Magdalain

Capital: Johnston
Chief Executive: TBD
Comparable RL Climate: Northern California Coast

Magdalain is a Province of Metamor, an island off the south west coast of the continent of Galendor. It is a small island, only about 300km2. The island used to be considered part of the Sathmore Empire.

The majority of the population lives in the capital of Johnstown.

The island is surrounded by swift currents and various reefs, sandbars and shoals that make it difficult to approach by boat. The only safe entry is into Johnstown Bay, where the original colony and port set up. Originally, that bay was only safe to enter at high tide, but in the century since it was colonized, a safe route was carved out and kept clear.

The mainland is barely visible on the horizon from the island's tallest peak. Due to the currents and winds, it can be a tricky boat trip to and from the Mainland.

Geography

The island itself is mostly rocky under a thin soil. Some areas have been cleared for farming, but the majority of the island is left to run wild.

Climate

The island's climate tends to be very temperate, despite its southerly location. A strong current coming down from the Northern Oceans passes near the island and keeps it cool through the year, though rarely cold enough for snow.

History

It's initial discovery is lost in history, but until about 550 CR, it was un-colonized. The colony's leader, John Tobin, spent some time living in Metamor Keep, and discovered the island in his research to find a new home. He recruited people, sailed to the island and founded the Colony of Johnstown. Leadership of the colony, and the island, has passed down the Tobin family to its current mayor, Brian Tobin.

Entry into the Empire

Magdalain Island is a was a sanctuary for the inhabitants of Metamor Keep. After one of the Keepers was attacked and nearly killed while on the island to set up a trade alliance, the Mayor issued the sanctuary decree: "Any Keeper would be welcomed and be protected from harm from the moment they step foot on the ferry to the island, or on the island itself, until they chose to leave the island."

At one point, as Metamor expanded into a kingdom then an Empire, the island became one of the many provinces of the Empire.

Politics

Due to the difficulty in reaching it, the island tends to be isolated from the events in the wider world. The people on the island are loyal to their family and their island first and anything else second. Sometimes events from the main land reach the island, but for the most part, the people prefer their isolation.

The people themselves are lead by the Mayor of Johnstown, who is basically the ruler of the island. Since founding, the position has yet to leave the Tobin family, who have ruled for five generations so far.

Economy

Fishing is the main industry of the island, and everything else tends to depend on fishing. The waters to the west of the island tend to contain the best fishing anyone knows of. Cod, Tuna, Sturgeon, and even occasional monster catches like sharks, squid, kraken and octopii are fished in those waters.

Through most of the island's inhabited history, the catches would be brought back to Johnstown and preserved for shipping to the mainland. In the early history of the city, a magical weaver set up shop on the island, capable of creating enchanted stasis cloth that can preserve dead flesh for days and weeks without any further processing. This allowed new markets to open for the island's goods, as they were able to send 'fresh' products further on the mainland.

Places of Note

Cities

  • Johnston *Capital

Geographical Features

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Known Citizens

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Sources

Province of Metamor, MK Wiki Entry- Magdalain Island

Author Notes

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