History of Keymon

Early History

The island itself rose out of the sea at around 2093. Geologists claim that this was due to intense lava activity in the region forcing land masses to rise to the surface. The majority of these new islands were small and very rocky meaning that little vegitation could grow and human dwelling would be impossible. However, Keymon was different as it had a comparitably flat structure and had more fertile soil. Growth was quick and it is estimated that over half of the current vegitation grew within the first 20 years of the island's existence. When the volcanic movement pushed the island to the surface it did not leave the entire island fit for man to live on as situated at the northern and southern tips of the island are the imposing figures of the Maddogine and Keymont mountains.

Early Settlers

Early travellers to the island included Likatonian pirates looking for the mystical and resource abundant land of Pewtri-Yo. More permanent settlers included some indigenous inhabitants of Majatra who sailed north on hand-carved canoes. These travellers were motivated to flee their homeland due to increasing industrialisation as well as the dream of creating a new nation which would place them at the top of the social order as opposed to the lighter-skinned Majatrans which were dominating Majatra. The island also became home to Deltarian refugees as this was the period of "the terror" in Deltaria. This effectively began the long standing tradition of Keymon being home to Deltarian refugees. The Majatran travellers soon established small villages on the beaches and in the forest areas of the island as well as carving makeshift temples into the rocks of the Maddogine mountains. By this time the island had been named Maddog. However, in 2113 the whole landscape of Maddog, soon to be named Keymon, was changed when a band of travellers from Dolgaria armed with the latest technology and led by Bryce Leigh I landed on the island.