Arkala

Sky Island

Arkala

Listen "The Great Plains March" — Dragon Quest VIII

Arkala is one of the most prominent islands in Faia, functioning as a vital hub of both adventure and information. Home to the Adventurer’s Guild, the Sword, and the Grand Archives of Arkala City, the island is a bustling center of activity year-round. Its high altitude offers a vantage point over surrounding sky islands, as well as convenient locations to release and dock airships. Yet despite all of this, the island has unsolved mysteries of its own. At three different corners of the island, enormous runes are etched into the ground, their meaning yet to be deciphered...

Island Size

Large

Terrain

Mountainous peaks, flower meadows, mini-isles.

Climate

Varied (Temperate / Arid)

ENVIRONMENT RATINGS
SOIL FERTILITY
★★★☆☆
MODERATE
WATER PURITY
★★★★★
HIGH
STORM RISK
★★★☆☆
MODERATE
PRECIPITATION
★★★☆☆
RAIN / FOG / SNOW
NATURAL RESOURCES
Ore Timber Medicinal herbs Wild vegetables
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Contains the following

Settlements : Arkala City , Falconstrike

Notable Locations : Helios Rise , Celebelle Fields

Key Building: The Sword

Associated Fauna

Lyrefin Trout

Associated Faction

The Sword

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cloudgazing
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The air glittered with morning mist, the sun peeking through clouds to illuminate the ground in dappled patches. Arkala’s golden fields whispered in the wind, and the leaves rustled on its trees of perpetual autumn. Wren stood amidst all of this, taking in Arkala’s beauty. This island was the closest thing she had to a “home”, and it held a special place in her heart; a special feeling. She had returned for a few months to visit old friends. It had been wonderful, celebrating t...
travel preparations
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cloud fish
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