Cormian Isles discovered; Halflings and Gnomes encountered

Discovery, Exploration

A small chain of tropical islands are found a short distance north-northeast of mainland Andricum. Upon exploration, a Halfling led nation is encountered.

Having fully rebuilt the settlements damaged in the War of the Doman Eile, the Golden Empire sets out to discover and explore new lands. Several years after setting on multiple expeditions, a small group of islands are discovered a months travel north-northeast of the mainland.   Halflings and Gnomes are quickly encountered, and the empire explorers are invited to their capital city. It is learned that the islands are named the Cormian Isles. The Halfling/Gnome nation is found to be nearly advanced as the empire, but is less experienced in navigating the open ocean. Relations are amicable and trade ties are established.