Casir Archipelago

The Casir Archipelago is a collection of islands to the west of Yaxing. It is famous as a trading center, as well as being the jumping-off point for most expeditions to the Ornan Feywild.

History
Historically, Casir was an independent nation ruled by hereditary monarchy. The archipelago was a major trading port, famous for its beauty and for the high quality of local artworks, especially pottery and woodworking (both made largely with imported materials).

Casir was invaded by Yueben in 1179 and remained their colony for 168 years. The royal family was kept alive but under heavy guard, all schooling was in the Yueben language, and the colonists took control of the substantial trading revenues. After a failed invasion of Yaxing, Yueben was forced to cede all their holdings outside their own islands in 1347. As part of the agreement, Yaxing administered the Archipelago as a protectorate for fifty years, then restored it to full independence in 1397.

The island is currently ruled by King Sarai Xu, a descendent of the original royal family educated in Yaxing.