Peninsulas
Peninsulas are coastal landforms that extend into a body of water and are surrounded by water on three of their sides. Fictional peninsulas are often sites where ruins, temples, castles, fishing towns, and lighthouses can be found. Because of their unique geography (a point of land projected into a sea or lake), peninsulas often evoke senses of contemplation, isolation, the unknown, or protection and vulnerability and are often used to explore such themes. Peninsulas may be of strategic importance, particularly to sea-based trade routes.
| Synonyms: Capes, headlands, points |
| Example Mythonyms: Cape of Irez, Point Moglow |
| Terrain, Coasts |
Designing Fictional Peninsulas
Overview
Because of their characteristic of being set apart from the mainland, narrow fictional peninsulas often feature interesting locations set on their distant point. These areas may feature religious sites like temples, churches, or oracles. As land-based armies have only one means of attack, they may be strategic sites for castles, forts, and military bases. And because they watch over the sea, they may be home to watchtowers and lighthouses.
While peninsulas that feature sandy beaches may have sand bars originating from their points and stretching far into the seas, those with coastal cliffs may feature sea stacks and rock arches.
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