Envy

## Description

The Envy Ring is the second lowest ring, and is ruled by the most enigmatic of The Seven Deadly Sins, Emperor Leviathan. Although not physically commanding the Ring itself, Leviathan prefers to stay underwater and let the Ring run itself.

The Envy ring is one of the most biologically dangerous out of the Seven Rings; Not only to outsiders, as many of them cannot breathe underwater, but to its own citizens as well. While the higher regions of Envy closer to the surface are safer, due to much of the space being taken up by semi-aquatic cities, the lower reaches of the Ring are constantly increasing in danger. However, the semi-aquatic cities still have to deal with the icy weather on the surface of the Ocean, along with the constant thunder storming and harsh winds. Some places in The Envy Ring have less severe weather than others, but it is uncommon for any major deviations to occur. For those looking for a nice vacation spot, Envy is likely not the Ring you are looking for.

## Inhabitants

### The Krakens:

The main sentient species that inhabits the Envy Ring is the race known as The Krakens. Krakens come in many forms and appearances, thousands in not millions of subspecies make up the krakens. The subspecies can take on the appearance of practically any sea animal, ranging from Axolotls all the way to Sea Serpents.

## Geography

### The Islands:

What little land that exists in Envy is split up into its many islands, each of which take a vastly different amount of space. The Largest known island in the Envy Ring, Maremons Island, is home to the above water sections of many Envy Ring cities such as Levitowne, as well as the main Hellevator, which is located in the center of this island. A large majority of these islands are much smaller than Maremons, normally taking up less than a mile in total diameter. These smaller islands rarely have any form of civilization, but it is not impossible to see the odd house or two. The islands can vary in appearance, some taking a very rocky or stony geography, while others are more typical sandy palmtree-ridden deserted islands.

### The Cave Systems:

Whether it be underwater, or above the surface, Envy’s vast cave systems are known as some of the most complex and hard to navigate. The passages wind around each other and intersect in random intervals. The cave systems in Envy are particularly known for their rare minerals such as Gelatane, which is coveted for its ability to cure a specific horrible ailment. The temperature in these caves tends to be fairly low, but not under the level of freezing, to accompany this the caves usually cultivate damp and soggy conditions perfect for the flora that thrive in this environment. While in the water, it is common to see small animals or ever larger ones inhabit these caves, while on land they appear to mainly be home to small crustaceans and other such animals.

### The Upper Oceans:

These are some of the most beautiful places in all of Envy, brightly colored fish and large coral reefs are common in regions such as this. Many of the predators in Envy are quite too large to venture up to this height for risk of getting stuck or beached on the shore, this makes it one of the safest places in the ring, however, the lack of larger predators does open the possibility of running into many more smaller predators. These waters are where most of the conscious population like to spend their time due to its slightly warmer waters than the rest of the frigid ocean. Many of the species of fish that live at this height are bright purples, pinks, and blues, such is the same for many of the coral reefs. The reason behind these color choices is likely due to the evolution of camouflage, as many of these fish would only be seen from below by predators, they have evolved colors that blend with the stormy purple sky of The Envy Ring.

### The Deep Ocean:

Largely known as the most dangerous place in all of Envy, the deep oceans are nothing to scoff at. The Deep ocean is full of vast stretches of underwater plateaus, usually surrounded by steep cliff climbs and drop-offs. These craggy walls are often home to the vast cave systems mentioned later (for further information, refer to paragraph two). Many dangerous species live in the depths, many of which possess the ability of advanced camouflage. It is advised to take extreme caution while exploring locations like this, as this is where most of the deaths in Envy occur. Various types of seaweed are commonly found here, providing the perfect cover for any dangers lurking down at these depths.

### The Marine Treches:

Far below the surface of Envy’s ocean, large canyons have formed under the water. These trenches can vary in size wildly, from a couple meters long, all the way to the largest trench which spans about a few hundred miles. These areas are home to a wide variety of the Envy Ring’s life. Many species of flora and fauna spend their lives secluded in these trenches, not daring to venture out or not possessing the abilities to do so. Passing over these trenches pose an extreme danger to most, as many species of predators use the trenches to capture unsuspecting prey. In the direct center of the Envy Ring, one of the biggest of these marine trenches lies; This gargantuan crevice is home to The Body of Leviathan. The massive sea beast has been encapsulated in the trench, making it nearly impossible for it to escape.