Sea of Fables


This was an incredible voyage through an amazing area. Although typically I do these explorations alone, this time I was joined by a friend who made all the overboard drownings, ragged sim crossings, and capsized Boaty MacBoatface moments even funnier.

We first started out from River House on my new sailboat which quickly proved to be something I should have read the manual on. So, we switched to my tried and true Bandit 480 dive boat. 


According to the SLGI Wiki 

 The subcontinent is submerged, except for some islands. But, as the altitude map reveals, the sea floor is not uniform. There are many sand dunes on the floor. Also, there are several islands, which can be easily visited.

The Islands

Mount Olympus, located in Bohai sim, is the highest island and it covers almost an entire sim. Highest altitude is 108 m. There is a resting place on top. A long stairway allows access from an improved dock to the top heights.

Isles Of Blessed are located in Mirtoon sim. There are four islands connected through small bridges. Altitude is low. Each island has a central building. Vegetation is tropical.

Baffin Archipelago consists of 10 islands, the largest located in Baffin sim. In past, a transfer telehub existed here, allowing for a fast access to Sharp Continent. Currently, as teleporting is easy for everyone, the telehub is no longer functional, but still is a place for people to meet and hangout. Highest altitude detected is 60 m. Other objects of interest can be found on other islands, including statues and artifacts. Hera's Island is part of the archipelago. Another island, located in Hudson sim, is barren land.

Hephaestus Isle, located in Banda sim, is flat and hosts a few ruins.

Poseidon Island is located mostly in Bohol sim and hosts a Greek-style sea village. The village is large and well developed, with many buildings that can be visited. A traveler can find anything, including a space observatory. Highest altitude appears to be 78 m.

Joppa Island is located in Okhotsk sim and hosts a temple. The same sim hosts Gorgon Island, with a small cave.

Seriphos Island is located in Cortez sim and hosts a temple.

Perseus Island, located in Bering sim, hosts many ancient buildings, functional. Highest altitude is 49 m.

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The passage down river from our starting point was very canyon-like and included a Buddhist Monastery (my neighbors), Archeon Temples, and a volcano.

 



Once out to sea our first stop was Mount Olympus. Apples play a reoccurring role on this voyage. So many apples.



Next came the Hephaestus Isle - a barren L-shaped outcropping with scattered remains of a lost civilization with a rezz zone here:

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Next stop was Bacchus Island. Lots of things to see here with a rezz zone:




Notice the Golden Apple on the pedestal. 

In Greek mythology, the "golden apple" most famously refers to the Apple of Discord, which sparked the Trojan War, and the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which were a key part of Heracles' eleventh labor. The Apple of Discord was a golden apple with the inscription "For the Fairest," which the goddess Eris threw into a wedding, causing a dispute between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite that was settled by the mortal Paris. The Apples of the Hesperides were a wedding gift to Zeus and Hera that promised immortality and were guarded in a garden. 


Besides all the statuary, The Serpent tree was an interesting find- reminiscent of Medusa in Greek mythology who was one of the three Gorgon sisters, a monster with a face so terrifying it could turn people to stone, and she had snakes for hair. 


Also in Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan condemned by Zeus to hold up the sky for eternity as punishment for leading the Titans in a war against the gods. He is a figure of immense strength and endurance, often depicted holding a globe of the world on his shoulders. He is also known for his role in the myth of the hero Heracles and the golden apples of the Hesperides. - Yes, more apples. 



Hera was the Olympian queen of the gods, and the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven.

Hera's Island is separated by a small strip of water from Bacchus Island.



The islands are very hilly, so wear comfortable hiking boots and pack a lunch because you may  linger here a while.


Next we traveled to the Aegean Island which sits adjacent to the abandoned Teen Grid Transfer Station on the Baffin region.



From here we traveled to Poseidon Island which has a rezz zone here:





Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses, and one of the twelve Olympians. Although we encountered no earthquakes during our stay there. The island is covered with little buildings. Perhaps there were the homes of the Poseidoninians. (yes, that is a word I just made up.)

Next we visited the Isles of the Blessed. This is a chain of little islands all connected by rope bridges. And more apples are served here. So many apples.



Leaving this area we proceeded north around the Gorgon, Joppa, and Seriphos islands and landed at Perseus Island. Which has a rezz zone here:



Perseus was a Greek hero, son of Zeus and Danaë. His quests included a prophecy that he would kill his grandfather, King Acrisius, which he fulfilled accidentally later in life. 

And this is where we fortuitously came upon God Standing. He's held up pretty well, but could use better hair care products.



And then back around coast line and up the river to home.


Wrapping it up - this was a really fun voyage. If you need apples - this is the place to go!

The Sea Of Fables is easily accessible by boat. There are boat rezz zones on some islands. Residents living at the coast have easy access, as they can rezz their own boats. The sea is connected to other parts of Sansara through waterways. Pilots can fly with their airplanes without problem and can use some of the nearby airports. 

Until next time - stay curious and enjoy your travels



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