Astaria

Astaria, known historically as Easterland, is the easternmost, smallest, and most remote continent of Colomai. The continent was colonized in two waves, firstly by the Empire of Nokea and secondly by various Enntigan powers. As such, Astarian culture is a unique mix of native, Nokean, and Enntigan cultures. Today, the continent is united under the multilingual and multicultural Astarian Grand Republic.

History
Astaria was settled by native populations by 3000 OE at the latest. There are 52 recognized modern native tribes on the continent, with that number prior to Nokean and Enntigan colonization being possibly over 100.

Historically, there were no trees in Astaria (which is one of the main reasons it was used as a Nokean penal colony, as arrivals to the continent could not build boats to leave it).

Nokean colonization
Astaria was first "discovered" by the Nokean explorer Aarudâng-il-Nangtû around 717 NE. Medicinal urní flowers were discovered there and brought back to Nokea. Under the orders of the Emperor of the Great Fleets, it was used as a penal colony. However, these Nokean colonists soon assimilated into the native culture, creating a unique blended culture. By the turn of the millennium, contact between the Astarians and Nokea had lessened significantly. The Astarians also developed a powerful system of magic over time, drawing from both native Astarian as well as Nokean traditions. The Astarians would use these powers to wage war on the Enntigan colonists.

Enntigan colonization
Knowledge of Astaria's existence was widespread, but specifics about its geography and inhabitants were not. Eventually, Enntigan explorers landed on the island and discovered an abundance of urní flowers and (allegedly) gold. Multiple Enntigan powers, such as Zalema, Oalat, and Petulat established colonies on the continent. Although they were met with varying degrees of success and resistance from the Astarians, the continent eventually fell under Enntigan control.