Geshen is a small island off the coast of Shoteka. It is nominally independent, although in practice is it essentially a territory of the Witchocracy.
Culture[]
One of the island's maritime traditions is a lottery in which a woman is chosen to be the figurehead and concubine for a ceremonial ship - a great honor. The winner spends much of the day strapped to the bow of the ship, where she scatters flower petals in front of the ship. At night, she reads the sailors' fortunes and sleeps with them.
Known inhabitants[]
- Carrianne - one of Bellis Coldwine's friends in Armada. Carriane was originally from the island before her ship was twice intercepted by pirates.
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