Dulan Island

Name: Dulan Island
Bank: C
Warehouse: A
Major: Yes
Benefactor: Barroso Bounty Guild
Turf: Barroso Bounty Guild
Components: Bounty Hunter Organization, Lips, Marines, Pirates, World Government
Environments: Swamplands | Grasslands
Size: Large
Inhabited: Yes

Description: Dulan Island is a messy, chaotic island in the Ranger Sea in the South Blue sliced through with thin rivers and dense swamps. Much of the island is covered by thick trees that house wild flora and fauna, and even wilder people. Though the World Government technically sponsors a small country on the island, much of Dulan's people look to the Barroso Bounty Guild for their protection and leadership, much to the irritation of the World Government and their installed kingdom of Lulocolo. Many secrets are hidden within the bayous and swamps, privy to the Lips cell on the island, selling their secrets in their hidden "Bird Houses" across the island. Despite the strong presence of law enforcement, the bizarre biomes of the island allow for passing pirates and criminals to still find refuge within the towns of Dulan. 

Components: Barroso Bounty Guild: Run by the renowned bounty hunter, Rowan Barroso, the BBG is a bounty hunting dispatch service that serves as justice for the island and many others within the same sea. Within the BBG, squads of hunters called "Packs" compete for renown and fame. Known for their commitment to strength and righteousness, the most senior pack leaders are seen as a form of government by the people of Dulan, with its leader acting as a sort of chieftain and president. Many high ranking hunters retire into lives of civic service as judges or mayors within the island. 

Lulocolo Country: From its capital city of New Friro, Lulocolo is an extension of the World Government constantly looking to seize power over the people of Dulan. In the eyes of the world, this country makes up the governing body of Dulan Island. Until its King, Sartorin Frances II, is able to convince its people to fall in line with him, rather than the BBG, this seems unlikely. Lulocolo Country runs many of the ports on the island, and works closely with the marines to be seen as the justice of the island, rather than the wild bounty hunters. 

Lips: Organized by the Underworld leader, Lord La, a.k.a. "Jukebox" halls of debauchery and underworld services dot the island's cities in discreet places. These "Bird Houses" as their commonly called are routinely used by criminals, lawmen and civilians alike. Whether its for information, women, or some black market goods on the cheap, the houses have come under closer scrutiny by the BBG and the Lulocolo country, as Lord La is pressure to pledge his services to a single side and turn the tides of combat. 

Southern Chef's Guild: Dulan Island is a hotspot for exotic ingredients that allure cooks from across the South Blue. This culinary interest led to the formation of the Southern Chef's Guild, currently headed by, Samuel Trial, which finds its origin on the island. Every six months, a cooking and ingredient gathering competition is held on Dulan Island, known as "South Cross" which routinely attracts crowds of tourists and cooks looking to make a name for themselves.  

61st Marine Branch: A diligent and active marine branch headquartered in the Lulocolo capital of New Friro. Its Captain, Cadence Khouri, is renowned for her investigative abilities. Divisions within this branch have fierce rivalries with bounty hunting packs of the BBG to bring down the most criminals in the neighboring seas. They routinely lose, but are an important check on the political power of the bounty hunters all the same.

Hallowed Grove: In a clear and calm marsh near the center of the island is a field of statues, created and protected by a secretive sculptor. The sculptor is fabled to have lived on the island for decades, and whenever a legendary figure of the island dies, they find themselves immortalized as a statue within the grove.

Pay Mud Company: A shipbuilding company housed in New Friro. They build the specialized skimmers that are able to traverse the many rivers connecting the towns of Dulan. They also build the large ships used by the BBG. For a time, they would only build for BBG, but were convinced, by some very deep pockets, to extend their business to the nobles and marines of the World Government. They are another business that's hotly contested in the cold war between the BBG and the World Government, with each party invested in preventing the other from getting any business. 

Encyclopedia: Snap Gators. Gold Ore. Shining Fruit.
Lore: Dulan Island, as early as its first settlers could record, was an untamed land of wild beasts and unknown plant life. Survival was a constant war against these natural forces. Many settlements were hastily formed and abandoned, giving the island for a reputation as place fit only for beasts. The Legend of Friro City is that it was founded by a collection of powerful warriors and their families. It was through their constant perseverance and ingenuity that Friro City flourished into an attractive city, capable of trading with other islands and expanding across the island to more and more towns. This origin is a point of pride for many of its people, who believe strongly that "might makes right." After this natural bounty was first tamed, the World Government wanted a piece of the action, and installed a government on the island with the intent of securing its natural resources. The country of Lulocolo became a rivalry to the cities extending from Friro City. Even now, this conflict grows more and more aggravated between the World Government and the descendants of Friro City. 
Technology: Skillful