Blois

The Principality of Blois:
”The calling of seagulls and clamour of sailors and merchants coming into the harbour at Sayvernastung; the quiet countryside, and gentle lapping of the waves of the cliffs of Lasmiato, with the St. Le’Ciac Abbey sounding its bells; all is at peace on the rocky cliffs of Blois”

General Information:
Blois has always been a steadfast little Principality on the south-western tip of the Island. Once a crucial half of the Aubern Strait between Cirrane and the Maetorian Principalities (and later Kingdom), Blois only now still serves as the gateway to most major southern trade goods, which pass through Blois coming from any nation south of the isle.

History:
A trading community which developed around a naval fortress on the rocky peninsula, Sayvernastung quickly bloomed in population and development when the island became lucrative to trade with from the southern nations. With its highly strategic location, being based on the closest tip of the island to the neighbouring Sylvan Kingdom of Cirrane, the fortress city quickly secured the Auburn strait between the two, and became an economic and naval powerhouse. The noble house which ruled Sayvernastung was first House Vermois, but the branch was quickly overshadowed by their naval arm and cadet branch, the current ruling dynasty of House Blois under Sharon de Blois I.

Culture:
Sayvernastung culture is Blois culture; the naval base turned city was built to endure, and so its people and its culture are hardy and strong. Despite this, Blois culture sprang up from their abundance of trade as well, and so within the city burly sailors haggle for goods with stubborn merchants, as a well funded and built corps of Blois Marines (colloquially called “hooks” for their fishing talents and barbed spears and knives) marches in the backgrounds towards their frigate.

Geography:
Sitting on the Auburn strait and bordering two seas, the temperature at Blois can become rather chilly at times, however, due to the natural magiks and warmth which radiates from much of Cirrane, the two climates seem to meet, creating a temperate zone. The soil itself is not very arable, however, and so foodstuffs are primarily fish, with imports from the northern territories and Lasmiato for vegtables and grains.

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