The Caretakers

The Caretakers are the lineage that has ruled over Ishalem for as long as the known history of Despinia. They have never left the island, but have allowed elected representatives of the other 3 nations to build embassies there and use the city-state as a hub to discuss outstanding issues concerning the maintenance of peace and trade between them all.

The Caretakers have made great strides to ensure that Ishalem remains neutral and loyal only to themselves and the concept of peace, and due to this fact and Ishalem's other geographical advantages, the other 3 nations have long since held the city-state in a sacred regard.

The current head of the Caretaker family is formally known as Lady Cyridia.