Hormuz

Hormuz is a location in The Judas Strain. It is the location of where Marco Polo and Kokejin were buried. It was a major trading port, trafficking in jewels, spices, and slaves. Important enough that the Portuguese invaded during the sixteenth century and built their castle. But during Marco’s time, it was also important enough for Kublai Khan to send a young woman of his household here to be married off.

During this time, the king had died and Kokejin was married off to the man's son, but he died as well. Kokejin probably killed him as a result of her love for Marco Polo.

Geography
Its center was rocky and hilly, with sparse veins of green. Most of its coastlines were cliffs and isolated jagged bays, home to many smugglers’ coves. But to the north, the higher slopes fell more gently toward the sea. Here, the land turned greener with date palms and tilled fields, nestling a small township of thatched huts.

The island had a residential population and a long abandoned castle. The island was considered a nice place to stay for a short bit.

The castle had a chapel. The chapel had a lot of crosses.