The North Cortez Republic, formerly New Kirmrin, was settled by explorers from the Kingdom of Kirmrin, one of the kingdoms of Kanapra which now makes up the Havenshum Union States. After the unification of Havenshum, the country was renamed to be named after the first high king, Cortez Havenshum. The Independant Republic of Cortez renamed itself at the same time, leading to political strife between the two for a number of years.