In Samantha Shannon’s fantasy novel The Priory of the Orange Tree, Queen Sabran rules the western kingdom of Inys.
Inys is the heart of the Queendom of Inys and the seat of the House of Berethnet. Queen Sabran IX governs from Ascalon, the capital, while facing political pressure and the threat of the Nameless One’s possible return. The survival of the Berethnet line is considered essential to maintaining the ancient protections against dragons.
The novel’s world divides major powers by religion, history, and attitudes toward dragons. Inys belongs to the western tradition that regards dragons as enemies, while eastern societies preserve different beliefs and alliances.
Yscalin is another kingdom in the story and is associated with King Sigoso. Lasia and Mentendon are also separate realms. These similar-sounding names can make the geography difficult to track, but Inys is specifically Sabran’s kingdom.