Nochegardia

Nochegardia is a series of islands in the south-west of the Shattered Sea. It was formerly a part of the Calamaran Empire, but since the empire's collapse has become an autonomous nation known as the Exarchate of Nochegardia.
Nochegardia was colonised by Calamarans in around the 13th century, to be a bulwark against the dangers of the Dark Isles. As the region developed, it became a highly religious place, a haven for magical researchers, and home to multiple orders of Conquestors; Calamaran holy knights.
Presently, Nochegardia is ruled by the Order of the Saints, a combination of multiple Conquestor groups, dedicated to the Saints of Navicism. The head of the Order bears the title of Exarch.
The capital of the region is Sudalanka, which is considered a Holy City of Navicism and is home to the Cathedral of Saints.
=== Geography ===
Nochegardia is a wet, humid, and often swampy series of islands, covered in twisted trees and tangled vines, which makes construction and travel difficult. Due to proximity to the Dark Isles, Nochegardia is also frequently shrouded in fog. The combination of these factors makes it extremely easy to get lost among the islands.