Mauna

The island of **Mauna** is located in the West Blue, often called the *"Isle of Mist"* due to the heavy fog that naturally hangs around the islands perimeter. It is made of of two islands, an outer island that surrounds a smaller interior island housing a volcano located near its center.

For centuries the "Isle of Mist" was a rumored location, having rarely been found by those who attempt to come across it. The locals are of a studious nature and are responsible for many feats of engineering beyond the times in which they were created. While some may deem it only superstition, those who have come across the island without the blessing of its inhabitants are reported to have fled in terror at the legend of the islands protectors who roam the jungles outside of Mauna City.

The center Volcano is of sacred status to the people of Mauna. Tradition dictates that only the Island's king is permitted to ascend its height and commune with the protectors.

The Ohana Pirates are first brought to the island by Bismarck, who dictates the history of Mauna as he knows it. This becomes the location in which the ship of the Ohana Pirates, the Mauna Kea, is laid and constructed.

## Inhabitants

The island of Mauna was home to some of the worlds greatest and innovative minds, dubbed by the World Government as the Engineers of Mauna, or the **Mauna Engineers**. Many creations and designs have been shared with the surrounding world, without much knowledge of the island itself. The clothing worn by its people are said to have been tropical, many floral button-down shirts and sandals were worn by all due to the nature of the island acting as a real tropical oasis. This can be seen with Bismarck's choice of apparel.

It's inhabitants exhibit a high ability to understand machinery at a technical level, easily being able to view technology outside of their island and reverse engineer or perfect the design. They are designers by heart who strive to innovate whenever possible, leading them to harness the geothermal properties created by the Volcano, and produce energy for the island and its many engineering factories.

Following the disappearance of his people and time with the marines, Bismarck periodically returns to the island in order to maintain its appearance and use it as a temporary base of operations for the Ohana Pirates. Due to being the last known resident of Mauna, Bismarck is made its king by default.

## History

Mauna is an old island, kept isolated by a natural barrier of mist that surrounds the island. Whether or not this mist is related to the active volcano in the center of the islands is unknown. Island legend states that outsiders will be watched by Mauna's Protectors, a race of large stone beings that are rumored to wander the jungles. While nothing more than a children's story in recent Mauna History, there are many who still believe the legend has some truth to it. As the Ohana Pirates arrive in the port of Mauna City and explore its abandoned buildings, they discover a stone, enscribed with the language of Mauna.

Translated by Bismarck, the stone reads, *"Awaken, Great Moai, Your heart we’ll return, To the churning magma, Now rise from the earth."*

That night, Bismarck volunteers to be on watch while the group is asleep within the interior of Mauna City. During the night, he notices a pair of eyes watching them, to which he waves back in return. Bismarck mentions to his crew the following morning that he felt no danger coming from their watcher, before it slowly disappeared back into the jungle without a sound.

Mauna Island is home to a variety of predatory wildlife. While these creatures were kept at bay and far from Mauna City, the absence of its inhabitants has caused the animals to move nearer to the city. Most notably, the large race of metal-eating ants that attacks the crew at night.

## Locations

Mauna Kea is a small island, that is home to several natural and man-made landmarks across its lands.

### Mauna City

* Sole city where the islands inhabitants lived, the city is now an overgrown abandoned cluster of factories and buildings. The city has direct access to the harbor in the island's interior.

### The Mines

* Once boasting a rich abundance of a variety of metals, the mines are now home to a hive of giant ants.

### Volcano Kea

* Sacred active volcano located in the center of the inner island. Volcano Kea is the source of energy for Mauna

### The Cenotes

* A series of naturally occurring sinkholes that lead to ground water, rumored to be connected to underwater caves below the island.

### The Dunes

* A large, windswept beach with massive dunes of sand.

### Mauna Bridge

* Metal truss bridge that spans the lower half of the island, allowing for access across the channel. A large sea-prism net can be raised below the bridge, closing off access to the inner bay of the island.