Post by Kurosaki on Jul 25, 2010 20:23:04 GMT -5
Created by Char.
Name of Island: Daijuu Island
Size of Island: Medium, about the same size as Dawn Island.
Location: West Blue
Inhabitants: A small village of human hunters is a few miles from it's western cape.
Town(s)/Village(s)/City or Cities: One small village, called 'Tooth'. It's houses are constructed quite simply and made from the huge bones and furs of the animals that live there. The people there have a hunter sort of lifestyle and most marriages are arranged between the parents of the parties involved.
Males are quickly taught how to fight the animals of the island and weapon skills since there are still times when a hungry pack of Greatwolves descend upon the village. Females are generally left at home to make wares from the spoils that the men bring back from the hunt.
Flora and Fauna: Daijuu gets it's name from the huge animals that live there, though almost identical to their smaller cousins, the animals here seem to grow to tremendous proportions for some reason. Most of Daijuu island is covered in a vast and tall forest, making it easy to get lost in.
Greatwolf -One of the most well known animals of the island, these creatures are almost identical to a common wolf but are the size of a rhino. They sometimes hunt alone but prefer pack hunting especially when taking on something like a greatboar.
Greatbear -A huge bear, larger than even the greatwolf and big enough to worry even a sea king. These animals tend to be solitary and are less agressive than the wolves, attacking only if something invades their territory.
Greatboar -A large boar, about the size of an big elephant. Though these animals tend to eat almost anything, not being exclusive predators, they can be quite agressive when threatened. The people of Tooth Village find them to be quite useful, their meat is delicious, fur is good for protection and bones are strong for building things with.
Bunnies -Strangely, every now and then there are reports of regular bunnies bouncing around it's forests.
Island History: Daijuu island was discovered over 700 years ago by settlers in West Blue. Originally they wanted to build a city there but most humans found themself unable to overcome the huge beasts that hunted them there. Only a hardy few stayed and these settlers established the village of Tooth. The village managed to survive but never really flourished, many fools who left it into the forest were never heard from again and it was only after the invention and widespread use of weapons such as firearms that humans managed to gain a true balance with the animals that lived there.
The hides of the animals on Daijuu are supposedly very tough, and merchants have long been visiting the island to trade for them. Many popular protective items of clothing have been constructed from the hides of the greatwolves and greatboars that live here. It's also speculated that somewhere along the line, merchants also brought bunnies since they do not share the huge characteristics of the other animals that live on the island.
In recent years, the island has occasionally gotten visitors in the form of outsider hunters who want to make a name for themself by killing the big game available. Though few have ever been able to outdo the accomplishments of the native hunters on the island. Around twelve years previously, a long time hunter by the name of Sutherland Comfort managed to set a village record by killing a pack of seven greatwolves whilst searching for a lost girl. That same girl, known by some as the demon hunter, has since defeated even larger groups but since she tries not to kill the animals involved, Sutherland retains his title.
Name of Island: Daijuu Island
Size of Island: Medium, about the same size as Dawn Island.
Location: West Blue
Inhabitants: A small village of human hunters is a few miles from it's western cape.
Town(s)/Village(s)/City or Cities: One small village, called 'Tooth'. It's houses are constructed quite simply and made from the huge bones and furs of the animals that live there. The people there have a hunter sort of lifestyle and most marriages are arranged between the parents of the parties involved.
Males are quickly taught how to fight the animals of the island and weapon skills since there are still times when a hungry pack of Greatwolves descend upon the village. Females are generally left at home to make wares from the spoils that the men bring back from the hunt.
Flora and Fauna: Daijuu gets it's name from the huge animals that live there, though almost identical to their smaller cousins, the animals here seem to grow to tremendous proportions for some reason. Most of Daijuu island is covered in a vast and tall forest, making it easy to get lost in.
Greatwolf -One of the most well known animals of the island, these creatures are almost identical to a common wolf but are the size of a rhino. They sometimes hunt alone but prefer pack hunting especially when taking on something like a greatboar.
Greatbear -A huge bear, larger than even the greatwolf and big enough to worry even a sea king. These animals tend to be solitary and are less agressive than the wolves, attacking only if something invades their territory.
Greatboar -A large boar, about the size of an big elephant. Though these animals tend to eat almost anything, not being exclusive predators, they can be quite agressive when threatened. The people of Tooth Village find them to be quite useful, their meat is delicious, fur is good for protection and bones are strong for building things with.
Bunnies -Strangely, every now and then there are reports of regular bunnies bouncing around it's forests.
Island History: Daijuu island was discovered over 700 years ago by settlers in West Blue. Originally they wanted to build a city there but most humans found themself unable to overcome the huge beasts that hunted them there. Only a hardy few stayed and these settlers established the village of Tooth. The village managed to survive but never really flourished, many fools who left it into the forest were never heard from again and it was only after the invention and widespread use of weapons such as firearms that humans managed to gain a true balance with the animals that lived there.
The hides of the animals on Daijuu are supposedly very tough, and merchants have long been visiting the island to trade for them. Many popular protective items of clothing have been constructed from the hides of the greatwolves and greatboars that live here. It's also speculated that somewhere along the line, merchants also brought bunnies since they do not share the huge characteristics of the other animals that live on the island.
In recent years, the island has occasionally gotten visitors in the form of outsider hunters who want to make a name for themself by killing the big game available. Though few have ever been able to outdo the accomplishments of the native hunters on the island. Around twelve years previously, a long time hunter by the name of Sutherland Comfort managed to set a village record by killing a pack of seven greatwolves whilst searching for a lost girl. That same girl, known by some as the demon hunter, has since defeated even larger groups but since she tries not to kill the animals involved, Sutherland retains his title.