Pelaxian colonization of Vallos

The Pelaxian colonization of Vallos began in 1497 on the Bahía de Los Rumas after the initial 1497 voyage of Albalitorian Captain Mauricio José Delepas under license from the King Jerónimo I. These overseas territories of the at the time Caphiravian Kingdom of Pelaxia were under the jurisdiction of Crown of De Pardo until the last territory was lost in (TBD). Pelaxians saw the dense populations of indigenous peoples as an important economic resource and the territory claimed as potentially producing great wealth for individual Pelaxians and the crown. Religion played an important role in the Pelaxian conquest and control of the territory after the Great Schism of 1615, bringing them into the Levantine Catholic Church peacefully, by trade or by force under the now Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth. Pelaxian colonists settled in greatest numbers where there were dense indigenous populations and the existence of valuable resources for extraction.

Their quest to dominate the source of the spices that sustained the lucrative spice trade in the early 16th century, along with missionary efforts by Levantine Catholic orders, saw the establishment of trading posts and forts, and left behind a Pelaxian cultural element that remains in modern-day Castadilla, Lucrecia and Puertego.

Prelude

Jusonias and Krasoas

The Caphirian explorers first mapped Jusonia Islands around the 710s and established coastal settlements that quickly became autonomous as they were very far away from the metropolis, created settlements that would come to be cities such as Fontantez. This period of the archipelago is defined for the incapacity of Caphiria to maintain a direct sea and trade link with the islands, mostly because of the disruption from south kosali tribes and civil unrest in the valley.

By the 1100s most of the settlements would fall under the administration of the Duchy of Albalitor. This administration would be cut short by the invasion of the Savrian kings from mainland Pelaxia as they had started expanding all over southern Pelaxia. It was in this period that the capital of Fuentealba on Jusonia Mayor would be consolidated. By the 1200s the islands would start to suffer from chronic raids carried by Loa people who had established a foothold well into the Kindred Sea.

The War of the Tides, spanning from 1330 to 1350, stands as a significant chapter in the history of the Kindred Sea. This conflict primarily revolved around the strategic control of the waterways governing access to and from the sea. The principal instigator, the Duchy of Albalitor, sought to secure vital maritime routes in service of the Despote of Cognata, seated in Albalitor. The despotate aimed to attain greater autonomy in managing trade, diminishing reliance on the Caphiravian Republic.

The focus of the conflict lay in the geopolitical maneuvering to control key ports and sea routes. The Duchy of Albalitor, under the auspices of the Despote of Cognata, perceived dominance over these maritime arteries as essential for economic self-sufficiency. The Loa Confederation, who maintained ties of vassalage with the archipelago through the chiefdom system, with the Krasoa Islands , resisted external attempts to control the vital waterways. This made the Jusonia Islands, a midway point into continental Sarpedon a very converted position to secure.Unified under the leadership of their esteemed high chief, Kahu'i Marakatu Loa, the Loa Confederation fought fiercely to safeguard what was deemed “ancestral lands and maintain autonomy against external encroachment.

The Jusonia Islands quickly became a sub-theatre of the war being fought around the Krasoas. Noteworthy engagements, such as the Battle of Bahía Creciente in 1335 and the Siege of Marisport in 1342, marked the tactically intricate nature of the war. These military endeavors were characterized by maneuvers to secure or disrupt maritime access points. The overarching objective was the establishment of control over ports and channels facilitating trade within the Kindred Sea. The War of Tides concluded in 1350 with a negotiated peace treaty. While the Despote of Cognata retained certain territorial claims as the newly found “Comarca de la Crasoa” and "Comarca de Juson" as enclaves further enforcing the presence of the Pelaxian and Caphiravian culture in the Kindred Sea.

Kiravian enroachment

To fully comprehend the unfolding dynamics, it is essential to hearken back to the year 1497. This year marked the initial Pelaxian endeavor to establish a colonial presence in what is now known as Castadilla. This early foray into colonization stands as a foundational episode in the broader Pelaxian exploration and expansion across the vast expanse of Vallos.

During the period spanning from 1560 to 1600, a notable sequence of events unfolds, characterized by the engagement of Septemontes in maritime conflicts against Burgundie. These maritime struggles exhibit an effort on the part of Septemontes to resist the encroachment of Pelaxian explorers, resulting in a measure of success that prevents the complete erosion of their sovereignty. Nevertheless, this defense entails the relinquishment of control over maritime territories and a portion of their coastal regions.

Against this backdrop, Kiravia emerges as a prominent contender, vying with Pelaxia for control over the seas and the emerging territories in Vallos. Within this context, anti-Kiravian sentiments gain traction, and Pelaxia strategically leverages these sentiments to indirectly encourage Septemontes to contest the Kiravian puppet colony ensconced within the Loa Empire. While historical conflicts with Kiravia were once underpinned by distinctions in culture—particularly Kiravia's Polynesian identity—the cessation of these hostilities appears to be more closely tied to resource limitations rather than the absence of justifications.

Vicerotalty of Puerto Negro (1487)

The colonization of the Island of Puertego, known as Puerto Negro during its colonial era, represents a somber chapter in the history of the Pelaxian colonial expansion and its connection with the grim realities of the sarpedonian slave trade. The island's strategic location and abundant resources were rapidly exploited by the Caphiravian Kingdom of Pelaxia, resulting in the establishment of a brutal system of forced labor and economic exploitation.

In 1485, with the consolidation of power by King Jerónimo I of Pelaxia, the island of Puertego was incorporated into the kingdom's dominions, marking the beginning of an era of colonization marked by ruthless exploitation and suffering. In 1487, an expedition was dispatched to the island to establish a Viceroyalty under the direct representation of King Jerónimo I. This Viceroyalty aimed to oversee the island's economic activities, particularly its involvement in the intercontinental slave trade and the plantation system. The early period of colonization saw the appointment of a series of Viceroys, representing the Pelaxian crown's interests and exerting control over the local administration. Notable among these Viceroys were Hernán de Montemayor, who oversaw the establishment of the first slave fortresses on the island, and Isabella de la Vega, who implemented a system of encomiendas to organize and control indigenous labor.

The establishment of the "encomienda" system allowed Pelaxian settlers to claim labor from the indigenous populations in exchange for nominal protection and religious education. This system, however, quickly transformed into a form of exploitation, as indigenous people were subjected to grueling labor conditions and abuse. Simultaneously,by the 1700's the island's plantation system thrived, with sugarcane, coffee and other cash crops cultivated on large estates by enslaved Alshari and indigenous laborers.

One of the most distressing aspects of Puerto Negro's history was the creation of massive slave fortresses along the coast, where enslaved were held in captivity before being transported to various destinations across the Pelaxian territories. These fortresses, such as Fortaleza Negra and Fort San Miguel, stood as grim symbols of human suffering and exploitation.

Notable Viceroys who oversaw the affairs of Puerto Negro include Diego de Córdoba, who further expanded the plantation system, and Rodrigo de la Torre, who oversaw the construction of the infamous slave fortress of Fortaleza Negra. These individuals played significant roles in perpetuating the brutal cycle of forced labor, economic exploitation, and human suffering that defined Puerto Negro's colonial history.

The colonization of the Island of Puertego stands as a painful reminder of the cruelty and injustices inherent in the pursuit of economic and colonial ambitions. It is a chapter that serves as a cautionary tale about the devastating impact of unchecked power and the disregard for human dignity in the name of imperial expansion. The legacy of Puerto Negro's colonization extends beyond its shores, influencing the subsequent economic exploitation methods of the Caphiravian Kingdom of Pelaxia. The intertwined systems of forced labor, serfdom, and plantation economy left a profound mark on the region

Enclaves of Bahía de Los Rumas (1497)

In 1497, Delepas embarked on a perilous journey, commissioned by King Jerónimo I himself, to establish the first Pelaxian enclave on the shores of Bahía de Los Rumas. This audacious endeavor marked the inception of the Pelaxian expansion into Vallos. With pioneering zeal, Charpantier and his intrepid crew navigated the treacherous waters, setting foot on the unknown terrain and planting the seeds of Pelaxian dominion.

Under the dominion of the Crown of De Pardo, these overseas territories promised not only material wealth and prosperity but also posed an opportunity for the Pelaxian crown to assert its dominion over a new frontier. The uncharted lands, inhabited by indigenous populations, were perceived as a potential labor force to stimulate the economic growth of the kingdom. Guided by the influence of religion, especially after the Great Schism of 1615, the Pelaxian expansion encompassed not only territorial acquisition but also the conversion of indigenous populations to the Levantine Catholic faith, with peaceful and forceful methods alike, as the emerging Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth later began to take shape.

From its inception, the colonization of Castadilla bore strategic significance for the Pelaxian crown. As the indigenous resistance flared into conflicts with the Pelaxian settlers, naval battles emerged as a pivotal aspect of the struggle. The Pelaxian Navy found itself engaged in a series of clashes with the navies of Kiravia and Burgundie from the early 1500s to the 1640s, with only intendified after 1630 when protecting the Castadilla became key to secure the Southern Route to Alshar:

• Battle of Azure Waters (1506)
• Clash of the Tainean Shores (1512)
• Encounter off the Isle of Mists (1602)
• Engagement at Sunlit Horizon (1620)
• Skirmish at Crimson Bay (1630)
• Conflict of Twin Suns (1635)
• Confrontation at Dawn's Passage (1665)

Amidst these naval encounters, the colonization continued to shape the destiny of both the colonizers and the indigenous inhabitants. It was during this time that the Delepasans, descendants of Pelaxian settlers and indigenous inhabitants, began to take form. The Delepasans would become a testament to the complex fusion of cultures, aspirations, and conflicts that marked the Pelaxian colonization of this distant land. The tumultuous interplay of ambition, faith, and territorial assertion shaped the narrative of this colonial venture, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Castadilla.

Pelaxian suzerainity of the Catenais Republics (1499-1750s)

• Second Emeritan Republic;
• Ventese Republic; and
• Crassian Republic
• (Maristella?)

Because of the Republics' relative stability compared to most of the polities in Vallos and overall Latinic homogeneity, the Republics were not to be made into a colony, but rather protectorates.

The Republics became incredibly important to the Pelaxians as a frontier to maintain its hold in the Southern Route to Audonia, in the mid 17th century onward.

See also

• Burgoignesc colonial empire