Abvil

Abvil, (Vilar abvil) officially known as the Principality of Abvil, is an archipelago located around the center of the Shimmering Sea, currently holding the position of a maritime protectorate of the Union of Doravan and under the reign of the young Prince Flamus Lomus. The archipelago is composed of multiple islands mostly dominated by a dense tropical sprawling around the towering Talinn volcano at its core. 
===Cimate ===
The archipelago benefits from a distinctive tropical microclimate, resulting in reliably warmer temperatures compared to the surrounding regions. This phenomenon is explained by the strong volcanic activity causing an important geothermal heat on the archipelago, as well as the strong warm oceanic currents coming from the north of the Sea. 
===Location===
Originally misrepresented on early maps, the archipelago was for a long time believed to lie near the coast of Doravan, a mistake made by the famed cartographer, Yon Elhed. While Yon accurately charted much of the Shimmering Sea, his mapping of Abvil was incorrect. The archipelago was later found to be way further east and north, at the center of the sea. This error persisted in maps for centuries until corrected by later explorers. We believe this mistake was probably caused by several factors, the most commonly reported being limited traffic, the confusion with other islands, and the desire to hide the island's presence to maintain secrecy or control in its region.
=== Geologic formation===
The archipelago of Abvil was born from the collision of the Tiberian and Norvinian tectonic plates. As these plates converged violently on each other, they fractured the thin oceanic crust beneath the sea thus forming an opening for magma to rise from the depths and leading to the formation of an underwater volcano. Over time, repeated volcanic eruptions built up layers of lava and ash, eventually leading to the landmass that now forms the archipelago.
==Language==
===Phonetics & Script ===
The official language of the archipelago is Vilar, also known as Vilard or Vilar. It is characterized by a distinct script known as the Vilar Script, consisting of 21 letters, corresponding to the 21 sounds of the language. The script itself is characterized by straight, square letters, a design that originated as it was easier to carve into rock surfaces.
Vilar employs a two-category sound system, consisting of 14 continuous sounds (/a/,/e/,/ɛ/,/f/,/j/,/l/,/o/,/ʁ/,/s/,/ʃ/,/ʊ/,/v/,/z/,/ʒ/) and 7 non-continuous sounds (/b/,/d/,/k/,/m/,/n/,/p/,/t/). This gives the language a total of 21 distinct sounds and letters.
Vilar Alphabet
Vilar	Translit.	IPA
a 	a 	/a/
b 	b 	/b/
c 	c 	/ʃ/
d 	d 	/d/
e 	e 	/e/
f 	f 	/f/
i 	i 	/ɛ/
j 	j 	/ʒ/
k 	k 	/k/
l 	l 	/l/
m 	m 	/m/
n 	n 	/n/
o 	o 	/o/
p 	p 	/p/
r 	r 	/ʁ/
s 	s 	/s/
t 	t 	/t/
u 	u 	/ʊ/
v 	v 	/v/
y 	y 	/j/
z 	z 	/z/
==History==
===The establishment===
The origins of Abvil trace back to the first migrations of tribes from the western shores of the Shimmering Sea around . These early settlers were few in number, and despite the harsh tropical conditions to which they weren't used, the tribe managed to adapt thanks to the abundance of available resources and their ingenuity, building huts and establishing a small, self-sustaining community.
For generations, the tribe had established three camps spread across the islands which were essential to the structure of the community. The camp on the [western island] focused on fish production, harnessing the rich marine resources of the surrounding waters. Fishermen employed traditional techniques to catch a variety of tropical fish and other halieutics, assuring a major role in the tribe's consumption. Meanwhile, [the middle island] specialized in the cultivation of fruits and plantations, providing essential nourishment through crops such as [rhadas], cocoa, and other staples. The [eastern island] served as the center for craftsmanship, primarily focused on wood production and the extraction of ground resources. 
These three camps were interconnected, relying on each other for resources and support to form a strong, self-sufficient community.
===The volcanic eruption===
On [date], the unexpected eruption of [the volcano] marked the beginning of a period of disorder. This violent eruption destroyed the two [western] and [middle] camps, resulting in the death of 76% of the population and breaking the established interconnections between the camps of the archipelago, leaving the survivors on the [eastern island] without access to essential resources. In addition to human losses, the eruption severely affected local ecosystems, with large amounts of ash and debris contaminating the soil and water around the island, further devastating crops and fishery resources and leading to a severe famine.
In response to this crisis, the self-sufficient structure of the archipelago became unsustainable, pushing the society to devolop foreign trade. This opening to external trade, previously restricted by self-sufficiency policies, gave rise to new maritime roads and the development of a merchant fleet.
==Gallery==
File:Coat of arms Abvil.png|Lomus coat of Arms
File:Ol Brefava.png|Symbol of the Vilar people