Maracaygo Republic

The Maracaygo Republic is a small nation formed from a collection of Calamaran colonies on the coast of Hirokir.
Building any kind of society in the jungles of Hirokir is difficult and dangerous, and as such the people of Maracaygo are hardy and stubborn.
The Republic's capital is the great city of Maracaygo, which was the first successful attempt at building a colony in Hirokir.
The Republic has a tentative relationship with the neighbouring Hirokiri nations, and also with its forebears in Calamar. The colonists are mostly tolerated, but had to give up a lot of Calamaran traditions in order to be allowed there by the Hirokiri people. For example, unlike their progenitors in Calamar, the Maracayans have abolished slavery, and follow a distinctly different form of Navicism.
The Republic has had turbulent relations with the maritime Hirokiri nation of Zul'Garab, historically they have had many conflicts, but have also been excellent trading partners.
The majority of people in the Maracaygo Republic are of Calamaran ethnicity, but there are also a few Hirokiri, and mixed. 
In order to survive in the harsh frontier, the Maracayans have learned from the Hirokiri practices. Some perform dark rituals to ward away demons, others have turned to worship of the Spirit of Hir.
=== Cities ===
Maracaygo - The largest and most important city in the republic, this city is situated close to the point known as "The Sting" of Hirokir. It is close to the cursed ruins of Montecano
Escarega
Culyacay
=== Government ===
The Maracaygo republic is ruled by Duchess Serolla Carizon.