Duttonbutton 说:
I think your idea of the Volcanic island is a great idea, but how would you get them to interact with anybody on the mainland?
Mere days after the mysterious volcanic island was found by fishermen, people began to disappear. Rumours that an unknown race inhabited the new island began to circulate in the taverns and back alleys of every town.
After many young noblemen and women had disappeared, The ruler of the elves sent one of his lords to investigate the coast near the new island. The lords party had only been patrolling the coast for a day when, at night, their camp was attacked by foul looking creatures who struck with deadly force. The Elven lord was caught off guard, but they vastly outnumbered the group that were attacking them and despite their foes skills, The elves won the day.
The elven lord decided to send messengers to his king informing him that the rumours of a new race had been confirmed and listing the many casualties the elves suffered.
The new faction, named by those on the mainland the Chaotic League, would be back................. with far larger armies.
Or, to answer your question Duttonbutton, the new faction could use boats. I'm just throwing ideas around here though and the decision rests with Keedo. Fissures sound good as well though.