The Rorsted Archipelago was the Loen Kingdom’s governing branch in the central areas of the Sonia Sea. However, during and after the World War, the Resistance managed to take over the government and administration of the archipelago, leading to their creating independent governance.
The Rorsted Archipelago was a key diocese of the Church of the Lord of Storms. It had a high-ranking deacon who was part of the Council of Cardinals and was permanently stationed here.
After the year 1352, the Rorsted Archipelago became the prime base of the Church of the Fool.
It was a famous colony on the Sonia Sea, also known as the "Spice Archipelago",[1] and it was home to a variety of exotic spices, with the plantations of these products being mainstays of the economy.
In addition to the spice trade, the brothel industry was another major pillar of the Rorsted Archipelago. There were many big or small brothels, out in the open or hidden all over the place.
The capital of the Rorsted Archipelago is Bayam, the City of Generosity.
History[]
Rorsted Archipelago had been completely colonized by the Loen Kingdom for less than fifty years. Before that, the natives on the Rorsted Archipelago always believed in Sea God Kalvetua. They believed that this deity who appears in the form of a gigantic sea serpent would protect all the islands here, preventing them from being devoured by earthquakes or tsunamis.
Colonized Period[2][]
At first, Loen had worked with the local kings and chieftains, under the name of the Mid Sonia Company to extract economic benefits, but later, the management of the company quickly fell into corruption as they fought for power, even provoking the enemy for personal gain by starting a war. Even what was even more absurd was that they would report each other, claiming that their competitors had received bribes. With regard to this, they would find a Member of Parliament backing them. During parliamentary hearings, they would attack each other, something that nearly resulted in suits.
After that dispute, the King and the Prime Minister agreed to redeem the stock, shut down the Mid Sonia Company, and to send their fleet and troops to take over the Rorsted Archipelago in full force, bringing them under true colonial rule.
The archipelago was governed by the governor-general’s office, Parliament, and the Courts. The upper echelons were all Loenese, and some of the middle-ranking personnel were Members of Parliament and court magistrates who were descendants of the original kings and chieftains. As for the low-ranking positions, they were opened to the educated natives of the region. This included police officers below that of superintendents.
During the War Period[]
During the World War in 1350, the Church of the Lord of Storms was the main defender of the archipelago. However, in 1351, the war progressed further, and the main battlefield was moved to Backlund, with Danitz as Sea God's Oracle helping, the Resistance made an agreement with the Church of the Lord of Storms and the Military of the Loen Kingdom. The agreement consisted of independence for the natives to administer their local affairs and the belief of the Church of the Sea God. In return, the Resistance would protect the interests of the Loen migrants in the archipelago from the invasion of the Feysac Empire, the Feynapotter Kingdom, and the Intis Republic. This will allow the Church of the Lord of Storms and military to return to Backlund where the war was more concentrated.[3]
After the War Period[]
The Resistance managed to keep the governing position they have taken over. They let the Church of the Lord of Storms and Church of the Fool stay as the main religions here, along with their Church of the Sea God.
The Resistance, along with the Church of the Storms (under Alger's words), also helped in the construction of new settlements, allowing the settlement of the inhabitants from the New City of Silver and New Moon City to the Rorsted Archipelago.
Characteristics[2][]
The natives of the Rorsted Archipelago had darker skin than the people of the Southern Continent. It was close to the kind of bronze which was often a result of exposure to the sun. Their hair was mostly dark and naturally curled ever so slightly. They were quite different from the colonists from the Loen Kingdom.
Natives liked matching a thick jacket with baggy pants, along with a cap from the mainland. They didn’t like black and preferred the colors: brown, tawny, and light gray.
The higher standing and mixed-bloods liked to mimic the dressing style of Loen, believing that this was a sign of civilization.
Notable Island[]
- Blue Mountain Island: Where Bayam, New City of Silver and New Moon City was located.
- Symeem Island: the island at the farthest end of the Rorsted Archipelago. An ancient elvish ruin was located.
- Longtail Island: The island at the southern end of the Rorsted Sea.
References
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 517
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 522
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 1249
Translations[]
| Language | Official Translation |
|---|---|
| English | Rorsted Archipelago |
| Thai | หมู่เกาะรอสเต็ด |
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