Isolte

**Isolte** is the border country of Coroa. It's reigns by King Quinten. In The Betrothed, the country is at war with the country of Coroa because the plains of Tiberan would be part of the country. And it's the country where The Betrayed takes place.

The capital of the country and the Palace are located in the city of Lombarde.

The royal standard is blue, like the plague. The Isoltens have a unique fashion. Women at court always wear puffy dresses, hair raised and braided with jewelry. They wear a lot of velvet, it is a cheap and very popular fabric, having clothes with a lot of fabrics at the level of the arms are a sign of richness at home and also of nobility because they do not work. And it keeps them warm, too. We must not forget that Isolte is a country where the winds are very cold, it snows several times a year and the winters are rather harsh. It is also why we do not see any lady swimming, for fear of getting sick. And at the court of the King Quinten, no one dances during tournaments or festivities.

The country is known for its impressive medical breakthrough, that envy all other countries, Isolte chooses medicine by plants, so it is necessary to spoon plants at certain times of the year and each plant cure a specific disease, so their doctors are known for their knowledge of botany. But there is also their diet, which looks less sweet than in Coroa, The game, like the birds (partridge swan, carnard, goose...) for their meat more delicate, seems to be very appreciated in Isolte, it is mainly sold during picnics as drumstick of a bird. And many fruits like berries are appreciated. Alcohol, the most common is beer, which is consumed at any time of the day. Isolte is not a country with many laws, but for marriages, women are subjected to the authority of their husbands and are sometimes mistreated and often repudiated because of their sterility.

## History

Isolte was led by King Jedreck and his wife, together they had seven children, including three sons (Quinten, Swithun and Auberon) as well as four daughters.

On the death of King Jedreck, his eldest son, Quinten, was crowned King. Some of his brothers and sisters chose a quiet life in service to the crown, while others died without even having offspring, so their lineage was extinguished.

Quinten marries Vera, with whom he will have a son, Prince Hadrian. Shortly after the birth of his son, he founded The Darkest Knights, a group of assassins ordered to kill male suitors to the Isolten throne. A few years later Queen Vera will die of unknown cause. The King sought to remarry when Hadrian fell ill. So he married Valentina, to have other heirs. After his second marriage, he became tyrannical and possessive, and as Isolte was a great country and of a long lineage, he was powerful so the other kingdoms, except Coroa, sought the alliance and feared the displeasure of the King under pain of creating a war.

At the beginning of The Betrothed, Quinten celebrated his twenty five years of reign. Since the death of King Marcellus, Coroa and Isolte are at constant war, the visit of King Quinten to sign a peace treaty with Coroa has only aggravated the situation.

In The Betrayed, the attack of the Coroan soldiers is more violent than ever, Isolten soldiers die in the war, the border villages are destroyed, no more Coroan can enter Isolte by order of the King Quinten, who must himself manage a civil war.

At the end of The Betrayed, civil war broke out, Etan was supported an army, the country, to take the place of Quinten. Quinten was deposed from his title of King by Etan, who was crowned by the people. He tracked down the Dark Knights and brought peace to his country. Shortly after the beginning of his reign, Etan chose to merge his country with Coroa for the renowned: New Isolte.

## Rulers Of Isolte

1. Jedreck Pardus –  ?
2. Quinten Pardus – Vera Pardus

2.1. Quinten Pardus – Valentina Pardus

3. Etan Northcott

## Chetwin Palace

Chetwin Palace is the royal residence of the Isolte country, led by King Quinten.

## Cities

### **Lombarde**

Lombarde is located near the south coast, this city is completely paved with stone. It's also the capital of the country and it's where the castle is.

## Trivia

* The Map of The World of The Betrothed started to be drawn on February 11, 2020 by Kiera Cass.
* The inhabitants of Isolte are called Isolten.
* Astronomy and medicine in Isolte are more advanced than in Coroa.
* Snow brings luck in Isolte.
* According to the Isoltenne tradition, to celebrate a birthday, you always need candy. And once the celebrant has taken a bite of cake, the guests serve themselves.
* King Quinten has more than 25 years of rule behind him.
* Etan is the first Northcott on the Isolten throne.