Shellbay
Shellbay is a separatist kingdom under the rule of the Trinen empire. Their political status grants them lower taxes and certain autonomies. The central keep is carved from dense, strong, land-growing coral which requires trimming in certain areas over time. They are not requried to follow Neo Taopinism and as such follow Snow-Rock Bailumism.
The land originally belonged to the Kaban species, a slow growing species with low rates of reproduction. Upon being taken by the humans, the original inhabitants went south. Built on the back of a broken god, Shellbay has a history of great military power that leaves it unique among the other kingdoms of Trinen. Even with limited magical access, the kingdom has yet to permanently fall to outside forces, earning them their separatist position within the empire.
The Shellbays share more in common with the Snow-Rock Isles than the rest of Trinen, particularly with their strong navy, use of the Saltkrigere, and several political ties with the land. While the powerful navy is limited in such a land-heavy continent, their last stand is an evacuation to the Snow-Rock Isles, in which case they put a whole sea between themselves and the enemy. Their navy is also in high demand, earning them loyalties from those who need naval power, typically Caripreet. The Shellbays often have to assist with pirates in the region, mercilessly cutting them down. Most people know that whenever the Shellbay fleet arrives, there's sure to be no pirates in the region for a year.
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