Kertyen

Kertyen is a nation-state formed by the crew of a steamship, the S/S Leipzig, which found itself in the seas surrounding Aeternum. Though a rowdy bunch, these sailors are new to Aeternum and all the strange things that these lands hold, especially the peoples within. The sailors of Kertyen are determined to establish themselves as a nation of peaceful relations and trade with the peoples of Aeternum, but are prepared to fight for what is theirs.

Kertyen's Founding
In the summer of 1892, the steamship S/S Leipzig was surrounded by a terrible storm whilst at sea, the likes of which none aboard had ever seen. Once the storm subsided, the crew attempted to reorient the ship to their original route, but could not find any recognizable land masses. Subsequent use of a sextant resulted in the realization of no recognizable stars, which led the crew to realize that they must have been somehow transported into another world entirely. With no possible return to the safety of any earthly port, the crew searched for a place to moor and scouted the land once there. This natural bay has now been claimed as Kertyen, and the sailors have done their best to make it a safe home for themselves.

Kertyen Before the Storm
Before being transported into the seas of Aeternum, the crew aboard the S/S Leipzig worked for a shipping company, Norddeutscher Lloyd. The sailors aboard all have their own pasts, some shared, others closely guarded. Though the crew was not very close back then, the events that led to their establishment of Kertyen, specifically the horror of being caught in the presence of another world, closely knit them together. Though the crew longs for simpler times they enjoyed before the storm, they must remain steadfast in their duties for Kertyen, lest it fall to ruin.

The Steamship S/S Leipzig and its History
S/S Leipzig, the crew's original vessel, is a steamship that was operated under Norddeutscher Lloyd until it's disappearance in 1892. An incomplete log of business travels and relevant information about the vessel can be found here. The ship was primarily used for shipping, though spaces were available for purchase aboard, if desired. These reservations were usually of low quality, and used as cheaper alternatives of trans-Atlantic travel.