I, Rufus, have made it a practice lately to ride out from Landfall Castle and patrol throughout the great forest. Last time I rode eastward. Where I would normally turn back after a day or so, something urged me to continue this time. I rode through the forest and reached a coastline. I gazed eastward through the fog, and saw an unsuspected sight.
There in the distance was an island. That's not the surprising part though. I recognized the island's coast How could that be? I hadn't patrolled here before. Then it struck me - it looked like the coast of Ember Shoals!
My curiosity was piqued. I rode along the coast until I found a small, abandoned boat. I clambered aboard and set out. Landing upon this strange yet familiar shore, I strode inland. The landmarks were familiar. I kept going until I crossed some farmlands, apparently ravaged by war. Then in the distance I saw it. Standing upon a dominating hill lay the ruins of once-proud Heron Hall, home to the Wardens! I don't know how it managed to end up off the coast of Caligo, but it was truly there. This was no dream!
I rushed back to Landfall Castle and reported the news. Now that I can reach Ember Shoals I intend to return, and find out what happened to my home.
The strange nature of Bryn Bresail( called Ember Shoals by the Humans) allows for the archipelago to appear literally anywhere
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