Iskander

National Overview

Island kingdom 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

Government

Iskander has the most democratic government system of Entorais, but not without its corruptions.

Head of State

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

Levels

Hiem

Roughly the equivalent of Baronies, each hiem is a large inhabited island of the Iskandean Archipelago. The term >Hiem’ is appended to the name of the Island (eg. >Inta-Hiem’).

Each hiem is ruled by a Khurain. Title of the rulers of each island of Iskander, the term AKhuri@ follows the name (eg. Edric Khuri). When a Khurian dies, his Sheppaks choose a replacement form 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.

Fief

Kut (manor) The Iskandean term for a manor and its associated village. Suffix following the name of the manor (eg. Pto-Kut)

City

Li (city) is the Iskandean term for city, prefixed to the cities name (eg. Li-Onas)

Town

Lo (town) is the Iskandean term for town, suffixed to town’s name (eg. Lo-Ark).

Timekeeping

Timeline

Founding

197 YG

The founding of Iskander occurred some 605 years ago, 180 years after an attempt at colonization was made by Krolar, as a result of the Iskandean War of Independence.

Key Events

Iskandean War of Independance

Eighteen Years War

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