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The island was first colonized by a native settler group similar to the two that shaped Vithinjas history. The groups origin being either gothic, north-celtic or south-celtic, today the natives are some mix of all three, clouding the islands origins. This group lived mostly alone on the island for a few centuries, with the exception of a small trade post setup by Ruth and [[Bergendii]] raiders, as a jump-off point towards north-eastern Levantia. | The island was first colonized by a native settler group similar to the two that shaped Vithinjas history. The groups origin being either gothic, north-celtic or south-celtic, today the natives are some mix of all three, clouding the islands origins. This group lived mostly alone on the island for a few centuries, with the exception of a small trade post setup by Ruth and [[Bergendii]] raiders, as a jump-off point towards north-eastern Levantia. | ||
During the 1870s [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] whalers brought businessmen to the islands who bought up 20% of the lakes and ponds to turn into ice farms. From the | |||
The island has changed hands a few times through it's history, most often belonging to one of the nations of Vithinja | The island has changed hands a few times through it's history, most often belonging to one of the nations of Vithinja It has also belonged to Faneria, Fiannria and for a very short time [[Burgundie]] during the great wars. | ||
During colonial times when Vithinja was near it's pinnacle, they used the island as an important starting point for exploration expeditions. | During colonial times when Vithinja was near it's pinnacle, they used the island as an important starting point for exploration expeditions. | ||