Monserano and Plysonia

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**Monserano and Plysonia** is a Gazernian Offshore Territory compromised of 4 islands and 1 atoll. It is located in the Biskai Ocean, a few hundred kilometers off the Gazernian shore. It's capital is Burkea, located on Monserano Island. It has roughly 3,000 inhabitants as of 1642.

## History

In 1590, as a group of sailors were crossing the Biskai Ocean from the west coast of Gazern, they had stumbled across a few islands a few hundred kilometers off Azurath. It was desolate once they had reached the tiny islands, and it had no inhabitants. They sent 1 ship home to report the news as the others continued to sail towards Vontoir. A few months later, a group of 20 ships sailed towards Plysonia, observing the island. Burkea was built on Monserano to house workers from the Gazernian National Ore Company, or Ganoco.

Monserano and Plysonia has been a major spot for mining gold and coal. Due to the transition to renewable energy, the coal industry has shrunken down in size. It officially became a Gazernian territory in 1610, and the nearby Seranation Atoll was included.

## Geography

The main island of Monserano is next to Plysonia to the right, and Cave Island to the left. A small artificial island called Causeway Island is in between Monserano and Plysonia. It was made to facilitate construction of the crossing between the two islands. In the north lies Seranation Atoll, and Narun Island. Narun Island is uninhabited, whilst Seranation Atoll has 500 inhabitants.

Monserano is accessible by boat or by plane from mainland Gazern. Plysonia and Cave Island are connected to Monserano, and ferries can take people from Monserano to Seranation Atoll.

## Government

The islands are under Gazernian rule but are not a part of Gazern officially. This means Monserano and Plysonia does not get any representation in the Gazernian Senate and Representatives. However, Monserano and Plysonia abide by the Gazernian constitution, use Zinium, but can also stop certain laws from being applied to them.

The House of the Isles can also write and pass laws before being sent to the Governor to be signed into effect. Laws written by the House do not need approval from the Gazernian mainland. The House is made up of 5 representatives, 2 from Monserano, 2 from Plysonia, and 1 from Seranation Atoll.

The Governor of Monserano and Plysonia officially runs the country, and represents the islands in official events. The House and the Governor are elected every 4 years, inline with the Gazernian elections.

## Politics

### Mining and Environmental Laws

Since 1620, mining activity had slowly died out. Cave Island was sold to a private real estate company for the construction of a resort. The only major mining site is in Monserano Island, next to Burkea. Ganoco has been forced to slow down coal mining due to it's effects on the environment, and because of the change to renewable energy sources.

Cave Island and Seranation Atoll are fully powered by solar and wind based energy sources. The rest of the archipelago are powered by 70% renewable sources and 30% coal.

The government recently put plans to clean up beaches and Cave Island. Inhabitants are encouraged to clean up their surroundings every Sunday.

### Corruption

In it's earlier years Ganoco was heavily involved in Monseranian politics. Ganoco would send workers to work and live on the island, and to participate in elections. The first few governors of Monserano and Plysonia were usually involved with Ganoco. Due to the decline in the mining industry and due to government intervention Ganoco was forced reduce their involvement in politics, eventually stopping all together. Since then corruption has been eradicated in the government.

## Settlements

There are 3 main settlements in Monserano and Plysonia. In the 1642 census the total population count was 3003. Burkea is the largest settlement with Farrier being close behind.

### Settlements

1. Burkea (capital) - 1575 inhabitants
2. Farrier - 1029 inhabitants
3. Seranation Bay - 375 inhabitants
4. Cave Island Resort - 24 permanent inhabitants **Total:** 3003 inhabitants

### Language

Gazernian English is widely spoken in Monserano and Plysonia. Vontoirian is also very common, usually spoken as a second language.

## Transportation

Monserano and Plysonia is serviced by the Burkea - Monserano International Airport. Boat journeys arrive and depart through the Monserano Port. Ferries to Seranation Island also arrive and depart through the port, arriving at the Seranation Bay Docks. The main three islands, Monserano, Plysonia, and Cave Islands, are connected by the Monserano Highway. Seranation Atoll also has a major road going from the docks to the opposite side of the Atoll.

Bus services are also operated by the Cave Island Resort from the airport to the resort.