Saror Haven

Saror Haven, more commonly known as New Haven, was a nation that existed on the west coast of modern-day Valreach, in the Catanian region. The nation went from absolute monarchism to republicanism throughout its short history and its struggles with the Drakaen Concordat. It consists of three cities: the old capital, Sora, the port city of Haven, and it’s capital Gouldenhaven. The nation was disbanded after instability and outside threats caused by the War of Drakaen Succession.

Kingdom of Saror Haven
Saror Haven, named after the Saroran word for 'harbour', was one of the original nations of Eldham, and was founded by Mcats, a figure which little is known about. (suspected as one of the spies working for Bardonia ) Mcats ruled the nation until its annexation by the Drakaen Concordat.

Kingdom of New Haven
A planned revolution between many citizens of the Haven region and Amarillo initiated on (OOC:30/7/2021) sparked a widespread independence movement in the Drakaen Concordat, with New Haven and Puerto Amarillo first declaring independence, forcing Tiffany Canalopin to formally announce the dissolution of the nation, allowing its many regions to gain independence.

Republic of New Haven
After the War of Drakaen Succession, both due to pressure from Jorvick and from local government officials, Mcats left the nation of New Haven, never to be seen again. After this event, elections were held and Isaac Creepus was elected as the first president of New Haven. However, the republic didn't last long and was shortly disbanded after the Mugen army marched into the city of Goldhaven.

Cities
The first city constructed by the Sarorans was the floating city of Sora, located on the central coastline. It remained the capital of the nation until the construction of Goldhaven in the mesa, where Jorvick will eventually be established next to.

A few years later the city of Haven, constructed by Hulmeswar, was established on the northwest border and acted as a gateway into Goldhaven. It was an important trade city until it was abandoned.

Annexation
As the threat of invasion from the surrounding Drakaen Concordat became more and more likely, Mcats was forced to capitulate to the more powerful nation. Under the terms of annexation, Mcats was able to remain in power as the head of the autonomous region. However, he had to pay a monthly tithe and obey all orders from the Concordat. The sudden decision came as a shock to many residents who did not expect their king to give in to Drakaen demands. Some even considered revolting against the king and declaring their cities independent.

"The nations of New Haven and Puerto Amarillo now formally declares independence from the Drakaen Concordat, taking back all lands within the regional borders that were drawn already."

Isaac Creepus

Likely fearing the growing power of imperialist individuals within the newly democratic Drakaen Concordat, and sensing the weakness of Drakaes from the Drakaen-Barbossan Diplomatic Crisis, Saror Haven declared independence. They were quickly followed by Puerto Amarillo, which later reformed into The Republic of Amarillo, and several other nations within modern-day Drakaesland.

Post-Independence
After the collapse of the Drakaen Concordat, a few government officials in Saror Haven attempted to transfer its power from Mcats, the monarch, into a Republican form of government. However, this transition would be interrupted by the War of Drakaen Sucession, which was declared by Jorvick.

Drakaen War of Succession
The attack by Jorvick led to the beginning of the War of Drakaen Succession in which the nations of Amarillo and Smegsland came to the defense of Saror Haven, forming the League of the Bay of Peace. In response to this new alliance, Jorvick joined the newly independent nation of Mugen to defend itself against the Coalition’s seemingly superior military.

Battle of (a fort)
After the declaration of war, several Mugen units invaded the outskirts of Puerto Amarillo across the strait. However, the Amarillians held dear to (the fort) outside of Puerto Amarillo, forcing the Mugen units to retreat due to the lack to strength.

Battle of Haven
While the mugen units retreated back across the strait, its navy was sent out to destroy the coalition fleet stationed in Haven. Soon, a large-scale naval battle ensued just outside the port of Haven, as cannons fire from the ships destroyed one another. The battle ultimately resulted in a coalition victory, as the Mugen navy was severely damaged and had to retreat back up the river.

Battle of Treelords
Having their morals boosted from the previous naval battle, Haven forces staged an attack on the Jorvickan city of Treelords. Heavy urban fighting ensued, but the Jorvickan defenders eventually pushed the disorganized Haven forces out. Seeing a flaw in the Haven military, Jorvickan generals ordered most of their forces to prepare a defense in Jorvick to prepare for a massive counterattack.

Second battle of Jorvick
After various skirmishes, the Coalition forces invaded the city of Jorvick itself in an attempt to bring a decisive end to the conflict. Due to poor leadership and lack organization in Saror Haven, however, the invading forces were pushed back from Jorvick and forced to retreat. This defeat marked the end of the war which concluded with a Mugen victory.

Collapse
After the defeat of New Haven, Mcats left New Haven and was never seen again, forcefully leaving Isaac Creepus in charge of the nation after a general election. Due to the crumbling and disorganized government, however, many Sarorans started fleeing to Phoenia, Amarillo, and various other parts of the Drakaesland. Eventually, Isaac Creepus realized that the best thing to do was to disband the nation. Following the occupation of the city of Goldhaven, Isaac Creepus soon announced the death of the nation and the lands of New Haven quickly fell into Mugen hands, with the notable exception of Haven, which acted as the last remnant of New Haven for some months before being completely abandoned and destroyed by Hulmeswar.

Lands
The former city of Sora has been abandoned for many years, while Goldhaven recieved a renaming to the Zettlement of Katan, transforming into a Katanian name. The port of Haven was rebuilt by both local citizens and Jorvickans after its initial destriction by Hulmeswar. It remained as the last bastion of the Saroran culture which exist till this day. Previously, the city of Haven is under the mayor Johannes Heinrich Berkenbosch, a once local citizen of Haven that moved to Valreach for several years.

Culture
Before the collapse of New Haven, there were approximately 1 million Saroran speakers. As of present day, there are only about 200,000 Saroran speakers remainly, which has an absolute majority of citizens inside Haven, being the city that was the most unaffected by "Katanification". Many historical documents and records have been destroyed throughout the years. However, some have recently been rediscovered and is now being studied by both Saroran and Valrean scholars to find out more about the history and culture of the Sarorans.

Lands
Years after the Valrean-Simulami merge, the local Saroran and Catanian population continued its decline, mainly due to Valrean cultural assimilation and failing economy. The cities of goldhaven and porthaven are now largely underpopulated, with little Sarorans left to keep them functioning.

Culture
Because of the decline in local population, research about the Sarorans has largely been abandoned and discarded, and so there no longer is an official number. It is estimated that due to population decline and Valrean cultural assimilation, only 10000-50000 local Saroran speakers remain. Although attempts of reviving the Saroran language abroad has been made, the amount of Saroran speakers overseas remain from 50000-100000, with most people of Saroran origins having adopted the local culture and language of their residence.