The Independent Nation of Saltspire is a collective of pirates and outlaws who reside in the Saltspire islands off the south coast of Tide. The islands once housed Theder largest penal colony, but the wardens were overthrown during a mass-breakout and the highly defensible island has yet to be taken back.
Government
The capital of The Independent Nation of Saltspire is Mirthstone, which is the original location of the fortified prison that stood on the islands. There is little in the way of government and law, though there is a The Crown of Saltspire who settles disputes between factions.
Military
There is no formal military in The Independent Nation of Saltspire, however the Pirate King may call all able residents to arms. This happens rarely, and is most often used to defend the islands from external forces. In the rare case of open war, the nation can muster a sizeable navy.
Geography
The Independent Nation of Saltspire is three islands in the south west corner of Tide, and is surrounded by peninsulas of Lagatpulgoruz. The climate is warm and humid for most of the year, though its isolation means that storms can batter the islands during the winter months.