Iskander

National Overview

Other Names

Iskander - Isk Colonies

The Khurholm of Iskander is an island nation covering the entirety of the Isk Archipelago, wherein each island of Iskander is the domain of a khurain, whom in turn serves the khur, whom rules all of Iskander from Khur Hiem.

Dominant Culture

Iskandean

Population

The majority population of Iskander are Iskandean's who trace their lineage back to Krolaryn colonization. A secondary population is composed of ethnic Domic people who were prior denizens of the archipelago prior to Krolaryn conquest. A number of people claim mixed ancestry of Krolaryn and Domic descent. There are also small enclaves of foreign immigrants in the cities and larger towns.

Government

Iskander has one of the more democratic governments among the nations of Entorais, but not without its corruptions. At its founding the nation was a monarchy, but internal civil revolution occurred, and the resulting government is a hybrid of feudal nepotism and a representational republic.

Khur

Alaric Dar Ming

The title of the Iskandean monarch, Khur, follows the name (eg. Phaku Khur). When the Khur dies the Khurian elect one of their number to become the new Khur, as outlined in the Laws of Ascension.

Capitol

Li Khur Hiem, Khur Hiem

The capitol of Iskander is relocated to the seat of each new Khur. The current reigning Khur resides in Li Khur Hiem, the original seat of the first dynasty after Iskander achieved independence from Krolar.

Levels

Hiem

Ruled by a Khurain, each hiem is a large inhabited island of the Iskandean Archipelago. The term Khuri follows the name (eg. Edric Khuri). When a Khurian dies, his Sheppaks choose a replacement from among their number.

Shepp

A designated portion of land under the auspice of the Sheppak. Each island has several, the size and number of which varies from island to island. The title of Sheppan follows their name of each Sheppak (eg. Goffi Sheppan), indicating their rank. Each Islands Sheppak are chosen by the Khurian, who is usually very careful, since they are essentially choosing their own potential replacements. The position is often given to the male heirs of the Khurian.

Kut

The Iskandean term for a manor and its associated village(s).

Li

Li is the Iskandean word for city.

Lo

Lo is the Iskandean term for town.

Military

Conflicts

Past

• Iskandean War of Independence (131 -- 138 YG)
• Eighteen Years War (214 -- 223 YG)
• Tresta Coup (259 -- 275 YG)

Ongoing

• Moda Hiem Insurrection (400 YG -- )

Religion

Dominant Religion

The dominant religion of Iskander is worship of the Twinned Goddess.

Minor Religions

Some minority faiths may be present amongst foreign enclaves, although they are rare.

Despite efforts to stamp out the beliefs of the Domic culture, the faith still persists as a personal belief system practiced in secret.

Integration with Civil

Religion plays a significant part in Iskandean daily lives, and the church holds some power politically, but is separate from the state. Other than the church giving blessings upon the heads of state and other public offices, it does not direct policy or enact laws.

Timekeeping

Calendar

Iskander uses the Saynoh Calendar and counts years in the Year of the Goddess reckoning.

Key Dates

• Independence Day - 23rd of Nule-Ka
• Ascension Day - 7th of Tar-Nule

Timeline

Founding

The Krolaryn efforts to subjugate and colonize the archipelago were declared successful in 98 YG. The Krolaryn colony was largely used for resource extraction, and many immigrants to the colony were convicted criminals given the option of exile to the islands as labour force to avoid more severe punishments for their crimes.

The founding of Iskander as its own sovereign state occurred in 189 YG, 91 years later, as a direct result of the Iskandean War of Independence.

Dynastic Timeline

Iskander has had twenty three Khurs since gaining independence from Krolar. While the early Khurs followed a primogeniture model of inherited title this was changed to a life term elected position.

The twenty five Khurs of Iskander are:

1. Phaku Da Rath (277 -- 308 YG)
2. Dryth Da Rath (308 -- 329 YG)
3. Phaku Da Rath II (329 -- 359 YG)
4. Phaku Da Rath III (359 -- 382 YG)
5. Perkich Da Rath (382 -- 412 YG)
6. Gamyth Da Rath (412 -- 433 YG)
7. Kelun Da Rath (433 -- 436 YG)
8. Heamid Hachnor (444 -- 462 YG)
9. Kolm Byros (462 -- 495 YG)
10. Borin Lochie (495 -- 510 YG)
11. Caffeaw Tresta (518 -- 550 YG)
12. Tarquim Dar Ming (550 -- 556 YG)
13. Tarquim Dar Ming II (556 -- 587 YG)
14. Chitork Hachnor (587 -- 597 YG)
15. Cynric Da Madi (599 -- 621 YG)
16. Phaku Byros (621 -- 633 YG)
17. Kolm Byros II (633 -- 655 YG)
18. Brendin Lochie (655 -- 667 YG)
19. Cynric Da Madi II (667 -- 667 YG)
20. Agneth Da Madi (667 -- 696 YG)
21. Heamid Hachnor II (696 -- 705 YG)
22. Kolm Byros III (713 -- 744 YG)
23. Phaku Byros II (753 -- 782 YG)
24. Lartum Byros (782 -- 801 YG)
25. Alaric Dar Ming (801 YG -- )

Key Events

Assassination of Lord Chancellor Emlof (263 YG)

Iskandean War of Independence (263 -- 276 YG)

Creation of the Peryth Festival (419 YG)

Eighteen Years War (428 -- 446 YG)

Establishment of the Laws of Ascension (447 YG)

First Dark Plague (509 -- 516 YG)

Tresta Coup (518 -- 550 YG)

Long Summers (606 -- 611 YG)

Assassination of House Lochie (667 YG)

Second Dark Plague (702 -- 711 YG)

Moda Hiem Insurrection (800 YG -- )

Geography

Landmarks

Natural

Shar Bol - An active volcano which dominates Ra Hiem.

Population Centres

The largest population centres of Iskander ranked by population

Li Khur Hiem - pop. 31,250

Li Moda - pop. 21,850

Li Onas - pop. 15,300

Li Vaku - pop. 13, 850

Li Urk - pop. 8,650

Lo Nes - pop. 7050

Lo Madi - pop. 6,750

Lo Ra - pop. 5,700

Lo Jad - pop. 4,150

Lo Ark - pop. 3,300

Lo Wat - pop. 1800

See Also

Domic Culture

Domic People

Iskandean Culture

Iskandean People