Ecba

Overview

Ecba is an island of black volcanic rock in the Sea of Seas, remembered for supplying stone for great counterweights and for its association with the ancient Halls of Orithena. Its most prominent natural landmark is a solitary mountain topped by a caldera. Several miles to the south‑southeast of that mountain lies a vast excavation enclosed by a wall with a single gate; within the perimeter stand buildings arranged around a rectangular cloister with a tower, indicating the presence of a resident math.

Notable Features

• Volcanic geography: cliffs and a prominent peak with a caldera; traditions link Ecba’s black rock to monumental works elsewhere.
• The dig: a large, orderly excavation encircled by mounded spoil, with a spiral ramp descending to a flat, gridded floor; markings resembling an analemma are visible on one pavement. Little or no heavy machinery is visible in imagery.
• Walled math compound: the excavation is surrounded by a perimeter wall with a single gate; structures form a cloister around a courtyard, with a tower rising from one side.

Associations

• Classical site: Ecba is traditionally linked to the Halls of Orithena, the ancient complex said to have stood on its black rock.
• Edharian involvement: Sources consulted on the Reticulum credit an Edharian spinoff and early staffing by multiple maths connected to Saunt Edhar. The start of the effort is associated with a millennial Convox.

Recent Activity

Remote imagery and on‑the‑ground reports identify a large archaeological project on Ecba operating as a math: an enclosed site with a cloister, tower, and a precisely organized excavation. Observers note the apparent absence of heavy equipment, consistent with long‑term hand excavation.

Status/Access

No direct visitation is described in current accounts. Ecba is identified through maps and remote feeds; access details, governance, and local conditions remain unstated.