Is

Location of Is (dark green)

Is is an island near Mineia. It is bordered sunward by the Sea of Winds and distally by the Unknown Sea.

Etymology

The name Is comes from the Classical Issari īs meaning "island".

History

Prehistory

Very little is known about Is' prehistory, mostly due to the island's isolationism. According to Issari histories, the island suffered a great cataclysm around 3,500 years before the current day, which submerged half of the land under the sea. Issari historians claim that a great civilization ruled over Is before the cataclysm, which would be even older than the Temlinid Empire, although no trace of it has ever been found.

Culture

The inhabitants of Is are considered an aloof people who keep to themselves, except for personal gain. Is has the highest slave population in the world, and the island is known for its mercenary armies.

Politics

The island is governed by the Sashakate of Is, ruled by a sashak. The country's borders are strictly closed to outsiders, except in the Hexate, where foreigners can come to trade.