Blistering Isle
The Blistering Isle is situated off the North-Eastern corner of Beregan, across the Zwilling Strait and surrounded by the Quelled Deep. Pristine white sand beaches surround much of the island with coral reefs being a highlight along the Southern coast. The Blistering Isle is ruled by the Shining Monarchy who are descendants of the rulers of Estade during the Darkened Years. The Monarchy has not had the cleanest lines of succession during their history at times requiring distant cousins to take the throne when the main line has faltered.
Due to the relatively small size of the island the Blistering Isle is not an economic powerhouse in comparison to many nations in Beregan. Much of the wealth of the island comes from the ores and Blistering Isle Opals found within the Esteno Range, these ores and gems are used in crafting the famous jewellery of the Blistering Isle. Trade ships frequently travel to the Blistering Isle to offload basic goods and produce before exporting precious ores, gems, and jewellery from the island. The Blistering Isle has a formal alliance with their neighbours Summerbarrow and Naswana, but have negative relations with most of the Independent Tornett Isles.
Culture
The People of the Blistering Isle are very communal in comparison to most other nations. Children are predominantly raised in communal creches by groups of adults rather than raised solely by small family units. The focus on community continues well past childhood as communities on the Blistering Isle hold communal feasts on Dun each week. The insightfulness of people who have been raised in this way is often remarked upon.
History
The Blistering Isle was formed sometime during the Darkened Years by the towns and villages of the island in response to constant raiding by pirates from the Tornett Isles. The combined forces of the Isle were able to repel the worst of the raiders and constructed forts to further defend the island. In the later period of the Darkened Years and during the early years of the Post Unshackling the Blistering Isle saw a large wave of immigration from Beregan in response to the instability of the mainland. This wave of immigration brought a large amount of expertise to the island and the Blistering Isle experienced a golden age of advancement and prosperity.
During the era of the Post Unshackling the Blistering Isle has never been involved in a formal declaration of war. They have instead been involved in constant naval skirmishes with parts of the Independent Tornett Isles, the pirate hunters of the Blistering Isle have become a part of Devorn folklore because of their efforts during these skirmishes. The Blistering Isle has also provided support in the form of supplies and expertise to their allies Summerbarrow and Naswana when called upon.
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Founding Date
Unknown Date, the Darkened Years
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
Estade
Demonym
Blisterer
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Currency
The Blistering Isle accepts the use of Mestor Crowns, Oasian Drin, and Gemellan Fins.
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