The Khünd Ajil's earliest records indicate that the Khünd Ajil roamed on on the Khünd Plains over a thousand years ago. It is believed that the Sqʷn̓ečstm and Amikwànò also lived south of the mountains at this time but there is little archaelogical evidence found so far to prove this.
Southern Nations History
How the Sqʷn̓ečstm, Khünd Ajil and Amikwànò grew into the nations they are today.
Mythical Era
... 501 BE
Very little is known about this time. Some archaelogical evidence exists but it suggests nothing more than life existed.
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1000 BE
Khünd Ajil first known to roam the plains
Founding
Heroic Era
500 BE 302 BE
Written history was recorded but not consistently enough to be entirely accurate. Many stories about great acts of heroism survive but are hard to believe are fully accrurate.
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500 BE
First contact between Khünd Ajil and Sqʷn̓ečstm
Diplomatic actionThe Khünd Ajil and Sqʷn̓ečstm make first contact. The Khünd Ajil are met with indifference as the Sqʷn̓ečstm view them as useless beasts, incapable of the most basic of tasks without opposable thumbs and with no technology.
Location
Thuthíqut Forest -
490 BE
First contact between Khünd Ajil and Amikwànò
Diplomatic actionThe Khünd Ajil and Amikwànò make first contact. The Amikwànò deride the Khünd Ajil, believing them to be brutes.
Location
Amikwànò Marshlands -
450 BE
332 AE
Pallina skirmishes against the Khünd Ajil
Military actionOverpopulation amongst the Pallina causes tribes to leave the Settentrionale Mountains and Meridionale Mountains, causing skirmeshes all along the Khünd Plains.
Location
Settentrionale Mountains -
400 BE
Sjargav
The Eastern Council
Gathering / ConferenceThe Eastern Tribes of the Khünd Ajil meet in the East, on the path to the Pallina Pass in what is now known as Züünzöv. The tribes held the first known council of the Khünd Ajil in which a great debate took place about the Pallina threat. This resulted in The Great Push led by the leader of a local tribe, Ganbold.
Location
Züünzöv -
400 BE
Aimird390 BE
The Great Push
Military actionThe newly united Eastern Tribes of the Khünd Ajil staged a military campaign led by Ganbold to push the Pallina back to their mountains. While the skirmishes continued for centuries after this campaign, they reduced greatly in scope and size. The victory was so great that this is widely considered a pivotal moment in the uniting of the Khünd Ajil tribes.
Location
Khünd Plains -
385 BE
Mel̓ux̌aca’ is born as the Sqʷn̓ečstm Unite against the Amikwànò threat
FoundingThe Sqʷn̓ečstm unite and form the nation of Mel̓ux̌aca’ to combat the growing threat of the Amikwànò.
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385 BE
370 BE
The Kakina Basin War
Military actionThe Amikwànò attacked the Sqʷn̓ečstm at Nibi Shàbwahàn in an attempt to claim more land up the Kakina River.
Location
Kakina River -
380 BE
Sjargav
Ankhny Zövlöl
Gathering / ConferenceThe Sqʷn̓ečstm were getting hurt badly and requested aid from the Western tribes of the Khünd Ajil. With the recent success of The Great Push by the Eastern tribes, the tribes formed the first council of many of the Khünd Ajil. Many great debates took place about the future of the Khünd Ajil. Major topics were the threats of the Amikwànò and the Pallina, but discussion about quality of life and technology also came up. Ultimately, Ganbold was chose to lead the military to the aid of the Sqʷn̓ečstm.
Location
Ankhny Zövlöl -
380 BE
Aimird
The Khünd Ajil join the Kakina Basin War
Military actionThe Khünd Ajil join the war against the Amikwànò both fighting on a new front but also sending a contingent to directly aid on the Sqʷn̓ečstm front.
Location
Thuthíqut Forest -
375 BE
Khünd Ajil push the front to the Amikwànò Marshlands
Military actionThe Khünd Ajil army push the front of the war all of the way to the Amikwànò Marshlands, claiming all land as their own in the path. The Marshy Bay held out for a bit longer, but since they were cut off from the rest of their people, they eventually surrendered.
Location
Thuthíqut Forest -
373 BE
The Kakina Treaty
Diplomatic actionAfter a prolongued back and forth where the Amikwànò were no longer able to push into Sqʷn̓ečstm or Khünd Ajil territory but could hold the marshes easily, a peace treaty was signed. Lands would stay as is. However the Sqʷn̓ečstm ceded the North Eastern portion of the Thuthíqut Forest to the Khünd Ajil as payment for the war effort.
Location
Thuthíqut Forest -
370 BE
The First Khan
Political eventAfter the success of the wars against the Pallina and the Amikwànò, Ganbold had brought great victories to the Khünd Ajil. On his way back to the Eastern border, he raised support for his claim as the first Khan of The Khündish Empire. He was accepted by the tribes at Ankhny Zövlöl and united them into a single empire for the first time.
Location
Ankhny Zövlöl -
322 BE
The Fishing Famine
Disaster / DestructionIn 322 BE, the demand for fishing was so great in the X̌aluca' Rivers and the overpopulation caused the food supply to dwindle. Many Sqʷn̓ečstm began to starve. This caused many of the population to move out of the province, and in a lot of cases, out of the country in search of a better life and supply of food. Many of the Sqʷn̓ečstm living in the Confederacy of Khünd Ajil today descend from the families that left during the famine.
Location
X̌aluca' Rivers -
320 BE
The government of Mel̓ux̌aca’ collapses
DisbandmentThe Mel̓ux̌aca’ goverment collapses due to The Fishing Famine leaving the Sqʷn̓ečstm and other inhabitants to fend for themselves.
Modern Era
301 BE and beyond
The age we all know and love. Or hate. Hey, I'm not in charge of your feelings.
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301 BE
The Khündnology Revolution
Technological achievementThe influx of Sqʷn̓ečstm from the Famine and the Amikwànò from the war sparked a new era of technology for The Khündish Empire. Newer inventions made for the thumbless were appearing everywhere. This allowed the Khünd Ajil to make major advances in their ability for farm, exploit resources, and build up cities.
Location
Khünd Plains -
194 BE
Founding of the School System
FoundingThe founding of the school system was a major milestone for The Khündish Empire. This allowed them to take their education, which had previously happened locally within tribes, and spread it across the nations of the world for all to be enlightened.
Location
Khünd Plains -
124 BE
Classroom Revolution
Cultural eventThe increase in education created a class revolution in The Khündish Empire. The inceased access to technology and education caused the formation of a new class. As this new class gained powers, more resources were put into further education and morality took an even stronger focus.
Location
Khünd Plains -
117 BE
The Rise of the Khans
DisbandmentAfter the death of the last Khan of The Khündish Empire, there was no clear successor. Weeks of infighting went by but no single leader emerged. Eventually, the fighting died out and the Khünd Ajil fractured into 7 independent states, Olon Uuloin Oran, Goloin Gazar, Ikh Tal Nutag, Khavtgay Gazar, Bayan Tansag, Marsh Gazar and Us Namgarkhag Gazar.
Location
Khünd Plains -
63 AE
The Confederacy
FoundingIn 63 AE, the 7 Khünd Ajil states were becoming more intertwined than ever due to an increase in population, trade and technology. The 7 Khans gathered for the first time in centuries to discuss matters relevant to the governance of their states. They decided to form the Confederacy of Khünd Ajil to guide the policy of all who lived on the Khünd Plains.
Location
Ankhny Zövlöl