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| − | The '''Copper Isles''' is an island nation near the western coast of [[Tortall]]. Originally called the '''Kyprish Isles'''<ref name=tg>''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>, the patron god of the Isles is [[Kyprioth]]. The Isles are a slaveholding nation. The language spoken by the natives of the isles is called Kyprish. Traditionally they are closer to [[Carthak]] than |
+ | The '''Copper Isles''' is an island nation near the western coast of [[Tortall]]. Originally called the '''Kyprish Isles'''<ref name=tg>''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>, the patron god of the Isles is [[Kyprioth]]. The Isles are a slaveholding nation. The language spoken by the natives of the isles is called Kyprish. Traditionally they are closer to [[Carthak]] than Tortall<ref name=tg />, pressumably because the isles and Carthak have more in common. |
== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | + | Traditionally warrior Queens hold the throne in the Copper Islands, they were admired an respected for both, their beauty and their skill. |
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In the decades before 174 of the Human Era the Kyprish Isles were locked in strife. Rival branches of the royal house traded the throne in a number of occasions. In turn the crown lost control over the warring houses of the [[raka]] nobility. |
In the decades before 174 of the Human Era the Kyprish Isles were locked in strife. Rival branches of the royal house traded the throne in a number of occasions. In turn the crown lost control over the warring houses of the [[raka]] nobility. |
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During this time the Copper Isles exported more slaves than imported them: Victors sold their enemies into the Eastern and Southern Lands, only to enter slavery in their own turn after the next battle |
During this time the Copper Isles exported more slaves than imported them: Victors sold their enemies into the Eastern and Southern Lands, only to enter slavery in their own turn after the next battle |
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| − | Queen Imiary VI of the house Haiming made repeated |
+ | Queen Imiary VI of the house Haiming made repeated attempts to negotiate peace, but her efforts failed. She was overthroen after 12 years of rule. Her successor and murderer Queen Dilsubai of Haiming favored those nobles who supported her an imprisoned her rivals. The glorious days of the warrior queens were over. |
On the main land the luarin saw the disorder on the Isles as well as their wealth. |
On the main land the luarin saw the disorder on the Isles as well as their wealth. |
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| − | Rittevon of Lenman, younger son of a lesser noble house in Maren, found opportunity in this disorder. He raised allies and funds among the Realms of [[Tusain]], [[Galla]], |
+ | Rittevon of Lenman, younger son of a lesser noble house in Maren, found opportunity in this disorder. He raised allies and funds among the Realms of [[Tusain]], [[Galla]], Tortall, [[Maren]], [[Sarain]] and [[Barzun]]. For his army he summoned younger sons, adventurers and mercenaries. Rittevon of Lenman and his chief ally Ludas jimajen placed their souls in pawn of gold to afford well trained battle mages, educated in the university of Carthak. |
Their frist assault took place on April 5, 174 H. E.. for the next seven years fights took place all over the Islands. Lesser raka nobles and different clans offered allegiance to the conquerors. They became lesser nobility, allowed to retain lands, freedom an lives, but were taxed into poverty after their strongholds were destroyed. For the grastest raka nobles there was just the choice between slavery or death. |
Their frist assault took place on April 5, 174 H. E.. for the next seven years fights took place all over the Islands. Lesser raka nobles and different clans offered allegiance to the conquerors. They became lesser nobility, allowed to retain lands, freedom an lives, but were taxed into poverty after their strongholds were destroyed. For the grastest raka nobles there was just the choice between slavery or death. |
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On Midsummer`s Day 181 H. E., the first Rittevon King was crowned. |
On Midsummer`s Day 181 H. E., the first Rittevon King was crowned. |
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The domination over the raka people continued. The new luarin nobles settled into their new houses and fiefdoms. More luarin arrived to settle and do business, a multitude of part-raka sevants and slaves was produced. |
The domination over the raka people continued. The new luarin nobles settled into their new houses and fiefdoms. More luarin arrived to settle and do business, a multitude of part-raka sevants and slaves was produced. |
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| − | The raka declared their failure due to a failure of their patron god |
+ | The raka declared their failure due to a failure of their patron god Kyprioth. Priests taught the [[Great Mother Goddess]] and [[Mithros]] had overthrown him. |
| − | Soon after the last battle of the luarin conquest an ancient priestess gave voice to the banished god |
+ | Soon after the last battle of the luarin conquest an ancient priestess gave voice to the banished god Kyprioth. His promise was passed to almost every raka, not depending on their rank. The prophecy told that the efforts to erase the royal, Haimimg line have failed and that from this branch the One Who Is Promised will come. She would be Queen with two crowns. |
The prophecy was fulfilled in 463. H.E when [[Dovasary Balitang]] led a revolution to overturn the ruling luarin and was finally crowned. Her mother was a descendent of the hidden royal line, while her father [[Mequen Balitang]] was part of the Ritteovon family. |
The prophecy was fulfilled in 463. H.E when [[Dovasary Balitang]] led a revolution to overturn the ruling luarin and was finally crowned. Her mother was a descendent of the hidden royal line, while her father [[Mequen Balitang]] was part of the Ritteovon family. |
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Revision as of 20:24, 2 December 2009
The Copper Isles is an island nation near the western coast of Tortall. Originally called the Kyprish Isles[1], the patron god of the Isles is Kyprioth. The Isles are a slaveholding nation. The language spoken by the natives of the isles is called Kyprish. Traditionally they are closer to Carthak than Tortall[1], pressumably because the isles and Carthak have more in common.
Geography
The Copper Isles constitutes an archipelago of 8 bigger islands situated in the Emerald Ocean west of the Tortall and south of the Yamani Islands. The Main Island is Kypriang Island with its capital Rajmuat. The islands from north to south: Lombyn, Ikang, Jerykun, Imahyn, Kypriang, Gempang, Tongkang and Malubesang.
The lowlands are hot and mostly consist of wet jungles, while the hightlands are cold and rocky.[1]
History
Traditionally warrior Queens hold the throne in the Copper Islands, they were admired an respected for both, their beauty and their skill. In the decades before 174 of the Human Era the Kyprish Isles were locked in strife. Rival branches of the royal house traded the throne in a number of occasions. In turn the crown lost control over the warring houses of the raka nobility. During this time the Copper Isles exported more slaves than imported them: Victors sold their enemies into the Eastern and Southern Lands, only to enter slavery in their own turn after the next battle
Queen Imiary VI of the house Haiming made repeated attempts to negotiate peace, but her efforts failed. She was overthroen after 12 years of rule. Her successor and murderer Queen Dilsubai of Haiming favored those nobles who supported her an imprisoned her rivals. The glorious days of the warrior queens were over.
On the main land the luarin saw the disorder on the Isles as well as their wealth. Rittevon of Lenman, younger son of a lesser noble house in Maren, found opportunity in this disorder. He raised allies and funds among the Realms of Tusain, Galla, Tortall, Maren, Sarain and Barzun. For his army he summoned younger sons, adventurers and mercenaries. Rittevon of Lenman and his chief ally Ludas jimajen placed their souls in pawn of gold to afford well trained battle mages, educated in the university of Carthak. Their frist assault took place on April 5, 174 H. E.. for the next seven years fights took place all over the Islands. Lesser raka nobles and different clans offered allegiance to the conquerors. They became lesser nobility, allowed to retain lands, freedom an lives, but were taxed into poverty after their strongholds were destroyed. For the grastest raka nobles there was just the choice between slavery or death. On Midsummer`s Day 181 H. E., the first Rittevon King was crowned. The domination over the raka people continued. The new luarin nobles settled into their new houses and fiefdoms. More luarin arrived to settle and do business, a multitude of part-raka sevants and slaves was produced.
The raka declared their failure due to a failure of their patron god Kyprioth. Priests taught the Great Mother Goddess and Mithros had overthrown him. Soon after the last battle of the luarin conquest an ancient priestess gave voice to the banished god Kyprioth. His promise was passed to almost every raka, not depending on their rank. The prophecy told that the efforts to erase the royal, Haimimg line have failed and that from this branch the One Who Is Promised will come. She would be Queen with two crowns.
The prophecy was fulfilled in 463. H.E when Dovasary Balitang led a revolution to overturn the ruling luarin and was finally crowned. Her mother was a descendent of the hidden royal line, while her father Mequen Balitang was part of the Ritteovon family.