St. Helriem's Isle

The Barony of St. Helriem's Isle
House le Pajari
Liege	Unknown
Resources	Undefined
Population	105630
Income	0 weekly, 0 per annum
Size	3018 km^2 (1165 mi^2)

The outlying island of St. Helriem's Isle, referred to by the locals as St. Helriem's Noose, is located directly south of Lightwater bay, some distance from the main island of the chain that makes up the duchy. It is considered the most remote of the islands though throughout history has been considered a valuable strategic asset.

Prior to the period of Vandagan Colonization, St. Helriem's Isle was referred to as The Crag or Whitecloud because of the tall white granite mountain that dominates the central portion of the island. Most of the locals do not discuss directions in terms of compass directions but as windward, leeward, upslope and downslope.

The central mountain is officially named Wellspring Mountain, a name derived from the hundreds of natural springs and waterfalls that dominate the lower portions of the southern face mountain. These springs eventually feed the main river, The White River that flows down slope from the mountain to the southern coast.

The northern part of the island is home to the major city, Pronskport. Situated on Violate Bay, Pronskport serves as the seat of government and religion on the island and hosts to the Chief Magistrate, Bishop, and Baron. The city serves as the main economical hub and is famous for its ship building and for being home to some of the fastest Ocean going ships in the Royal Fleet.

Because of the Age of Colonization, many in Pronskport are ethnically Vandagan in some part. Most of the families have intermarried in the time between the Consolidation and the present, however a few of the high ranking gentry families consider themselves to be "Pure Bloods" and look down on those of mixed heritage.

This rich Vandagan heritage can be seen in the architecture of the city, showing more stone than the typical Tubori city. The city also boasts one of the most developed dry docks and ship yards in the duchy.

The rest of the northern part of the island is covered in sugarcane and pineapple plantations. Most of the sugarcane is refined into coamjar and molasses before being sent to Tubor city for sale, but some is retained locally for a small rum distilling industry.

The southern part of the island is by far more lush and verdant then the northern half. The largest city, Fennswood, is located at the White River delta in an area that is mostly mudflats and wetlands. The southern part of the island is dominated by mostly those of pure Tubori heritage and is generally poorer than the regions north of the mountain.

Industry in the south of the island is mostly ocean harvesting, collecting fresh seafood and pearls. There is a small industry of harvesting lumber from the forest and sending it north to support the ship building operations there.

There is no direct path through the jungles connecting the two cities. Travelers or goods need to take a ship or follow the roads that run along the coasts.

The house seal is an anchor with a key for a shank, symbolizing the islands traditional view of themselves as gatekeepers of Lightwater bay.

Current Affairs

The Baron Bertrand le Pajari was burned for magery in the Kingdom's Capitol.