Serdica

Serdica is an island in the Serephanian Sea, located midway between the Itonian Peninsula and Amaan. Serdica divides the Eastern and Western halves of the Serephanian, earning it the nickname "The Gateway". Costanza, located on the north coast, is the most populous city on the island and the second-largest in the Dellik-speaking world. There are various ethnicities who inhabit the island, the most prominent being the Serdanese.

History
The first inhabitants of the island came from northern Amaan, known as Arishats. The Serephanians migrated next in large numbers and settled in the north. The Sargonians colonized the east coast, which served as trading posts between their cities in Ithados and Amaan. The Pharaeans heavily colonized the southwest.

The next people to colonize Serdica were the Ancient Delliks from the Dorios Islands off the west coast of the Dellik Peninsula. Ancient Delliks from Pentheos (southern Dellos) established colonies on nearby Ithados. Over time these Ithadosian Delliks founded cities of their own on the north coast of Serdica, including Costanza.

History
The earliest inhabitants of Serdica were three tribes: the Siduri, Sabits, and the Takurtum. The Siduri were of Serephanian origin and believed to be an offshoot (thought to be of Tauressian origin).

Geography
Serdica is a geographically diverse island.

Demographics
Serdica is home to many ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The islands inhabitants can be broadly classified into three major groups: Tonic, Dellenic, and Hematic. Some of the largest groups include the Serdanese, Daeliks, Pomegnese, Hyrians and Jabruzese.

The Serdanese speak a Tonic language and live throughout the island. They descend from a mix of various groups. The Daeliks speak a Dellenic language and descend from the Ancient Delliks who ruled over Serdica for centuries. The Jabruzese immigrated from the Jabruz Islands and speak a language which descends from Serdosarabic, the language of the island common when the Sarabs ruled over Serdica.