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Mirra MacDonald

The Island of the Old Man:

The Island of the Old Man, known also by the name of Pessim, is a recluse island only accessible by cave or by sea. Upon land, there stands a single cottage amidst a small forest. The owner of the cottage, Pessim, is none other than the Old Man as the name of the Isle implies. Before you reach the shore, if you choose to travel by boat, keep a keen eye for the Whirlpools. These treacherous disasters will bring nothing but tribulation to an un-expecting Captain. If you have reached the shore, you would be one of the lucky few to have been able to view the wondrous vegetation this land has to offer. Fruits grown here are unlike any other known to man or beast. There are fruits that can shrink you to the size of a raindrop, and berries that can undo even your smallest mistakes. Although this Isle is a beauty to behold, the company it keeps is not that of the sharing variety, so do not expect your stay to linger. When it is time to go on, feed one of the unfortunate Orks’ a Berry of Bigness, and prepare for the next part of your journey.