Skal is one of the more remote islands on the far-flung Arelithian archipelago. Due to its northern location, polar sea currents, and local wind patterns, Skal is a cold and wintry location. The island is three parts ice and one part frost-bitten tundra.

Skal is difficult to reach by ship. It has only one charted harbor suitable for deep-hulled vessels. Due to ice flows, this harbor can only be used by seagoing craft during mild summers.