Fathain

Fathain is the northernmost island of the Empire of the Isles, known for beautiful scenery, a tempestuous climate, and a hardy people. In [YEAR], the Isle was engaged in a revolt against the Empire, and although that is now far in the past, resentment between the Fathaish and the Gristish still exists.

History
(In progress…)

Economy
Mining forms the backbone of Fathain's economy, making its people a critical member in the Empire. Perpetually rough seas and frequent storms make exploiting the resources difficult, but the Fathaish manage to provide the majority of the raw minerals for Gristin, and manage export a large portion to Dunlon, and Talmae.

The island is  also engaged in a degree of farming, but only ever enough to provide for their own people. Furthermore, during the winter months, low temperature and snow makes farming impossible, and during such time Fathain is forced to rely on imports.

Historically, Fathain has imported winter food from Gristin, although after the Fathain Insurrection, they made efforts to change the focus of their imports to be from Dunlon. Unfortunately for them, the Artificer Revolution has rendered that all moot, as not only has Gristish farming become sufficiently cheaper, but they have further come to rely on them for processed goods.

Culture
The Fathish are a fiercely independent people, many of whom struggle with their place within the Empire, and often of them support the idea of independence. After the  Insurrection, and the subsequent restrictions in autonomy placed upon the Isle in retaliation, it’s not uncommon for Fathish to resent Gristin and the Empire. Accordingly, violence isn’t uncommon.

More internally, The chief unit of Fathain society is the clan, and the social standing of a Fathish is often decided by their place in such. Even those who live far from their home cities cherish their clan identities and affiliations, recognize related Fathains, and invoke their ancestors’ names in oaths and curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a Fathish.