Cinane Islands
Often called the Pirate Isles for good reason, it is within these ports that some of the worst of humanity can be found; pirates, rogues, thieves, thugs, and assassins to name a few. And with a dictatorship that means very little except as a target, it is everyone for themself here. But find the right crew and it might be a good life filled with exciting adventures on the high seas. Just don't pay attention to the civil war being fought over the title of Pirate King!
History
The Cinane Islands are home to a mixed heritage between Reallkians and Cinans. This mingling occurred around the mid-400s when the Chealain Empire was pushing the Reallkian's boarder causing some natives to flee to the Cinane Islands.
Before this invasion by Chealan, the Cinane Island natives were lose tribes scattered throughout the islands. Over the next three hundred years (400-700), Cinan culture changed, the inhabitants slowly built up bigger settlement, more elaborate boats, larger farming production, and began to incorporate the (now destroyed empire of) Chealain Talon coinage.
By the beginning of the 800s, the islands were a collection of farming communities each governed by local lords and by 900s a central government (aristocracy) was forming. When the rift between Reallkian nobles in the 980s caused a civil war that resulted in Mienchola forming, Cinane sided with the traditional Reallkian nobles. And this, at the end of the civil war, created tension between Mienchola and Cinane that has lasted to the present day.
In 1136 a massive hurricane hit the Cinane Islands which crippled the kingdom. Mienchola took advantage of this and attacked only weeks after the hurricane. Cinane was in dire straights when a young lord (whose father died in the hurricane) by the name of Waylon Kelerson united the eastern lords and drove Mienchola back. Under this political momentum he took control of Cinane, rebuilding it as a dictatorship. But as Cinane flourished, the farmlands no longer supported the population so Talkot Kelerson, Waylon successor, turned to raiding the coast of Mienchola. This led to the Cinane Islands becoming a thriving pirate nation which now raids the coastline from Farshno to the Fulnards.
The Pirate Kings, starting with Talkot Kelerson, have mostly gained power through challenging the predecessor. However, the last Pirate King died without leaving a clear successor and creating a power struggle for the next dictator. After several months without a leader, a combat to determine the next king was staged. In this, Willem Triggs, claimed the crown and became the current ruler of the Pirate Isles.
Founding Date
Long before 0 C.E.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Alternative Names
Pirate Isles
Demonym
Cinan
Leader
Government System
Anarchy
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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