𝐈𝐈. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Sarnevalian Archipelago

The Sarnevalian Archipelago is the homeland of the Sarnevali, located in the Meridian Deep ocean at the meeting point of the Eastern and Western Seas. The island chain spans tropical and subtropical climates, shaped by monsoon cycles, tides, and long-standing religious associations with Saranaë.

Individual islands range from active port settlements to restricted or sacred sites. Some are known for trade and habitation, others for preserved groves, isolated atolls, elevated terrain, or locations traditionally used for divination and ritual practice.

Colony: Port Ramu

The Ramuans reside in Port Ramu, a sheltered harbor within Lod’ono Cove on Nimoria’s northeast coast. The harbor’s protected waters support regular traffic, while access to the mainland enables sustained trade, particularly with allied states such as Shinryoku.

Port Ramu follows the same seasonal cycle as the Sarnevalian archipelago:

• Tidebloom (Wet Season): periods of heavy rainfall and cyclonic weather

• Whispwind (Dry Season): clearer conditions, steadier winds, and increased trade activity

Although rooted in Sarnevalian custom, Port Ramu has developed a distinct local character. Distance from the archipelago, environmental conditions, and prolonged contact with Nimoria’s peoples have shaped practices that diverge from those of the homeland, favoring adaptation over strict preservation.