West Cosm Barrier Islands

Summary/Description
At the outermost edge of the waters between the Cosm Sea and the Kaiju-Runs of the Western Okori Ocean, the West Cosm Barrier Islands are widely (but erroneously) considered the edge of the known world by most commonfolk of Coznakk. Long a haven for pirates, smugglers, and adventurers, the West Cosm Barrier Islands remain an essentially untamed frontier despite the Cosm Sea's status as one of the oldest settled regions of the world.

Nations and Kingdoms
Strictly speaking, the West Cosm Barrier Islands do not have any true kingdoms or nations formally recognized by the rest of Coznakk, but there are many would-be pirate kings and queens in these waters, and the seafaring nations of Coznakk have supported ambitious proxies in the region since before the Gen Occupation.


 * The Kyorian Empire believes Kotei Noshima is rightfully a province of the Dragon Imperium, although they formally renounced their diplomatic claim in 4002 DY with the Treaty of Dragonspire.

Major Islands

 * Kotei Noshima - Otherwise known as the Emperor's Island or Dragonspire Isle, Kotei Noshima is the easternmost settlement of the Kyorian Empire and home to the only non-Arkaean source of Asran goods and culture.

Notable Historic Events

 * 3973 DY - The Dragon's Eye Fleet is forced to settle permanently on Kotei Noshima following their disastrous crossing of the Western Okori Ocean.
 * 3981 DY - The Battle of Dragonspire puts an end to any lingering imperial ambitions of the residents of Kotei Noshima after heavy losses to the Pendaryian Church and the interdiction of a N'Ekaran Navy ironclad demonstrates the Kyorian Empire is not prepared for the conquest of Coznakk.
 * 3989 DY - The N'Ekaran Union establishes formal diplomatic relations with Kotei Noshima.
 * 4002 DY - Kotei Noshima agrees to normalize relations with Nazcara and permit the Church of the Many Divines a small presence, marking the formal end of hostilities with the Kyorian Empire on Coznakki soil and waters.