Kaho'olawe
The Hype
Welcome to Paradise!
Once, Kaho’olawe was a sacred land, destroyed by humanity’s blatant disrespect for nature and culture. Now, thanks to the Regime and Emperor Lysander’s will, may he always keep us, it has been cleared of all dangerous ordinance and rebuilt into a beautiful, elite resort destination for those citizens most loyal to the Regime.And while we prepare for the Crimson Regime’s 100th Anniversary, we’re more excited than ever.
Traveling from the nearest islands by chartered boat, you’ll enjoy an escort of the most beautiful mer the sea has to offer, before arriving at the Kaho’olawe Boardwalk. Here you’ll find so much to do, you’ll be glad you have immortality! Whether it’s searching for a rare recording, the perfect seashell gift, or making a memory–and a souvenir at our professional pottery studio, you’re going to find something fun to do.
For those seeking safe, but exhilarating fun for those of their household, there are many exciting rides for them to try, as well as a multitude of gourmet restaurants and snack stands so you can treat them as much as you desire.
Witches will love our fully stocked Ordo Luna Ritual Shop, and those without service of one of those delightful creatures, can purchase a reading, talisman or whatever bit of Regime-approved help they might need. As Kaho’olawe is sitting at the nexus of two powerful leylines, they will be able to perform their ritual magic anywhere, without need of seeking out a place of power.
Shifters will love the sheer amount of exotic flora and fauna on our lovely island. Fresh air, fresh fish, and a local breed that is sure to spark curiosity. There’s plenty of room to get lost up at Kaho’olawe, or at the smaller neighboring residential and reserve island, so they’ll never be at a loss at what to do.
When the sun goes down, shifters may also find themselves interested in proving their martial prowess at our pyramid arena for the entertainment of the crowd. But if you find yourself more interested in the night life, head over to the Fishbowl Club, where mer swim and the aquatically challenged dance the night away.
Need a break? Enjoy performances by any of our talented performers, high demand humans, witches and shifters who have come from all over the world for your entertainment, right there on one of our sandy beaches or in our exclusive cliffside jazz club. Fabulous bars make sure your retainers will be just as relaxed as you are.
Need a gourmet meal of your own? Come up to the Lotus Lounge, located on the Boardwalk, where you can sit and watch the world while you enjoy fresh blood, straight from the vessel, from a curated list every night of the week.
Finally, spend the night in our five star hotel, located on a peak overlooking the whole of the island, a luxurious place where you can watch it all! So what are you waiting for? Come down to Kaho’olawe and start your adventure now!
The Truth
Once named for the god of the ocean and the foundations of the earth, Kaho'olawe is a sacred island that in modern times has served the Regime as North America’s premiere vacation spot. While World War II left Kaho'olawe and its surrounding waters subject to large quantities of unexploded ordnance and deemed uninhabitable, a joint effort between the Regime and the Mer Empire has served to reclaim the island, and her waters, from isolation.
Serving as the border between North America and Asia, Kaho’olawe has long been considered an unofficially contested area between Consul Nassir and Consul Zola. As such, relations with the Mer Empire are particularly important in this region, with both sides seeking to court the favor of the aquatic predators. In 2034, Lysander approved funds for the reclamation of the island with the intention of transforming it into a resort for the world’s elite. Fifty years later, 2084 sees Kaho’olawe repopulated and placed under the governorship of Abd al Qadir with the support and assistance of the local Mer population.
While Kaho’olawe is primarily a vacation spot, the island is inhabited by the various preternatural races charged with entertaining the guests. Of course, given the fact that Kaho’olawe stands as the border between the Asian Territory and North American Territory, Consul Nassir has arranged for considerable shifting breeds and vampires to be in attendance acting as both island personnel and security. The only humans permitted on Kaho’olawe are registered human workers, the witches of Ordo Luna, and human attendants of visiting vampires. Everyone on Kaho’olawe is registered with the Regime.
The Internal Security Force (ISF) maintains an office on Kaho’olawe, the island being one of the ‘choicest’ assignments in the Regime. ISF personnel, barring Wardens, are instructed to affect a plain clothes operation and instructed to blend in with guests and employees as much as possible. The ISF functions as Island security with the dual mission of keeping eyes on the local monsters and being alert to those who might be spying on behalf of Consul Zola.
While breathtaking in its beauty, however, Kaho’olawe is possessed of a darker side that goes beyond mere preternatural politics. There are rumors of strange creatures inhabiting Hawaii’s islands-
Nightmarchers
In Hawaiian mythology, Nightmarchers (huakaʻi pō) or Spirit Ranks (ʻoiʻo) are the deadly ghosts of ancient tribal Hawaiian warriors. The nightmarchers are the vanguard for a sacred king, chief, or chiefess.
On the nights honoring the Hawaiian gods Kāne, Kū, Lono, or on the nights of Kanaloa, they are said to come forth from their burial sites or to rise up from the ocean, and to march in a large group to ancient Hawaiian battle sites or other sacred places. The legend says the night marchers are normal-size warriors, dressed for battle, carrying spears, and clubs, and some are beating war drums and blowing tones from conch shells, to announce the advancing of their march. According to the myth, they are suspended in air; their feet do not touch water or ground as they traverse through the night, and they leave no evidence of their visitations.
They march in darkness after sunset and march as a group continuously until just before sunrise. Anyone living along their path may hear chanting, sounds of blown conch shell tones, and marching noises in the night. The following signs are a foul and musky “death-like” odor, and torches getting brighter and brighter as the night marchers get closer. Nightmarchers might appear during the day if they are to escort a dying relative to the spirit world.
It is said, Do not whistle at night. Whistling at night is bad luck. The rationale for this superstition is that the whistler will attract a spirit such as the Night Marchers. Whistling during the day is thought to be a good omen, however.
Menehune
Menehune are a mythological race of dwarf people in Hawaiian tradition who are said to live in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian Islands, hidden and far away from human settlements.
The Menehune are described as superb craftspeople. They built temples (heiau), fishponds, roads, canoes, and houses. Some of these structures that Hawaiian folklore attributed to the Menehune still exist. They are said to have lived in Hawaiʻi before settlers arrived from Polynesia many centuries ago. Their favorite food is the maiʻa (banana), and they also like fish. Legend has it that the Menehune appeared only during the night hours to build masterpieces. But if they fail to complete their work in the length of the night, they will leave it unoccupied. No one but their children and humans connected to them can see the Menehune.
Mo’o
Moʻo often take the forms of tiny geckos (Some appearing nearly as large as small dogs), and/or humans and possess the abilities to control fresh water, heal and influence nature. Mo’o, despite their size, are considered protectors. They were amphibious, and many freshwater fishponds in Hawaii were believed to be home to a moʻo. When a moʻo dies, its petrified body becomes part of the landscape. Most of the time the Mo’o were found to be females.