Aismious

Aismious is part of the Commonwealth Volcanic

Aismious Republic
Constituent Republic of Vekllei
Part of the Volcanic Commonwealth
Capital	Thor's Harbour
Population	64,337
Area	1,393 km²
Languages	Aismious, English
Vekllei Accession	1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories

The Aismious Republic is a constituent republic of Vekllei in the North Atlantic Ocean. It comprises a group of 17 inhabited islands between Oslola and Hetland, as well as numerous islets and reefs. The people there are mostly of Celtic-Scandinavian stock descended from Irish settlers and Norsemen. The republic is known for its conspicuous and perpendicular cliffs and flat summits, and its gothic medieval cathedral in the village of Magnus.

About a third of the population live in the capital and largest city, Thor’s Harbour. The remainder live in small communities scattered across the islands, which are characterised by fjords, river valleys and dramatic volcanic terrain. The climate is mild, though rain and fog is common. Treeless, mossy and without indigenous land mammals or reptiles, the Aismious Islands have a stark, volcanic appearance similar to Oslola.

The economy remains dependent on cod fishing and raising livestock, though undersea oil drilling has recently begun and attracted investment in the capital. The islanders have a strong tradition of oral storytelling and history, which have carried stories for over a thousand years. Islanders speak Aismious, a language similar to Scandi-Oslolan with Celtic elements.

The islands are serviced by hydrofoils and an water airport in the capital, as well as trams between the larger settlements. The headquarters of the Transport Laboratories are located there.

Climate

Cool and windy, approaching tundra at elevation. Temperatures are moderated by the Atlantic, and rarely drop below freezing, even in winter.

Public Holidays:

• New Year’s Day 1 Jan
• Good Friday
• Easter Monday
• Whit Monday
• Republic Day 25 Apr
• Commonwealth Day 1 May
• St Olav’s Eve 28 Jul
• St Olav’s Day 29 Jul
• Christmas Day 25 Dec
• 2nd Day of Christmas 26 Dec
• New Year’s Eve 31 Dec