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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.

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