Free State of Cahuarn

The Free State of Cahuarn was a state that was founded at some point during the year by a hermit. It was located within the mountains between Alteniquia and Sparwood.

History
The founder of Cahuarn, WubzyWubway, spawned far in the south, along the edge of the world in Cymru. He began his journey north, passing through the Republic of Posavaria, navigating through the icebergs north of there, and eventually making his way to the Atsyllean Sea and into the waters of the Maritime Republic of Serafini. It was there that he stole a horse, which he would later name Halt, and rode into the mountains to the north.

Upon finding the hidden valley, Wubzy named his homestead "Gahtarneh Cahuayo Din" or "Stolen Horse Mountain." Because GaHtArNeH cAhUaYo is far to long, the words melded into Cahuarn. When he first laid claim to the land, a thunder clap sounded despite blue skies, and the hermit Wubzy took that to be a divine blessing upon his homestead. After constructing Halt a paddock, Wubzy began building his own lodge when a great storm began and lasted for many days. Wubzy took this to be a sign as well; however he didn't understand what it meant.

The hermit Wubzy declared his homestead to be a free state, a message to the neighboring Yimmu-Audal and Escharien Empires to stay the hell away from his mountain. Wubzy's first act as the Deavon of Cahuarn was appoint Halt as his Chaskaln (heir) and then to send a diplomatic mission, consisting of himself and Halt, to the Maritime Republic of Serafini, offering a saddle and golden apple as compensation for stealing Halt. The Free State of Cahuarn has also declared a holy war on phantoms, with the end goal being the end of all phantoms.

During the Battle of Cahuarn, Escharian/Soleannen forces built the Castrum Silvarii almost directly on top of Cahuarn. Cahuarn has been unclaimed due to inactivity and indirectly annexed by the Soleannen empire.

Geography and Economy
The surrounding area is mountainous, and the landscape is dotted with patches of gravel. It is situated at the base of a cliff on the eastern side, and surrounded by bluffs on the northern, southern, and western sides, offering the homestead a degree of protection from the ever present wind, as well as concealment. The presence of a small pond allowed for the growing of a small garden, providing the stead with food. It also allowed for the herding of wild sheep and cows, bringing an additional source of food as well as wool and leather to the settlement. The discovery of a system of abandoned mine shafts beneath Cahuarn Din is one of the key factors in the stead's prosperity.