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Warbler, also called the Island of Silence, was a totally silent island ruled over by Queen Eagala. The island is to the west of Artimé. From west to east, it is the third island in the Seven Islands.
Previously, people from Warbler had their eyes dyed and golden thorn necklaces weaved through their necks, taking away their ability to speak. Society was similar to Quill's, but without the Purge and hierarchy system; individualism wasn't allowed, and free speech was feared, as it might cause revolt. Warbler was even more isolated than Quill. It seems that everyone living on Warbler under Queen Eagala was treated as a slave, and some were even sold to the pirates on the nearby Island of Fire.
After the final battle and Queen Eagala's believed death, Warblerans had their thornaments removed and the island was reclaimed by those who had lived there previously, with Copper as their leader.
Locations/Appearance
Warbler looks like a lush jungle from the outside. There is a mountain, "majestic rocks jutting up near the center of it, like someone's fist pushed a mountain through from the sea underneath,"[1] with an intricate cave system built below, allowing the inhabitants of the island to live in hiding from outsiders. Any outdoor areas, like shipyards, are placed in a way that is difficult to see from the outside. The island is tropical and sunny, but gets significantly more rain than Quill. There are beaches all around and a freshwater stream flowing through.[1] There are rocks on the beach, and some palm trees past that, leading into the mountain at the center of the island. Rich green vegetation is all over the island. There are waterfalls coming down the mountain.[2] The marina is located in a small inlet on the east side of the island, a quarter turn from the beach, where the ships are kept.[3]
History
Warbler used to be ruled by a royal family, consisting of Marcus, Justine, and Emma's parents. Their mother, the ruler of Warbler, was not native to the Seven Islands, and their father was away at sea.[4] At the time, Marcus says it was a paradise.[5] Eva Fathom[6] and Gondoleery Rattrapp also grew up here.[7] Marcus and Justine left the island at 14 years old to found Quill, leaving a jealous Emma alone.
After her mother died, Emma took over as ruler[8] and changed her name to Queen Eagala.[9] She set out to build the most beautiful boats, thinking she would go traveling around the Seven Islands to look better than her siblings. She had an intense fear of water, though, and never ended up taking them anywhere.[8] She wouldn't let any Warblerans swim. The pirates took an interest in her fantastic boats and the two started trading back and forth: ships and slaves to the pirates, and gold for thornaments for Eagala.[9]
Over the course of time, Eagala moved her people underground. Then she cast a silence spell over the island. That spell didn't mute human voices, though, so she started making and weaving bands of golden thorns into their necks, taking away their abilities to speak. She then started dying people's eyes orange as a way to brand them, saying that they belong to Warbler.[10]
Trivia
- A warbler is a type of songbird whose voice, well, warbles, or "sings with trills and quivers."
- This bird naming theme continues through many characters who live on Warbler. Whimbrel, Crow, and Phoenix are obvious examples, and Eagala confirms that her name was meant to sound like "eagle."[9]
- This could also relate to Eagala's bird powers, where she can summon a flock of thousands of magical ravens.
- Warbler doesn't have a school like Quill does. Children work as soon as they're able.[11]
- Many of the Warbler citizens wear golden Warbler bird emblems on their shirts, at the very least during the final battle, including Queen Eagala.[12]
Gallery
Official Artwork
Disclaimer: While these artworks are official, there are many differences in how the places are portrayed compared to their book descriptions. Many of the official artworks may be incorrect. While they can be used as reference for fan artworks, they are not an accurate representation of how the places may actually look or be set up.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Unwanteds: Island of Silence, "The Mysterious Guests" (219)
- ↑ The Unwanteds: Island of Silence, "Meanwhile" (244)
- ↑ The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Curse, "An Investigation" (312)
- ↑ The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Curse, "An Investigation" (320)
- ↑ The Unwanteds: Island of Silence, "Magical Weapons Galore" (206)
- ↑ The Unwanteds: Island of Silence, "The Mysterious Guests" (220)
- ↑ The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury, "Irrepressible Anger" (79)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury, "Irrepressible Anger" (80)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury, "Irrepressible Anger" (81)
- ↑ The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury, "Irrepressible Anger" (82)
- ↑ The Unwanteds: Island of Dragons, "The Dragon's Triangle" (80)
- ↑ The Unwanteds: Island of Dragons, "When All Is Lost (Reprise)" (419)