Lordship of the Isles

Proper name: The Lordship of the Isles

Ruler: His Exalted Highness, Prince Frolmar Ingerskatti of Duxchan, Lord of the Isles, Scourge of the Waves (NE male human)

Government: Principality (in name only) widely regarded as a puppet state of the Scarlet Brotherhood, which manages most military, judicial, religious, and economic affairs; Prince has real but limited powers

Capital: Lo Reltarma

Population: Human 79%, Elf 9%, Halfling 5%, Dwarf 3%, Gnome 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%

Law: NE

Allies: Scarlet Brotherhood

Enemies: Sea Barons, Sunndi, Lendore Isles

Thick tropical forest surround rocky, volcanic peaks on these seven islands. The forest provide a rich source of exotic plant and animal life, while the mountains are rich in minerals.

The Scarlet Brotherhood has emerged as a power among the people, and though most isle lords chafe under them, many feel that the Brotherhood's power will give them revenge on their longtime enemies, the Sea Barons.

Slavery is increasingly important. Recently, mithral was discovered on one island, and specialized slaves--mostly dwarves--have been abducted from Ulek and Irongate. If the mine is as rich as the isle lords think, more dwarves may soon find themselves laboring in this tropical paradise.