Ah I see, can I make an ally with them or no.
It didn't expand quickly though, it was there all along, you guys hadn't become aware of it until now based on information that flows throughout the populations.
DragonEggLol That's an AI nation, they do not have players operating them. That nation in particular, based on information from adventurers, travellers, and merchants, is known as the Empire of the Undead. Rumors state that the population is composed of, well, the undead xd. It's ruled by an oligarchy of Lich kings, Necromancers, and other users of the Dark arts.
Wait who is the person with the capital at 458, 115 and how did they expand so quickly?
DragonEggLol Your boats are being narrowed down to cut through the winds better. Your lead composition is being kept under wraps.
Umm Your mappers/prospectors can make the journey to the colony on food but they need a military escort or some weapons of their own at the very least.
Umm Your mappers/prospectors are combing your territory now and mapping natural routes, formations, and notable resource sites. The boats are currently with your colony right now, the expedition was forced to land halfway up the continental coast due to an inland wind that almost caught them on the reef.
Umm Your salt is being used to better preserve food for later use. This helps your citizens feed themselves better and helps the state ease up on hunting/farming quotas. Cheap and smaller aqueducts have been contructed, although adequate mortar is missing, and the aqueducts will probably have to be rebuilt after the yearly storms every time.
Umm Your new soldier types grant your armies the ability of self-sustainment. Supplies, food, and equipment needed to maintain your troops is decreased by 60% due to their craft training. Your divisions can operate without mainland support for much longer periods of time than any regular fighting force.