New Hope

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The Isle of New Hope
Leader The Abbess
Religion LucretiusMiramar
Discoverer Riashain a'Bertal and others


Geography

The isle of New Hope is located just southwest of the city of Shallam. Along the northern coast of the island lies a small village founded a short time before the fall of the Seleucarian Empire.

History

Originally sponsored by the Church, New Hope was founded as a sanctuary for the citizens of Shallam who found themselves weary of endless conflict.

Inhabitants

  • Balban, the fisherman

Culture

The people of New Hope are led by a small sisterhood of priestesses, whose monastery is the literal and spiritual centre of the community.

Flora and Fauna

The island is filled with animals both wild and domestic as well as exotic fruit-bearing trees and plants.