The terrain beyond its shores rose in jagged steps, with grass interspersing with bare granite rocks protruding from the ground. Alder and poplar trees covered much of ground, casting shadows across the sparse forest. Cypress trees stood tall on the few meadows scattered throughout, letting brief glimpses of the seagull nests within. Then there was the magic, which, though not obvious at first, had become more and more apparent after a few days had gone by.