Sayintha

The longest archipelago in the world, reaching across a quarter of the planet, Sayintha is an old region with over fifteen thousand islands. Dozens of languages are spoken, dozens of cultures have formed and faded, but all of them draw in one degree or another from the culture of the Dhunir, who occupy the central islands of Svidhuni and Verna.

Durnhão and Aheya are considered a part of this archipelago, but are given their own articles. The primary religions in this region are Ashi and Vekshagriya.

Svidhuni

The more northerly of the two main Dhunic islands, Svidhuni is divided between a number of kingdoms. (The value of the word "kingdom" is relative; it's more akin to being ruled by a council of nobles, the oldest of whom is first among equals.)

Gunjha

Gunjha takes up the southernmost peninsula of Svidhuni, and is well-known for its fine brass and excellent rubies.

Ishtari

Ishtari sits in the central valley, famous for its salt, emeralds, jade, and ripplework iron.

Chatka

Chatka is in the north, in the Predian Sea; chief in its exports are ebony and gold.

Verna

The major southern island in the region, Verna has for a few centuries been united under the banner of a kingdom bearing the its name. Like the kingdoms of Svidhuni proper, it is ruled more by the royal council than the king proper.

Kshekara

Kshekara (Kshekál in Inggyalém) is the homeland of the Shenngiroh peoples, at one point the controllers of a substantial portion of the archipelago. The island is ruled by an empress, although her domain extends far less than once it did, and exports silver, tarmer, inkseed, and coral (especially the famous káltar).

Inakku

Inakku is the apparent homeland of the Kuzhek people, the westernmost large island in the archipelago. It is divided between five longstanding kingdoms.

Lhacchon

Taking up the westernmost portion of Inakku, Lhacchon is notable for its production of melissan, zambacca, and pipeseed.

Rukano

Rukano occupies the central grasslands of the island, and exports treelane, treegrass, zambacca, and ginger.

Mucheka

Mucheka hugs the central mountain range on Inakku, and exports pipeseed, koi, and a certain quantity of silver and iron.

Arpira

On the mountainous southeastern coast sits Arpira, with plentiful supplies of sapphires, indigo, and iron ore; they buy a great deal of their food from other kingdoms.

Katuppa

To the east, closest to trade with the rest of Sayintha, sits Katuppa, by far the most prosperous state on Inakku. Its chief products are ginger, salt, tarmer, and ripplework iron.

Other Islands

Smaller islands surround the larger ones, as is natural; many are large enough to support single states of their own.

Jhupra

Just off the southwestern coast of Svidhuni is the island of Jhupra, mostly given over to tropical rainforest…except at the great river mouths, where surprisingly large cities and deep harbours make this island one of the great marketplaces of the region and indeed the world. The population is mainly Vekshagriyan in faith; they speak a variant of Kshamakaraktha closest to the Svidhuni standard, and export ripplework, financial assistance, and other people's products.

Adrandi

North of Svidhuni, the island of Adrandi (also called Ekkang) has more grassland (and volcanoes) than its southern counterpart, and makes up the northern border of the Bay of Adrandi. The population is divided: the Dhunic Vekādi speak Hamakarakkha like their southern counterparts, and prefer Ashi, while the Shenggirohi Irchadak speak Ardjemim and prefer their own Vekshagriyan sect, Ralái (dedicated to Rái, goddess of passion and dreams). They export zambacca and sandalwood, but also ebony and tarmer.

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