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'''Eonis Province''' (Mirselec ''Eonis denai'') is one of the [[subdivisions of Risevne|provinces]] of [[Risevne]], designated as Province 2 under the numbering system. It is situated on the west of the [[Raretoya Peninsula]], bordering [[Ostema Province]] on its | '''Eonis Province''' (Mirselec ''Eonis denai'') is one of the [[subdivisions of Risevne|provinces]] of [[Risevne]], designated as Province 2 under the numbering system. It is situated on the west of the [[Raretoya Peninsula]], bordering [[Ostema Province]] on its south, [[Inezama Province]] on its southwest, and [[Feladmena Province]] on its west. Its capital is the city of [[Tanersain]]. | ||
An important and prosperous province since centuries past by virtue of its deep natural harbours and well-known ports, Eonis Province in modern days remains an important area for trading, as well as an area steeped in history and culture. During the time of the [[Committee of Guardians]], the port of Tanersain was one of the few which remained open to foreigners, and the | An important and prosperous province since centuries past by virtue of its deep natural harbours and well-known ports, Eonis Province in modern days remains an important area for trading, as well as an area steeped in history and culture. During the time of the [[Committee of Guardians]], the port of Tanersain was one of the few which remained open to foreigners, and the city remains one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Risevne, though its old districts remain those of a typical Risevan city. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the warring ages of the first millenia DN, Eonis Province was to change hands many times. First occupied by several city states, it was eventually mostly conquered by the [[Kingdom of Rarena]], based in Ostema province to the south; the Rarenani gave the area the name ''Sorisai denai'', meaning "pleasant province", an appellation that is still often used within the province. | |||
==Economy and Demography== | ==Economy and Demography== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:12, 18 November 2006
Eonis Province (Mirselec Eonis denai) is one of the provinces of Risevne, designated as Province 2 under the numbering system. It is situated on the west of the Raretoya Peninsula, bordering Ostema Province on its south, Inezama Province on its southwest, and Feladmena Province on its west. Its capital is the city of Tanersain.
An important and prosperous province since centuries past by virtue of its deep natural harbours and well-known ports, Eonis Province in modern days remains an important area for trading, as well as an area steeped in history and culture. During the time of the Committee of Guardians, the port of Tanersain was one of the few which remained open to foreigners, and the city remains one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Risevne, though its old districts remain those of a typical Risevan city.
Geography
History
During the warring ages of the first millenia DN, Eonis Province was to change hands many times. First occupied by several city states, it was eventually mostly conquered by the Kingdom of Rarena, based in Ostema province to the south; the Rarenani gave the area the name Sorisai denai, meaning "pleasant province", an appellation that is still often used within the province.
