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==History== | ==History== | ||
Going back as far the {{wp|Polynesian}} and [[Crona]]n migrations in Equatorial Ostiecia's pre-arrival history, the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] have been a globally important crossroads and intercontinental interface. The arrival of [[Adonerii]] settlers in the 7th century BC introduced [[Latinic]] influence and established the first true cities in the region. During this time most of [[Vallos]] fell under the sway of the the [[Caphiria]]n Imperium and the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] were no different, but the did represent the furthest northwestern fringe of the Imperium's influence. It wasn't until the arrival of {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers, during the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] in the late 16th century, fleeing religious persecution in the [[Levantia]], that would ultimately shape the character of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | |||
These {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers established the [[New Burgundie Colony]] in [[1598]]. Despite facing formidable challenges, including conflicts with pirates and initial hardships, the colony thrived and expanded rapidly throughout the 17th and 18th crntury. Their {{wp|Calvinist}} values fostered an environment conducive to economic prosperity, social cohesion, and a sense of moral imperative that was a forcing function in their drive for existence and their ultimate success. The establishment of a credit-based economy, a departure from the usury-constrained economies prevalent in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] [[Maritime Dericania]] stimulated economic growth and innovation. | |||
The {{wp|Calvinist}} colonial administration's emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits led to the establishment of schools, libraries, and universities, ensuring a well-educated populace and a culture that valued knowledge and innovation. The colony's commitment to communal responsibility resulted in the development of early social safety nets and a progressive tax system, ensuring a minimum standard upon which it's denizens could build strong futures and contribute to the colony's overall success. | |||
The influx of [[Bergendii]] refugees from [[Audonia] in the early 19th century, following the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire]] in [[Audonia]], further reinforced influence of the {{wp|Calvinist}} administration influence. The predominantly {{wp|Protestant} newcomers were integrated into the existing social structure, their values and work ethic aligning with those of the established colonists. The rapid urbanization and industrialization that followed this demographic shift further cemented the {{wp|Calvinist}} ethos of hard work, self-reliance, and community spirit. | |||
The [[Odurian War]] of the mid-19th century and the subsequent [[New Burgundie Secession War]] tested the resilience of the Equitorioise people and their institutions. The eventual recognition of Equatorial Ostiecia as a home rule constituent country within [[The Burgundies]], a hard-won concession from the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]], paved the way for the emergence of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | |||
During the [[Occidental Cold War]] and [[Operation Kipling]] the Equitorioise identity distilled into its current form. The shared experience of living under the constant threat of conflict strengthened the bonds of community and reinforced the importance of collective resilience but the shared belief that the ardent traditional conservativism of the past was responsible for the woes of the present meant that the younger generations took a softer stance on the role of church elders in the direct governance of political and social life as the country exited the 20th and entered the 21st century. | |||
===Pre-arrivals=== | ===Pre-arrivals=== | ||
Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | ||