The Verdant Thule is a sprawling tropical archipelago that recently emerged from a century of impenetrable mist. Over the last decade, opportunistic settlers from the mainland have carved out ports on the volcanic shores, clashing with reclusive indigenous tribes. High-level magic saturates the air, manifesting as floating islets and sentient storms. While the colonies thrive on exotic exports, an unnatural rhythmic vibration in the earth suggests that the islands themselves are part of something much larger than a mere geographical accident.