Republic of Callaern

The western shore of Wordal is under the control of the Republic of Callaern. The people of Callaern are a seafaring folk and trading people. They have set up trade ports throughout Wordal and even made contact with the western continent, though contact is only sporadic and superficial. Callaern has been an independent state since it broke off from the Burbric Empire 323AP, though it wasn't always a republic. After gaining independence Callaern was ruled by the king. At first the people were happy with any new authority that wasn't the Burbric Emperor. In 1081AP Berwynn the Awful came to power. As his moniker suggest, he went on to be the worst king in his dynasty. it wasn't long before his council started comparing him to the Burbric Emperor. This view spread around his kingdom like wildfire and shortly after the king was overthrown by his council. An elected ruler was put in place and thus the republic of Callaern was formed. Throughout its history Callaern has established itself as a trade nation, with many traderoutes to all the main ports of Wordal. A few decades ago ships came sailing from the west, claiming to be from another continent. So far Caellarn is the only nation that has had contact with these people, slowly learning more about this new world. A handful of adventurer's have set out to find this western continent, but none have returned so far.