Sleeping Drake Harbor

This is a seaport and can only be accessed through the OSA system, Portmaster Ferries, Mount Travel, and Chronomages.

Sleeping Drake Harbor on the Isle of Ornath

Current History

For centuries, extreme mana storms kept the Isle of Ornath isolated from the surrounding continents, its shores known only to the shipwrecked, pirates subdued by the Xetaki, and scholars drawn by the promise of the Library of Biblia. With no safe passage for trade or travel, the island relied entirely on Chronomages; even for the goats and sheep that became the backbone of their livelihood.

That isolation began to wane in 5124, when, for the first time in generations, spring, summer, and autumn passed without the relentless threat of mercurial and often deadly storms. As the island weathered its first winter free from their grasp, a newfound jubilation took root, and with the arrival of spring, the people of Ornath stepped forward to share their world with the outside realm.

In early Olaesta of 5125, Sleeping Drake Harbor was officially opened to visitors, marking a new era for the island and its people.

People

The Isle of Ornath's population is largely composed of those drawn -- or stranded -- by fate: shipwreck survivors, pirates who found peace under the Xetaki, and scholars seeking the storied halls of the Library of Biblia. Over time, these disparate groups have formed a diverse, if unconventional, community.

The island's inhabitants primarily include:

• Humans
• Elves
• Half-elves
• Half-krolvin
• Burghal Gnomes
• Dark Elves (though they remain rare)

While a small number of dark elves reside on Ornath, they are few and far between. Most arrived in pursuit of greater knowledge, choosing to stay for reasons as varied as island life itself.

A small, native population of Burghal Gnomes also calls Ornath home, their presence dating back generations to a shipwreck that left their ancestors stranded. Though their numbers remain modest, occasional marriages to mainland gnomes have helped sustain their community.

Customs

For an in-depth look at the customs of Ornath, visit these resources:

• Ornathian Holidays
• History of the Library of Biblia
• Echoes of Ornath
• Lost Glassmakers of Kannalan

Features

For an in-depth look at the features of Ornath, visit these resources:

• Sights of Ornath
• The Geography of Ornath and her Surrounding Islands
• Flora Guide of the Isle of Ornath

Gathering Places

• Needle of Pentas
• Agora Promenade
• Gardens (Both in the Needle & in Sleeping Drake)
• Wavesong Grotto - Rescued moments before the fall of Caligos, Old Sage has found a new home in Sleeping Drake Harbor. He has fostered more oyster beds during his time on the beaches and has even replenished his supply of jewelry that can house pearls.  You can find him in the Wavesong Grotto.
• Drakeshade Cafe
• Travertine Pools

Additional Information

• Celebrating 35 Years of Gemstone IV with the Release of Sleeping Drake Harbor