Kantevarlden

Kantevarlden was a small hamlet located on the south-western corner of the continent of Cymru, founded in the September 28th, 2020. The hamlet was part of the Province of Tvear of the Valdreach Imperial Republic.

Founding
Kantevarlden was settled in the shallow marshlands along the great southern river leading into the heart of Cymru. Founded by a single drunk hermit (later to be known as the drunkard of Cymru) as a bid to escape the horde of mobs from the forests, the settlement first began as a single cabin in the waters. It soon became apparent that the area was bountiful in resources both material and natural, and the hermit began production of simple brews in order to satiate his own needs. Although it is disputed, it is said that the first comprehensive manuscript on the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages of Rathnir, The Southwest Brews, was written in Kantevarlden.

History
Shortly after the cabin was completed, the hermit soon came across another by the name of Simmer in much the same situation as him only a half day walk south. This neighbouring hermit specialised in apiculture, and had also settled alongside the great southern river. Pleasantries were exchanged and the two began exchanging gifts on a regular basis. However, following a great disaster that destroyed his cabin, the neighbouring hermit packed his items and departed Rathnir, never to be seen again.

On the dawn of October 1st, 2020, the hermit was approached by representatives from the Valdreach Imperial Republic, and following swift negotiations, the cabin and the vast surrounding territories were integrated into the province of Tvear. Despite the integration, the hermit stayed away from the internal affairs of the republic, and slowly expanded the settlement. In the following week a fellow citizen of and the former king of Tvear joined the settlement, prompting further expansion settlement into a hamlet.

Relocation
As the republic continued centralization efforts, the hermit declared the current locale of Kantevarlden to be too remote and began planning for resettlement further north, closer to the heartlands of the province of Tvear. A site was selected in the protected bays of Nyhamn and construction began on October 23rd, 2020. The new settlement was intended to become the haven for brewers, in order to foster and spread the art of brewing to all across Rathnir.

Abandonment
Official VIR reports recorded the town as abandoned on December 8th, six weeks after it's founding. Due to a lack of historical sources, the events leading to the towns demise remain uncertain.

Resettlement
While the exact timeframe is unclear, it is rumoured that the thriving city of Hiraetheum was built upon the abandoned site of Kantevarlden, expanding far beyond the original bounds of the town.