History of Kalistan

Preface
Historically, modern Kalistan has existed as two entities, that of Ananto and that of Mainland Kalistan, known simply as Kalistan. Keep in mind that most references to "Kalistan" will refer to northeastern Seleya, while refences to "Ananto" will often refer to the island's empire, which included Mainland Kalistan for most of its existance.

Tribal and Vrassan Period (Kalistan, 1000 BCE-821 CE)
Little is known about mainland Kalistan's history prior to the foundation of the Vrassan Empire and the arrival of Ikradonians. Archeological evidence seems to show that the natives of Kalistan arrived in a number of waves, originating in Artania via Likatonia. When the Ikradonians first arrived in the 400s, they survey indicated 13 tribes of what they called the "Kalii" between the Kali Rivers of the North (modern November River in Norstavan) and the South, and east of the East Wall Mountains. It is assumed they grouped these three tribes as one overall race because of racial and linguistic similarity, which is backed up by modern evidence. It seems that the oldest inhabitants of the region where the Proto-Kalii, who first appeared circa 1000 BCE, whose control over the whole region was eventually reduced to the most mountainous territories. This follows logically from evidence that the Montii, Mvii, and Tisvii languages are very similar and more ancient than their neighbors. The second group seems to have appeared around 500 BCE, and travelled over the Vrassan mountains to settle in the plains of Kalistan. This group was then surplanted by the third, or Lodamese, group, arriving around 200 BCE, with which they mainly assimilated. The exceptions seem to the be Iamaecii, who have the most Lodamese language, and the Borcii, Fvncii, and Clvptii, who don't show signs of assimilation with the Lodamese migrants.

In any case, the Ikradonian histories give thirteen tribes existing as kingdoms in Kalistan c. 430 CE.

Iamaecii (Jahmaikans)-North of the Vrassan Mtns, in the Jah Valley Fvncii (Funkistanis)-North of the Vrassan Mtns, in the Funk Valley Montii (Monteans)-In the Monty Highlands, at the eastern end of the Vrassan Mtns Vorassii (Vrassans)-In the Vrassan Plateau and Mountains Cisterior Neverii (Upper Neverans)-In the Upper Neveras and Gran Valleys Ulterior Neverii (Narcomanians, Lower Neverans)-In the Flood plain of the Lower Neveras (in Odufaray and Vrassa), and Narcomania Mvii (Granistanis, Bongistanis)-Western Neveras Tisvii (Tzuh Kalistanis)-Southern Neveras and northwestern Suldanor, plus a corner of Odufaray Ierrii (Jerris)-Central Odufaray Borcii (Borkistanis)-A small portion of Odufaray between Narcomania and Jerristan Clvptii (Kluptoons)-Southern Odufaray and northern Suldanor Vltivrrii (Ulshuristanis)-Southern Suldanor Athosii (Athosians)-Athosia

While these tribes were independent in 430, many were under the influence of the powerful Vrassan Kingdom. Ikradon tried to establish colonies on the coast, but was repulsed by the Vrassans repeatedly, starting a lasting grudge between the mainland and Ikradonians. Records show that the kingdom had first been unified around 0 CE, and began to expand influence shortly after. Around 430, King Nosferatu began to militarily conquer or otherwise annex his neighbors, using the Ikradonian threat as justification. The Empire eventually annexed the lands of the Iaemacii, Fvncii, Montii, Neverii, Borcii, Ierrii, Clvptii, and Mvii, with strong influence exerted on the remaining tribes. The Vrassan Empire reached its height in 733, when it briefly conquered the Lindar Valley, before collapsing into civil war in 742 after the death of Emperor Ulrich the Great. While the Vrassan Emperor ceased to have any authority, the position remained in existance simply out of habit until 821, while warlords fought for actual control. The anarchy attracted the attention of recently independent Ananto, leading to a campaign in 821 that culminated in the sack of Rasoire, the Vrassan capital. In the wake of the victory, the Anantan governor Diogenes adopted the title of emperor, and began colonizing the Kalistani shore along with Vintalli.