polaris1110
2007-12-19, 10:24 PM
Hey guys, this is my first attempt at a design contest. I don't think it'll be that great but the only way to get better is practice.
Jiraya
Upon arrival the island of Jiraya is a formidable sight. Sheer rock cliffs topped by what looks like lush forests stare at you mockingly as if to say “Good luck getting up here.” After chasing this moving island for what seems like day you now have to find a way onto it. There is only one beach on the entirety of the island and its 30ft wide and surrounded by 200 ft sheer rock cliffs that would give even the most experienced climber trouble. Once on the beach a cave can be scene that will lead to the top of the island. This tunnels exits into a lush forest full of pleasant smells and the cackling of animals who are transparent to the concept of danger. They don’t even look in your direction.
From the sky you can see the true shape of Jiraya. A simple ovular shape the island is cut into distinct regions based on terrain types. The out edge surrounding the entire island is lush forest completely covered by a canopy of trees. This canopy extends from the edge of the island about 1 mile inward is immediately cut off to give reign to a desolate, rocky area surrounding three mountains lined up next to each other. Concentrated around the central and tallest mountain and getting sparser the farther away you move are what seems like glimmering gems from the air, glimmering gems that move around as if they have a conscious. In the early morning they all concentrate in one spot directly to the north of the central mountain and then disperse over the day. These gems even reflect the moonlight and as so are visible at night. The mountain look just like normal mountains except when looking from the ocean, the central mountain seems like it grows taller then shrinks over the course of an hour, as if the island was taking large breathes.
The climate is pseudo-tropical. It is very warm during the day and chilly at night. It rains once a week on the island, and it rains at the same time, for the same amount of time. Moreover, it only rains on the forest. A donut-shaped cloud can be seen forming right before the rain and not a drop touches the rocky area. During the rain is the only time that the island stops moving and the best time to get onto the island unless you can fly.
The fauna in the forest is just like any other forest. Apes are very easily spotted and hawks are a common occurrence. Leopards and many kinds of lizards can be seen in the trees. Occasionally a tiger will be seen but are very rare. Insects of all kinds also inhabit this jungle. Although there are animals everywhere, only stronger animals dare go near the rocky inner of the island and not even the strongest would set foot onto the rocks. The rocky area is for one group and one group only, the Ferritas. Birds from the nearby islands often make the mistake of flying to Jiraya and landing in the rocky area. None of them leave.
Once through the forest you decide to make your way to one of the mountains for a little more exploring. You take a step from the foliage covered jungle to a rock in front of you. A howl that would make even the bravest men cower in terror erupts from your left. You turn your head and see it, a shining figure charging at you full speed. You ready your sword and brace yourself but the figure stops about 20 ft in front of you. You can see now that the shining you saw is just the reflection of light off of this beast. It resembles a wolf but walks on two feet. You take a few more steps into the rocky area keeping your sword steady and your distance equal. The beast in front of you doesn’t make a sound. It’s eerily quiet. You feel a warm breathe on your neck just before the feeling of teeth tears at your neck and you are thrust to the ground. Just before you die you see that at least 20 more of those glittering creatures were right behind you, and you didn’t even know.
Jiraya
Upon arrival the island of Jiraya is a formidable sight. Sheer rock cliffs topped by what looks like lush forests stare at you mockingly as if to say “Good luck getting up here.” After chasing this moving island for what seems like day you now have to find a way onto it. There is only one beach on the entirety of the island and its 30ft wide and surrounded by 200 ft sheer rock cliffs that would give even the most experienced climber trouble. Once on the beach a cave can be scene that will lead to the top of the island. This tunnels exits into a lush forest full of pleasant smells and the cackling of animals who are transparent to the concept of danger. They don’t even look in your direction.
From the sky you can see the true shape of Jiraya. A simple ovular shape the island is cut into distinct regions based on terrain types. The out edge surrounding the entire island is lush forest completely covered by a canopy of trees. This canopy extends from the edge of the island about 1 mile inward is immediately cut off to give reign to a desolate, rocky area surrounding three mountains lined up next to each other. Concentrated around the central and tallest mountain and getting sparser the farther away you move are what seems like glimmering gems from the air, glimmering gems that move around as if they have a conscious. In the early morning they all concentrate in one spot directly to the north of the central mountain and then disperse over the day. These gems even reflect the moonlight and as so are visible at night. The mountain look just like normal mountains except when looking from the ocean, the central mountain seems like it grows taller then shrinks over the course of an hour, as if the island was taking large breathes.
The climate is pseudo-tropical. It is very warm during the day and chilly at night. It rains once a week on the island, and it rains at the same time, for the same amount of time. Moreover, it only rains on the forest. A donut-shaped cloud can be seen forming right before the rain and not a drop touches the rocky area. During the rain is the only time that the island stops moving and the best time to get onto the island unless you can fly.
The fauna in the forest is just like any other forest. Apes are very easily spotted and hawks are a common occurrence. Leopards and many kinds of lizards can be seen in the trees. Occasionally a tiger will be seen but are very rare. Insects of all kinds also inhabit this jungle. Although there are animals everywhere, only stronger animals dare go near the rocky inner of the island and not even the strongest would set foot onto the rocks. The rocky area is for one group and one group only, the Ferritas. Birds from the nearby islands often make the mistake of flying to Jiraya and landing in the rocky area. None of them leave.
Once through the forest you decide to make your way to one of the mountains for a little more exploring. You take a step from the foliage covered jungle to a rock in front of you. A howl that would make even the bravest men cower in terror erupts from your left. You turn your head and see it, a shining figure charging at you full speed. You ready your sword and brace yourself but the figure stops about 20 ft in front of you. You can see now that the shining you saw is just the reflection of light off of this beast. It resembles a wolf but walks on two feet. You take a few more steps into the rocky area keeping your sword steady and your distance equal. The beast in front of you doesn’t make a sound. It’s eerily quiet. You feel a warm breathe on your neck just before the feeling of teeth tears at your neck and you are thrust to the ground. Just before you die you see that at least 20 more of those glittering creatures were right behind you, and you didn’t even know.