Azuremyst

**Azuremyst** is a province to the north east of Chilastra, that includes three large islands and a few minor ones. The province covers both warm and cold climates as well as lush forests to the south, and desolate landscapes to the north.

## History

#### Pre-Empire (year 0-282)

Azuremyst once belonged to the native Vedalken and was densely populated across all islands. Before the Empire arrived to Chilastra, Azuremyst was usually seen as the region where most trade was imported and exported, and for that reason Azuremyst was often regarded as a worker's region where work was plentiful.

At the approach of recorded year 282, the Empire first arrived to Azuremyst and the region gained the nickname of "Throat of the World", as it was the region that first saw the Imperial sails arrive, and where the Imperial Invasion begun.

#### Agus Artelianus Prim. (year 282-308)

As the Empire arrived, with Emperor Martyn Artelius I at the helm, Azuremyst become the first region to fall for the Imperial Legion. The majority of the Vedalken were slain and enslaved and didn't have the necessary tools, weapons and infrastructure to pose much of a threat to the Imperials.

Emperor Martyn Artelius I made sure to impose new laws across Chilastra as soon as Azuremyst was conquered; to enslave all Vedalken who were fit to be slaves and slay all of those who were weak to rid the continent of "vermin", as he came to call the blue-skinned race.

The span of years between 282 and 308 became known as the first Imperial era, also known as Agus Artelianus Primarium, during which Chilastra was continuously invaded.

#### Agus Artelianus Secon. (year 308-372)

As the Empire conquered more and more of Chilastra, Azuremyst slowly fell out of the Empire's grip, and slid right into the hands of pirates, smugglers, barbarians and other criminals alike. During the span of Agus Artelianus Secondarium, the Empire slowly lost control over the region as it was busy governing the rest of Chilastra.

For many years, the region was continuously infested with crime and soon independent tribes made up camps that later turned to villages, towns and cities.

Most notably, the small settlement of Ravenholm grew to become a city state, much, much later.

#### Agus Artelianus Tert. (year 372-400)

Emperor Martyn Artelius the II was growing old and slowly dying, and started transitioning his responsibilities to his heir and son Lucien Artelius, who had different thoughts in mind for Chilastra. With Emperor Lucien Artelius succeeding his father, he wanted to rule and govern better, and thus started introducing systems for all regions, including Azuremyst.

Slowly and steadily Azuremyst started to regain it's reputation as crime was purged and a proper government was installed to rule the region properly, according to Imperial law. The years between 372 and 400 were also nicknamed the Grand Purge, as Emperor Lucien Artelius decided to clean up all of Chilastra, beginning with the most forsaken region of all; Azuremyst.

#### 1E (year 400-500)

During the times of the First Era, Azuremyst was restored to what it was always meant to be; a trade hub for Chilastra. With a better governing Empire, the region was now under proper Imperial control and businesses were opening up along the islands, encouraging labor.

## Geography & Features

Azuremyst covers three large islands and multiple smaller islands. The two southernmost islands are lush and dense with varying landscapes of forests, hills, mountains and valleys. The northernmost island is barren, cold and desolate.

Azuremyst is known for it's great trade routes and is often regarded as a popular trade hub where a lot of money is made for the Empire.

Even though slave trade is regulated to only be Imperial, slave traders illegaly operate around this area still.

Ravenholm is one of the largest city states in Chilastra and calls Azuremyst its home.

## Citizens

The people of Azuremyst are often regarded as hard-working and experienced seafarers. At this point in time, Azuremyst is one of the most racially diverse provinces in all of Chilastra.