Palus

Palus is the second smallest island and is home to house Helder. House Helder is not allied with either of the Kranathok or Svaling nor anyone else for that matter, they remain neutral. House Helder is known for their production of siege weaponry and warships. They sell to anyone who has the gold to pay for it, they make a wicked profit off of war and because of it shipbuilders, engineers and mechanics flock to Palus to make their fortunes, it is also one of the richest cities on the globe. It is home to a lot of the greatest universities, colleges, and schools in Darkwynd. The island is also home to the Ironhelm Mountains, the only place where the metal Opallium is mined and produced. Opallium is very valuable and often priceless, the greatest swords in the world are made with Opallium for it is the strongest and most durable metal on the planet, a well-made sword of Opallium can last a thousand years without being sharpened and will never break.