Cougar Panaqa (pah-nah-kwa)
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History
Capaccuna
The capaccuna is the official list of prominent innoit ayllu, and their respective founder, and who had the right to be called "panaka".From those records - the most prominent lineages are remembered
Innoit Ruqap Panakan (in-noid / roo-cap / pah-nah-kwan)
A royal ayllu that originated from the Wikakiraw Panaka Ayllu who were renowned for unwavering loyalty and steadfast dedication to preserving ancient traditions and knowledge.Yawar Waqaqpa Panakan (yuh-war / wah-kay-pa / pah-nah-kwan)
A royal ayllu that originated from the Awqaylli Panaka, known for unwavering loyalty to their people, strong leadership and a deep commitment to community well-being.Controversy
Historians argue that the portrayal of "unwavering loyalty" and "strong leadership" might be overly idealized. While the Awqaylli Panaka may have been respected, there are accounts of internal power struggles and conflicts within that suggest that they were not always free from challenges.
A more cynical view is that they copied the popular perception people had of their predecessors onto themselves, in order to make continuity easier.
Wiraqucha Innoitp Panakan (wire-ku-cha / en-oi-p / pah-nah-kwan)
A royal ayllu that originated from the Suqsu Panaka Ayllu whose members possessed a deep connection to nature, often serving as guardians to sacred sites and harbouring a profound understanding of the natural world.Pachakutiq Yupankip Panakan (pa-cha-ku-nic / u-pan-kip / pah-nah-kwan)
A royal ayllu that originated from either the Hatun Ayllu or Iñanoit Panaka Ayllu and who ruled over vast lands, commanding respect and authority through their ancient lineage and deep wisdom passed through the generations.Controversy
Critics argue that the confused claims of the founder's origins perpetuate a narrative of a broken lineage. Even more so, with the other option not only not being a panaqa, but an ayllu that allegedly shoveled guano.
Tupaq Yupankip Panakan (tu-pack / u-pan-kip / pah-nah-kwan)
The current royal ayllu that originated from the Qhapaq Ayllu, renowned for unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit, making them fearless leaders in times of adversity. They are skilled warriors, mastering various forms of combat and leading their forces with strategic brilliance.Controversy
Dissenting viewpoints again challenge this panaqa's mythology, as well as exasperate the rumours of its predecessor. This panaqa's founder: "Tupaq", married the name "Yupankip" to emphasize continuity and distance himself from his non-panaqa roots.
Though the "Qhapaq Ayllu" have claimed descent via several branches removed from the "Innoit Ruqap Panakan", several detractors have claimed "Hatun Ayllu" instead.
Territories
Starting on the north and clockwise, the districts of the cougar in both the Hanan and Hurin are:
Qolqanpata
The "Storehouse District" holds Hawkaypata, the great quipu repository, smaller libraries and food warehouses.Kantupata
The "Kantu Flowers District" is an overflowing garden paradise for the residents to relax.Pumakurko
The "Puma's Spinal Column" is also the main street of this district that outline the Puma's back.Pumaq Chupan
The "Puma's Tail" contains the fountain in front of the Chicharia located on the precipice on the Cusp.Munay Senqa
"District of the Pretty Nose" located at the Puma's snout.Rimaq Panpa
The "Speaking Plaza" located on the Puma's chest.Military
All the empire's sapas have belonged to the cougar.It is as much through tradition, as history, that the 'cougar' panaka name is seen as the prerequisite to becoming the innoit royal family. It is the panaca with the most turbulent history; having been wrestled from one family to another five separate times. Every new panaka to rise to this position has had to have been militarily competent to displace a lacking predecessor:
Red Fringe
The sapa's personal guards who lead his armies, keep his secrets and protect him from harm.Yellow Fringe
Squads of weapons specialists organized according to the soldiers' ethnicity. As a consequence, the size and specificity of each can greatly vary over time.Trade & Transport
Cusp-Crater Bridge
The cougar panaqa is in charge of maintaining the second longest bridge that spans the gulf between the edge of Cusp and the northward section of the crater wall.Infrastructure
Pillow-Faced Architecture
An innovation in construction where three-dimensional chunks of stone interconnect in unique configurations from loose bags of sand and gravel of varied sizes. These bags are made to conform to uneven surfaces and harden into plaster covered walls.Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman occupies the head of the city's puma shape. Dedicated to the sun, this temple stands in Hanan as the counterpart to Qorikancha in Hurin.Kancha
The panaca owns many residences where past innoit rulers housed themselves. Each organized as a group of buildings surrounding a courtyard, all within an enclosing wall.Cosmological Views
Every panaka claims 'ownership' over one feature of the Willka Mayu as their sign. Mirku took possession of:
Two Cougars
The Puma Yunta constellation consists of two pumas thought to guard a doorway between worlds between them.A solar or lunar eclipse happens when one of the cats jumps at the sun or moon to take a bite out of it.
Political Influence & Intrigue
Snake Panaqa
A fellow military rival in the sketchy parts of the capital with much needed expertise in industry, research and questionable enterprises.Condor Panaqa
A fellow military rival in the holiest parts of the capital with much needed expertise in artistry, agriculture and politics.
Type
Political, Faction / Party
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Government System
Theocracy
Power Structure
Dependent territory
Economic System
Command/Planned economy
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