Kaphian Republics

The Kaphian Republics are a loose alliance of desert tribes and city states. Keen on competing with the ancient culture of the Kingdom of Melma and the sheer wealth of The Golden Empire of Swahin, many adventurers from all over the world have migrated to the Kaphian Republics. In the past fifty years, the local gnomes have also brought great technological advancements to the republics, leading to it slowly but surely becoming one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world.

History
The Kaphian Republics were established in the year 789 of the Third Age, as many tribes and cities began to worry about maintaining their independence in the face of the spreading Golden Empire of Swahin.

The Republics were built on the idea of democracy, the advancement of trade and technology and the preservation of their native cultures in the face of imperialism. These ideals, however, often conflict with each other, leading to the Kaphians being fairly decentralized.

The Kaphians were also responsible for sponsoring Namhana in its early days, halfway across the world in Edanka.