Isla Carpathia

Isla Carpathia is one of the Hollywood Islands, located approximately 40 miles south of Hollywood on the Californian mainland. It was previously a large section of Transylvanian mountains, excavated from their native land and imported by Harker Film Productions in 1967. Though mostly used for location shoots, the island has a small population of locals, primarily cryptids.

Geography

Formerly a selection of mountains and valleys in Transylvania, the island was detached via a three-month drilling project and airlifted intact to its new location, complete with native wildlife and population.

Despite being relocated to an entirely different latitude, longitude, and altitude, the island has retained much of its original climate. Mists and thunderstorms are unusually common, although the temperature manages to be enough for women in revealing lingerie to walk or fly around comfortably.

History

Harker Film Productions had lost many of their original sets in a fire in 1966, thought to be caused by either improperly-stored props or stray rays of sunlight. With assistance from their mysterious benefactor, the studio engineered a simple solution: importing a section of Transylvania, which would provide the opportunity for location shooting with authenticity. Though it has always been considered part of California, the island has been self-governed since its establishment thanks to an undisclosed deal with the federal government. Residents of the island even have their own local currency, the Carpathian ducat.

Settlements on Isla Carpathia

Los Noches

Located on the northern side of the island, the town of Los Noches has a population of approximately 2,000, making it the largest settlement on Isla Carpathia. It serves as the seat of local government for the region. Harker Film Productions is based nearby in Castillo del Conde, a 15th-century villa that overlooks the town from a clifftop position.

Santa Ajo

The small town of Santa Ajo and its surrounding villages have a combined population of approximately 800. It is most famous for its annual "Running of the Wolves" festival, responsible for the deaths or disappearances of numerous tourists since 1968.