
Sunstone Isle is set in the high altitudes of Thunderheim,
surrounded by Crystal Lake which draws its waters from the
same mountains and feeds the Turcoise River which flows
all the way to Portown. Due to the island's central
geographic location, it is considered neutral territory
and has been the site of the Shieldmeet in more peaceful
times.

The island is named for a particular gemstone which is
found there, which captures the light of the sun in the
daytime and can shine all night with the strength of
a torch. The largest sunstone ever found was from this
island and measures over two feet in diameter. It is
said among sages that this stone holds supernatural
properties, and that if it stores enough light, it
can have the ability to grant wishes. Hence, the stone
is fed sunlight by day and firelight by night, and
once every five years, at the end of the shieldmeet,
whomever is deemed the greatest warrior of the contest
is alotted the privledge of touching the stone and
attempting a wish. It is said that the wish must be
kept secret, however, and that it must not be self-
serving, or it runs a substantial risk of backfiring.
Hence, the wish itself is as much a test of honor as
the competition preceeding it.

Sunstone Isle, it is said, is formed of volcanic stone
which is riddled with cavities of various shape and
dimension. Some even say that the waters of Crystal lake
flow through the island itself and are warmed by the magical
fires which burn deep within the subterrainean realm. It is
without question that various hot springs exist on the
island, providing hot baths for weary visitors, and that
even well water brought forth from underground is
exceptionally clean and warm.

