Fortsare

Fortsare is a fictional place that appears in the works of the author H.P. Lovecraft. It is typically depicted as a desolate, wind-swept island located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The island's landscape is often described as barren, with jagged rocks, sparse vegetation, and treacherous cliffs. Its remote and inhospitable nature contributes to its mysterious and foreboding atmosphere.

In Lovecraft's stories, Fortsare is often associated with ancient, forgotten civilizations and strange, non-human entities. It is frequently a site of exploration for characters driven by curiosity or a desire to uncover hidden knowledge. These expeditions often lead to encounters with unsettling phenomena and the discovery of disturbing secrets. The isolation of Fortsare serves to heighten the sense of dread and the feeling of being cut off from the familiar world.

The name "Fortsare" itself evokes a sense of antiquity and perhaps a fortified or guarded place, though its original purpose or builders are usually unknown or only hinted at through cryptic clues. Its presence in Lovecraft's cosmic horror mythology underscores the theme of humanity's insignificance in the face of vast, indifferent, and often terrifying cosmic forces. The island serves as a stage for the exploration of the unknown and the confrontation with primal fears.