Terriak Island

**Terriak Island** is an island about 50 miles north of All Boro Island. It's a larger island, consisting mainly of a city with a small, abandoned park in the very middle (Think New York City with a more trashed Central Park)

The island's reputation is a dirty one, as the city and park are just as dirty as the personalities and morals of the people living on the island. It's crime rate is higher than any other island, and with the police who take bribes to turn the other cheek to someone getting robbed... it's a dangerous island that everyone knows to fear and steer clear from.

Abusive, neglectful, horrible people are no strangers to the streets... with one notable person who had the fortunate fate of "escaping" (she was kicked off). The stories she told send shivers down others' spines.

## History

Terriak's history dates back centuries, with some history books even noting how it used to be a very respectable, clean island with people who were very intelligent, decent beings. The island's dirtied name came a couple hundred years later, when some undesirable prisoners would be sent to the island for rehabilitation, as agreed on by the natives of the island... these prisoners had eventually taken control, running out anybody who dared to go against them... or murdered. The island has not been able to take back it's old reputation, and is still known as a death-trip if you are ever unfortunate to step onto it's shore.

## Notable Places

Terriak Island, despite the attitudes and carelessness of upkeep, has a few notable places for islanders. These include a hospital, police station (though this is noted as one of the worst departments in the area), a few cafes and restaurants, a small school system, and plenty of shady businesses and back alley distribution of certain things.

The biggest attraction to the island is the park. It's not the cleanest, nor is it the safest... but the small permanent carnival stationed in the south end of it certainly raises questions, as it's the biggest legal money-maker for the island and the only place that has any obvious upkeep.

## "What's It Like Living There?"

Becca is the most notable native from Terriak. She's known for being lucky enough to escape the island with her life, let alone a few possessions. She's asked about her life on Terriak often, and while it was a bit uncomfortable in the beginning, she's able to explain her treatment without issue:

"I was constantly in fear for my life. Not just for my sexuality, but in general. You had to have a tough skin to last long. Children are neglected, they either fend for themselves or stick with whoever is willing to risk being their ally. Nobody had friends. They had allies they could break later on, or they had enemies. Every family had their own secrets, their own stories, their own 'product' if you want to call it that. I'm not entirely sure what my family's business was. All I know is when I was little, my parents would be out and about and come back beaten and bloodied. My sister would watch me until I was old enough to watch myself. After that, we drifted to the point where even looking at her now brings back the anger.

Everyday you could hear gun shots, or screams, or even police sirens. Those were rare, if the police ever bothered to take calls or get off their asses to move into action. From what I remember as a kid, Terriak used to be a beautiful island for the high-class islanders and business-owners to live. Big enough for their businesses. It was the city life many people wanted... but it changed over time and now... the fact that I have to describe my being threatened and kicked off the island as an 'escape' is wild."