United Islands of the Dardens

United Islands of the Dardens is located in the most populated center ring. Central government is run by the White Prince - a powerful cleric of Astair who rules the island rings with an iron fist. The White Prince has an ultra lawful agenda, including searching for potential clerics among the common and small folk. Clerics of Astair are given positions with the state instead of tending to their local people like in Arcadia, clerics of other deities are outcast. Spellcasters must serve the state, ones with exceptional power are disposed of.
==History==
The history of the United Islands is also a history of The White Prince. The former Ferrin Empire had broken apart a long time ago, and The White Prince amassed power to reunite the islands under one rule.
Around year 1430 (Age of Iron) Sulfer Island, an Outer Island was destroyed by the White Prince's Forces after they refused to join the United Islands.Tides of Death: Episode 07 Legend tells that The Deadlands, another Outer Island who resisted the white prince, had a mountain dropped on top of it by the White Prince. This created a crater and killed all life on the island.Tides of Death: Episode 13 On the west-most island of Mon Shaare was assaulted by the cataclysmic heat and winds, which reduced the whole island into a desolate wasteland devoid of life and water.Tides of Death: Episode 20 (The Dryads of a nearby island attribute this action to Astair himself, not the white prince).Tides of Death: Episode 19
Around year 1460 the great dragon Telemaki was imprisoned on Sulfen Island after they fought against the United Islands.Tides of Death: Episode 40
Around 1483 the island of Jamuba, previously independent, needed help in dealing with a goblin threat. After the threat was dealt with, the town began to pay taxes to the United Islands of the Dardens, and the United Island began construction of a military tower inland from Jamuba Town.Tides of Death: Episode 22 In 1513 the island fell under control of the Pirate Captain John Winters. It is reported by 1515 the island was taken back by the United Islands.
The White Prince is still alive in year 1513, appearing to be only 45 years old in age. It is said 80 years ago (or so) when he came to power he was already appeared to be 45 years old. There is rumor he has the fountain of youth.Tides of Death: Episode 17
==Culture==
The coinage of the Dardens bear the symbol of Astair on the face of all coins.
On the back of the coins depends on the type of coin:
* Gold: 5 circles in a circle on the other (for inner islands)
* Silver: 12 circles (midlands)
* Copper: Raised ring instead of 60 dots (outer ring)
Some coins have the profile of the White Prince (hatless) instead of the circles for the islands. Astair's symbol is always on the coin however.
== References ==
Category:Dardens Nations