Terota's Preservation of History Project

City states founded in the Aayin Jungles are unified by a warrior priest, after incursions by Brume creatures going over the Sierra Brumosa cause serious damage to Aayin infrastructure and cause loss of life. Ahau (Ah-how) Zyanya, rallied an army thought to be the size of around 50,000 warriors to demand tribute from their Arenian and Apian neighbors. A truly massive army for the time, that even the most experienced Apian war bands couldn't have opposed. The justification from Ahau was defending the rest of the Peninsula from Brume creatures in the name of their Solar Deity, and so was given the right to demand from them resources and warriors of their own. There was little resistance, with Arenian city states and Apian Clans were now vassals of Koloxal surrendering to the overwhelming show of force. Crowning Ahau as Tepeu of the Aayin and the Apains referred to them as the First Tiran of Talarena. A title which would continue to have significance to the peninsula's history to the present day. This also established the use of the Aayin Solar Calendar, the predecessor to the modern Imperial Solar Calendar.

As the demands of the Ayain Empire grew, Arenia and their vassal polities in Charsta grew discontent with their position and treatment the fuel for a war was set. What made things worse was Tepeu Kan Noh's tendency to seemingly ignore issues or were incapable of dealing with them himself. Both were likely true, as Kan Noh was not popular with the priest class he desperately wanted to appease leaving him without experienced warriors that he was allowed to direct without complication. This lack of approval from home would be his undoing, as the polities they once controlled would rise up against them and defeat Kan Noh in battle as an alliance with an army that was unprepared and unwilling to fight. It was mostly bloodless, but Kan Noh's reign was over and so was Aya's political dominance.

After the Exodus of Gylidd, the Niwelan and their descendants wandered through the Brume in search of a new home for 1000's of years. Settling in some places, only to eventually be pushed out by the Brume again and fleeing. The Niwelan groups were lead by a trusted religious and authoritative figure called a Pennaethio, which was someone selected by the group to lead on through to a new home. Eventually, a number of groups made it to Illagran and settled along the Rio Novafon establishing villages that would eventually be fortified against the Brume. They would also take advantage of the tin found in the Sierra Gwyrdd to manufacture bronze tools, at around 1500 BAI though it's unclear exactly when they started. Unlike the Illagran demographic, Niwelan's were made up of many Aethrin species most of them without the longevity of an Illagran elf.

The Arroati (ah-RROW-ah-tee) Dynasty was founded in the most populace region at the time, being Kaitia/Guardia in northern Charsta and focused on uniting communities along the coastline down to the middling of the region where modern Mitronui would be founded. The Dynasty would be careful to avoid the sphere's of influence of it's neighbors, mainly the Kvanites in Avanzi and the Tepeu's in southern Charsta. Focusing mainly on protecting and expanding villages, sustaining their agriculture with new techniques for farming in the jungle and becoming a rice basket for the Peninsula. Many historians may call the Arroati Dynasty modest, but it's scale at the time made it the largest singular power in the realm up until it's dissolution with the Apian Empire's collapse. And that influence had a lasting effect on the neighbors around them, and is the main reason why silk formal wear became a widely used symbol of power and wealth so as to capture the majesty of a seemingly and mostly benign major power.

The soon to be deity known as Rakshaba rallies people from across Sharādī defending them from the Brume allowing them to grow and foster the leyline at the coast of the Adrshy Saagar, an Inland Sea located near the center of the region. According to religious legends, Rakshaba became a martyr after one of their closest companions, Gadra, betrayed them to the old Gods. This conflict did not kill Rakshaba; however, the Brume took this chance to reclaim the land. Sacrificing themself, Rakshaba became Inaethri upon the Sinhassan mountain, shielding the region from the Brumes advance and establishing the Rakshani religion.

The large nomadic tribes that made up the early Kurian's, Prezian's and Jarvish finally hit the southern coastline of Karieba, after 1000's of miles of being chased away by the Brume and could no longer keep running away. Zbynia Salaka, the first Prezian leader that would be considered an Opiekun, takes over as the tribes head. Where he stopped was the site for the city of Prezia, which at the time was a relatively large collection of tents surrounding his a lone hill virtually surrounded by fertile floodplains. Salaka, even in his fervor to take the fight back to the Brume used the advantageous location to cultivate something his own family brought with him which were seeds of wheat. Legends say Opiekun before him have fertilized the fields simply by walking upon them, and it gave him the people and supplies he needed to exact an audacious plan.   With this success, Zbynia Salaka ordered travel to Kuria and Järvkoti to speak to their cultural cousins of the coming plans to push the Brume back. The travels were dangerous, as the Brume was hell bent on keeping them divided, and some records say that out of the 33 of an envoy, only 2 would make it to their destinations. Enough to establish contact with Janita Kalastaa in Järvkoti, and Pilvi Vaprad in Kuria. This event is often remarked and recalled in Karieban politics as a unifying event to argue for peace and cooperation between Karieban states, as all of these leaders are recounted as sacrificing themselves in order to defeat the servants of the Brume. It was because of this sacrifice, that the three tribes could finally breathe a sigh of relief. They would not be annihlated this day.

With petty nobles administering their own polities in Charsta after the Empire's collapse, the power vacuum remained unfilled up until Ariki Gentai would found a new dynasty with the support of the Reoatua of Uru. They would begin their campaign from Kaitia/Guardia, moving west to capture Pendepa and hire Apian mercenaries and roll past Mitronui to where modern day San Volta is only halted temporarily by Tepeu Mākan of Daumi at the Battle of Pākaha Ahi which would be at modern Porto Turra. The legacy that Gentai immortalized for themself was making the practice of marshaling Retētoa a matter of the Dynasty itself, unlike during the Arroati era where Retētoa swore loyalty exclusively to a nobles personal army. These warriors brought loyalty and ferocity into soldiers that would support levied peasants in battle. Arenian observers noting that they could be compared to Jaguar or Eagle Knights. Gentai's campaign to unite Charsta captured the attention of the Reoatua in Uru as well, seeing this as a chance to convert the conquered. Sending the Dynasty priests to help in their march towards total unity which would prove to be a great boon to both his army and civil management. Adopting Retētoa the Dynasty had spare soldiers to send to the regions of Aya bordering the Brume, increasing their prestige with Koloxal and Arenia in helping defend from the Brume.

Illagua in the Chumuk Era was divided between many different noble families who did not often go to war but did like to compete with each other in different ways, due to their majority elven demographic. However, this did not mean that war was impossible, as a territorial dispute between the houses of Cabezal and Marineboa were likely to spiral out of control into a war that the Duke of Apaz Segundo Pero Acuna stepped in to intervene and prevent. Successfully negotiating with the Count of Nortino to support the action and cut both houses off from access up the large Moteso river, and what stemmed from this action was not only having Cabezal and Marineboa come to the table, but now establishing a precedent that the Duke of Apaz had the power to simply stop wars before they start with houses that did not swear fealty to them. Although it was not unusual for different families to come to Apaz and discuss matters of interest of their states, the Duke stepping into another families affairs was unprecedented. Eventually this lead to all house leaders in Illagua (not counting the southern coast) to discuss the creation of a treaty too that established legal powers for the Duke of Apaz to adjudicate disputes. To formally recognize it as a Kingdom was one of the most divisive matters of the treaty, but one that had to be put forward or else the entire project would fall apart. It was a complication as all houses had to agree to a framework that seemed fair to all of them, and the Duke making the process of the ratification of this treaty centuries long. Duke Segundo was resolute however, and spent the time when not tearing their hair out negotiating with the different families to gather influence with the Niwelan to gain legitimacy as a fair and just custodian of the island. The treaty was signed just in time for a small but impactful climate event that caused a drought, which could have potentially caused chaos if it weren't for the mediation and preparedness of Apaz for events like these.

With the Crusades over, new nation states are formed from the ashes of conflict, namly the Arenian Empire, which would take over and annex the Apian Citadels that stood unconquered for millenia, now fly new banners, but because the Gods were not destroyed quite yet the vaults remained sealed. Aya also officially becomes a part of the new Empire as a protectorate. Primer Xaquina Árbitra declares herself, and the newly established Imperial Diet, the Tiran of Talarena, starting a new era of Tiranic rule, and the Aredián Sea and Talarena become fully cicloist . The United Kingdom of Charstania is also founded with the capital of, Tujita, and becomes a closely allied state to the Empire, and establishes its own Parliament and is ruled under Reina Volta and Rei Turra. This also came with the reward of the Illes de Turra, for the Ariki of Turra’s valuable effort in the war, irritating the Navaleian Republic who supported the islands during the Crusades. The rule of the Third Tiran over its vassals was similar to the Second Tiran’s where they treated them with relative fairness and met their needs, arguably with more efficiency but with far more supervision over their vassals.

The abdication of Reina Volta and Rei Turra was sudden and surprising to most people in the United Kingdom of Charstania’s government. It’s speculated that her attitude grew more and more hostile towards the Arenian Empire, which went in opposition of her Kaunihera that grew closer to the Tiran. Although shrouded in a bit of mythos, it’s likely she spoke with Dragich the days before she left the throne which may have influenced her decision. Volta and Turra would make an unceremonious announcement to the Kaunihera of their abdication, set up a cousin as the heir then vanish.   The abdication was shocking the government, and to the people it was a sign and symbol of dissent to an ally that is now encroaching upon them like an enemy. This would stall efforts for the Arenian Empire to achieve a united Peninsular hegemony for centuries to come. The United Kingdom may have dissolved at this moment to much smaller territories again, if it weren't for the Kaunihera(Parliament) backing off from the prospect of dissolving governments at a local level.

Cicloist political leaders in the Arenian Empire began the tradition of the canonisation of Saints and renaming settlements who had names referencing the old Gods after said Saints. Many of the Saints were popular historical figures and heroes from specific regions that were chosen partly because of their popularity but also to increase the feeling of self determination and autonomy for Tiran vassals. During this period is also where Cicloist religious texts would become prolific, making Cicloism as a faith far more uniform. The Librolo, is a religious text that attempts to explain and describe the metaphysical mechanics behind the religion, while The Libromento focuses on the philosophical and morality end of the religion. Much of the Libromento is filled with sermons, teachings and speeches from the original Three Saints, though entries were often edited by Arenian Bureaucrats.

The dynastic politics of Karieba would take a rather quick and sour turn as King Lucjan Pranka z Prezia would leave no clear heirs to the throne which left a Council Regency in place. This would cause a myriad of disputes across Karieba that would quickly evolve into wars for the right to the throne as the Council Regency would be completely unable to arbitrate the proper line of inheritance. This would also cause a chain reaction to Jarvköti where many of the Jarls who married up into the Pranka family would put forward their own claims to the throne of Prezia, battling with different Prezian Houses for the title in addition to themselves. Randish Clans would sell a much larger share of their products to the South Aredián Trade Company rather than Prezian nobles because of the difficulty of finding a client. This would raise the Teekond Clan to prominence as the largest providers of pelts, exotic animals, and other products that flow out of Kuria to Talarena at the trade outpost that will be known as Uus Laht. The Teekond Clan would welcome Cicloist Missionaries and convert to Cicloism themselves for better relations with Arenians.

At the turn of the century a new leader would emerge in the Arenian Empire, Primer Piedad de Hoinito, an ambitious politician who was a hard Tiranist who believed that the Arenian Empire wasn’t just in the position to lead the future, but should lead it. His main goals being the formation of a unitary Talarenian state, the vassalization and modernization of Karieba, the complete control of Illagua, and the dissolution of the Second Republic. Part of the strategy in the beginning was to integrate itself into the rest of the realm via soft power, construction projects, industrial resources, Cicloist religious authority, and to be perceived as the sole reliable security of the realm from outside threats.

A relatively new political opposition in the Illagran Consell would grow tired of High King Maximo Neira, who has been in power since the mid 19th century, and openly protested against his regime. Particularly the lack of land reform, and the growing pains of adopting industry practices would cause the destabilizing of the region. In 1964 a majority of the Consell dos Comúns would sit out of sessions, causing chaos in the Upper Consell and paralysis in the Kingdom's government. Instead of addressing the disgruntlement of the Consell members to solve the crisis, King Neira would dismiss members who would not accept the ultimatum to come back or be replaced. To the surprise of no one this would not go over well with many of those disgruntled Consell members, and they would confide in the communities that they represented. Tensions would reach a breaking point when a revolt led by Anarchist leader Cledwyn Camba in Novollyn, and other settlements along the Croesi River would follow suit and form the Illagran Comunidad. Liberal Democratic leaders, in particular Terero Avina, would denounce the current government and settlements on the south side of Sierra Hao, including Vadoio and Outeidade, would follow suit.

The child King of Prezia Eryk Oleski Pociska, The Jarl of Pertama Aake Maijala, and Jahimeister of Uus Laht Egert Teekond would request the assistance of the Tiran at around the same time to fight their non-cicloist rivals. This request came at a very opportune time for the Arenian Empire, as their vassals and the people themselves were beginning to question the validity of the authority of the Tiran, and as these requests were brought to the attention of Primer Luna Salazar Badinsca she saw opportunity. The Primer declared that assistance would be provided and riled up the citizens across the Empire, including it’s vassals, as a protector of Cicloist across the realm and declared that Cicloism was threatened in Karieba. Prezian recordings however, would indicate that the truth was far more complicated.

Unfortunately these wars are not well documented, due to the hostile and isolationist nature of the Junta’s. There have been three wars in total; 1st Junta War in 2163, the 2nd Junta War in 2334, and the 3rd Junta War in 2415. One thing to be clear on is that there is ample evidence of fighting occurring intermittently nonstop between wars, and the wars themselves are mass fighting between all the Juntas and their very fragile alliances between each other. What was unique about the 3rd Junta War however, was that the Arediān Republic and the Imperial Karieban Federation were united against the Regency and allied Junta’s to liberate the struggling Sanctuary City of Puerto Esperanza.