Ismin

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Ismin was a human nation located east of Taol, south of Gather, west of the Empire of Istar, and north of Dravinaar. Ismin was a landlocked nation located in eastern Ansalon. The eastern border Ismin shared with Istar was mountainous, while most of the nation was flat, plainsland.

Age of Might

Ismin as of 550 PC.In the years 850 - 727 PC, Ismin was conquered during this timeframe by Istar, forming the fledgling Empire of Istar. Midrath and Gather also fell to Istar during this time, all of them becoming the newest provinces of Istar.

While under the rule of the Empire of Istar, Ismin was known as the 'breadbasket' of Istar. Most food was produced in this province to feed the growing army and the growing population of people that were living in the Empire. Ismin was also known for growing a good stock of stallion horses. Knights of the Divine Hammer were known to prize these as their warhorses.

Cataclysm

Following the Cataclysm Ismin was no more. Most of it was sunk by the fiery mountain, into the Blood Sea. The most southwestern cornder of Ismin makes up present day Ogrelands near Ogrebond.

Cities

Edessa - Capital
Hullin
Jaganna
King's Bond
King's Shield
Nolan
Pedrun

Ruins

None

Mystical and Holy Sites

Blood Rock
Dream Path

Geography

Breadbasket Plains
Edessa River
Kautilya Mountains
Red Plateau

References

Towers of High Sorcery, p.
The Atlas of the Dragonlance World, p. xiii
Chosen of the Gods, p. 9, 124
Divine Hammer, p. 4, 321
Sacred Fire, p. 166, 255, 281
Tasslehoff's Map Pouch: Legends, "Poster Map"

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