The Knuckles consist of five prominent islands rising like clenched fists from a temperate sea. While the rocky coasts are dominated by independent captains and opportunistic outlaws, the interior plains host vast colonial farmlands. This strategic archipelago is a contested theater between an encroaching empire and a fierce pirate coalition. Magic hums through the reefs, powering coastal beacons and fueling the local economy. It is a land of hard winds, high stakes, and shifting loyalties.