Islands Geography

Geography Creation Roll Table

Roll Prompt
1 What is the primary characteristic of the islands in the world?
1. Tropical atolls, with white sand beaches and dense jungles
2. Large, volcanic islands, with black sands and towering peaks
3. Rocky and barren, with sparse vegetation and high cliffs
4. Fertile, with lush greenery and rich farmlands
5. Wind-swept and craggy, with sharp rocks and perilous shores
6. Partially submerged ruins from an ancient, forgotten civilization
2 How are the islands connected or separated?
1. Vast stretches of open sea, requiring skilled navigation to traverse
2. Shifting ocean currents, sometimes revealing hidden paths and islands
3. Magical ley lines, where crossing them can transport you between islands instantly
4. Coral reefs and undersea tunnels, making sea travel dangerous but possible
5. A network of mystical gates or portals connecting distant locations
6. Floating bridges of organic or magical origin that link some of the islands
3 What is the main environmental challenge the islands face?
1. Rising sea levels, slowly swallowing the islands
2. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, constantly reshaping the islands
3. Powerful storms and hurricanes that frequently ravage the coasts
4. Drought and desertification, with once-fertile lands turning to wasteland
5. A spreading magical corruption or blight that affects both land and sea
6. Infestation of monstrous sea creatures or aquatic invaders
4 What is unique about the geography of this world?
1. Islands float in the sky, suspended above the ocean
2. Parts of the ocean are sentient, shifting the islands and tides deliberately
3. Massive underwater cities, remnants of ancient civilizations, dot the seabed
4. There are immense, labyrinthine cave systems that run beneath the islands
5. Certain islands are living creatures, slowly moving through the sea
6. The ocean occasionally freezes solid, creating temporary land bridges between islands
5 What hidden dangers exist in the waters between the islands?
1. Pirates and marauding fleets prey on travelers and isolated settlements
2. Giant sea monsters, such as krakens or leviathans, hunt ships and coastal villages
3. Mysterious whirlpools that appear and disappear, dragging ships to unknown depths
4. Ghost ships and undead fleets that patrol the waters, remnants of a forgotten naval war
5. Schools of enormous, intelligent fish that can sink ships or communicate with humans
6. Vortexes of magical energy that transport those who enter them to other dimensions or times
6 What is the primary method of travel across the islands?
1. Traditional sailing ships, varying in size from small boats to mighty galleons
2. Flying ships or creatures capable of carrying passengers across the islands
3. Underwater vessels that can navigate both above and below the waves
4. Magical portals or gateways, requiring specific knowledge or rituals to use
5. Domesticated sea creatures that act as mounts or living ships
6. Swimming or magical walking on water, used by only the most skilled or enchanted travelers