Snowdown

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The island of Snowdown is unique among the lands of the Ffolk for several reasons. As the southeasternmost island in the Moonshaes, it has the balmiest climate, and is generally spared the howling winter storms that ravage the rest of the islands. Also because of its location, it is most distant from the lands of the northmen and thus is rarely the target of raids. And because of its relatively mild climate, it is agriculturally the most productive of the islands.

The farmlands of Snowdown are divided among several dozen lordships, each centered around a fortified manor and surrounded by the cottages of the workers of the lands. The King of Snowdown, King Pwylloch, dwells in the only castle on the island, Caer Westphall. This stone fortress is located above a small cove on the southern shore of the island. Snowdown is noticeably lacking in decent deep-water ports, the cove at Caer Westphall being representative of the natural harbors. on the island. This lack has doubtless contributed to the self-sufficient nature of the place, as trade with other regions is rendered quite difficult. On the farms of Snowdown are grown barley, wheat, alfalfa, potatoes, grapes, apples, and many other types of fruits and vegetables. Hogs, cattles, poultry, sheep, and horses are common livestock. Ale, mead, wine, and whiskey are all brewed from the grains and fruits of the island. Snowdown is the most democratically run of the lands of the Ffolk, withthe larger cantrev lords such as Pengram, Harloch, Llandrian, and Brannoch all having meaningful input into the king's official policies. The king taxes his subjects to a much larger extent than elsewhere among the Ffolk, but these taxes are used to build good roads across the island, and to train an effective militia. The primary external threat to Snowdown's security comes from pirate raids by the buccaneers based in the Pirate Isles. The fighters of Snowdown have been organized into effective small units of skilled troops that are capable of responding quickly to such threats.