Camijaa is a small island in the Insula Sea that is a country in name only. Pantherian natives used to call it home over a century ago until the first pirates made landfall and wiped them out. Now, the island is ruled by brigands and bandits of every race and background. Some of the best smugglers, assassins, bounty hunters, and other opportunistic types can be found here.
Despite its cruel history and current occupants, Camijaa is a natural attraction with miles of coastline and white sandy beaches. Tropical jungle filled with unique plants and wildlife covers the ever-green island from shoreline to mountain top.
Governance
The pirates have established a flimsy republic that adheres to a “Pirate’s Code” and is overseen by an elected Lord who resides in Lordston. The Pirate Lord is more of a figurehead than any real authority.
Climate
There is a tropical climate in Camijaa where it is hot all year round. Half of the year, from Flowermere to Winemere, it is muggy and rainy. Rainfall mainly occurs in the form of downpours or thunderstorms.
Fauna
So much of the island remains uncharted, particularity the Ghost Mountains, that Camijaa’s full list of wildlife is unknown. Delicious sea turtles and rock lobsters can be found along its coastline. Many unique bird species including parrots, parakeets, and macaw flourish in the jungles. Pedetory beasts include boas, giant centipedes, poisonous spiders, and “3rd eye” iguanas.
Flora
A vast number of plants and trees grow throughout the explored regions of the island. One noteworthy one is the Red Maehoo, a tree that only grows on the island. It has a beautiful red bard and produces stunning blue flowers during the cooler months.
Geology
Spanning 140 miles at its longest and 50 miles at it widest, five ecoregions exist upon Camijaa: the Jahava Mountains, Limestone Forest, Tabacco Fields, Cascading Jungle, and the Ghost Mountains.
Jahava Mountains
Camijaa’s fertile island soil along the foundations of this western mountain range produces some of the best coffee beans in the Insula Sea. Other plants such as bananas can also be found near the mountains.
Limestone Forest
Rocky formations of limestone jut out of jungle canopies on the western side of the island. Erosion has created rugged karst landscapes with sinkholes, hollows, and caves. This has assisted in the mining of high-grade metals.
Tobacco Fields
Though most of the island is pure jungle, some areas have been clear-cut for agricultural purposes. Here massive fields produce leafy tobacco plants. Typically, they are tended by slaves from abroad or those in indentured servitude.
Cascading Jungle
The vast eastern tropical jungle is renowned for its waterfalls and pools. Many exotic birds reside here as well as more dangerous creatures such as boas and iguanas. The large iguanas of Camijaa, specifically, are said to have a “3rd eye”.
Ghost Mountains
The interior of Camijaa houses one of the deadliest, most inhospitable known jungles in the Insula Sea. This region, call the Ghost Mountains, is inaccessible. Man-eating beasts are said to prowl there, and even the plants will consume you. It is so named as many believe it came about from the island’s recent genocidal past. No one ventures there. There is a rumor that a small population of Pantherian natives escaped being eradicated a century ago and still live somewhere within those mountains.