At the farthest reach of the archipelago, the Crescent Islands arc like a moon over sapphire seas. Dormant volcanoes honeycomb the cliffs with ancient lava tubes, veining gold and copper beneath canyon walls laced with waterfalls and terraced farms.
Settlers here are naturalists who rebuke heavy industry, living in close harmony with land and tide. Whispered legends speak of a hidden temple and its lost gold, guarded by Mahala—a timeless figure who keeps her youth by sorcery and vow.
Reaching the Crescents is perilous: magnetic seas twist compasses, storms spring from clear skies, and jagged channels turn false lights into traps. Airships often arrive stripped of supplies; trade flows in exchange for harvests, tools, and safe harbor. Begin the crossing in Episode 2 and follow the temple’s shadow in Episode 3.