Sea Barons

The Isle of Asperdi

Largest of the islands, with some half of the total population, Asperd Isle has been the dominant power of the Sea Barons since Baron Asperd won that fateful naval battle centuries ago. Basmajian has three ocean going galleons here, a main fleet of 12 coasters (with seaworthiness of 70%). There is also a fishing fleet of some 15 vessels, though they almost always stay within two miles or so of shore.

By informal understanding with the eastern Free Cities, visiting Aerdi vessels only come to Asperdi through Ironport. Most trade is conducted by the Barons' ships travelling west, but sometimes a Winethan vessel or one from Roland will travel here. Visitors are only allowed to disembark if they are personally known to the Naval Phalanx of Asperdi, have been invited by the Baron or a liegeman, or if they buy a visiting permit from that organization. This costs 150 gp, a price which discourages most visitors. And the permit purchaser also must be tattooed with the design of an iguana's head on his left forearm - relatively few casual travellers venture here. At least, if they do, they don't land in Ironport.