Realm of Neptune

The Realm of Neptune is one of the Realms of Aether World. It is home to sea creatures from other dimensions, just as how the Realm of Uranus is home to flying creatures.

## Geography

It is unique in that its island is covered by an ocean. On the ocean are smaller islands with their own ecosystems. Some produce crystals, others produce minerals and other resources. The islands are tethered to the ocean floor by pillars, except for Crystal Whale Island.

Like all the other Realms, it used to be ruled by a lord who served the kings of pre-fall Aether World as its governor but ever since the fall of the interdimensional civilization, it was left without a ruler. Until the first-generation students of Aether World were given their final-year project, to rebuild Aether World's ruins, its castle included.

## Places of Interest

### Oceanic Fortress

A palace made of grey stone. It has pink coral gates flanked by two horse statues, and from it was a pathway leading to the door of the fortress. The door is inlaid with pearls that glow at night, and once inside, an adventurer finds himself in a throne room with marble columns, golden decorations, and a huge seashell for a throne. There are doors that lead from the throne room to the dining hall, a library, stables for hippocampi, and a garage where a submarine is currently kept.

The dining hall has seashells for chairs, and cups that purify any drinkable liquid in it. It is linked to a kitchen where the seafood is cooked.

### Turquoise Ocean

This is where Claritas River flows into. It supports the islands of the Realm of Neptune and is teeming with fish of all kinds and great whales swim in it. Cetus can be seen riding one of these whales. One can go to the Oceanic Fortress' pier and ride its boats to fish in the seas. But don't overfish: Poseidon has been known to chase the offenders out to the edge of the floating island.

### Seashell Island

Named for its shape, this island is home to tropical wildlife and lush greenery. A small teahouse by a pond is found there, a perfect place for relaxation. A pier on the island has a swan boat that one can ride to the other islands.

### Protean Mist Island

It's so-called, for it is a mist-covered place that can change its shape. No one comes to this island and sees it in the same shape twice: but that does not mean it's safe either. The ruins of a village dating from pre-fall Aether World are the only constant feature of this island, but then, it's difficult to find.

### Crystal Whale Island

An island of crystal growing on the back of a huge whale, It was once a crystal farm in the ancient past, for the whale ate the crystals that grew underwater. The original died when the Devourer of Worlds went on his rampage before being sealed away by King Athos. Its descendants, one of which is fairly young, still survive till the present day. The whale and its island are currently small, and it swims to the Oceanic Fortress to be fed whale food. On the island carried by the whale are flora and fauna which have gemstones growing from them. Anyone can pluck the crystals from the ground, but then they must not be too greedy. For the whale will dive down into the Turquoise Ocean if enough crystals are removed from its island.

### Niveous Archipelago

At the north of the Oceanic Fortress is a place that used to be a trading post of the Realm of Neptune. Now covered in ice and snow, it has been uninhabited, save for a few islands where villages of surviving Aetherian citizens live. Ever since the Realm of Neptune's buildings is restored, the inhabitants are being open to interacting with the rest of the Realms again. The archipelago has mountains that are blanketed by snow, and some islands are wholly made of ice. Animals native to cold regions are found here, as well as monsters like ice dragons and moon wolves. One island has the Diamond Bear Keep, named for the polar bear statue carved out of a diamond that is displayed on the tower's ground floor.