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See also:[[History_of_Pelaxia|History of Pelaxia]] | See also:[[History_of_Pelaxia|History of Pelaxia]] | ||
The history of Pelaxia dates to the Antiquity when the pre-Caphirian peoples of the Kindred coast of the Pelaxian Valley made contact with the Kosalis and the first writing systems known as Paleopelaxian scripts were developed. In 1485, Jerónimo De Pardo, the Grand Duke of Agrila, unified Pelaxia as a dynastic union of disparate predecessor kingdoms ; its modern form of a republic was established in 1852. After the completion of the Union of Termia, the Crown began to explore across the Kindred Sea, expanding into Vallos and marking the beginning of the Golden Age under the Pelaxian Empire. Until the 1750s, Garza Pelaxia was the one of most powerful states in Sarpedon. | The history of Pelaxia dates to the Antiquity when the pre-Caphirian peoples of the Kindred coast of the Pelaxian Valley made contact with the Kosalis and the first writing systems known as Paleopelaxian scripts were developed. In 1485, Jerónimo De Pardo, the Grand Duke of Agrila, unified Pelaxia as a dynastic union of disparate predecessor kingdoms ; its modern form of a republic was established in 1852. After the completion of the Union of Termia, the Crown began to explore across the Kindred Sea, expanding into Vallos and marking the beginning of the Golden Age under the Pelaxian Empire. Until the 1750s, Garza Pelaxia was the one of most powerful states in Sarpedon. During this period, Pelaxia was involved in all major Sarpedonian Wars, including the Kindred Wars. Pelaxian power declined in the latter part of the 18th century. | ||
In the early part of the 19th century, most of the former Pelaxian Empire overseas disintegrated. A tenuous balance between liberal and conservative forces was struck in the establishment of a republic in Pelaxia; this period began in 1852 and ended in 1922. Then came the dictatorship of General Benedicto Álvaro Camargo (1922-1932). His government inaugurated a period ruled by a militarist party, the Restauración Nacional Party, up until 1957. From 1922 the country experienced rapid economic growth in the 1940s and early 1950s. With the death of Federico Pedro Olmos in November 1956 Pelaxia returned to the Federal Republic. With a fresh Constitution voted in 1958. | |||
'''Antiquity (700 BC - 300 AD)''': The foundation of Pelaxia's history lies in Antiquity, with the emergence of pre-Caphirian Kindred coast dwellers engaging with Kosalis and developing early writing systems known as Paleopelaxian scripts. The Cognati, residing on the western Sarpedonian coast, displayed dual meanings in ancient texts - encompassing both valley inhabitants and specifically those along the western and southern shores. Cognatish language prevailed from the 7th to the 1st century BC, defining a stratified society with rulers, nobles, priests, artisans, and slaves. A senate of nobles convened, supported by a "fides" obligation system upheld by kings or chieftains. Vallosi influences like wine and olives were embraced, and metalwork thrived, yielding exceptional iron weaponry. The conquest era began around the 4th century BC with Caphirian General Ottiano's campaign, culminating in the annexation of Montia. Dividing valleys into Pelagia Orientis and Pelagia Occidentis, Cognati's later revolts were quelled. Caphiria further expanded by subduing Albalitoria and Cognatilitoria, concluding with the Litorian Wars' culmination in 16 BC. | |||
'''Caphirian Recession and Kosal Expansion (300 AD - 484 AD): '''Internal conflicts within the Caphirian Republic, led by figures like Luccino Capontinus and Iscallio Maristo, triggered a five-year civil war known as the War of the Republic around the mid-5th century AD. The Republic suffered 120,000 casualties, causing its imminent collapse. Concurrently, the Caphirian hold over Pelaxia waned as four Sarpedonian tribes crossed the Cazuano river in 407, leading to the establishment of separate kingdoms - Losa in Montia, Ladri in the south, and Klis in Albalitore. Despite Caphirian attempts, these territories remained mostly beyond their control. | |||
'''The Agrila Kingdom (5th - 8th centuries):''' Emerging as a successor state to Caphirian influence, the Agrila Kingdom occupied western Pelaxia from the 5th to the 8th centuries. Founded by Kosali settlers under King Magda, it stood independently from the Caphirian Empire's authority. Under King Evaristo, Kosali influence expanded, marked by their victory over the Caphirian armies at Cakia in 479. The defeat led to Caphirian attempts to curb expansion. Subsequently, the Kosali Kingdom of Albalitor arose in 618, expelling Klis from its capital and engaging with Rastri and Rati settlements. This era witnessed increasing unity between the Cognatish-Caphiravian populace and Kosal, often accompanied by persecution of outsiders. The Kosali Code, developed in the 7th century, became a bedrock for Pelaxian law during the Middle Ages. | |||
'''Caphirian Reconquest (500 - 1485):''' This period witnessed the ascendancy of Catholic Kosali nobles who established feudal systems, leveraging monasteries and bishoprics to consolidate power. These Kosali leaders, characterized as partially Caphirianized, defended against Ladri, Rati, Losa, and Rastri incursions. The Treaty of Agrila in 954 divided Pelaxia into Castrillón and Agrilan territories. The Santialche dynasty's 12th-century rise led to the establishment of cities like Alimoche, Fatides, and Barcegas. Concurrently, the Castrillóns expanded their influence, absorbing southern territories and forming alliances. The Montian Confederacy emerged as a political entity during this time, uniting various provinces under its banner. The 14th century witnessed a shift from feudalism to late medieval politics, with the Castrillóns vying against Agrila and Sebardoba for control. Battles and alliances reshaped the geopolitical landscape. In 1469, Consul Mauhtémoc Castrillón's involvement in the Termia region led to conflicts, including pivotal battles like Alcoy and Jumilla. The fall of Tristán Castrillón in 1477, in which the Montian Confederacy played a role, marked a turning point, signaling the decline of the Castrillón dynasty and the realignment of power dynamics in the region. | |||
'''Great Caphiravian Kingdom of Pelaxia (1485 - 1618)''': Marked by the Union of Termia in 1485, Pelaxia's history saw the rise of the De Pardo dynasty through a marriage alliance between Reginaldo Castrillón and Jerónimo De Pardo. This union aimed to create a unified state governed by Albalitorian law, supported by the Montian Confederacy. The Jeronimian period fostered a blend of feudal and mercantile dynamics, with the Cortes Regium of 1516 shifting legislative power to the Corte General, initiating the "Golden Liberty" era characterized by aristocratic rule. The dynasty's reign from 1686 to 1772 was a prosperous era of cultural growth. Economically, Pelaxia relied on agricultural production through serfdom, diverging from Levantia's emerging capitalist trends. The 16th-century agricultural trade boom, coupled with peasant labor, fueled a profitable folwark economy. Mining and metallurgy thrived, contributing to commercial advancement. Exports via Albalitor, a prominent trade hub, maintained positive trade balances. Other towns like Agrila, Montia, and Fegona participated in transit and exports, with Albalitor's prominence driving its wealth and autonomy. | |||
'''Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth and the Pelaxian Empire (1618 - 1795):''' The establishment of the Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth in 1618 through the Union of Alahuela followed the Great Schism of 1615 and the subsequent dissolution of the Southern Provinces. Notably, Pelaxia emerged as the dominant partner in the union, with its ruler ascending as the crowned Emperor of the federative monarchy. The Commonwealth's distinctive political structure featured a system of checks on monarchical power, exemplified by the Concilii Regii legislature controlled by the nobility. This innovative approach foreshadowed principles of modern democracy and constitutional monarchy. Ethnically diverse and religiously tolerant, the Commonwealth safeguarded religious freedom through the Albalitor Confederation Act of 1673. While Catholicism held the status of the "dominant religion" according to the 1791 Constitution, freedom of religion was maintained. However, the Commonwealth faced partitions due to the First Partition in 1772 and the Second Partition in 1793, ultimately leading to its dissolution through the Third Partition in 1795. | |||
''' | '''Pelaxian Republic (1852 - 1876):''' The Pelaxian Republic emerged following King Luciano II's deposition in 1852 due to his absolutist tendencies and resistance to the republican-minded 1846 Law of Lords. Luciano II's refusal to appoint recommended lords led to a military uprising led by General Solorio Torres. The republic abolished noble titles, dissolved the House of Lords, and enabled local election of provincial governors, strengthening the republic's foundation. | ||
'''Federal Republic (1876 - Today):''' Following the monarchy's deposition in 1852, provincial governors in the East sought greater autonomy due to perceived central government overreach and the desire to protect their regional interests. The demand for a second parliamentary chamber to represent provinces directly through elected members reflected the need for more localized decision-making and representation in the federal government. This demand escalated into open secession by provinces such as Montia, Mirlia, and Cafir. The threat of a broader uprising, potential external support, and the perceived risk of Caphirian interference further fueled the provinces' push for increased autonomy, eventually leading to the constitutional reform of 1876 and the establishment of a federal structure. | |||