Highlands

The Highlands is a state in the western part of the Queen Island. To the east it is bordered by Patri while to the north it shares a maritime border with Abasi and to the west with Westeros.

The citizens of the Highlands are the most religious people in Synia. As the name suggests the state is very mountainous. The highest mountain in the range - Fiel - reaches the height of 968 metres. Numerous lakes are scattered across the landscape, hence the nickname - The Land of the Blue Lakes. Copper, nickel, asbestos and platinum can be found in the Highlands. However, there are only several mines which mine these metals.

History

 * Before 16th century Highlands were mostly controlled by Synians while the southern part was inhabited by Karakans.
 * The Synian kingdoms of Kuruaal and Kurik were located in the state's territory until destroyed by British colonists.
 * From 1556 to 1603 it was part of Synian Governorate.
 * From 1603 to 1792 it was part of Duchy of Synia.
 * From 1559 to 1792 they were ruled by House Kerrins.
 * Since 1792 it is part of the Kingdom of Synia.
 * From 1792 to 1793 they were under control of the king of Synia.
 * From 1793 to 1815 they were under control of Eliam Elthon from House Elthon.
 * From 1815 to 1906 they were under of House Elthon-Cristhen
 * Since 1906 the Highlands are one of the states of Synia.

Places

 * Cape Hope - Administrative centre - 27 027
 * Kos Dek'ker - Town - 24 198
 * Fleur - Town - 14 997
 * Teannes - Town - 11 237
 * Arsenth - Village - 8 112
 * Sortos - Village - 7 755
 * Kurnassau - Village - 6 880
 * Derydyane - Village - 6 705
 * Alnau - Village - 5 389
 * Lucid - Village - 5 524
 * Centum - Village - 4 486
 * Bayside - Village - 3 465
 * Sunbeach - Hamlet - 986
 * Kerrins - Hamlet - 706
 * Lion Gate - Hamlet - 651
 * Mountain Skies - Hamlet - 618
 * Kears - Hamlet - 606
 * Urmust - Hamlet - 367

Attractions

 * The Lion Gate
 * The Lost Mines
 * Kontesk Monastery
 * Kurangar Caverns
 * Kurik
 * Kurnassau - Teannes narrow gauge railway
 * Kuruaal
 * Spirit Lake