Cawic The Floating Atol

Cawic is unique among the waterborne communities. It is a true floating island. The island itself is only a about two miles in circumference. What makes it unique is that at it’s core, the island is made of volcanic rock. Sages contend that when this particular glob of lava what spewed out of one of the volcanos it trapped enough air in the molten rock that it actually floated.

Over time dust came to rest on the surface and plants started to grow. Now, the floating atol is covered with lush grasses and small brushy plants. The native inhabitants are amphibious goblins. While they are often unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous (often to themselves), the Empire has stationed a small group of open minded staff there that have come to be able to work with them. Cawic travels around in the reef system that makes up much of the Coguard Sea.

The goblins are experts are searching out the reefs for a number of crustaceans and rare corals that the bigger part of the Empire craves. The Empire has taken a sort of custodial role with the goblins. Since they have yet to produce a member of their group that people felt safe allowing to be a senator, a regent for the group sits in their place. The regent cannot vote, but can bring needs of the group to the floor for consideration.

It is general knowledge of sailors in the area to not approach the atol due to the unpredictable nature of the inhabitants even though they are considered subjects of the Empire.