>>2210220The island actually has a complex cavernous system, that stretches from one single entrance to the north into a twisty maze all the way in the south. A river runs through the whole system, supplying the people with much needed sustenance.
The south part of the island was once a glorious dense forest. Sadly, before the Spurdara people became aware of their surroundings and how to treat nature, their primitive fugging ended up creating a massive forest fire. All that's left now is a burnt down husk of a once thriving ecosystem.