Hy-Brasil is situated west of the Southern part of Ireland. Tales and legend has it that the island can be found sailing west from the Ring of Kerry or Galway. Old maps depict the island as a small circular island that is parted by a big river. Shallow-water shells have been found at Porcupine Bank, somewhat northwest of the most likely location of Hy-Brasil. Even further north, similar shells were discovered at Rockhall. So, there is evidence of land mass changes in that part of the Atlantic Ocean. The most distinctive geographical feature of Hy-Brasil is that it appears on maps as a perfect circle, with a semi-circular channel through the center.
The river parting the Western and Eastern part of Hy-Brasil is called the Black River due to the black and red sands that the rivers carry from flowing through certain areas of Hy-Brasil. It’s origin are a multitude of fresh water springs situated on the North Eastern and Western side of the island, where they flow down to the ocean, carrying fertile red sand with them. They mix with sea water and the water of many hot springs that form a flat, volcanic area towards the North. Here the black volcanic ashes and ground is eroded. The red and black sands are very fertile which might explain the lush and overwhelming amount of flowers, trees and crops on the island. That led to the name the Blessed Isle too.
Where the waters running from the Northern hills meet the volcanic area lots of geysers and hot springs add to the mythical mist that hides the island from unfriendly eyes and unwelcome visitors. Partially the hot springs are fed by fresh water and ocean water, due to the cavern beneath this part of the island. It is speculated that the volcanic activity of the island as well as the climate change over the eons caused the rise and fall of the island, but the constant shroud of mist hiding the island against the horizon more than likely is the main reason why Hy-Brasil has not been discovered more often by passing sailors from the main European continent. The Western and Eastern coast alike are characterized by steep falling cliffs. The Western shore falls towards the Black River, which means that this area receives a lot of rain and holds the most fertile farmlands of the island.
The Eastern coast rises steep from the ocean and is unfriendly to approach. On its far Southern peak a watchtower guides the way into the calm and shallow waters of the mouth of the Black River and the largest harbor of Hy-Brasil. Despite the height of the Eastern plateau springs can be found here that feed a few lakes and smaller rivers that cascade down the Eastern cliffs at some places. Where these waterfalls and the rough ocean currents meet vapor rises also, which adds to the distinct fog shrouding the island.
Upon the Eastern shore of the Black River lies also the largest city of Hy-Brasil, Cimeria, just below the Watchtower and not far from the friendly beaches of the Southern coast of Hy-Brasil.

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