Rocks of Guillate (concept)
Biozone: Rocks of Guillate
The jagged Rocks of Guillate snake from the Aloysian Sea to the Waking Coast. These isles are characterized commonly for their crystal reefs that border much of the region. These reefs can often be found jutting out above the water's surface, and in some areas are larger than the nearest island. While the climate is generally calm and cool throughout the cold season, harsh storms become much more common in the warm as hurricanes batter the Western Isles. Many unique fauna and flora can only be found in the Rocks, often having formed unique relationships with the crystal formations along the atolls and reefs.
We noticed the moment we crossed from the Tower Isles into the Rocks of Guillate, as the water changed from pristine to a dark, swirling mix of greens and blues. The further we travel, more crystalline structures emerge from the water. Some seem to shine as the sunlight hits them, lightly coloring the sea along their reef.
After nearly smashing our boat against crystals hiding just beneath the waters surface, we make landfall on a beach laying beneath two cliff sides that look cracked in half. A handful of trees cling to the rock, jutting out into the air above us like limbs. While we may have had an early brush with danger, there will likely be many more on the journey ahead.