fjord

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"Sakya" means "poem" in the local dialect. It means this region is as beautiful as a poem. Sakya Fjord is located in the northwestern part of Skadi Island. Despite its remote location, this region has beautiful and natural scenery, befitting of its name. It is also home to the island's largest nature reserve and natural pasture. Alone in the exotic scenery, one can truly experience the deep relaxation of being one with nature.

Sakya Fjord is noted to be home to various wildlife, including arctic foxes, puffins, eiders, and brown trout. Sakya Fjord is on the opposite end of Skadi Island from Vikya; one train ride between the two locations was noted to take well over 12 hours.

Muller's Ranch

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Muller's Ranch is located on the eastern plains of the Sakya Fjord. With the rich and superior environment of the Fjord, this area produces the highest quality of sheep and ponies of the entire Skadi Island. Muller, the owner of the ranch, is a mean-looking but passionate middle-aged man. He greets anyone who visits the ranch with heartfelt hospitality.

One of the selling points of the ranch is that everything is done manually, so there are few automated machines on site, and most chores must be done by hand. Some of the activities available to guests at Muller's Ranch include sheep shearing, horse feeding and riding, and watching puffins bred by the ranch. The ranch also spins their sheep's wool into yarn and other textiles, selling these products on-site as a secondary textile business.

Seti Falls

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The Seti Falls is a must-see for tourists that visit Skadi Island. To the north of it is the magnificent Aspakar Volcano, and to the west, the mesmerizing Sakya Fjord. Legends have it that this is a place forgotten by the faeries, with the remains of a Siren buried at the top of the black mountains.

On top of the mountains near Seti Falls lies the wreckage of the "Plane at the End of Time," which received its name after being in a movie; this is where the above-mentioned Siren is allegedly at rest. Legend has it that when the Siren begins to sing, the plane's wreckage will be restored, and it will bring all those who hear the song to another world.

Seti Falls is noted to be home to many seabirds.

Gruyam

Gruyam is a small town in Skadi whose nearby mountains render it inaccessible except by ship or air. It is known for its proximity to the Gruyam Volcano, which is called the "Diamond of Skadi Island" due to the shining diamond-like light that reflects from its snow-capped peak at sunrise. It's also known as the site of the "Golden Goddess," a rarer sight in which the dusk on a clear day illuminates the peak and resembles a goddess descending to the earth, which is said to grant wishes to those who view the phenomenon. A popular tourist guide for Gruyam notes 11 tourist attractions in the small town.

The Gruyam volcano's eruptions have shaped the area; modern Gruyam was established when people resettled the land after a destructive eruption that left the previous settlement in ruins while fertilizing the soil in the area. Upon the ruins, there is now an observation deck from which tourists may observe the "Golden Goddess." This observation deck also served a military purpose as a secret airfield during wartime. In the event of an eruption, evacuation must take place by sea and air, so it is important to keep enough transport for all residents immediately available.

After a century of stability, Gruyam volcano had an incomplete eruption recently, leaving the town temporarily uninhabitable as the ash settles.

Culture

Cuisine

Skadi has a tradition of eating shark meat. Modern times have seen shark consumption moved to responsibly farmed sources so as not to endanger local species of shark. One of their most adventurous dishes is fermented shark meat, which is traditionally paired with Brennevin. Another highly recommended dish is volcanic bread, which is rye bread left to slow-bake in a hot spring for 24 hours. Coffee in Skadi is not ordered by the cup, but instead by saying "ten drops of coffee." Skadi's local wine is noted by residents to be quite strong. Finally, a dessert specialty on the island is a refreshing cilantro chocolate.

Religion and Mysticism

Faeries are integral to nearly all of Skadi Island's myths and legends, with many residents still believing in the existence of these invisible creatures who live alongside them in their everyday lives. The faerie academy in Vikya teaches the faeries' origin as follows: "According to the legends on Skadi Island, faeries and humans were both created at the same time. Dissatisfied with the hypocrisy and lies of mankind, God concealed the faeries, who were simple in nature. Ever since then, humans have not been able to see the faeries, unless fairies decide to reveal themselves." The creatures are noted to more closely resemble classical depictions of dwarves -- small, with pointed noses and wrinkled skin -- rather than what other nations might think of as fairies.

Despite their reclusive life in Skadi's forests, faeries are said to occasionally take human form and seek help from humans. Those who help them are blessed with fortune and happiness, while those who disturb them are punished.

Holidays celebrated on Skadi Island include "Guardian Memorial Day," in which residents make and paint shields with red runes commemorating brave ancient guardians of Skadi. They also dress as the guardians and put on various activities and rituals. The runes on the shields mean "far away" and are meant to ensure their guardians never lose their way, even if they journey far from home.

One of Skadi's romantic traditions involves a "Spirit of Love," which is tied to a legend about a man and woman who were in love but too shy to show it. The Spirit of Love helped them confess to each other, and in modern times, those who are too shy to express feelings of love may gift an object related to the Spirit of Love to the objects of their affection.

History

While much is known of Skadi's legendary history and culture, the island's factual history rarely comes up in conversation. One thing that is known is that in the 1980s, Skadi was at war with a neighboring country, and that using Gruyam as an airfield for military supply operations contributed to Skadi's victory.

Current Residents

Johann Brose
约翰尼 (強尼) • ジョバン • 조니

"Some things in the world are more interesting when you discover and see them for yourself, right?"

Gender: Male
Occupation: Lodge and bar owner
Bio: Johann is friendly and helpful, acquiring many friends among the locals of Skadi Island. Though he is popular with women in particular, he returns little of their affection, reserving it for his first love, a woman he met in university. Because he did not cherish her at the time, she has been slow to accept him upon her return to Skadi Island.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Muller Connors
默勒 • メラー • 뮐러

"This kind of work takes patience."

Gender: Male
Occupation: Ranch owner
Bio: Described as a "mean-looking but passionate middle-aged man," Muller Connors owns Muller's Ranch, situated in Sakya Fjord. He is protective of the wildlife in the area, fending off poachers when required, and he helps others around the island with repairs as needed.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Jolene Hall
乔琳娜 (喬琳娜) • ジョリーン • 조렌

"Faeries, faeries, please appear to me."

Gender: Female
Bio: Jolene Hall is a child who lives in Faerie Town; her mother, Anna Schumer, has little time for her, so she spends most of her free time searching for faeries to play with her.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Anderson Johnson
安德森 • アドソン • 앤더슨

"Some legends might sound absurd, but they are based on certain facts. My research is to find out the facts."

Gender: Male
Occupation: Professor
Bio: Anderson is a professor researching the local legends of Skadi Island, including faerie sightings and the "Siren" at the Seti Falls wreck. He takes a practical view toward the myths and legends, believing them all to be rooted in facts that he intends to uncover, but he shows disappointment when faced with the mundane truth of a legend.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Brindisi Lloyd
布琳迪丝 (布琳迪絲) • ブリンディジ • 브린디시

"I hope my handmade textiles will be liked by everyone, and that my daughter and I will live blessed lives."

Gender: Female
Occupation: Handicrafts shop owner

Bio: Brindisi Lloyd owns a handicrafts shop in Vikya. She cares a great deal about the state of the city and the care others show it. She has a daughter, who went to live in Florence with her father at age three due to the better education available there. Brindisi keeps in touch with both of them through phone and video calls, but she feels she cannot leave her crafts shop behind to visit them.

Gurazon Murphy
古拉松 • グラソンさん • 고라손 씨

Gender: Male
Occupation: Crafter
Bio: Owner of a handmade craft store in Vikya; among his products are custom-made photo albums and other souvenirs.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Kara Reese
卡拉丽丝 (卡拉麗絲) • カラリス • 클라리스

Gender: Female
Occupation: Glass artist
Bio: Owner of the "Kara Reese & Olaville Glassworks" custom glass shop in Gruyam, Kara is originally from the Baer-Way family, which is renowned for their glass-blowing skills but only pass their skills on to male heirs. Kara left to develop her own glass artistry at Venice University. She met her future husband, Olaville, while in Venice. Olaville later died in a car accident; for a time, she nearly gave up on her glasswork, but after therapy, she believes Olaville is with her in her art. After the recent eruption of Gruyam volcano, she has temporarily returned to Venice.

Appears in: Vyn "Blazing Colors"

Eden Reynolds
伊登 • イズン • 이준우

Gender: Male
Occupation: Restaurant/bar owner
Bio: Eden is the owner of the Vox restaurant and bar in Viyka and a famed aurora hunter. Eden believes in a legend that states the aurora is a gateway to the land of the dead, and his hunting of the aurora came from a desperate attempt to search for his deceased wife. He once intended to join her in the afterlife, but timely intervention from a tourist put a stop to his plans.

Appears in: Marius "Daytime Aurora"

Anna Schumer
安娜 • アンナ • 안나

Gender: Female
Bio: Anna is Jolene Hall's mother. Her work schedule is so intensive that she's unable to spend much time with Jolene, but her reassurance that the faeries of Skadi Island would play with the child instead has led to Jolene's persistent search for the creatures. Anna has had to resort to such methods as creating faerie dolls to keep the magic alive for Jolene.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

Johansen Stevens
约翰森 (強森)• ジョバンソン • 요한센

Gender: Male
Bio: Johansen is a former college professor. He believed he was helped by faeries as a child, so in his retirement, he moved to the mountains near Vikya to guard them and care for their cottages.

Appears in: Luke "Twinkling Eyes"

Hanson Walker
汉森 (漢森) • ハンソン • 한센

"If I stay in the same place for too long, I can't help but think of things that happened in the past."

Gender: Male
Bio: Hanson Walker is an elderly man who lives near Night Beach. He misses his granddaughter dearly ever since she went abroad to study and writes letters to her frequently, believing handwritten letters are better than phone and email. His loneliness leads him to spin tall tales and strange variations on local legends to win others' company and attention. He claims to have once been the boxing champion of the island.

Appears in: A Love Poem to Skadi

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Artem "Wandering Heart"	Hot Air Balloon Turning Point

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Artem "Wandering Heart"	Outside Hotel

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Artem "Wandering Heart"	ATV Camp
Artem "Wandering Heart"	Hot Air Balloon Ride
Luke "Twinkling Eyes"	Woods
Marius "Daytime Aurora"

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A Love Poem to Skadi/Script	Faerie Town
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Luke "Twinkling Eyes"	Woods
Marius "Daytime Aurora"

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Vyn "Blazing Colors"	Glass Factory

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Luke "Twinkling Eyes"	Beach

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A Love Poem to Skadi/Eider Egg Guardian	(Debate Stage)
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Artem "Wandering Heart"	Hot Air Balloon Ride
Vyn "Blazing Colors"	Observation Deck

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A Love Poem to Skadi/Script	Seti Falls

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Vyn "Blazing Colors"	Wharf

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Luke "Twinkling Eyes"	Classroom

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Marius "Daytime Aurora"	Vox Bar

References

• A Love Poem to Skadi
• Luke "Twinkling Eyes"
• Vyn "Blazing Colors"
• Marius "Daytime Aurora"