Karatapu Channel

 is a landmass in.

Background
This large channel connects the southwestern islands with Neketaka, passing between various arid, uninhabited islands.

Locations
Located directly southwest of Neketaka, this otherwise deserted landmass contains:
 * Sanctum/northern island
 * Oathbinder's Sanctum: An ancient temple dedicated to Woedica.


 * Oasis: You can also collect water from a filthy oasis...


 * Old Battleground: or search a deserted battlefield here.


 * Call for help: Appears after collecting an Unsigned Missive.

South of the Sanctum island is another large desert region
 * Southern island
 * Cavern of Xaur Tuk-Tuk: Main location in this area, a small cave where you can free Mother Sharp-Rock, and get the shield Shimmer Scale in the process.


 * Howling Gorge: The first obstacle in moving inland is the Howling Gorge, full of odd shouts and whistles. You can use Perception 13 or Cipher talents to identify the sounds. Move deeper into the canyon to find out it's a bunch of xaurips with a drake. You can observe a devouring ceremony, then attack.


 * Broken Spear Pass: The pass to the southeast is full of withered corpses. Using a ranged weapon allow you to start combat with some distance. Passing looting allows you to skip an encounter with desert wyrms and sand blights responsible for the deaths.


 * Ruined Tower: To the east beyond Broken Spear Pass, nets you a random collection of loot.


 * Southwestern island
 * Osa Channel: Scripted interaction where you can choose to take part in a swimming race, or spectate and take bets.


 * Fishing Village: General trade goods, mainly fish.