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[[File:Southern route map.png|thumb|A map of the Southern Route, the orange arrow indicates the modern shipping route, the red arrow indicates Gabo de Pogiano's first journey]]

The '''Southern Route''', also commonly known as the '''South [[Audonia]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Daxia]]n southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and [[Caphirian]]n and [[Puertego|Puertegan]] ports. The first recorded complete voyage of the route was made in [[1615]] by Gabo de Pogiano, an explorer and adventurer from the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] who started his trip on the port of [[Albalitor]] on the [[Kindreds Sea]] and came into contact with the [[Daxia]]n Qian dynasty in [[Port Bondor]], [[Zhijun]]. Impetus for developing alternate trade routes gained traction and support at the Qian court mainly as a way to evade the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[La Garrote|monopoly]] on all western [[Audonia]]n sea routes to [[Levantia]], especially from its outpost on the island of [[Cheun|Ayermer]]. The route would become more profitable to traverse in the early 17th century after the Qian colonization of [[Stenza|Peratra]] by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]]. In the modern era the route continues to be an important lane for [[Daxia]] and international marine shipping and several national navies operate throughout its whole length to provide security.

The '''Southern Route''', also commonly known as the '''South [[Audonia]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Daxia]]n southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and [[Caphirian]]n and [[Puertego|Puertegan]] ports. The first recorded complete voyage of the route was made in [[1615]] by Gabo de Pogiano, an explorer and adventurer from the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] who started his trip on the port of [[Albalitor]] on the [[Kindreds Sea]] and came into contact with the [[Daxia]]n Qian dynasty in [[Port Bondor]], [[Zhijun]]. Impetus for developing alternate trade routes gained traction and support at the Qian court mainly as a way to evade the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[La Garrote|monopoly]] on all western [[Audonia]]n sea routes to [[Levantia]], especially from its outpost on the island of [[Cheun|Ayermer]]. The route would become more profitable to traverse in the early 17th century after the Qian colonization of [[Stenza|Peratra]] by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] and increased engagement with the [[Caphirian]] Third Imperium. In the modern era the route continues to be an important lane for [[Daxia]] and international marine shipping and several national navies operate throughout its whole length to provide security.

== Background ==

Historically, sea exploration by Daxian dynasties was severely lacking in comparison to Levantine powers such as [[Burgundie]]. Most of Daxian trading with its neighbours was conducted through overland routes, rivers or by sea shipping that stuck close to the coastline. [[Burgundie]]'s possession of islands controlling access to important waterways in Audonia such as [[Salarive]] and [[Antilles]] and its sometimes predatory attitudes, the dangers posed by Audonian pirates and high tariffs made trade through Burgoignesc controlled waters a fairly unappealing and uneconomic prospect. The discovery of [[Zhijun]] and later [[Peratra]] by an expedition commissioned by Emperor Yuanjian of the Qian dynasty opened the possibility of further lands yet to be discovered. Admiral Xi Haifong proceeded to conquer the polynesian tribes of [[Peratra]] and established the port of Xiwang there in 1613. The arrival in 1615 of [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth|Carto-Pelaxian]] explorer Gabo de Pogiano at [[Zhijun]]'s Port Bondor confirmed to the Qian the existence of lands further east to trade with.

Spices were always considered the gold of the [[Polynesian Sea]]. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper and turmeric had long been products which were difficult to obtain in [[Sarpedon]] and brought in by caravans and experienced merchants coming from [[Caphiria]].

Spices were always considered the gold of the [[Polynesian Sea]]. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper and turmeric had long been products which were difficult to obtain in [[Sarpedon]] and brought in by caravans and experienced merchants coming from [[Caphiria]]. A merchant of Albalitor describes the overland spice route as follows: Only the markets of [[Venceia]] then scattered these spices all over [[Sarpedon]], great in cost, and without guaranteed arrival. In 1300s, with the establishment of the Third Imperium, the trade from [[Venceia]] reduced to a great degree due to the increase of [[Kiravia|Coscivian]] piracy around [[Sarpedon]]. The advantage of the [[Pelaxia]]ns to establish a sea route therefore virtually free of assault – however, covered in perils in the sea – showed itself rewarding and outlined a large income to the Crown in the future. [[Pelaxia]] directly linked the spice producing regions to their markets in [[Sarpedon]].

A merchant of Albalitor describes the overland spice route as follows: Only the markets of [[Venceia]] then scattered these spices all over [[Sarpedon]], great in cost, and without guaranteed arrival. In 1300s, with the establishment of the Third Imperium, the trade from [[Venceia]] reduced to a great degree due to the increase of [[Kiravia|Coscivian]] piracy around [[Sarpedon]]. The advantage of the [[Pelaxia]]ns to establish a sea route therefore virtually free of assault – however, covered in perils in the sea – showed itself rewarding and outlined a large income to the Crown in the future. [[Pelaxia]] directly linked the spice producing regions to their markets in [[Sarpedon]].

In March 1603, Pogiano was at the head of an expedition that weighed anchor from Albalitor. Under his control were three ships: the galleon Jesús María, of 600 tons and 30 cannons, Nuestra Señora de la Visitación and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. The expedition was entrusted by the King [[Jerónimo I]], to suppress the incursions of Coscivian privateers in the seas to the south of Loa kingdom.

Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the [[Okatian Sea]], and made port in the [[Freda Island]]. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather.

Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the [[Okatian Sea]], and made port in the [[Freda Island]]. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather. Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration beyond [[Australis]], and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's [[Daxia]], whose kingdom was located far to the west in Audonia, and sailed to it reaching it in 1615.

Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration beyond [[Australis]], and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's [[Daxia]], whose kingdom was located far to the west in Audonia, and sailed to it reaching it in 1615.

==History==

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[[File:Ilustracion-XIX-expedicion-Fernando-Magallanes 1407469895 112245496 667x375.jpg|thumb|Pogiano sailing around [[Australis]]]]

===Establishment===

Gabo de Pogiano's 1615 journey became an embassy after contact with the [[Daxia]]ns. After arriving in the port of [[Zong]] on the 10th of October, he had an audience with Digen Youdu, Viceroy of Ganshu; with whom he negotiated an agreement that allowed him to dock in Daxian ports and engage in trade, map out the surrounding seas. Pogiano in turn committed himself to on his return trip, guide a Qian squadron to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and the coast of [[Sarpedon]]. The ships that would join him on [[Zhijun]] were the ''Falun'', the ''Gong'' and the ''Shen Yun''; the first Daxian ships to ever make it to [[Sarpedon]]. Later contacts with [[Aciria|Acirien]] representatives would lead to a similar agreement. The Qian would send goods such as slaves, sugarcane, barrels of [[slozo]], pink salt, ebony wood, cinnamon and other spices and in return would receive (insert Sarpedonian products such as wine)

Gabo de Pogiano's 1615 journey became an embassy after contact with the [[Daxia]]ns. After arriving in the port of [[Zong]] on the 10th of October, he had an audience with Digen Youdu, Viceroy of Ganshu; with whom he negotiated an agreement that allowed him to dock in Daxian ports and engage in trade, map out the surrounding seas. Pogiano in turn committed himself to on his return trip, guide a Qian squadron to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and the coast of [[Sarpedon]]. The ships that would join him on [[Zhijun]] were the ''Falun'', the ''Gong'' and the ''Shen Yun''; the first Daxian ships to ever make it to [[Sarpedon]]. Later contacts with [[Aciria|Acirien]] representatives would lead to a similar agreement. The Qian would send goods such as slaves, bolts of silk, sugarcane, barrels of [[slozo]], pink salt, ebony wood, cinnamon and other spices and in return would receive (insert Sarpedonian products such as wine). On 1628 a group of merchants from the [[Caphiria]]n Third Imperium were deputized to travel to the [[Daxia|west]] and make contact with the Qian dynasty. The leader of the delegation was the banker [[Ottorio Adelistian Malessar]] who was personally cognizant of the amounts of profit that trade with [[Daxia]] was generating for some of his clients in [[Pelaxia]]. Given how late was the Imperium in joining the trade, Ottorio was given wide latitude to negotiate terms, especially if it could result in elbowing aside the other Sarpedonians.

The outsourcing of colonial administration of the [[Stenza|Australis]] territories to the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] and the expansion of its commercial activities by establishing bases in Port Bondor, Rakin (later [[Rakahanga]]) and Ambo led to the establishment of a quasi commercial monopoly on the western end of the Southern Route. As the company's wealth increased, it would outfit a fleet of warships of its own, nominally under Imperial control but in practice operating to protect firstly its commercial interests. The [[Harmonious Flotilla Invincible]] began operating in 1758, when it fended off Bergendii corsairs off the coast of [[Freda Island]].

==Economic and social impact==

===In Daxia===

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 [[File:Southern route map.png|thumb|A map of the Southern Route, the orange arrow indicates the modern shipping route, the red arrow indicates Gabo de Pogiano's first journey]]
-The '''Southern Route''', also commonly known as the '''South [[Audonia]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Daxia]]n southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and [[Caphirian]]n and [[Puertego|Puertegan]] ports. The first recorded complete voyage of the route was made in [[1615]] by Gabo de Pogiano, an explorer and adventurer from the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] who started his trip on the port of [[Albalitor]] on the [[Kindreds Sea]] and came into contact with the [[Daxia]]n Qian dynasty in [[Port Bondor]], [[Zhijun]]. Impetus for developing alternate trade routes gained traction and support at the Qian court mainly as a way to evade the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[La Garrote|monopoly]] on all western [[Audonia]]n sea routes to [[Levantia]], especially from its outpost on the island of [[Cheun|Ayermer]]. The route would become more profitable to traverse in the early 17th century after the Qian colonization of [[Stenza|Peratra]] by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]]. In the modern era the route continues to be an important lane for [[Daxia]] and international marine shipping and several national navies operate throughout its whole length to provide security.
+The '''Southern Route''', also commonly known as the '''South [[Audonia]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Daxia]]n southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and [[Caphirian]]n and [[Puertego|Puertegan]] ports. The first recorded complete voyage of the route was made in [[1615]] by Gabo de Pogiano, an explorer and adventurer from the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] who started his trip on the port of [[Albalitor]] on the [[Kindreds Sea]] and came into contact with the [[Daxia]]n Qian dynasty in [[Port Bondor]], [[Zhijun]]. Impetus for developing alternate trade routes gained traction and support at the Qian court mainly as a way to evade the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[La Garrote|monopoly]] on all western [[Audonia]]n sea routes to [[Levantia]], especially from its outpost on the island of [[Cheun|Ayermer]]. The route would become more profitable to traverse in the early 17th century after the Qian colonization of [[Stenza|Peratra]] by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] and increased engagement with the [[Caphirian]] Third Imperium. In the modern era the route continues to be an important lane for [[Daxia]] and international marine shipping and several national navies operate throughout its whole length to provide security.
 == Background ==
 Historically, sea exploration by Daxian dynasties was severely lacking in comparison to Levantine powers such as [[Burgundie]]. Most of Daxian trading with its neighbours was conducted through overland routes, rivers or by sea shipping that stuck close to the coastline. [[Burgundie]]'s possession of islands controlling access to important waterways in Audonia such as [[Salarive]] and [[Antilles]] and its sometimes predatory attitudes, the dangers posed by Audonian pirates and high tariffs made trade through Burgoignesc controlled waters a fairly unappealing and uneconomic prospect. The discovery of [[Zhijun]] and later [[Peratra]] by an expedition commissioned by Emperor Yuanjian of the Qian dynasty opened the possibility of further lands yet to be discovered. Admiral Xi Haifong proceeded to conquer the polynesian tribes of [[Peratra]] and established the port of Xiwang there in 1613. The arrival in 1615 of [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth|Carto-Pelaxian]] explorer Gabo de Pogiano at [[Zhijun]]'s Port Bondor confirmed to the Qian the existence of lands further east to trade with.
-Spices were always considered the gold of the [[Polynesian Sea]]. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper and turmeric had long been products which were difficult to obtain in [[Sarpedon]] and brought in by caravans and experienced merchants coming from [[Caphiria]].
+Spices were always considered the gold of the [[Polynesian Sea]]. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper and turmeric had long been products which were difficult to obtain in [[Sarpedon]] and brought in by caravans and experienced merchants coming from [[Caphiria]]. A merchant of Albalitor describes the overland spice route as follows: Only the markets of [[Venceia]] then scattered these spices all over [[Sarpedon]], great in cost, and without guaranteed arrival. In 1300s, with the establishment of the Third Imperium, the trade from [[Venceia]] reduced to a great degree due to the increase of [[Kiravia|Coscivian]] piracy around [[Sarpedon]]. The advantage of the [[Pelaxia]]ns to establish a sea route therefore virtually free of assault – however, covered in perils in the sea – showed itself rewarding and outlined a large income to the Crown in the future. [[Pelaxia]] directly linked the spice producing regions to their markets in [[Sarpedon]].
-A merchant of Albalitor describes the overland spice route as follows: Only the markets of [[Venceia]] then scattered these spices all over [[Sarpedon]], great in cost, and without guaranteed arrival. In 1300s, with the establishment of the Third Imperium, the trade from [[Venceia]] reduced to a great degree due to the increase of [[Kiravia|Coscivian]] piracy around [[Sarpedon]]. The advantage of the [[Pelaxia]]ns to establish a sea route therefore virtually free of assault – however, covered in perils in the sea – showed itself rewarding and outlined a large income to the Crown in the future. [[Pelaxia]] directly linked the spice producing regions to their markets in [[Sarpedon]].
 In March 1603, Pogiano was at the head of an expedition that weighed anchor from Albalitor. Under his control were three ships: the galleon Jesús María, of 600 tons and 30 cannons, Nuestra Señora de la Visitación and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. The expedition was entrusted by the King [[Jerónimo I]], to suppress the incursions of Coscivian privateers in the seas to the south of Loa kingdom.
-Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the [[Okatian Sea]], and made port in the [[Freda Island]]. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather.
+Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the [[Okatian Sea]], and made port in the [[Freda Island]]. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather. Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration beyond [[Australis]], and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's [[Daxia]], whose kingdom was located far to the west in Audonia, and sailed to it reaching it in 1615.
-Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration beyond [[Australis]], and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's [[Daxia]], whose kingdom was located far to the west in Audonia, and sailed to it reaching it in 1615.
 ==History==
 {{see also|Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to Alshar}}
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 [[File:Ilustracion-XIX-expedicion-Fernando-Magallanes 1407469895 112245496 667x375.jpg|thumb|Pogiano sailing around [[Australis]]]]
 ===Establishment===
-Gabo de Pogiano's 1615 journey became an embassy after contact with the [[Daxia]]ns. After arriving in the port of [[Zong]] on the 10th of October, he had an audience with Digen Youdu, Viceroy of Ganshu; with whom he negotiated an agreement that allowed him to dock in Daxian ports and engage in trade, map out the surrounding seas. Pogiano in turn committed himself to on his return trip, guide a Qian squadron to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and the coast of [[Sarpedon]]. The ships that would join him on [[Zhijun]] were the ''Falun'', the ''Gong'' and the ''Shen Yun''; the first Daxian ships to ever make it to [[Sarpedon]]. Later contacts with [[Aciria|Acirien]] representatives would lead to a similar agreement. The Qian would send goods such as slaves, sugarcane, barrels of [[slozo]], pink salt, ebony wood, cinnamon and other spices and in return would receive (insert Sarpedonian products such as wine)
+Gabo de Pogiano's 1615 journey became an embassy after contact with the [[Daxia]]ns. After arriving in the port of [[Zong]] on the 10th of October, he had an audience with Digen Youdu, Viceroy of Ganshu; with whom he negotiated an agreement that allowed him to dock in Daxian ports and engage in trade, map out the surrounding seas. Pogiano in turn committed himself to on his return trip, guide a Qian squadron to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and the coast of [[Sarpedon]]. The ships that would join him on [[Zhijun]] were the ''Falun'', the ''Gong'' and the ''Shen Yun''; the first Daxian ships to ever make it to [[Sarpedon]]. Later contacts with [[Aciria|Acirien]] representatives would lead to a similar agreement. The Qian would send goods such as slaves, bolts of silk, sugarcane, barrels of [[slozo]], pink salt, ebony wood, cinnamon and other spices and in return would receive (insert Sarpedonian products such as wine). On 1628 a group of merchants from the [[Caphiria]]n Third Imperium were deputized to travel to the [[Daxia|west]] and make contact with the Qian dynasty. The leader of the delegation was the banker [[Ottorio Adelistian Malessar]] who was personally cognizant of the amounts of profit that trade with [[Daxia]] was generating for some of his clients in [[Pelaxia]]. Given how late was the Imperium in joining the trade, Ottorio was given wide latitude to negotiate terms, especially if it could result in elbowing aside the other Sarpedonians.
 The outsourcing of colonial administration of the [[Stenza|Australis]] territories to the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] and the expansion of its commercial activities by establishing bases in Port Bondor, Rakin (later [[Rakahanga]]) and Ambo led to the establishment of a quasi commercial monopoly on the western end of the Southern Route. As the company's wealth increased, it would outfit a fleet of warships of its own, nominally under Imperial control but in practice operating to protect firstly its commercial interests. The [[Harmonious Flotilla Invincible]] began operating in 1758, when it fended off Bergendii corsairs off the coast of [[Freda Island]].
 ==Economic and social impact==
 ===In Daxia===

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