Alright, I just made this page:

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Vounoura

which reads:

Vounoura is mentioned in the book "Fire and Darkness: The Brotherhoods of Death", where it is shown as the island the Morag Tong sent its agents in retirement.

The source reads:

"A fragment of a letter found among the effects of a well-known armorer has been sealed in our vaults for some time. It was likely penned by an unknown Tong assassin ordering weapons for his order, and offers some illumination into what they looked for in their blades, as well the mention of Vounoura, the island where the Tong sent its agents in retirement --

'I congratulate you on your artistry, and the balance and heft of your daggers. The knife blade is whisper thin, elegantly wrought, but inpractical. It must have a bolder edge, for arteries, when cut, have a tendencies to self seal, preventing adequate blood loss. I will be leaving Vounoura in two weeks time to inspect your new tools, hoping they will be more satisfactory.' "


The only other mention of Vounoura is near the end of the book "2920, The Last Year of the First Era".

The book states:


14 Sun's Dusk, 2920 Tel Aruhn, Morrowind

Corda, dusty from the road, flew into the Night Mother's arms. For a moment, they stayed locked together, the Night Mother stroking her daughter's hair, kissing her forehead. Finally, she reached into her sleeve and handed Corda a letter.

"What is it?" asked Corda.

"A letter from the Potentate, expressing his delight at your expertise," replied the Night Mother. "He's promised to send us payment, but I've already sent him back a reply. The late Empress paid us enough for her husband's death. Mephala would not have us be greedy beyond our needs. You should not be paid twice for the same murder, so it is written."

"He killed Rijja, my sister," said Corda quietly.

"And so it should be that you struck the blow."

"Where will I go now?"

"Whenever any of our holy workers becomes too famous to continue the crusade, we send them to an island called Vounoura. It's not more than a month's voyage by boat, and I've arranged for a delightful estate for your sanctuary," the Night Mother kissed the girl's tears. "You meet many friends there, and I know you will find peace and happiness at last, my child."



Links to both books:


http://www.imperial-library.info/obbooks/fire_darkness.shtml

http://www.imperial-library.info/obbooks/2920.shtml


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This is something totally blank with information. I have two sources, I have searched TIL, nothing is found. Do any of you know anything about this place?

I'm afraid I don't have any information to add, but I find it interesting that both the dark brotherhood and morog tong send their retired assassins there, I wonder if other assassins not associated with those groups end up there as well.

It is just the Tong. The 2nd book is before the potentate was killed aka before the Dark Brotherhood was formed.

A thing to try to figure out would be likely places for the island to be. We figure out where they were talking from about the Emperor's death, then figure out a month's journey based (likely) on the Daggerfall scale.

What's the betting they all have numbers instead of names, and ride penny-farthing bicycles?

It all makes sense now..

Apparently the Island has to be out to sea (which is unlikely), or is one of the islands (many islands) around Vvardenfell, and is likely NOT one of those near Sadrith Mora. You have the possible northern region and the east region. It could also be on the coast of mainland Morrowind.

Perhaps agents 'retiring' are simply killed, and the island is a myth to stop assassins from assassinating the wrong people.

Wouldn't that be sort of against tradition/religion O.o

I have know idea. The island is mentioned twice, and I just played the 'permanent retirement' quest in Oblivion.