Southwestern Region
"The Tagápulo Empire is seeking to absorb everything nearby, and may soon control the entirety of the Southwestern Region."
The Southwestern Region includes those islands south of 40° N, and west of 25° W, including two of the largest islands in the Great Ring: Pulo and Lahat. The most powerful nation in the region is the Tagápulo Empire, which controls Pulo and most of the eastern islands in the region. The Empire is currently at war with the Kingdom of Lahat, which has disrupted trade and travel through the area. The outcome of this war is being closely watched by the Empire of Wamato, which holds the northernmost islands in the region, and has grown concerned about the expansion of Tagápulo.
The People of the Southwestern Region
Like all the regions of the Great Ring, there are many cultures who call the Southwest home. The region is mostly populated by humans and Kikipua. Here are a few of the most prominent cultures in the region, and you can find a full list of cultures in the Culture Index.
If you would like to know more about the important people in the region, you can find them here.
Powerful Organizations of the Southwestern Region
There are three major powers that have territory in the Southwestern Region - the Tagápulo Empire, the Kingdom of Lahat, and the Empire of Wamato. It is also where the Kendari Couriers are headquartered, a company which has influence across the entire Great Ring. The Imugi pirates are active in the northern waters of the region, waging their war against the Empire of Wamato and seeking to re-establish their lost kingdom. Finally, the Order of the Lightkeepers has a significant presence in the region, and their network of lighthouses marks the safe routes from one end of the region to the other.
The Islands of the Southwestern Region
There are thousands of islands found in the region. The eastern portion contains the Kapuluan and Kanluranan archipelagos, where the Tagápulo Empire is dominant. Further west is the Mekonggan Archipelago and the cursed island of Lampuato; beyond these is the island of Lahat and the great city of Kendari. To the north are the Manmosu Islands and the Seom Islands, which are the southernmost possesions of the Empire of Wamato. There is also Quizqueya, a large island on the border of the Middlesea that may have been the heart of ancient Muria and is one of the main sources of Leechleaf Juice.
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This article was originally written for Spooktober 2024. You can find all of my Spooktober Articles at Spooktober Central.
This article was originally written for Spooktober 2023. You can find all of my Spooktober Articles at Spooktober Central.
This is a great overview article for the region. I love the links to different articles.
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thank you! I've been trying to find a format for these region overviews that worked well, and I think this is the winner so far.