Delv Ihoo
Delv Ihoo was once part of a large continent, but when the dragons who left wanted to isolate wolves from any possibly threat, they used their energy to rip the land to pieces. This caused the land to break of from the mainland and create an island, which was called Delv Ihoo. For generations, species adapted on this island as the wolves grew to be the dominant species. Several species of animals also adapted and grew stronger to stand a chance against the stronger wolves, while some have changed very little over they ears. The island does not have autumn, spring, summer or winter. Why these seasons vanished is all due to the energy of the remaining dragons. They keep the island living and thriving without the issues of winter which could drag populations down. Aside from that the Island has no seasons because the temperature remains relatively constant throughout the year and seasonal variations do not get the chance to take place. There are special places such as the icy snow plains which was effected by the ice dragon, causing the area to be at all times snowy. This is just like the sand dragon, who created a desert, and the magma dragon who has kept the volcano active and alive. Both plant and forester dragons kept the land’s trees thriving and living, creating ideal circumstances for wolves and prey, who have no issues finding food. The island exist out of stranger places as well, such as the Tanlin and Toreiki mountains, and many other unique locations. Even though the dragons created this isolated island as a refugee for wolves to live, many wolves abused the powers they received and used them for nothing more than gaining power.
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Locations within Delv Ihoo
Iron forest
This forest earned the name "Iron Forest" because it survived several fires through the years as the tree's adapted to withstand fire longer than most forests. |
Canyon Cliffs
A rocky area with rivers running through. Some rock structures almost resemble small mountains. Smaller packs reside here. |
Cosmic mountains
-Known to be the birthplace of the cosmic dragon "Asteria" herself this land was effected by her powers causing the tree's to gain different colors which helped the comic wolves to blend in. The lakes are colored in beautiful tones, and it is said that one lake contains the Cosmic Dragon herself. |
Ruins
Not much is known of this place, what once was a forest turned into a place of dead trees and no wolf dares to make it their home. It's believed that the first slave camp was located within this area. As the slave camp fell, so did the area. |
Sygly Valley
This valley is located within the center of a mountain area. The mountains are like a wall protecting the valley, as the valley is known to flourish. This area is also known as the territory of the "BlazingWood" pack. |
Sand plains
This area is known for it's huge plains of sand. Wolves will often refer to it as a "small desert". This area is known to be inhabited by wolves of the "Sand species". Many having left the desert as the plains offered more than a desert ever could. |
Poison Forest
This area was effected by the poison dragon "Velok". This entire section over the years became purple. Even the lakes changed color. While the water itself is not poisonous, the water did change from color, and travelers often don't dare to drink from it, even when it's harmless. This forest is often avoided by strangers, as it inhabits some of the most poisonous animals on Delv Ihoo. Those with little knowledge could end up dead stepping on the wrong animal. It's home to the poison species, as poison wolves often remain within this territory. |
Cetora Hills
Known as the forest of wolves, it's inhabited by smaller packs of merchants. Some of the packs offer their services to aid travelers or heal them if needed. It's a general calm and friendly area, many wolves travel through here. Though with the arrival of the Shadow Clans, wolves are more wary. As wolves of these clans will often keep an eye on possible targets that could use this area to travel through. This place is often referred to as the Cetora Hills or Forest. |
Oard Lake / meadow
Oard stands for "three" according to the language of the gods. This area was named so due to the three lakes and 3 neighboring forests. This being the "Koru Forest", "Poison forest" and the "Cetora Hills" which are often viewed as a forest as well. Many deer are said to live here. |
Koru Forest
Known as the coldest forest on Delv Ihoo, it is the only location that provides a safe path towards the "Ice Lands". Known for it's thin tree's, and different vegetation due to the cold, it is equally famous for it's small hot springs. One of the packs that resides here will offer visitors to make use of the hot springs. At night this location is rather dangerous, due to the activity of the Wolf bird's variant. |
Ice lands
These lands weren't quite as cold as they are today. With the birth of the Ice dragon, these lands completely became covered in ice and snow. The only safe way to these lands, are through a mountain path that can be found at the edge of Koru Forest. It's common for Ice wolves to guard this pass, as many wolves who wander in, tend to not return. Because of this, Ice wolves work together with a feline species known as "Snow cougars", to guide visitors. They will never allow travelers to pass during night, due to the dangers of the Wolf bird variant. |
Frozen/Snowy Plains
It's known that many wolves will take the effort to travel all the way just to see these landscapes. As snow remains an unusual area to most wolves. Most wolves will visit under the guidance of Snow cougars or Ice wolves. It's common for wolves that avoid the path, and sneak in to be found dead. As finding shelter can be tricky. One of the largest packs of Ice wolves offers free shelter that is warm and cozy. The majority of wolves will avoid these lands altogether. This area is known for it's little vegetation, but gorgeous rivers and plains. |
Snowy mountains
Snowy mountains, or otherwise known as "mountains of death". This area has claimed many lives of both wolves and other animals. Many who avoid the safe path will fall to their doom, and it's not uncommon for animals to accidentally fall off, if they don't notice the cliff on time. Even if you safely get down, it's a maze of rocks and cold snow with little to no shelter. Ice wolves warn outsiders for this. As at night, predatory animals tend to even look for unfortunate wolves. |
Icy Coast
This area is rarely seen by outsiders, as the temperatures can drop heavily here. This area is known as a common hunting ground for Ice wolves. Known as the breeding grounds of the Koyagi, a type of small deer. Ice wolves are known to hunt baby calves of the Seirus, though most will avoid hunting them due to their aggressive and protective parents. The coast in almost completely filled with the Seirus, as they are known to lay around in a huge herd. |
Howling Rock
A rather famous rock known as the "Howling rock" due to it's iconic shape of a wolf. It's visited by wolves during the day but left alone at night, as predatory animals such as wolf birds or bears are common here. |
Howling River
The Howling river streams all the way from the Koru forest through the howling rock. Wolves use this river to navigate themselves towards the "Howling Rock". |
Forbidden Woods
A hostile territory avoided by all. Wolves are unsure what happens here, as those who go in, are known to never return. Packs around have often tried to gain the attention of the Hero Clans to investigate, but as of today they have not taken their time in doing so. Wolves will warn strangers around to avoid this forest. |
Lone mountain / Hills
Known for being a rather tall and lone mountain, it does attract wolves as they will travel towards the top of the mountain. All the way up provides for an overview of the desert and more. No packs are known to live on the mountain. The Lone Hills are known as a hunting territory of the survivors of the Dark cities. |
Shroom Lake
Many believe the lake to be named "Shroom" due to the slight resemblance of a mushroom. But the actual reason to why it was named so, is due to the plentiful growth of many and different types of mushrooms. Wolves do need knowledge as poisonous mushrooms also grow here. Plant and Forester wolves are often seen at this location collecting various mushrooms as they do consume them as well. |
Tengelo Forest
Known otherwise as the "Forest of Angles", the Hero Clans have made it their main grounds to hold the well known "Hero markets". While these markets take place within the Tanlin Falls, the Tengelo Forest was chosen as another ground for these markets allowing wolves of all sorts of species to visit. The Forest was called "Angel forest" by the Hero Clans. As Tengelo stand for angel in god language. |
Karuto Falls
Wolves are unsure what to think of these lands. Hostile or neutral. It is known to be the homelands of a cult of wolves. This society has grown within the years and is known to be extremely religious. While every species has it's own God to treasure, it is believed that these wolves worship yet another dragon, and even sacrifice those that have little respect for any of the Dragon Gods. Despite the fact that the Gods themselves detest sacrifices, these wolves seem convinced otherwise. It's a beautiful territory, but most keep a distance from these wolves. |
Karuto Beach
Viewed as a hostile territory, it is said that the beach is often guarded by wolves belonging to a cult. It's believed that the beach is used as a prime location to commit rituals which have been known to include living sacrifices. While these wolves generally come of as friendly, their extreme believes are feared by those around. Because of this, not many packs dare living nearby. |
Karuto River
Going from Karuto falls all the way towards Lone mountain, this is a treasured river. Being a water source for many. The river was named after the cult. From this river it's easy for wolves to guide themselves when traveling. |
Slave Camp
Near the border of the desert near Lone mountain, is the well known location of the "slave camp", which is owned by the leader of the Shadow Clans. surviving victims of the slaughter of the Dark Cities are brought here to work and build. |
Desert
The desert is yet another location caused by a dragon as many other locations. The sand dragon however is known for having claimed more than most dragons did of their respected species. Karuto river streams right through, as the desert itself is known for few locations such as Ipaki Oasis. |
Ipaki Oasis
known as the breeding grounds of the Ipaki, this place is heavily guarded by a nearby pack of sand wolves. Sand wolves have taken it upon themselves to protect this species of animal, as they are endangered yet remain a favorite target of merchants. The oasis is one of the most beautiful locations in the desert. |
Sanctuary
Known as the hidden sanctuary of the survivors of the Dark Cities. Wolves are unaware of the location, only those of the Dark Cities know set location, and know how to enter this sanctuary. They guide themselves by the rock formation. |
Sand Lake
a small lake near the mountain pass. While most wolves will make use of teleport tiles, those who travel will usually make a stop at Sand lake for a drink before heading further towards the mountain pass. |
Silent Meadow
Known as the silent meadow, it thanks it's name due to the cult residing at Karuto Falls. Wolves keep their distance from the cult, as past packs that lived nearby often ended up with missing wolves. The meadow isn't inhabited by any wolves, as other wild animals mostly see it as their home. |
Shidaiu Lake
Known as a prehistoric lake, it became rather famous for the many fossils that we're found by both Earth and Psychic wolves. Psychic wolves especially are often found in this area as they have a fascination for fossils. The name of the lake comes from the term "Shidaiu" which means prehistoric in the language of Gods. |
Metal Valley
Known as a hostile territory, it used to be known for it's metal forest. Due to the constant attacks of the Shadow Clans, little to no metal tree's remain. Because of those, the wolves who inhabit the territory became extremely hostile. Stranger will avoid this territory as metal wolves are known to kill intruders on sight. The valley is known for it's waterfall and clear lakes. Sadly the unique tree's it was once known for, are almost non existent anymore within the territory. |
Milagu Coast
This area is rarely visited. Milagu Coast is recognizable by the sharp pointy rocks sticking outside of the water. what many wolves aren't aware of, is that wolves can actually stand there most of the time. Underneath the water, a lower plateau of earth is visible. The pointy rocks being part of this plateau. During bad weather and heavy waves this area is deadly. It's not uncommon for wolves to be forced into the sea because of tall waves. Those wolves are never to be seen again. |
Fire Hills
Known as the birthplace of Kasaraf, this area is home to many fire wolves. These mountains are known for it's little amount of vegetation, and rather warm temperatures. Oddly many fire wolves ended up leaving this area, as they are known to equally enjoy forests and locations that have more to offer prey wise. |
Mountain Pass
Wolves who travel through the desert, are known to go through this pass to end up in the Mudlands. This pass is most of the time abandoned, but rogue wolves are known to ambush unlucky individuals that are passing through. |
Yoguzan
This volcanic area is known as the Birthplace of "Zelore", the Dragon responsible for the existence of the magma species. The dragon itself keeps the volcano active and alive, the name meaning "volcano" in the language of the Gods. It's known for it's hot springs and little to no vegetation. Visitors can only reach some of the hot springs, but most wolves cannot stand the heat and would die if they dare to go deeper. Because of this, the packs of magma wolves who live here are generally safe from outsiders. Fire wolves can go deeper, but even they cannot go near the active volcano. Magma wolves on the other hand are known to be immune to it. |
Mudlands
Known as the land of mud wolves. Most of this species will remain here. Even if most will, many have chosen to venture out as well. Sadly their population too suffered the judgement of the Shadow Clans. Many of this species remain deep within this marsh like area. Despite the treatment, many welcome visitors and even offer their hot springs and mud baths. Visitors are often guided by mud wolves as well, due to the environment being rather dangerous. Wolves with little knowledge might end up stuck or trapped if they aren't careful where they step. |
Lake of Sarezhal
Known as another treasured location for the psychic wolves, this lake and area is known to house fossils of a prehistoric daglor known as the Sarezhal. These prehistoric creatures were known for their crocodile like appearance and sail. |
Hot Springs
Known as the biggest hot springs on Delv Ihoo, these are located in the Mudlands. Many visitors will make a stop here to enjoy these soothing springs. |
Lake Daglor
This lake is also known and treasured as an important location for fossils. Many fossils of the prehistoric dagloren could be found here. The location is surrounded by a forest and a beautiful grassy meadow. Some packs live here as well. |
Dirashi Woods
Unlike most, it is known that the tree's that grow here are resistant to lightning. Not once in history had these tree's caught fire due to lightning. It's believed that the nearby birthplace of the electric dragon is the cause of this. |
Raishida Valley
Known and similar to the mountain formation of the Tanlin Falls, these mountains too seem to shape from the outside like an egg shell that broke apart. The valley in the middle is known for it's unique vegetation of dark and black plants, as the inside of the mountains is known for it's various yellow gems and stones. |
Tanlin Woods / Tani Meadow
The woods surrounding the Tanlin Falls are known as the Tanlin woods. All of these woods are claimed as territory of the Hero Clans. Equally the Tani Meadow is also known as territory of the Hero Clans. Wolves are not allowed to live or stay in these sections unless permission is granted by the Hero Clans. |
Dyelaa Forest
This is known as a hostile area claimed by wolves of the Shadow species that work for the Shadow Clans. While not the birthplace of their dragon, it's believed that a long time ago shadow wolves traveled from their birthplace carrying seeds and more. Back then with the help of Plant wolves, they managed to mimic their birthplace somewhat, as the once empty meadow became a gray forest. |
Mountain of Nakraa
Extremely hostile, no wolf will dare going closer as those that did never returned. Home to the Shadow Clans and the leader of set Clan, this area is deadly. A red like mist and fog covers the area, as the mountains themselves seem almost red. Wolves often wonder what caused the mountains to be this way. |
Lost mountains
These are located near the Mountain of Nakraa. Most wolves will avoid this area. Other than that most wolves will not even be able to reach it. As the Shadow Clans guard the borders and live on the borders of the Delusional Woods. Even so, they won't venture into these mountains either as getting lost is easy there. |
Lost meadow / Woods
This area is not known to be inhabited by any wolf, neither the Shadow Clans. The meadows have a mist that make it nearly impossible to see much further. Which causes wolves to wander aimlessly in the meadows. This is equally the same for the lost woods. Most wolves simply get lost and suffer of delusions and confusion. |
Delusional Woods
Known as one of the biggest area's on Delv Ihoo, it is rather odd that no wolves are known to even live there. Rumors speak of a species that once inhabited this area but went extinct. Wolves that managed to survive all speak of the horrors of these lands. Wolves in packs grow delusional, as they begin to suspect things that aren't true. Becoming hostile towards one another. Wolves are known to become sick and aggressive. Other than that, dangerous predators lurk in the shadows. |
Lake of Jikuma / Relaytra
Otherwise known as a demonic or hellish lake, wolves who survived speak of bones and bodies that were seen in these lakes. For some reason some wolves chose to commit suicide and simple drown themselves. One survivor managed to tell about the horrors of seeing his whole pack drown themselves. Very little tales are known though, as most wolves that go in, are never found again. |
Forgotten Isle
Known as a very small isle connected to the Delusional lands. It's unknown if any inhabits this isle. Most wolves never even reached this side. |
Lost Milagu
Similar to the Milagu coast, it seems like rocks are sticking out of the water, while instead it's a lower plateau underneath the water. |
Chyu Mountains
Known as the birthplace of the earth dragon, mountains seem to form a wall as earth wolves live upon them. Behind those very walls a meadow is known to be the home of many earth wolves who build dens and live peacefully. It is considered hostile as earth wolves do not allow stranger to enter their territory. |
Mirumu Forest
This forest always seems wet and most. As smaller streams run though it. This area is mostly inhabited by water wolves. These are separate packs from the Otoma pack that resides in the Otoma Springs. |
Otoma Springs
Known as the birthplace of Lamuria, the water dragon resides within the biggest lake. The Otoma pack have remained here for generations having a close bonding to Lamuria. As proud as they were they even named the nearby river after their Goddess. This area is known for it's big lake and healthy vegetation. Neutral area as water wolves welcome strangers to visit their ancient caves. |
Lamura River
Named after the Dragon Goddess Lamuria, this river originates from Otoma Falls and streams through the Mirumu forest. Water wolves will often swim here and hunt for fish or smaller mammals they can capture. |
Toreiki Mountains / Forest
Otherwise known as the Illusion grounds. This area is home to the Psychic wolves. While Psychic wolves aren't hostile, and welcome visitors. They do expect visitors to follow the right pass guided by a psychic wolf. A pack lives on the border guarding these grounds. They warn visitors to follow the rules. Those who don't, will have the worst day possible. Psychic wolves have placed so many traps and illusions that wolves will wander for what seems forever being confused and lost. Then the'll wake up back at the border pack in their prisons for trespassing. They will usually get out within a day, but they have been warned. |
Hakugon Mountain
Known as the area inhabited by the largest pack of psychic wolves, this mountain is heavily treasured. Within the mountain earth wolves aided into building structures which allowed for rooms and dens. The mountain was named Hakugon and serves as a museum. Psychic wolves have placed fossils and constructions of dagloren and more to show to those who visit. They are extremely proud of their findings. Equally the best healers are known to live here as well. Many wolves with serious injuries are said to be brought here for treatment. |
Myrh Isle
Known as the birthplace of the mystic dragon, little is known about this area. It is known that those of the mystic species live here, and will rarely venture away from their isle. This isle is also known as the Isle of the Gods.
Known as the birthplace of the mystic dragon, little is known about this area. It is known that those of the mystic species live here, and will rarely venture away from their isle. This isle is also known as the Isle of the Gods.
Trivia
- Delv Ihoo's name as inspired by the name of my neighborhood which is called "Hooiveld".
- The map is inspired by the dozen of maps I created in the games "Age of empires / Heroes".
- Delv Ihoo is also inspired by tropical continents that have no seasons.
- Many of the names on Delv Ihoo are words spoken in the Language of the Gods.
- Cosmic mountains are inspired by the volcanic lakes of Yellowstone.
- Many area's are inspired by real life natural environments.
- Tanlin Falls is located in an area that resembles the shell of an egg.