Yardistan

Origins and Etymology

Yardistan was the last island of the Yardistani Archipelago to be named, long after Mirioth and Istvanistan. It was "invented" by Stjepan Aracic, who donated a corner of his backyard to Shireroth; Shireroth decided to make it a formal territory under the name "Yardistan", and Erik's friend Nick (later Nick the Yardistani) was appointed its governor. In order to add to its holdings, Yardistan began annexing everything in sight, leading to the infamous "Yardistani Annexation Corps" and anti-Yardistani rioting in Jasonia. Eventually, Yardistan settled down as a Shirerithian Duchy and was given the isle that now bears its name.

Geography

Yardistan is a volcanic island covered by jungle. In the center is its tallest peak, the volcano Mt. Ajni, named after the Shirerithian god of fire. Its largest city, Novi Nigrad, is at the north of the island.

History

Yardistan has continuously been a Shirerithian possession from the beginning of time until the present. It has generally been the seat of Shireroth's Duchy of Yardistan. Among the Dukes have Yardistan have been Nick the Yardistani, Jacobus Loki, and Wilhelm von Benkern.