SkyLands Location Network
A comprehensive guide to all locations and travel routes in the Shattered Aetherium
Overview
The SkyLands world consists of 9 playable locations organized into 4 accessibility tiers. Unlike a simple hub-and-spoke system, locations require multi-hop journeys to reach remote areas, creating meaningful travel decisions and progression.
Interactive Map: View the interactive location map for a visual representation of all routes.
Location Tiers
Tier 1: Hub (Easy Access)
Starting point and central hub
- Skyport Eos - The last bastion of hope, central trading hub
Tier 2: Regional (Moderate Access)
Easily accessible from the hub, 1-2 hops away
- Northern Cliffs - Windswept wilderness north of Eos
- Windmere Farms - Peaceful agricultural settlement
- The Crossroads - Neutral waystation at major route junction
- Ironhold - Fortress-city, largest settlement
Tier 3: Remote (Difficult Access)
Require multi-hop journeys, 2-3 hops from hub
- Glimmering Spire - Ancient corrupted observatory
- Murky Chasm - Lawless settlement in the deep Murk
Tier 4: Extreme (Endgame Access)
Furthest locations, 3-4 hops from hub, high stamina costs
- The Hollow - Fallen city consumed by corruption
- Scavenger’s Roost - Frontier outpost at the edge of the known world
Complete Travel Routes Table
| Origin | Destination | Stamina Cost | Time Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyport Eos | Northern Cliffs | 5 | 0 days | Windswept cliffs to the north |
| Skyport Eos | Windmere Farms | 8 | 1 day | Peaceful farmlands to the east |
| Skyport Eos | The Crossroads | 10 | 1 day | The waystation at the junction of major routes |
| Northern Cliffs | Skyport Eos | 5 | 0 days | Return to Skyport Eos |
| Northern Cliffs | Glimmering Spire | 12 | 1 day | Journey to the ancient ruins through dangerous terrain |
| Northern Cliffs | Ironhold | 10 | 1 day | Trek to the fortress-city |
| Windmere Farms | Skyport Eos | 8 | 1 day | Return to Skyport Eos with supplies |
| Windmere Farms | The Crossroads | 10 | 1 day | Travel to the waystation |
| The Crossroads | Skyport Eos | 10 | 1 day | Return to Skyport Eos |
| The Crossroads | Windmere Farms | 10 | 1 day | Journey to the farmlands |
| The Crossroads | Ironhold | 8 | 1 day | Continue north to the fortress-city |
| Ironhold | The Crossroads | 8 | 1 day | Return to the waystation |
| Ironhold | Northern Cliffs | 10 | 1 day | Journey to the windswept cliffs |
| Ironhold | Glimmering Spire | 15 | 2 days | Long journey to the ancient ruins |
| Glimmering Spire | Northern Cliffs | 12 | 1 day | Return to the windswept cliffs |
| Glimmering Spire | Ironhold | 15 | 2 days | Long journey to the fortress-city |
| Glimmering Spire | Murky Chasm | 18 | 2 days | Dangerous descent into the lawless Chasm |
| Murky Chasm | Glimmering Spire | 18 | 2 days | Ascend back to the Glimmering Spire |
| Murky Chasm | The Hollow | 25 | 3 days | Descend into the corrupted ruins (EXTREME DANGER) |
| Murky Chasm | Scavenger’s Roost | 20 | 2 days | Journey to the edge of the known world |
| The Hollow | Murky Chasm | 25 | 3 days | Escape back to the Murky Chasm |
| Scavenger’s Roost | Murky Chasm | 20 | 2 days | Return to the Murky Chasm (long journey) |
Multi-Hop Journey Examples
Reaching The Hollow (Endgame Location)
Route 1: Via Northern Cliffs 1. Skyport Eos → Northern Cliffs (5 stamina, 0 days) 2. Northern Cliffs → Glimmering Spire (12 stamina, 1 day) 3. Glimmering Spire → Murky Chasm (18 stamina, 2 days) 4. Murky Chasm → The Hollow (25 stamina, 3 days)
Total: 60 stamina, 6 days
Route 2: Via The Crossroads & Ironhold 1. Skyport Eos → The Crossroads (10 stamina, 1 day) 2. The Crossroads → Ironhold (8 stamina, 1 day) 3. Ironhold → Glimmering Spire (15 stamina, 2 days) 4. Glimmering Spire → Murky Chasm (18 stamina, 2 days) 5. Murky Chasm → The Hollow (25 stamina, 3 days)
Total: 76 stamina, 9 days
Reaching Scavenger’s Roost (Frontier Outpost)
Shortest Route: 1. Skyport Eos → Northern Cliffs (5 stamina, 0 days) 2. Northern Cliffs → Glimmering Spire (12 stamina, 1 day) 3. Glimmering Spire → Murky Chasm (18 stamina, 2 days) 4. Murky Chasm → Scavenger’s Roost (20 stamina, 2 days)
Total: 55 stamina, 5 days
Reaching Ironhold (Regional Hub)
Route 1: Via The Crossroads (Recommended) 1. Skyport Eos → The Crossroads (10 stamina, 1 day) 2. The Crossroads → Ironhold (8 stamina, 1 day)
Total: 18 stamina, 2 days
Route 2: Via Northern Cliffs 1. Skyport Eos → Northern Cliffs (5 stamina, 0 days) 2. Northern Cliffs → Ironhold (10 stamina, 1 day)
Total: 15 stamina, 1 day
Location Details & Services
🏙️ Skyport Eos (Tier 1: Hub)
Type: Settlement (Medium) | Danger: 0.0 | Atmosphere: Hopeful & Weary
Description: A bustling trading hub where sky-ships dock and merchants hawk their wares. Hope lingers here, though weary.
Services: - 🛒 Market - Buy and sell goods - 🍺 The Drifting Cloud (Tavern) - Hear rumors and rest - 🙏 Chapel of Light - Pray to the Constellations - 📜 Elder’s Hall - Receive and report quests - ⚓ Airship Docks - Where sky-ships arrive and depart - 🗼 The Lighthouse - Investigate the eternal beacon
Connections: Northern Cliffs, Windmere Farms, The Crossroads
⛰️ Northern Cliffs (Tier 2: Regional)
Type: Wilderness (Small) | Danger: 0.15 | Atmosphere: Desolate & Dangerous
Description: Windswept cliffs north of Skyport Eos. Ancient stone ruins dot the landscape, and the sound of the wind echoes through ravines.
Services: - 🔍 Investigate Area - Search the cliffs for signs of trouble - ⚔️ Enter the Cave - Hidden bandit cave entrance (quest-locked)
Connections: Skyport Eos, Glimmering Spire, Ironhold
🌾 Windmere Farms (Tier 2: Regional)
Type: Settlement (Minor) | Danger: 0.05 | Atmosphere: Pastoral & Peaceful
Description: A peaceful agricultural settlement where terraced fields produce food for the Aetherium. Simple, honest folk work the land under open skies.
Services: - 🛒 Farmers’ Market - Fresh produce and agricultural goods - 🍺 The Harvest Inn - A warm, welcoming inn with hearty meals - 🔍 The Fields - Terraced farmland stretching across the island - 📜 Elder’s Hall - The community gathering place and quest hub - 🙏 Harvest Shrine - A small shrine to the Constellation of the Seed
Connections: Skyport Eos, The Crossroads
🛤️ The Crossroads (Tier 2: Regional)
Type: Settlement (Small) | Danger: 0.0 | Atmosphere: Neutral & Bustling
Description: A neutral waystation at the intersection of five major Aether-Currents. Every journey passes through here.
Services: - 🛒 Waystation Market - Basic supplies and travel goods - 🍺 The Keeper’s Inn - Neutral ground where all are welcome - 🗿 The Signal Stone - Ancient obelisk covered in traveler marks - ℹ️ Information Broker - Exchange news and rumors from across the Aetherium - ⛽ Refueling Station - Prepare for the next leg of your journey
Connections: Skyport Eos, Windmere Farms, Ironhold
🏰 Ironhold (Tier 2: Regional)
Type: Settlement (Large) | Danger: 0.0 | Atmosphere: Militaristic & Orderly
Description: A fortress-city of stone and iron. The largest stable island in the Aetherium, ruled by military discipline and merchant pragmatism.
Services: - ⚔️ Training Grounds - Watch military drills or seek combat training - 🛒 Market District - Orderly markets with fixed prices and quality goods - 🙏 Chapel of the Forge - Pray to the Constellation of the Forge - 📜 Sky-Guild Hall - The central headquarters of the Sky-Guild - 🔨 The Foundries - Industrial district where the finest weapons are forged - 🏠 Barracks Inn - Clean, efficient lodging for travelers - 🚪 City Gates - The fortified entrance to Ironhold
Connections: The Crossroads, Northern Cliffs, Glimmering Spire
✨ Glimmering Spire (Tier 3: Remote)
Type: Settlement (Minor) | Danger: 0.25 | Atmosphere: Mysterious & Corrupted
Description: A crumbling pre-Shattering observatory. The crystal Spire catches constellation-light while Sky-Rot creeps through ancient ruins below.
Services: - ⚗️ Kael’s Laboratory - Trade alchemical goods and learn recipes - 🔍 Ancient Ruins - Search the crumbling structures for lost knowledge - ⭐ Observatory Dome - Study the constellations from the ancient observatory (requires Piety 15) - 🏠 Visitor’s Lodge - Rest in relative safety - ⚠️ The Underlayers - Descend into Rot-corrupted caverns (DANGEROUS, requires Endurance 20)
Connections: Northern Cliffs, Ironhold, Murky Chasm
🌑 Murky Chasm (Tier 3: Remote)
Type: Settlement (Minor) | Danger: 0.35 | Atmosphere: Dangerous & Lawless
Description: A lawless settlement suspended between two drifting fragments. Rope bridges span the void where criminals, exiles, and Rot-Touched gather beyond civilization’s reach.
Services: - 🍺 The Abyss Bar - A tavern hanging over the void. Information flows freely here—for a price - 🛒 Black Market Plaza - Anything can be bought here. No questions asked - ⚠️ Rot-Touched Enclave - The corrupted gather in the Deep Tangle. Approach with caution - 🏴 Vex’s Territory - The Black Sky Cartel’s headquarters. Enter only if invited - 🌿 Hanging Gardens - Corrupted flora thrives in terraced gardens on the cliff face
Connections: Glimmering Spire, The Hollow, Scavenger’s Roost
💀 The Hollow (Tier 4: Extreme)
Type: Ruins (Major) | Danger: 0.75 | Atmosphere: Corrupted & Horrifying
Description: The fallen city of Luminara, now fully consumed by corruption. A nightmare made manifest.
Services: - 🔍 The Approach - Survey the corrupted city from the outer edge - 📚 Twisted Archives - Search the corrupted Scholar’s Plateau (DANGEROUS, requires Cunning 30) - 🌳 Screaming Orchards - Enter the corrupted Garden Terraces (EXTREME DANGER, requires Endurance 35) - 🔥 Forges of Flesh - Brave the corrupted Artisan’s Quarter (EXTREME DANGER, requires Strength 35) - 💀 Throne of Hollows - Face the heart of corruption at the city center (BOSS, requires Strength 40 & Endurance 40) - ⛺ Emergency Camp - Rest at a makeshift camp on the outer edge
Connections: Murky Chasm (only)
⚠️ WARNING: The Hollow is an endgame location with extreme danger. Ensure your character is well-prepared before attempting the journey.
🏕️ Scavenger’s Roost (Tier 4: Extreme)
Type: Settlement (Small) | Danger: 0.45 | Atmosphere: Frontier & Dangerous
Description: A rough frontier outpost at the edge of the known Aetherium. Last stop before the Periphery.
Services: - 🛒 Vorna’s Trading Post - Buy salvaged artifacts and frontier supplies - ⛺ The Bunkhouse - Rough lodging for salvagers and explorers - 🪦 Memorial Wall - Hundreds of names carved by those who never returned - 📜 Expedition Preparation - Prepare for dangerous salvage runs into the Periphery (requires Endurance 25) - 🌅 The Edge Overlook - Stare into the darkness beyond the known world - 🔧 Salvage Yard - Examine recovered artifacts from the Periphery
Connections: Murky Chasm (only)
⚠️ WARNING: Scavenger’s Roost is at the edge of the known world. The journey is long and dangerous, and the Periphery beyond is even more treacherous.
Travel Strategy Guide
Early Game (Character Level 1-10)
Focus: Explore Tier 1-2 locations - Stay within Skyport Eos, Northern Cliffs, Windmere Farms, The Crossroads, and Ironhold - Build stamina and skills before venturing to remote locations - Use The Crossroads as a waypoint for efficient travel
Mid Game (Character Level 11-25)
Focus: Venture to Tier 3 locations - Journey to Glimmering Spire and Murky Chasm - Prepare for longer multi-hop journeys (30-40 stamina total) - Upgrade endurance to handle increased travel costs - Stock up on supplies at The Crossroads before remote expeditions
Late Game (Character Level 26+)
Focus: Unlock Tier 4 extreme locations - Attempt the journey to The Hollow or Scavenger’s Roost - Ensure 60+ stamina capacity for round trips - Bring healing items and corruption resistance - Consider The Hollow for endgame boss fights - Visit Scavenger’s Roost for unique frontier content
Stamina Management Tips
- Rest at inns to restore stamina before long journeys
- Upgrade Endurance to increase max stamina capacity
- Plan multi-hop routes to minimize total stamina cost
- Use The Crossroads as a rest stop on long journeys
- Carry consumables that restore stamina for emergencies
Efficient Route Planning
- Identify your destination and its tier
- Check the travel routes table for all connections
- Calculate total stamina cost for multi-hop journeys
- Identify rest stops along the way (The Crossroads, Glimmering Spire)
- Ensure you have enough stamina for the round trip
- Stock up on supplies before departing
Special Notes
The Deeps (Not a Playable Location)
The Deeps is a region in the lore, not a visitable location. It represents the cosmic horror zone below the inhabited areas where expeditions go and never return. It’s referenced in quests (like “The Deep Hunter”) and world lore, but is not meant to be directly accessible as a playable location.
Remote Location Accessibility
Some locations are intentionally difficult to reach: - The Hollow requires passing through 3 other locations (60+ stamina one-way) - Scavenger’s Roost requires passing through 3 other locations (55+ stamina one-way) - This creates meaningful progression: “I can finally afford the journey to The Hollow”
One-Way Difficulty
Note that return journeys cost the same stamina as outbound journeys. Plan accordingly: - A trip to The Hollow and back requires 120 stamina total - A trip to Scavenger’s Roost and back requires 110 stamina total - Always ensure you can afford the return journey
Related Resources
- Interactive Location Map - Visual representation of all locations and routes
- World Bible - Complete lore and world information
- Time System - How time passes during travel
- Combat System - Encounter dangers during travel
Last Updated: November 2025