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Baptiste Island
Since Gaspar Baptiste found the islands, the Baptiste name has lived on through descendants of the explorer. The family is very wealthy, with international interests and business dealings, and to this day, a portion of all tourism income goes to them.
The island is private, and guarded by private security, which means it's guarded better than any of the other islands, except for maybe Little Eden. The highest point on the island is 120 meters (393 feet), and sitting on the peak is Baptiste Manor, a massive estate which can see the entire island chain from its vantage point.
The only time Baptiste Island was ever "open" was during wartime. Gatestown had an important port for supplies, so batteries were set up on Baptiste Island to defend against any ships trying to enter the center of the archipelago. The island harbors many of its own secrets, but most people know of the extravagance of the manor, since the family often invites guests to the island and hosts some events for the benefit of the islands. There are horse stables, a golf-course, tennis courts, a helipad, etc. It's a fully functional island, and quite large for a private one.
The island is private, and guarded by private security, which means it's guarded better than any of the other islands, except for maybe Little Eden. The highest point on the island is 120 meters (393 feet), and sitting on the peak is Baptiste Manor, a massive estate which can see the entire island chain from its vantage point.
The only time Baptiste Island was ever "open" was during wartime. Gatestown had an important port for supplies, so batteries were set up on Baptiste Island to defend against any ships trying to enter the center of the archipelago. The island harbors many of its own secrets, but most people know of the extravagance of the manor, since the family often invites guests to the island and hosts some events for the benefit of the islands. There are horse stables, a golf-course, tennis courts, a helipad, etc. It's a fully functional island, and quite large for a private one.