Northwest of Gyosha and west of the Coral Hills lie the Shardmaw Isles—a treacherous archipelago rich in magical crystals. These razor-sharp crystalline formations jut from the seafloor, some rising up to forty feet above the water's surface. The crystals are prized for weapon-making, capable of holding an impossibly keen edge, but they are equally effective at destroying ships.
Navigating the Shardmaw Isles is a deadly proposition—the crystalline protrusions tear through hulls with ease, sending vessels to the bottom. The isles are adjacent to the Shipwreck Hills, where boats torn to pieces by the crystal fangs frequently wash ashore, their wreckage a testament to the danger these waters pose.