Fool's Rocks

As the Dragon's Back Mountains taper off southward into the sea they form a line of gradually diminishing rocky islets and shoals. The Fool's Rocks have long been the bane of ships plying the popular trade route between Ketanyoog and the towns of the Peliwinde Plains. treacherous currents and the all-to-common storms that blow into the region from the east both add to the dangers to ships in the region, and many wrecks can be seen run aground on the rocks.

The Eaters
Regrettably, but perhaps inevitably, a number of ghoul tribes stalk the region, scouring ships for useful items and, of course, the delicious flesh of sentient creatures. Interestingly, as long as a ghoul is well fed they can actually be bargained with by the brave and unscrupulous, and indeed the creatures have stockpiled an eclectic trove of trade goods and other items scavenged from the holds of wrecked ships. Of course, if the hunger takes the ghouls during negotiations the buyer can wind up paying a price far greater than they anticipated. As always, the ghouls trade for the succulent flesh of sentients, with a premium placed on still-living individuals. They are also interested in items that can make their hunting and scavenging easier.

Sight of Lord's Lighthouse
To help ensure a steady flow of furs out of eastern Ardfarjord the Highflower Empire built a large lighthouse on one of the outermost islets of the Fool's Rocks to warn ships away form the danger. The first two lighthouses were destroyed by ghouls and the workers feasted upon by the eaters; however, the third lighthouse still stands. The lighthouse is in a state of constant siege, however, and resupply missions are a highly dangerous affair.