Sunset Coast

Region of southern Solaris

The Sunset Coast is the southernmost region of Solaris, where nearly 70% of the land is swallowed by the Azure Expanse, a turbulent sea that defines its culture and economy. Life here is simple and coastal, rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, and trade. Most settlements are small, humble, and clustered around harbors or river mouths.

Population
The coastal folk are hardy and pragmatic, with most communities made up of humans, elves, half-elves, halflings, tieflings, half-orcs, gnomes, and dwarves. Shifters are considered rare and exotic, their presence often sparking curiosity or suspicion.

Harbor of Solrend
At the heart of the coast lies the bustling Harbor of Solrend, a center of commerce and fishing where vessels of all kinds dock. Merchant traffic is tightly watched by agents loyal to King Alistair, who exerts heavy influence over maritime trade and noble fleets.

Stormshade Cove
Farther southwest lies Stormshade Cove, a pirate stronghold carved into hidden bays and rocky islands. It serves as a gathering place for smugglers, privateers, and corsairs. Legends of a ghost ship known as the Wailing Widow, which appears only on full moon nights shrouded in mist, keep many sailors wary of venturing too far from the coast.

Sunset Forest and Mountains
The Sunset Forest is one of the safest wild regions in Solaris, a verdant woodland bordered by craggy, half-explored mountains. Though largely peaceful, the surrounding highlands are steeped in mystery, with countless valleys and caverns still unmapped.

Fjord of Whispers
To the east lies the Fjord of Whispers, a narrow, mist-laden channel linking the Azure Expanse to the Misty River. Sailors tell of strange echoes along its cliffs, where voices seem to carry unnaturally far, giving the fjord its name.

Factions and Organizations:

  • Stormshade Pirates: Feared across the Azure Expanse, the Stormshade Pirates are a loose confederation of cutthroat crews who answer to no king but the sea itself. Based in the treacherous haven of Stormshade Cove, they raid trade routes, plunder coastal villages, and clash even with the ships of nobles loyal to King Alistair. Among their ranks sail infamous vessels such as the Tempest Wrath, commanded by the ruthless Captain Kael, the Azure Blade; the Azure Marauder, led by the cunning Captain Lisara Tidecaller; and the colossal Dreadnought, where the brutal Captain Malakar rules with an iron fist. Legends speak, too, of the cursed ghost ship known as the Wailing Widow, a phantom that emerges on mist-drenched nights to drag the living into the depths.

  • The Azure Expanse is not ruled by pirates alone. Countless vessels sail its waters in the name of King Alistair, their banners heavy with unspoken authority. The Blackguards prowl the seas aboard the dreaded Blackthorn, a shadowed warship whose true purpose remains a secret, while agents of the Twilight Crown are whispered to move unseen among the waves, guiding ships and dealings for reasons no sailor dares to question. To cross their path is to risk vanishing into silence, leaving only rumors behind.

Notable NPCs

  • Captain Orin – A seasoned sailor respected for his pragmatism and survival instinct.

  • Seraphine Dawnrunner – The shrewd and efficient master of shipping operations in the Harbor of Solrend.

  • Stormlaugh – An eccentric shifter and captain of the Fury of the Forgotten. He claims to have sailed through the deadly storms of the Stormcall Archipelago, a near-mythical region said to lie beyond the Azure Expanse. Few believe his tales.

  • Sybilla of the Many Faces - A whimsical fairy who sells enchanted masks at the Pier of the Mad Tempest.

Famous Ships

  • Black Thorn – A menacing black vessel operated by ruthless blackguards. Few dare interfere with its voyages.

  • Azure Monarch – The lavish flagship of Sir Vesper, a wealthy noble and staunch ally of King Alistair.

  • Tempest Wrath – A feared pirate ship under Captain Kael, the Azure Blade.

  • Azure Marauder – A swift corsair vessel commanded by Captain Lisara Tidecaller.

  • Dreadnought – A massive warship ruled by Captain Malakar, whose presence dominates any sea lane.

  • Wailing Widow (legendary) – Said to appear only under a full moon, shrouded in heavy fog. Sailors claim its mournful cries can be heard before it emerges from the mist.