The Tusks was the duo of islets that separated the Firedrake Bay and the Race in the Trackless Sea, off the coast of Tethyr.[1][2]
Description[]
The two islands that collectively were called the Tusks were Iyritrastrul – the southern islet, and Borammur – the northern one. The so-called Gullet separated the two islands – perilous straight full of obtruding sea rocks. Bring one of the most dangerous areas of the Sword Coast, and it was rarely navigated through unless the ship was guided by a knowledgeable masterful helmsman.[1]
Geography[]
The Tusks were located to the south of the Dragon's Neck Peninsula and west of the Firedrake Bay, between the Starspire and Tethyr Peninsulas.[2]
Flora & Fauna[]
The islands' main population were wild sheep that survived some ancient shipwrecks along the Gullet. However, there were rumors of a number of various shapeshifters inhabiting the Tusks.[1]
The isle of Iyritrastrul had abundant shadowtops, duskwoods, and blueleaf trees.[1]
History[]
The isle of Borammur once produced copper and held a small village that supported the mines. The entire settlement and the mines were overrun by mysterious "dark things of the depths" that slaughtered all the island's inhabitants. This took place many years before the late 14th century DR.[1]
Various parties attempted to resettle Borammur and claim its rich copper deposits twice. But both lead to slaughter.[1]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ed Greenwood (July 2000). Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate II. Edited by Duane Maxwell, David Noonan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 71. ISBN 0-7869-1626-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Map of the Lands of Intrigue included in Steven E. Schend (August 1997). Lands of Intrigue. Edited by Roger E. Moore. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.