The Dark Continent

A series of mysterious islands far off the east coast of the mainland, the Dark Continent is an unexplored land that breeds myth and speculation from the mainland. The islands are considered extremely dangerous, both for navigating a boat around and for simple walking on the any of the various landmasses. These superstition surrounding the islands made setting up a pirate capital on the south island an almost guarantee at some point, and so the town of Parrot's Wharf was born.

History
Almost nothing is known about these region. Parrot's Wharf was established as a colony of Goldcliff a long time ago but through the centuries, it has devolved into a haven for pirates and criminal organizations.

Geography and Environment
The Dark Continent is made up of 2 distinct parts, with a total of 9 main islands (or island collections):

Core Islands
Six collections of small islands, varying from one single mass to up to four smaller masses. At the center of these six collections is a large mountainous island. These 7 islands are almost completely unexplored and little is known about its inhabitants, though those who have reported on the islands claim that these islands are extremely dangerous.

Crest Island
A large crest-shaped island to the east of the core islands. Its tips are the start and end point for a collection of sharp cliffs and plateaus that wrap around the 7 central islands, making entering the core islands by boat a near-impossibility. This island is a bit better explored than most places in the Dark Continent and contain a colorful array of flora and fauna. Occasionally reports of strange monsters or mystical curses reach the mainland, but for the most part, it and the rest of the islands are an enigma to the general population.

To the south of the main crest is a small island that houses Parrot's Wharf. This last island is considered the pirate capital of the world.

Notable Locations
Parrot's Wharf - Pirate capital of the world.