The Island of War

The Island of war (also known as Khersonisou) is a large island southeast of the continent of Arthrel.

Description
The Island of War is split between the western defenders and the east that is refered to as The Walls of Chaos. Little is known about the geography of the eastern half as not even Lordlend expored the island in its entirety, but the western half has three main subregions. The High Plain in the east is the largest region and home to most of the populous. The Beach of Baccob is against the western coast, a expansive area lacking of most resources it holds no cities but is often used as a safe landing point to the island. The northern region and western peninsula is known simply as the Loading Swanps, it is the primary arrival point of trade, immigration and reinforcements. The Loading Swamps close proximity to the Walls of Chaos makes it a dangerous location but geographically vital.

History
Discovered by The Kingdomof Lordlend by the explorer Tusco Gariboldi of the The Kingdom of Lordlend and originally named Gariboldi Island. The legion arrived to administer Lordlend Law under general Khersonisou and in his first report to the King of Lordlend he refered to the island as Khersonisou.

The island was the first landing point of Lordlend in The Realm of Arthrel, the western coast quickly became a military district and imperial providence to aid in the colonization of the mainland. As Lordlend was losing control of The Great Plains through revolt weak portals were opened to the plane of the Gods of Chaos. This granted the unnoticed cultist on the island immense power and many lesser demons begain to inhabit the land.

Lordlend now unable to fortify its positions in The Great Plains shortly withdrew Arthrel and left the remaining residents to fend for themselves. Renforcements arrived from Lordlend deserters, The Great Plains and many elven crusaders.

The island became known as the land of perpetual war and the name Khersonisou mostly forgotten.