Hello Marada, I'm here to present you my findings from when I sifted through the news for 5-6 hours the other day, a recap if you will, and my thoughts on what could possibly be Baspinar and Eleka's true colors in these events!

This Recap was painstakingly shorthanded to the best of my ability, but is still a bit winding, so please bear with me!

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DISTANT PAST AND THE MINIPET ISLAND WAR OF 2007

Eleka was the former ruler of Marada until Baspinar I banished her a little over 1000 years ago. History Books and Encyclopedias are written to suggest that she is evil and that taking over was necessary.

Many Years later from this event, identical twins Baspinar XII and XIII are born about 19 seconds apart from one another.. with the elder twin destined for the throne. The Younger twin likely harboring insecurities and resentment of this fact since Marada considers him the "uglier" twin.

Mind, we don't know what Eleka thought of King Baspinar XII at all, and she was still banished up until before the Minipet IslandWar started. Before said war, Baspinar XII is announced having been missing for 12 hours on January 9th, 2007.

Eleka addresses a comeback while XII is missing, promising to restore Marada to power greater than they can imagine, and to wash out the light that was so cruel to her all those years ago... she also does not neglect to describe Baspinar I as a tyrant that stole her kingdom, so perhaps there is more to her side of the story that we just don't know.

Baspinar XIII is crowned in haste after news of his brother being found dead and in pieces, and there are no elaborate ceremonies that take place. Instead, he makes a proclamation that he believes Eleka to be responsible for the death of his twin, and does not want his people to get the wrong idea of his power... so he leaves the decision of war to his parliament.

The Snobbish Party wins, and a declaration of war is made on March 5th, 2007. Eleka hears of this and closes shops to the light side while Baspinar XIII reflects her tactics. This harbors drastic effects on Marada's economy and the two instead give up and send their own troops against the others'... this goes on for a week.

An April Fools Joke surfaces to poke at the war, claiming the two warring rulers to have kissed and made up, with Eleka expectin

Since there's the possibility of there being Multiple Caravans, I shall compile them into a list, here!

You can also use this blog as a means to ask others if you can be a part of their caravan as well!

Any other questions? Feel free to swing them my way!

CRYSTAL CARAVANS

Ysaelus' Caravan
Although not as proud as the settlement of Shella, Ysaelus is not without it's own accomplishments-- and they too, are mostly of Yuke or Yuke Descent! The Yuke who reside here are peculiar in that their interest encompasses the knowledge others have to share, which is a source of continued curiosity for them. Additionally, Though seemingly far and few, the other tribes can be found comfortably roaming the streets as well...

-Mel Raeh

Valuska's Caravan
Sitting modestly beside an ocean shoreline, Valuska is home to a mostly mixed demographic. Though generally a small settlement, they make do by way of inviting vendors from far and wide to bring in a variety of stories, keepsakes, and other various cultural goods and concepts to keep things interesting. The apparent port town is also known for its excellent seafood and other cullinary masterpieces. It would seem they win most of their trade by the sense of wonder and mystery surrounding their origins, and the many passing businesses they help to flourish along the way...

-Ku Dana