Angrean Atlas

The Cartographer’s Archive

The following maps have been compiled from the journals of Imperial cartographers, many of whom are still alive. The ones who mapped the Dragon Isles are not, but their sketches -recovered from floating debris- proved surprisingly accurate.

"The map is not the territory. The territory is significantly more likely to kill you."
— First Rule of the Imperial Cartographic Society

The Neuranian Empire

Regions of the Empire

The Neuranian Empire recognizes fifteen distinct regions, though “recognizes” is a strong word for places like the Dragon Isles, where recognition is generally followed by being eaten.

The Heart of Empire

• Chrysanthia

  Status: Imperial Heartland | Climate: Temperate

  The largest island of the Empire, dominated by Lake Lyre at its heart. Home to the capital city of Chrysanth and the bureaucratic machinery that keeps the Empire running.

• Stag Isles

  Status: Imperial Territory | Climate: Wide Range

  From flat grasslands to freezing mountain peaks, the Stag Isles serve primarily as House Drath’s training grounds. The native inhabitants make excellent soldiers and sailors. The Empire sources its spies from elsewhere.

• Badger Isles

  Status: Imperial Territory | Climate: Alpine Forest

  Home to ill-tempered recluses and history professors; often the same individuals. Rumors of a subterranean library remain unconfirmed, as does the rumor that it houses the true headquarters of House Canae.

The Disputed Territories

• The Fey Isles

  Status: Tax Rebellion (Year 6) | Climate: Eternal Spring

  Currently engaged in what the Sidhe call “being in our care-free era” and the Empire calls “being difficult about taxes.” Time flows strangely here. So does everything else.

• Dragon Isles

  Status: Uncharted Danger | Climate: Tropical Rainforest TRAVEL ADVISORY: NOT RECOMMENDED.

  These volcanic islands remain unmapped because cartographers who venture too close rarely return. Survival rate for unauthorized vessels: approximately 12%.

• Spider Isles

  Status: Venomous Danger | Climate: Tropical/Temperate Forest

  Two islands inhabited primarily by spiders the size of airships. The humanoid residents appear to have reached an… arrangement… with their eight-legged hosts.

The Trading Archipelagos

• Snake Isles

  Status: Contested Waters | Climate: Tropical Savanna

  Where the line between merchant and pirate is determined entirely by which flag is currently flying. Home to the Serpent’s Market, where anything can be bought. Literally… anything. I’m not kidding.

• Dolphin Isles

  Status: Free Port Alliance | Climate: Temperate Shrublands

  A confederation of merchant cities maintaining independence through diplomacy and substantial (almost alarmingly substantial) tax payments. Harming the dolphins that guide ships through safe channels results in immediate exile. Attempts to communicate with the dolphins through magic have resulted mostly in requests for fish, and the occasional indecent proposal.

• Turtle Isles

  Status: Imperial Protectorate | Climate: Tropical Forest

  Floating islands that migrate with the seasons, built on the backs of colossal sea turtles. Mobile markets appear at different locations throughout the year. Scheduling is approximate.

• Shark Isles

  Status: Imperial Protectorate | Climate: Tropical

  Motherland of House Neuros, now mostly palatial estates. The central lagoon hosts the Gateriac, a yacht race where firearms and magic are banned but creative violence is encouraged. It’s been [28] years since a racer was unable to be resurrected after a death.

The Frontier Regions

• Koranthia

  Status: Dark Territory | Climate: Perpetual Twilight

  A land where shadows have weight and the sun rarely breaks through. Home to Koranth, the City of the Dead. Travelers speak of roads that lead nowhere. This is, of course, foolish. All roads lead somewhere. It just may not appear to be a place worth building a road to.

• Raven Isles

  Status: Imperial Territory | Climate: Perpetual Mist

  Sacred to followers of Bria, shrouded in mists that confound navigation. The locals navigate by a complex system of bell towers, as compasses prove unreliable. Also unreliable are any rumors that the mists are alive, have eyes, mouths, or opinions.

• Horse Isles

  Status: Autonomous Region | Climate: Temperate Grasslands

  Wide plains home to centaur tribes and followers of Patrikia. Maintains traditional ways while trading horses and grain with the Empire. The lastlights here are considered a religious experience.

• Bear Isles

  Status: Imperial Territory | Climate: Alpine Forest

  Rugged territories where tradition resists progress with considerable force. Rich in timber and furs. The aurora lights dancing above glacier peaks are worth the journey, the food even more so. The conversation… not so much.

• Wolf Isles

  Status: Imperial Territory | Climate: Temperate Forest

  Ancient forests where werewolf clans have lived for centuries under treaty with the Empire. The howling on full moon nights can be heard for miles. This is normal, and nothing to be concerned about. Inhabitants rarely bite without proper consent. I know what you’re thinking, and yes, there are clubs for that. Invite only, no fur-chasers.

Cartography Data

The following geographic data has been compiled from Imperial surveys, adjusted for places that refused to be surveyed and territories that actively survey back.

Metric	Value
Total Mapped Regions	15
Regions Under Full Imperial Control	8
Regions in Active Rebellion	1
Regions Best Left Alone	3
Estimated Total Landmass	Varies seasonally
Highest Point	Mount Kresselrock, Chrysanthia
Major Trade Routes	7 established, countless unofficial
Cartographers Lost This Year	4 (pending confirmation)

Navigation & Travel

The Empire offers several methods of inter-island travel, each with its own advantages and existential risks.

By Airship

The safest and most reliable method for medium-distance travel. Commercial and passenger airships fly to most major cities in the Empire, though schedules are… variable.

Standard Routes:

• Chrysanth → Dolphin Isles: Regular service
• Chrysanth → Stag Isles: Military and civilian routes
• Solanth → Horse Isles: Seasonal service

Hazardous Routes:

• Dragon Isles: Few captains are willing to charter their airship to the Dragon Isles
• Fey Isles: Service available but arrival times are “approximate”
• Spider Isles: Charter only, hazard pay required

By Sea

Traditional sailing remains common for island-hopping and cargo transport.

Seasonal Considerations:

• Storm season (late year) closes several routes
• The Turtle Isles follow their own schedule
• Dolphin Isles pilots available for hire

Recommended Routes:

• Stick to established channels in the Snake Isles
• Avoid Koranthian waters after dark, no lighthouses, and the reflections off the towers of Koranth are misleading
• The Dragon Isles don’t have “recommended” routes

Local Hazards

Universal Warnings:

• Always carry current Imperial identification
• Respect local customs, especially in the Wolf Isles
• Never insult the dolphins
• Never feed the spiders, if they start thinking about food they may start wondering how you taste

The Infinite Beyond

The Empire maps what it can control. Beyond the fifteen regions, the infinite ocean stretches endlessly in all directions. Explorers who venture far enough from the mapped territories occasionally return with tales of distant lands, strange peoples, and civilizations that have never heard of the Neuranian Empire, and seem perfectly happy about it.

"In an infinite plane, every destination exists somewhere. The trick is surviving long enough to find it."
— Commodore Helena Voss, Lost Expedition of 847 CR