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In the early 1600s, Morstaybishlian [[Lambertus V|King Lambertus V]] sent a ship to establish a colony southward of [[New Calth]], a colony of the [[Ethalria|Ethalarian Empire]]. The ship sent for the mission was the Haligar, a newly constructed galleon, and was piloted by Captain Symvlad Arkots. The Haligar was manned by the 100-man crew and brought almost 40 tons of materials needed to build a proper colony. Unfortunately for King Lambertus IV and the Haligar, the Ethalarian Empire acquired information that the Morstaybishlians were vying to start a colony just south of New Calth and viewed it as a possible threat. The Ethalarian Empire, in response, sent a small fleet of Ethalarian ships to intercept the Haligar. 50 miles off the coast of New Calth, Ethalarian ships were finally able to intercept and capture Haligar’s crew, including Captain Arkots. They were given two choices to choose from: Become Ethalarian prisoners or be dropped off on an island. While most of the crew were thinking of what to choose, Captain Arkots managed to escape his bonds and attacked the Ethalarian soldiers. This inspired other crew members to escape their bonds and attack while others took over rowboats and escaped. After 30 minutes of chaotic brawls, the dust settled, it was revealed that Captain Arkots, along with 63 crewmen, managed to kill 20 Ethalarian marines before dying during the brawl while the rest fled in rowboats. The Ethalarians decided to let the escapees go and returned to New Calth. News of the Haligar’s demise would soon reach King Lambertus V and would start what would be the Battle for Luxaria.

Three weeks after establishing a settlement, Belth decided to explore the nearby islands for more resources. On the first island, Belth and his men found several abandoned huts constructed from coconut lumber and corn leaves. After several hours of exploring, Belth decided to explore the next island. Before reaching the next island, Belth encountered several of what looked like islander natives. The deckhand, leading his men, tried to communicate with the natives. Instead of responding with words, he was met with various kinds of objects being thrown at him, causing him and his men to hastily row away to their settlement. Deciding that the natives would soon attack them, Belth prepared for what he thought would be their demise. Three days later, to Belth’s surprise, several dozen native fishing boats came, and instead of attacking them offered them food, clothing, and even building materials. This marked the start of the strong bond between Belth’s group and the natives. The survivors and natives would later decide to form their own country named Meri Laulu.

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The Morststaybishlian Empire would rule over Meri Laulu and the other nations for 200 years. During that time, Meri Lauluans were used by the Morsts for physical labor. They would be sent with expeditionary ships as physical laborers as most Lauluans were very skilled in carpentry and masonry. In 1689, 178 Lauluans would be sent to help Captain Kerden establish what would soon be called Queensport. For the following years, Lauluans would total up to 25% of Queensport’s population as more and more Lauluans were sent to build up the settlement and help construct a military naval port and other important buildings.

After receiving news of the Queensport’s defeat, Commodore Kerden, previously Captain, would be sent along with 2000 Morst soldiers and 800 conscripted Meri Lauluans. In a very short battle, Queensport would be retaken by Morst forces with very few casualties while most Caven soldiers died with only one Caven ship managing to escape.

After the Battle of Queensport, Meri Lauluans saw little to no participation in what would be the Caven Wars. During the Caven Wars, Meri Lauluan men were commonly employed as construction workers and shipbuilders while the women were employed as farmers and maids of the royal family.