Devali

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Cluster

Lleu

History

Settlement

A group of scientists first colonized Devali in 2532, founding the country of Abraia. Over the next several years, they developed means to cope with the invasive plant life and create a foundation for a community. In 2578, a branch of the de la Rosa royal family came to rule over Abraia. They ordained the initial settlement - called Abraia Central - to be the planetary capital. Leading up to the Scream, colonization progressed rapidly southward through the continent and around the mountain range that divides it. During the Silence, colonization slowed dramatically with the reduced population and lack of psitech to help tame the flora. Survey of the second major Devalian continent, Sagaria, was put on indefinite hold. By 2740, the population had stabilized and Abraia's borders covered the entire continent. Duke Ronauld Fernand Abraia de la Rosa moved his family to the city of Monhal to be more central to the dispersing populace. Though Abraia Central remained the capital, he hoped his family's new location would encourage continued expansion to the south. Over the next three centuries, Abraia became more of a parliamentary replublic than a monarchy. As the Silence ended, the de la Rosas were more of a symbol than an authority, aided by their distance from the capital where the parliament made most decisions without the moncharchy's input. The parliament voted to join the Protectorate and larger galactic community in 3096 prior to receiving official support from the Duke and Duchess.

The Royal Family

In the 3100s, the de la Rosas began regaining some authority. The population in the southern half of Abraia felt disconnected from their ruling parliament and representatives in the north. As such, they turned to the royal family for guidance and to give them a greater voice in their government. In 3186, this schism grew into the Monhalian War of Independence. The war lasted until 3199, when peace treaties saw its end and the creation of the Monhalian Union. The de la Rosas ruled over the new country, but their land didn't include their former city of Monhal. The new country struggled in the wake of a war that killed most of its royal family and thousands of civilians. Duke Elias Gabriel Monhala de la Rosa took few actions to improve the country. His one remaining child, Countess Maxelene Narsolonius Monhala de la Rosa, became a shadow activist, creating and aiding public works projects under pseudonyms. Duke Elias' disappearance in 3208 made the future of the royal family a more urgent issue. Many saw Countess Maxelene, only 16 years old at the time, as too young to rule the country. A public vote officially disolved the royal family in 3210 in favor of a parliament not dissimilar to Abraia's. The former countess won enough votes to earn a seat on the parliament despite being just 18 years of age. They maintain this seat to this day.

Timeline

2532

First settlers arrive and found Abraia

2553

De la Rosa family installed as ruling family

2665

The Scream cut Devali off from additional help

2740

De la Rosa moves to Monhal

3096

Devali joins the Protectorate alliance

3186

Monhalian War of Independence begins

3199

Monhalian Union is founded to end the war

3210

The de la Rosa royal family officially dissolved

Information

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Included Organizations

Related Tradition (Primary)

Language of Flowers

Inhabiting Species

Related Materials

Mirasoil

Places & Things

Devali
- Sagaria
- Monhalian Union
  - Elsion
- Abraia
  - Monhal
  - Abraia Central

The planet consists of two main continents: One is divided between the country of Abraia in the north, and the Monhalian Union in the south; The other is known as Sagaria, and is generally considered inhospitable to most life. Devali's largest exports fit into cultural and artistic categories -- music, art, textiles, and fashion, to give some examples. Averting this trend is Mirasoil, a manufactured form of Devali's own soil that allows plants to grow faster and larger. Due to potential danger surrounding it, it's carefully regulated and primarily used to help stabilize food production on Torm and Talmar.

People & Groups

Details coming soon!

Flora & Fauna

Devali's native soil has properties that enhance plant growth. The plants have evolved around this, further accelerating their growth such that many can grow from seed to adult in under a day. The lush gardens and diverse plant life draw in tourists and artists seeking inspiration from the natural world. However, Devalian governments often downplay the resulting hazards. Many plants can be harmful, invasive, and aggressive. Extended exposure to the soil can cause neurological issues in mammals, sometimes leading to erratic and aggressive behavior in local fauna. Humans affected by this have reported memory loss and hallucinations.

Afferra Vine

Species | Jul 16, 2024

A carnivorous vine that grows in lush regions of Devali.

Petunia

Species | Sep 10, 2024

The friendly name for a member of an unfriendly species.

Culture & History

Culture varies wildly based on the region, but one through line is the focus on plant life. From Abraia's tidy gardens, to the Monhalian Union's aim of symbiosis, to Sagaria's untamed wildness. Devalian pride is wrapped up in flowers. The typical Devalian fashion is colorful and floral, with shapes that mimic flower petals and designs for every popular native plant. Even countercultures use plants, focusing on the ugly, lesser-known, or deadly varieties. Yet under all that beauty are the scars of war. The Monhalian War of Independence has been over for decades, but few would call the matter resolved. Deep tension lurks just beneath the surface, waiting for a chance to rise again.