Fyrus is the opulent island that serves as a major port on the Pirate Coast of Araby, east of Al-Haikk, and north of Arjijil. Its privileged position, close to the Old World, greatly promotes trade in its ports. The Prince of Fyrus controls a good part of the trade routes that arrive from the north, which gives him considerable importance in the politics of Araby.[1a][2][3]
History[]
Fyrus is ancient, as it has been inhabited since the time when the coast of Araby was a colony of the High Elves.[4a]
On this island was born the famous warrior Mullah Aklan'd, who gained renown for leading multitudes of warriors and inhabitants of Araby against the Asur, ravaging their colonies and driving them to Ulthuan. During his years of struggle, he managed to unite the Arabyan people under his banner, becoming the first, great Sultan of Araby.[1a][3]
Yet, without a doubt, the event that marked the most recent history of Fyrus was the Bretonnian invasion. An order of knights known as the Knights of Origo decided to settle on the island. Its native inhabitants were expelled, and the Old World invaders built a temple known as the Sacred Monastery of the Divine Origo. After the Great Crusade, the Arabyan natives of Fyrus tried to reclaim their homeland, but the knights withstood their assaults, and each year, they launched campaigns of plunder along the coast of Araby.[1a][2][3]
These constant attacks eventually disturbed the Great Sultan, who assembled an army and slaughtered many knights. But a company escaped, and led by the grand master of the order, Sir John Tyrweld, the order reformed in the Old World.[1a][2][3]
Notable Locations[]
Holy Monastery of the Divine Origo[]
This monastery is a beacon. Even this far from home, Brettonians can pray and feel the Lady of the Lake's light and favour.[5]