The World
The world of "Reborn as a Boat" is a magical realm of islands, each with their own unique environments and communities. From secluded coves to volcanic islands, from misty realms to cosmic seas between worlds, this richly sensory world invites readers to explore alongside Elian and their companions.
The Secluded Cove
A sheltered bay where Elian first awakens in their ship form. Protected by cliffs and featuring crystal-clear waters and white sand, this peaceful location marks the beginning of Elian's journey of self-discovery.
Visual
Sheltered bay with white sand; cliffs providing protection; water so clear the bottom is visible
Scents
Clean sea air, sun-warmed sand, hint of wild herbs from the cliffs
Sounds
Gentle waves, distant seabirds, wind through cliff grasses
Tactile
Soft sand; water that feels silky; smooth sun-warmed rocks
Pearl Cove Market
A bustling coastal market known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings. Here, Elian and Kaia meet Thorne, the elderly bookbinder whose shop is filled with books that whisper their stories when touched.
Visual
Colorful awnings; stalls arranged in concentric circles; goods from across the magical world
Scents
Spices, street food, incense, salt air, hint of exotic magical components
Sounds
Haggling merchants, music from street performers, calling gulls, jingling coins
Tactile
Crowded pathways; silks and rough textiles; smooth pearls and rough-hewn crafts
The Singing Reef
A remote reef where coral formations create haunting melodies as water flows through them. Here, Elian, Kaia, and Thorne meet Nerissa, a reclusive sea witch who lives in a home fashioned from a massive conch shell.
Visual
Coral formations in impossible colors; water so clear it seems like flying; fish with bioluminescent patterns
Scents
Clean salt water, subtle coral blooms, hint of magic
Sounds
Haunting melodies as water flows through coral; harmonizing fish calls; rhythmic waves
Tactile
Water with different temperatures in currents; coral smooth in some places, textured in others
The Mist Banks
A perpetual bank of mist that shifts colors, where time seems to flow strangely. Home to the Mist Dancers, ethereal beings who collect and preserve moments of joy from throughout the world.
Visual
Perpetual bank of mist that shifts colors; occasional glimpses of structures within
Scents
Clean moisture, hint of flowers that bloom only in mist, subtle sweetness
Sounds
Muffled and then suddenly clear; laughter that seems to come from everywhere; music that fades in and out
Tactile
Mist that feels substantial without being wet; ground that seems to shift subtly
The Volcanic Island
A majestic island dominated by a smoking mountain, home to Makaio, the volcanic deity and Kaia's father. The island features black sand beaches, obsidian structures, and tropical flowers that thrive in volcanic soil.
Visual
Black sand beaches; mountain with glowing veins of lava; obsidian structures
Scents
Sulfur, hot stone, mineral-rich soil, tropical flowers that thrive in volcanic soil
Sounds
Deep rumbling from the mountain; hissing steam vents; crystalline chiming of cooling lava
Tactile
Sand warm underfoot; air that increases in temperature near the mountain; smooth obsidian
The Between
A surreal realm existing in the spaces between defined worlds, populated by fragments of other worlds and times floating like islands in a cosmic sea. Here, Elian finds Lysander living among a community of researchers and refugees from various realities.
Visual
Cosmic sea with fragments of other worlds floating like islands; physics-defying landscapes
Scents
Different in each area, sometimes familiar, sometimes completely alien
Sounds
Overlapping acoustics from different realities; music that might be the sound of reality itself
Tactile
Varying based on proximity to different world fragments; some areas solid, others fluid