Isle of la Tondelle

Tondola Isle is part of the Republic of Kanjor. It is separated from the Kanjoran mainland by Sovalt Channel, but has been an integral part of Kanjoran history since the Zanyal exodus in the 1070s BC. It remains a vital part of Kanjor, historically, culturally, and economically. Tondola is split into the adminstrative provinces of Sovalt and Tondola. Currently, the capital of Kanjor, Atyr is on Tondola.

Geography
Tondola Isle has a varied geography, from wide beaches on the northern coast, to gentle plains in the centre. Further to the south south, a small range of rising mountains feed several large rivers including the Sovalt river. Along the south coast, rugged cliffs end the island abruptly.

History
Tondola Isle's history goes back to the very beginnings of Kanjor's history, as the sanctuary that eventually led to modern Kanjor.

Early Period
As far as records can show, Tondola Isle was mainly uninhabited at the time of the Zenyal exodus some time between 1076 and 1070 BC. However, there had been some Zenyal colonisation of Tondola Isle before then, owing to the relatively easy crossing and the Zenyali trading expansion.

Decline
For three hundred years, Tondola Isle was the home of the Zenyal, who founded the Zenyal/Tondola capital of Afar by the banks of the Sovalt River in 1015 BC. Tondola would remain the keystone of Zanyal civilisation until the reconquest in the 8th century BC. When the nation's capital was moved to Hunolir in the Zanyal Province, Tondola began to decline from its former glory.

Separation
By the time the Kanjo Empire collapsed in 670 AD, Tondola was virtually separate from the mainland. The island remained strong enough to repel any curious barbarians that had overrun the Empire, but becomes quite isolationist following the loss of mainland civilisation. Subsequently, the island avoids the massive conflicts from 680 until the 16th century. By the early 1500s, trade is resumed between the island and the mainland.

Modern Era
The resumption of contact between the mainland and the island draws Tondolan society into the various conflicts. However, Tondola manages to escape the worst of the damage, and emerges once more as the prime area of Kanjor.

Society and Culture
Overall, the society on Tondola is more advanced than that of the mainland, due to the differences in history. Tondola is home to two of Kanjor's most important cities, the capital Atyr, and the ancient city of Afar. Tondola's history and culture is a source of great pride to Tondolans, who tend to see themselves as the more civilised Kanjorans. The capital Atyr has seen strong growth in the past few years, and the spirit of both Kanjor and Tondola has been captured by a new hope. Young Tondolans see their homeland as a distinct part of Kanjor, which is helping to fuel a push towards renaming the nation, to reflect the diversities between Tondola and the mainland provinces.

Tondola is also the cultural centre of Kanjor, with a vibrant artistic community, who take inspiration from the long and proud history, as well as the beautiful natural landscape.