Kop'ran

Kop'ran is an independent city located on a large island east of Astor, near the Teeth.

Government and Military
Kop'ran's only form of government is its military. The city has no official laws, with the only form of justice being mob-style punishment at the hands of the military. The military has no power or influence ensured by law, but rather by being the most physically capable party in the city. A loose, unwritten system of social interactions governs everyday activities and customs.

History
The island of Kop'ran was, until the 380 Earthquake, a coastal city attached to the mainland of what became Astor. It became separated during the Earthquake. Kop'ran was formed in 382 after the members of the Astor military stationed there decided to abandon their country and declare independence. The independence became officially recognized in 394 after Astor signed a treaty to ensure military assistance against Dragha and an end to the Kop'ran raids against the island and coastal settlements on the borders of Astor.

Sea Chasm
Kop'ran is the closest settled location to the Lost Continent of Dulz'sha, only miles from the Sea Chasm. The Sea Chasm is a waterfall-style whirpool in the ocean caused by a crevasse in the sea floor. The Sea Chasm is impassable except for during floodmeets, when brave adventurers occasionally decide to attempt travelling to Dulz'sha. No known adventurer has ever returned from such a visit.

Kop'ran Militia
In 461, through clandestine dealings, the Kop'ran militia became aware of the impending tsunami aimed at northern Astor. Because of Kop'ran's location in open waters, it was obvious that sustaining a city through such a disaster was not reasonable. The military then declared a Kop'ran Militia and encouraged citizens to join. This Militia sailed west to Astor and declared very loudly their intention to march on Var'stead. Two cities east of Var'stead sent military aid to protect Var'stead. After these two cities were left weakened, the Militia revealed its true plans of capturing these two cities in order to settle a new city.