Calamaran Fragmented States

The Calamaran Fragmented States describes a loose collection of maritime nations of Calamaran culture which emerged following the collapse of the Calamaran Empire in the beginning of 20.89. The establishment of these states was discussed and organised during the 20.89 Treaty of Calavierus, following the end of the Calamaran-Cobrian war and the joint occupation of Calavierus by the Cobrian Union and their allies; the rebel provinces of Tormentisto and Isla Cartayna.
Due to pressure from the Cobrian Union, the emergent states signed treaties to abolish the Slave Trade, effective immediately, and to phase out the use of domestic slavery within the nations.
The only of the fragmented states to not be present at the treaty was the Vicereign of Turkhana, which asserted itself as being the "True" Calamaran Empire, and refused to recognise the independence of any of the other polities.
=== Consequences ===
==== Schism ====
The fall of the empire allowed for much more freedom within the Navicist church, allowing a religious schism to emerge between traditionalists and the reformation; the reformers wishing to leave the worship of Ulgard Greenblood behind and instead embrace the Lady of the Mist as a part of their faith.
==== War ====
The Izir Confederacy, a long-time ally of the Calamaran Empire, has sided with the Vicereign of Turkhana and does not recognise the legitimacy of the new states. As such, it has begun conflicts across the sea, most notably with the nearby Principality of Pyrria. The motivation for this conflict is most likely a wish to suppress the spread of anti-slavery ideology, and restore its ally to power.
=== Nations ===
==== Republic of Calavierus ====
Encompassing the heartlands of the Calamaran culture; i Cala Zagradad, and the former capital of the Calamaran Empire; Calavierus. The city was damaged during the final battle of the Calamaran-Cobrian war, and during the subsequent occupation the priests and nobles of the city were stripped of their titles and land. Lacking leadership, it was decided that a member of the Cobrian Union should be given control of the city, to ensure it remained committed to the principles they fought for. The council elected Carlos Caro-Grillo to the position of Doge of the city.
The territories of the Republic include the entire island of Isla Calamar, and the neighbouring islands of Ravello and Lesser Calamar.
As the former capital, Calavierus remains the cultural heart of the Empire, a highly populated region, and a major trading hub for the Calamaran states.
==== The Principality of Pyrria ====
As one of the main rebel provinces fighting on the side of the Cobrian Union during the Calamaran-Cobrian war, Pyrria was able to make many demands and concessions from the losing side, and quickly grew into the largest of the fragmented states. Its conquest of Svoldian lands in the year prior also helped secure its position and prove the might of its military.
The territories of Pyrria encompass the Archipelago of Tormentisto, the southern islands of Svoldia, the island of Ticaretto, and various smaller colonised islands in the Shattered Sea.
The Principality has organised into a highly militarised state, ruled by Grand Admiral Melika Roka i ze Vemir. They are heavily engaged in the conflicts with the Izir Confederacy, though are seeking a diplomatic solution since they are unable to wage a full-scale war in their weakened state.
==== The Frontera League ====
Also called the League of Frontiers, this is not really a united nation-state, and more a collection of city-states, controlling territories which are considered less hospitable, and often on the edge of civilisation. The League is centred around three major cities, Cartayna, Zorrento, and Maracaygo, though the latter was already an independent city before the fall of the Empire.
During the late stages of the war, the League was a strict hierarchy under the command of the Admiralty of Cartayna, after having annexed the other cities by force. However, this did not last long, and the admiral was soon removed from power, to be replaced by a democratic council.
==== The Duchy of Portuqa ====
During the Calamaran-Cobrian war, Portuqa remained relatively neutral, but quickly siezed the opportunity to become independent after the collapse.
Portuqa is a heavily aristocratic state, run by a hierarchy of Grandees, and ruled by a Duque.
==== The Exarchate of Nochegardia ====
Nochegardia quietly seceded from the Empire before the collapse of the empire, and became ruled by a group of Conquestors, holy knights dedicated to Navicism. The head of this order bears the title of Exarch.
==== The Vicereign of Turkhana ====
Turkhana is the last bastion of the old ways of the Empire. It is ruled by a bastard son of Emperor Ramazan, Prince Zorado Arcos de Eldranador, who has declared himself Viceroy of Turkhana, on behalf of his father. He claims that his land is the only "True" Calamaran nation, and that all the others are rebels and pretenders.
=== Other ===
==== City-State of Valavento ====
The city of Valavento, between Cala Zagradad and Nochegardia, remained unclaimed by any of the emergent states after the collapse of the empire, due to their lack of ability to control the territory. As such, it became an independent city-state.