Saror Haven

Saror Haven, commonly known as New Haven, was nation that existed on the west coast of modern-day Catania. The nation was ruled by a single monarch though adopted a republican government after its separation from the Drakaen Concordat  It contained the three cities of  Sora, Port Haven, and it’s capital Goldhaven. The nation was disbanded when it was successfully annexed by Mugen in the War of Drakaen Succession

Foundation
Saror Haven, likely named after the Rathniri continent of Haven, was one of the original nations of Eldham, and was founded by Mcats, a figure which little is known about. Mcats ruled Saror Haven until its annexation by the Drakaen Concordat.

Cities
The first city constructed by the Sarorans was the floating city of Sora located on the central coastline. It remained the capital until the construction of Goldhaven in the mesa where Jorvick settles nearby later.

A few years later the city of Porthaven, 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, 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.

"New Haven, Puerto Amarillo declare independence from the drakaen concordat, and should cede territory north or jorvick"

Isaac Creepus

Likely fearing the growing power of imperialist individuals within the newly democratic Drakaen Concordat and sensing the weakness 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 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 Smegland 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.

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 Saror Haven Mcats left Saror Haven and went back to Rathnir, forcefully leaving Isaac Creepus in charge of the nation. Due to the crumbling and disorganized government however, many Sarorans fled 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. The nation was soon swallowed up by Mugen with the exception of Porthaven which acted as the last remnant of New Haven for some months before being completely abandoned and destroyed by Hulmeswar.

Recent efforts to rebuild Porthaven have begun by the citizens of Catania. In the modern day the city stands as a memorial to the last bastion of the Saroran nation.