Avalon

Avalon is the mystical island home of Oberon's Children.

## Characteristics

Avalon cannot be found on a map of the world; it is reachable only by magic.

Despite being part of the Earth, its true location is found at a rather large nexus of native Earth magic, and therefore is incapable of being reached in a three dimensional manner.

Mortals do not necessarily need a vessel to travel to and from Avalon.

The usual procedure for entering Avalon for mortals is to recite the following Latin incantation while upon a body of water (which can range in size from the sea to a large washbasin):

*Vocate venti fortunate,*
*ex ricae Oberonis,*
*et hic navis frugum regate,*
*ad orae Avalonis*
Oberon's Children, on the other hand, can presumably come and go through their innate abilities, without needing water nearby. Leaving Avalon is somewhat trickier; it does not send you to where you wish to go, but to where you need to be (hence the Avalon World Tour that Goliath, Elisa, Angela, and Bronx involuntarily embarked upon after leaving the enchanted island). *("Avalon Part Three")*

Avalon is, in a sense, solidified magic, and an experienced human wizard can actually tap into that magic, as the Magus did during his battle with the Weird Sisters; it is not easy to do, however, and even cost the Magus his life.

While faerie magic is permitted in Avalon, human magic (particularly that coming from artifacts such as the *Grimorum Arcanorum*) is not.

(The Archmage did temporarily evade this proscription by eating the *Grimorum*, but he paid a fatal price for it in the end.)

It is unclear how the human magic involved in reviving the Coldtrio would affect their access to the island. *("Avalon Part Two")*

When traveling to and from Avalon, the island magically compensates by preventing its travelers from feeling the effects similar to that of jet lag.

The island also assists by allowing its travelers to understand any native languages, dependent on who they are meant to interact with. This latter magical compensation appears to be permanent for individuals like King Arthur Pendragon and Angela, who both now speak modern English.

Because of its magical nature, time passes slower on Avalon; for every hour spent there, one day goes by in the outside world (or in other words, 24 times slower then normal time). It is also eternal summer there (by Oberon's decree), and prior to leaving Angela claimed she had never seen ice or snow.

During Queen Mab's reign, however, the climate on Avalon was better described as "chaotic". *("Avalon Part One", "Shadows of the Past", "Eye of the Storm")*

Given that time passes slower on Avalon, it remains uncertain how this effects the appearance and frequency of the Moon's monthly phasing (assuming it waxes and wanes at all from Avalon's point of view).

The constellations in the night sky are believed to be seen from a position unique from that of any other place on Earth.

The island is largely incapable of receiving any radio signals from the outside world.

Avalon has a few important landmarks: the palace where Oberon and Titania live (which is also the home for the Avalon Clan), the Hollow Hill where King Arthur slept (and where the Magus has now been laid to rest), a volcano, and grotto which served as the Archmage's headquarters during his invasion of Avalon. An apple orchard stands in the palace grounds.

The apples are believed to be native to the island. Jade and Turquesa have also transplanted various rare plants brought from Guatemala (which are said to be flourishing). *("The Green")*

Some forms of fauna might also inhabit Avalon, with the possibility that the magical environment might have effected them to some small degree.

The relationship between Avalon and Oberon is uncertain. On the one hand, Oberon can command the island to do his bidding, ordering even the rocks to throw themselves at intruders. On the other hand, Avalon sent Goliath and his companions to Manhattan at the end of the World Tour to foil Oberon's plan to abduct the infant Alexander. *("Ill Met By Moonlight", "The Gathering Part One")*

The water immediately surrounding the island is said to be a mix of both fresh and salt water.