Monhegan Island



Our fictional Monhegan Island geographically resembles the actual one in most ways. Locales are used entirely fictitiously, however. The XIII are 12 families that established themselves on Monhegan Island before the 20th century plus one other. All of them have at least some Fae ancestry and have an unusually high number of kithain, kinain and True Dreamers in their midst. They are not necessarily prosperous or with high status in any discernable way except for the power they wield through MISCA which is very loosely based on the factual Monhegan Island Sustainable Community Association.

The XIII families are artists, shopkeepers, laborers, fishermen, lobstermen, etc., who own and operate local businesses that depend heavily on the tourist trade and patronage by the wealthiest members of the island community which include Javion & Sabrina Kane- parents of Isabelle Kane aka Baroness Maira. The Kane family did not arrive to Monhegan Island until 1970; Judith and Thompson Kane hailed from Boston before Baroness Maira ni Leanhaun (who had possessed Judith) and Sir Cormag ni Leanhaun (who had possessed Thompson) arrived and laid claim to more than just the freehold. The Kanes used their considerable wealth to seize control of Monhegan's mundane community as well during the 1970s & 1980s.

Important Places

 * The Barnacle: Opened in 1997, this coffee house is located just off the wharf to the west of the B&B Harbor House and northwest of the Island Inn. It features locally made chocolates and roasted coffee.  Owned and operated by boggans.


 * The Island Store: Between the Fish House Fish Market and the Island Post Office, south of the Island Inn, this is a general store offering groceries + household goods as well as some clothing and souvenirs. It also has some of the best phone + Internet speed on the island and will custom order supplies and bulk or specialty items for locals and long-term visitors.


 * The Lupine Gallery: Midway between the Barnacle and the Monhegan Lighthouse, this is the oldest and most prestigious art gallery upon the island which exhibits the work of both former and contemporary members the Monhegan Artist's Collective. It neighbors with the Collective, a residency of stipended artists supported by the Monhegan Artist's Association.  A popular location for local kithain to hook up with potential Dreamers or meet clandestinely with each other.


 * Monhegan Island Police Station: It is a chicken coop.  Literally a chicken coop in the middle of the hiking trails on the northern part of the island.  An excellent place for a private rendezvous or getting help from the Island Watch or the volunteer fire department.