The Karwen Islands were long thought to be uninhabited, until a Chiran battlecruiser stopped at Karwen-Mihan to take on fresh water. Investigating an unfamiliar scent, a pair of Chiran sailors found a young ottergirl carving a model of their ship while hiding in a patch of long grass, a meeting that would ultimately lead to the Karwen and Chirans becoming strong allies.
Just a rough for now, both story and sketch-wise :)