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Following the disappearance of the Aonaal around 4,500 years ago, it was unclear when the following inhabitants of Tierrador stepped foot in the nation, however most historians agree that some indigenous peoples from East Alshar and Central/Northern Crona migrated to Tierrador and surrounding areas from 1245 BC - 790 BC. From that point on, the indigenous peoples began establishing settlements. These settlements were usually small, consisting of about 200-250 inhabitants, and were primarily used for hunting, fishing, or agriculture. The hunting and fishing settlements were usually nomadic, where they usually migrated to different parts of Tierrador depending on the season. For example, a hunting settlement focused on Tauçan bison usually stayed at the foot of the Tauçan Mountain Range during the summer months, when the bison migrate down to the lowland areas for their mating season. However, once the summer months ended, both the bison and the hunting settlements would migrate up the mountains, so that the settlements would have a yearly supply of bison.
Following the disappearance of the Aonaal around 4,500 years ago, it was unclear when the following inhabitants of Tierrador stepped foot in the nation, however most historians agree that some indigenous peoples from East Alshar and Central/Northern Crona migrated to Tierrador and surrounding areas from 1245 BC - 790 BC. From that point on, the indigenous peoples began establishing settlements. These settlements were usually small, consisting of about 200-250 inhabitants, and were primarily used for hunting, fishing, or agriculture. The hunting and fishing settlements were usually nomadic, where they usually migrated to different parts of Tierrador depending on the season. For example, a hunting settlement focused on Tauçan bison usually stayed at the foot of the Tauçan Mountain Range during the summer months, when the bison migrate down to the lowland areas for their mating season. However, once the summer months ended, both the bison and the hunting settlements would migrate up the mountains, so that the settlements would have a yearly supply of bison.


Some of the settlements were also permanent. These settlements were primarily focused on agriculture, as the season for agriculture is the same no matter what. These types usually were found in the southern and lowland regions of Tierrador, as the climates in those areas allowed for longer growing seasons and ideal crop harvests. The settlements would often interact with other settlements, mostly bartering for goods that they usually cannot produce themselves (e.g. A hunting settlement will trade deer meat to an agricultural settlement in exchange for corn). In most cases, the settlements would even form tribes and cooperate with the settlements in said tribes. These settlements and tribes were all under the banner of the Abio Woqalate, an isolationist kingdom deriving most of its civil, societal, and political characteristics from the ancient Aonaali Woqalate. One of the major tribes were known as the '''Qabór Tribe''' and were prominent in Eastern and Southern Tierrador. The Qabór Tribe, for close to a thousand years, expanded its borders to cover all of modern-day Tierrador and even parts of [[Ceylonia]] and [[Istrenya]], under the Abio Woqalate banner, until the [[Qabóri Reform]] in 62 AD, which marked the beginning of the Qabóri Woqalate along with the Qabóri Common Era. The coastal city of [[Qabór]] served as the capital from 164 AD until it was destroyed by Abio warriors in 671 AD, during the Abio-Qabór War. These tribes were (and still are) referred to as the '''Abio''' and they were the historical rulers of modern-day Tierrador.
Some of the settlements were also permanent. These settlements were primarily focused on agriculture, as the season for agriculture is the same no matter what. These types usually were found in the southern and lowland regions of Tierrador, as the climates in those areas allowed for longer growing seasons and ideal crop harvests. The settlements would often interact with other settlements, mostly bartering for goods that they usually cannot produce themselves (e.g. A hunting settlement will trade deer meat to an agricultural settlement in exchange for corn). In most cases, the settlements would even form tribes and cooperate with the settlements in said tribes. These settlements and tribes were all under the banner of the Abio Woqalate, an isolationist kingdom deriving most of its civil, societal, and political characteristics from the ancient Aonaali Woqalate. One of the major tribes were known as the '''Qabór Tribe''' and were prominent in Eastern and Southern Tierrador. The Qabór Tribe, along with several smaller tribes, for close to a thousand years, expanded its borders to cover all of modern-day Tierrador and even parts of [[Ceylonia]] and [[Istrenya]], under a united Abio Woqalate banner, until the [[Qabóri Reform]] in 62 AD, which marked the beginning of the Qabóri Woqalate along with the Qabóri Common Era. The coastal city of [[Qabór]] served as the capital from 164 AD until it was destroyed by Abio warriors in 671 AD, during the Great Qabóri War. These tribes were (and still are) referred to as the '''Abio''' and they were the historical rulers of modern-day Tierrador.


===Qabóri Woqalate===
===Qabóri Woqalate===
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Following the Obshqal, the Qabóri Woqalate was considered a regional superpower throughout ancient Crona. During the early years of Qabór, the Empire directly traded with the [[North Songun Civilization]], bartering for goods not typically found in the Qabóri Woqalate, and relying on the Civilization for assistance during the Abio Wars, which helped the Qabóri greatly. After the fall of the North Songun Civilization, the Qabóri began establishing vassal states in what is now [[Kelekona]], [[Arcerion]] and [[Istrenya]]. These vassals were created as a means to keep a strong influence over South Crona without barring the responsibility of governing the large amount of land, which was considered impractical at the time. Following [[Aster's expedition]] in the 1380s, the Qabóri Woqalate began international trade and commerce with the [[Occidental World]], leading to the creation of the Qabóri Trading Company (now [[Vallos-Tierrador Banking Corporation|VTBC]]) along with [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] traders in 1412, boosting the Qabóri economy hundred-fold. Despite the newfound economic success, the Qabóri Woqalate under the Lebhonq Dynasty would be the last of the Qabóri banner. From 1689 to 1733, the reduction of the Qabóri Empire's territory led to the political and economic structure to completely collapse. The [[Bogocían Kingdom (1631–1820)|Kingdom of Bogocía]] broke away from the Qabóri Woqalate in 1631, led by the Oro Dynasty. Despite this, many elements of the Qabóri Woqalate still remained within the independent kingdom, such as the use of the Qabóri Calendar and the complex bureaucratic structure of the former empire.
Following the Obshqal, the Qabóri Woqalate was considered a regional superpower throughout ancient Crona. During the early years of Qabór, the Empire directly traded with the [[North Songun Civilization]], bartering for goods not typically found in the Qabóri Woqalate, and relying on the Civilization for assistance during the Abio Wars, which helped the Qabóri greatly. After the fall of the North Songun Civilization, the Qabóri began establishing vassal states in what is now [[Kelekona]], [[Arcerion]] and [[Istrenya]]. These vassals were created as a means to keep a strong influence over South Crona without barring the responsibility of governing the large amount of land, which was considered impractical at the time. Following [[Aster's expedition]] in the 1380s, the Qabóri Woqalate began international trade and commerce with the [[Occidental World]], leading to the creation of the Qabóri Trading Company (now [[Vallos-Tierrador Banking Corporation|VTBC]]) along with [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] traders in 1412, boosting the Qabóri economy hundred-fold. Despite the newfound economic success, the Qabóri Woqalate under the Lebhonq Dynasty would be the last of the Qabóri banner. From 1689 to 1733, the reduction of the Qabóri Empire's territory led to the political and economic structure to completely collapse. The [[Bogocían Kingdom (1631–1820)|Kingdom of Bogocía]] broke away from the Qabóri Woqalate in 1631, led by the Oro Dynasty. Despite this, many elements of the Qabóri Woqalate still remained within the independent kingdom, such as the use of the Qabóri Calendar and the complex bureaucratic structure of the former empire.


During the reign of Woqala Aphía V and Anteria I under the Shchapha'qa Dynasty, Qabór’s power and territory reduced heavily from its peak in the 1200s. This was at the point where diplomatic relationships and commerce with fellow Cronan power [[Alstin]] began, along with the colonial endeavors of [[Cartadania]] taking modern-day [[Ceylonia]] and [[Aracadó]] (the latter of which would be reclaimed in the early 1910s following the Inso-Terra War) from Qabór. Following the beginning of the 18th century, the residents of the Qabóri Woqalate grew increasingly apathetic towards the ruling dynasty, attitudes that have never before been witnessed throughout the history of Imperial Tierrador. In 1724, the Auqali Region declared its independence from the Tierradorian Empire. This was not approved by the Woqala, who declared war on the breakaway region and began the first Auqali Revolution. The violent revolution lasted for 5 years and resulted in the economic and military resources of the Qabóri Woqalate being drained, leading to increased taxation on unrepresented civilians, leading to increased public unrest. Because of this unrest, a young student named Aubo Šoqa led a group of fellow students across the streets of [[Qabór]] for a demonstration against the Woqala. These demonstrations would occur every day, and would soon lead to the [[Qabór Massacre]] in 1732, where the Imperial Army opened fire on the students after one of the demonstrations got violent. In April 1733, Šoqa, along with many close acquaintances, convinced the Imperial Army to mutiny against the Woqala, beginning the Revolution of 1733. The revolution lasted for 7 months, with the [[Tierrador Charter]] being ratified in November of 1733.
During the reign of Woqala Aphía V and Anteria I under the Shchapha'qa Dynasty, Qabór’s power and territory reduced heavily from its peak in the 1200s. This was at the point where diplomatic relationships and commerce with fellow Cronan power [[Alstin]] began, along with the colonial endeavors of [[Cartadania]] taking modern-day [[Ceylonia]] and [[Aracadó]] (the latter of which would be reclaimed just 30 years later) from Qabór. Following the beginning of the 18th century, the residents of the Qabóri Woqalate grew increasingly apathetic towards the ruling dynasty, attitudes that have never before been witnessed throughout the history of Imperial Tierrador. In 1724, the Auqali Commonwealth declared its independence from the Tierradorian Empire. This was not approved by the Woqala, who declared war on the breakaway region and began the first Auqali Revolution. The violent revolution lasted for 5 years and resulted in the economic and military resources of the Qabóri Woqalate being drained, leading to increased taxation on unrepresented civilians, leading to increased public unrest. Because of this unrest, a young student named Aubo Šoqa led a group of fellow students across the streets of [[Qabór]] for a demonstration against the Woqala. These demonstrations would occur every day, and would soon lead to the [[Qabór Massacre]] in 1732, where the Imperial Army opened fire on the students after one of the demonstrations got violent. In April 1733, Šoqa, along with many close acquaintances, convinced the Imperial Army to mutiny against the Woqala, beginning the Revolution of 1733. The revolution lasted for 7 months, with the [[Tierrador Charter]] being ratified in November of 1733.


===Late 18th Century to Mid-19th Century===
===Late 18th Century to Mid-19th Century===


Following the [[Revolution of 1733]] and the the ratifying of the Tierrador Charter, the Tierradorian Empire was formally dissolved and the nation was an morphed into two new nations, the Tierradorian Confederate Republic, with Aubo Šoqa serving as president, and the Western Republic, which governed over the regions of [[Tulangia]], [[Ulunkheria]], [[Alcosky]], [[Qazrogzo]], and [[Undursky]]. Little changed procedurally as while the Tierrador Charter stated that the nation was a union of seventeen independent regions with the same rights as a sovereign nation, only three of the seventeen regions possessed said powers and rights. The [[Republic of Auqali and Sonaxa (1727–1910)|Auqali Republic]] was not technically considered part of the Tierradorian Confederation, rather a full sovereign, independent nation, with its own military and political interests. The other two regions, [[Arrecife Republic (1803–1892|Arrecife]] and Bogocía were considered semi-independent, however still governed from central government. The central government, while in theory did not possess much power, still acted as an authoritarian regime and attempted to suppress many laws and ideas coined by the regions. However, these endeavors were never successful.
Following the [[Revolution of 1733]] and the the ratifying of the Tierrador Charter, the Tierradorian Empire was formally dissolved and the nation was an morphed into two new nations, the Tierradorian Confederate Republic, with Aubo Šoqa serving as president, and the Western Republic, which governed over the commonwealths of [[Tulangia]], [[Ulunkheria]], [[Alcosky]], [[Qazrogzo]], and [[Undursky]]. Little changed procedurally as while the Tierrador Charter stated that the nation was a union of ten independent nations with heavy limits on the central government’s power, only three of the ten commonwealths possessed said powers and rights. The [[Republic of Auqali and Sonaxa (1727–1910)|Auqali Republic]] was not technically considered part of the Tierradorian Confederation, rather a full sovereign, independent nation, with its own military and political interests. The other two commonwealths, [[Arrecife Republic (1803–1892|Arrecife]] and Bogocía were considered semi-independent, however still governed from central government. The central government, while in theory did not possess much power, still acted as an authoritarian regime and attempted to suppress many laws and ideas coined by the commonwealths. However, these endeavors were never successful.


The Tierradorian Confederation was considered weak and unstable, and the Tierrador Charter and its contents were not considered a true frame of government. The central government had no true power over the regions, leading regions like Auqali and Arrecife to declare themselves independent without any real resistance from the central government. The leader of the Confederation was appointed by the governors of the regions, and had no true power, either, serving as a figurehead for the entire nation and was only consulted to for international relations, therefore expressing fact that there was no true need for a leader in Taisgol. This form of government continued on for about 60 years until 1796, when Tesío Takosenia, the governor of the Las Rozas Region, attempted to declare the Region independent, as he felt that the Confederation was holding his region back from prosperity. This was met with an unusual response, the fourteen other regions united to send their regional militias to Las Rozas to ”dissuade” Takosenia from declaring independence. Eventually, this would begin the Takosenic Era of Tierrador, which also began with the [[Takosenic-Kostiric Wars]].
The Tierradorian Confederation was considered weak and unstable, and the Tierrador Charter and its contents were not considered a true frame of government. Despite the pseudo-power projection, the central government had no true power over the commonwealths, leading regions like Auqali and Arrecife to declare themselves independent without any real resistance from the central government. The leader of the Confederation was appointed by the governors of the commonwealths, and had no true power, either, serving as a figurehead for the entire nation and was only consulted to for international relations, therefore expressing fact that there was no true need for a leader in Taisgol. This form of government continued on for about 60 years until 1796, when Tesío Takosenia, the governor of the Republic of Las Rozas, attempted to declare the commonwealth independent, as he felt that the Confederation was holding his region back from prosperity. This was met with an unusual response, the nine other commonwealths united to send their regional militias to Las Rozas to ”dissuade” Takosenia from declaring independence. Eventually, this would begin the Takosenic Era of Tierrador, which also began with the [[Takosenic-Kostaric Wars]].


During the beginning stages of the wars, Takosenia sent his militia to Aracadó and Polelu, completely overwhelming their armies and annexing them both in 1797. After that, the militia was sent towards Taisgol, as he believed that if he could take over the city, it was possible for him to overtake the entire nation and dissolve the confederation. In December of 1797, Taisgol was invaded by Las Rozas. The invasion did not last long, as the newly expanded Las Rozas militia was able to overwhelm and destabilize the Taisgol Army in a matter of weeks. After the militia entered the city and Taisgol was annexed by Las Rozas, Takosenia relocated the new base of operations to Taisgol and formally dissolved the Tierradorian Confederation, creating the Union of Las Rozas in its place. Following that, he received the Tierrador Charter and burned it in front of the Palacio de Prosperidad, signaling a new movement in the history of the nation. The rest of the regions eventually joined the union either by coercion or full military force, except for the three independent regions. Alóqal and Opharez, however, possessing an advantage in being separated from the Union by the independent Arrecife, opted to not join the Union, and even with coercion and threats of military force, Arrecife was firm in barring the invasion of the Western Regions through their land. The only way for an Invasion of Alóqal was for Takosenia’s militia to travel around the Porvaos Region, which, while possible, was extremely difficult in terms of logistics.
During the beginning stages of the wars, Takosenia sent his militia to Aracadó, in what became known as the [[First Songun War]]. Aracadó’s military was completely overwhelmed by Takosenia’s army, which was nearly doubled in size, and Aracadó would be annexed into Las Rozas in 1797. After that, the army was sent towards Taisgol, as he believed that if he could take over the city, it was possible for him to overtake the entire nation and dissolve the confederation. In December of 1797, Taisgol was invaded by Las Rozas. The invasion did not last long, as the newly expanded Las Rozas army was able to overwhelm and destabilize the Taisgol Army in a matter of weeks. After the militia entered the city and Taisgol was annexed by Las Rozas, Takosenia relocated the new base of operations to Taisgol and formally dissolved the Tierradorian Confederation, creating the Empire of Las Rozas in its place, declaring himself as the emperor. Following that, he received the Tierrador Charter and burned it in front of the Palacio de Prosperidad, signaling a new movement in the history of the nation. The [[Prairies Woqalate (1723–1804)|Prairies Woqalate]]<ref>which consisted of modern-day [[Tansher]], [[Onancía]], [[Oazralk]], [[Caxano]], and parts of Undursky, Qaleqa, and [[Anbarsky]]</ref>, along with the Bogocían Kingdom, would instigate the [[Prairies Coalition War]] in response to the various operations by Takosenía. The rest of the commonwealths joined the Prairies and Bogocía, with the exception of Auqali & Sonaxa, who declared their neutrality, and Agualaría, who had already been invaded in the [[Second Songun War]]. Alóqal and Ozalaz, however, possessing an advantage in being separated from the Union by the independent Arrecife, opted to not join the Union, and even with coercion and threats of military force, Arrecife was firm in barring the invasion of the western commonwealths through their land. The only way for an Invasion of Alóqal was for Takosenia’s militia to travel around the Porvaos Region, which, while possible, was extremely difficult in terms of logistics.


===Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century===
===Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century===


As the nation was entering the middle stage of the Takosenic-Kostiric Wars, the Tierradorian population steadily grew increasingly more apathetic towards Takosenia’s republic. The delaying of the inevitable war with Alóqal led many Tierradorians to question the credibility of his leadership, and despite the many threats made against dissidents by the Imperial Army, the Tierradorian people began demonstrations within the streets of many Tierradorian cities, most notably Taisgol. Eventually, on September 16, 1805, Takosenia made the decision to sacrifice the extra resources of traveling around Porvaos in order to reach the Alóqal Region, and launched a full-scale invasion of the independent nation. The invasion did not last long, as the significantly more technologically-advanced Imperial Army quickly crushed the Alóqali defenses. On October 2, 1805, Alóqal and Opharez were admitted into the Tierradorian Republic as the ninth and tenth regions of the nation. Following the invasion of both regions, it allowed for Tesío Takosenia to cement his status as the dictator of the Tierradorian Republic. However, his reign would not last as he would die in 1811 from an unknown illness. His successor, Aphío Kostiri, would become the next autocratic leader of Tierrador. Though his reign lasted longer than his predecessor, Kostiri’s time in office was also short-lived. Growing disparity within the newly-founded regions of the Tierradorian Republic, as most of the funding from the federal government was based off of what the regions could contribute, whereas most regions were not able to produce many resources deemed valuable by Kostiri’s government. Not only this, but the growing disagreements with the Kingdom of Bogocía along with the Republic of Auqali, two regions that were regarded as crucial to the survival of the Kostiri-led Tierrador, only sped up the eventual fall of the Republic. On May 9, 1823, the [[Qabóri Guard]], the ''de facto'' military force of the former Qabóri Woqalate, stormed the Palace of Prosperity in Taisgol. This began the Revolution of 1823, which lasted until August of the same year, and resulted in the death of Aphío Kostiri, the fall of the Tierradorian Republic, and the end of the Takosenic-Kostiric Wars.  
As the nation was entering the middle stage of the Takosenic-Kostaric Wars, the Tierradorian population steadily grew increasingly more apathetic towards Takosenia’s republic. The long and drawn out war with the Coalition led many Tierradorians to question the credibility of his leadership, and despite the many threats made against dissidents by the Imperial Army, the Tierradorian people began demonstrations within the streets of many Tierradorian cities, most notably Taisgol. Eventually, on September 16, 1805, Takosenia made the decision to sacrifice extra resources and launched a full-scale invasion of the Prairies Woqalate. The invasion lasted long, nearly five months, and resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, but the significantly more technologically-advanced Imperial Army was able to crush the Prairies defenses. On October 2, 1805, the Prairies Woqalate would collapse, and would be reorganized into the Tierradorian Republic as new commonwealths or vassal states. Arrecife was allowed to continue as an independent republic. The decisive victory allowed for Tesío Takosenia to cement his status as the dictator of the Tierradorian Republic. However, his reign would not last as he would die in 1811 from an unknown illness. His successor, Aphío Kostari, would become the next autocratic leader of Tierrador. Though his reign lasted longer than his predecessor, Kostari’s time in office was also short-lived. Under Kostari, the republic would spark the [[Western Egg Wars]], which lasted from 1812–1817 and resulted in the invasions of Alóqal, Ozalaz, and Porvaos, and integrating them as commonwealths. Growing disparity within those newly-founded commonwealths of the Tierradorian Republic, as most of the funding from the federal government was based off of what the commonwealths could contribute, whereas most commonwealths were not able to produce many resources deemed valuable by Kostari’s government. Not only this, but the growing disagreements with the Kingdom of Bogocía along with the Republic of Auqali, the two independent commonwealths that still were regarded as crucial to the survival of the Kostari-led Tierrador, only sped up the eventual fall of the Republic. On May 9, 1823, the [[Qabóri Guard]], the ''de facto'' military force of the former Qabóri Woqalate, stormed the Palace of Prosperity in Taisgol. This began the Revolution of 1823, which lasted until August of the same year, and resulted in the death of Aphío Kostari, the fall of the Tierradorian Republic, and the end of the Takosenic-Kostiric Wars.  


Following the Revolution of 1823, the Qabóri Guard declared the return of Imperial Qabór. Qavlan I, a senior member of the Qabóri Guard and the matriarch of the Havqanoq Dynasty, implemented herself as the Woqala of the newly-reformed Woqalate. Qavlan I began her reign by invading, conquering, and admitting the Kingdom of Bogocía back into the Qabóri Woqalate. She would then also implement various policies of devolution, which included the return of the historical '''Qoyalets''' (provinces) of the Qabóri Woqalate, though as a second-tier subdivision, below the regions. Following the death of Qavlan I in 1831, many revisions to the Woqalate Charter took place, which saw the introduction of many modern bureaucratic institutions, including Imperial and Tribunal Courts, the Qangreč, and the Tribunal Executive Offices. This was referred to as the [[Second Qabóri Reformation]] and shaped the Woqalate into what it is now. The Havqanoq also opened up the Woqalate to international relations and trade, along with the conquering of many island colonies. The biggest impact of this era would be the heightened positive relationship with fellow Cronan power [[Alstin]]. Much of modern-day Tierradorian culture and way of life has a large amount of Alstinian influence, especially within the eestern regions, due to their close proximity to the nation. Diplomatic relations began in 1849 when newly-coronated Woqala Saqula II visited [[Alstin (City)|Alstin City]], and met with the Alstinian Parliament to propose a free trade deal. Qabór also began relations with [[Arcerion]] and [[Kiravia]]. While the Havqanoq Dynasty were well-respected by the international community, the people of the Qabóri Woqalate did not respond positively to the various policies from the Havqanoq. In 1867, members of the Qabóri Guard mutinied against Woqala Qavlan II, exiling her to the independent dominion of Lakawachee, where she lived out the rest of her life. The Second Beaver War was fought between sympathizers of the Havqanoq Dynasty and the newly-founded Woqelee Dynasty, who claimed to fight for the people of the Woqalate. The war was one of the bloodiest conflicts in Tierradorian history, and it lasted from 1867 to 1874, and resulted in the House of Havqanoq being overthrown, and the implementation of the Tierradorian Woqalate, with its capital based in Taisgol rather than Qabór.  
Following the Revolution of 1823, the Qabóri Guard declared the return of Imperial Qabór. Qavlan I, a senior member of the Qabóri Guard and the matriarch of the Havqanoq Dynasty, implemented herself as the Woqala of the newly-reformed Woqalate. Qavlan I began her reign by invading, conquering, and admitting the Kingdom of Bogocía back into the Qabóri Woqalate. She would then also implement various policies of devolution, which included the return of the historical '''qoyalets''' (provinces) of the Qabóri Woqalate, though as a second-tier subdivision, below the commonwealths. Following the death of Qavlan I in 1831, many revisions to the Woqalate Charter took place, which saw the introduction of many modern bureaucratic institutions, including Imperial and Tribunal Courts, the Qangreč, and the Tribunal Executive Offices. This was referred to as the [[Second Qabóri Reformation]] and shaped the Woqalate into what it is now. The Havqanoq also opened up the Woqalate to international relations and trade, along with the conquering of many island colonies. The biggest impact of this era would be the heightened positive relationship with fellow Cronan power [[Alstin]]. Much of modern-day Tierradorian culture and way of life has a large amount of Alstinian influence, especially within the eestern regions, due to their close proximity to the nation. Diplomatic relations began in 1849 when newly-coronated Woqala Saqula II visited [[Alstin (City)|Alstin City]], and met with the Alstinian Parliament to propose a free trade deal. Qabór also began relations with [[Arcerion]] and [[Kiravia]]. While the Havqanoq Dynasty were well-respected by the international community, the people of the Qabóri Woqalate did not respond positively to the various policies from the Havqanoq. In 1867, members of the Qabóri Guard mutinied against Woqala Qavlan II, exiling her to the independent dominion of Tawakee, where she lived out the rest of her life. The [[Qabóri Succession War]] was fought between sympathizers of the Havqanoq Dynasty and the newly-founded Woqelee Dynasty, who claimed to fight for the people of the Woqalate. The war was one of the bloodiest conflicts in Tierradorian history, and it lasted from 1867 to 1874, and resulted in the House of Havqanoq being overthrown, and the implementation of the Tierradorian Woqalate, with its capital based in Taisgol rather than Qabór.  


Under Woqala Qyulei II, the main goal of the Tierradorian Woqalate was to return to the traditional borders of the ancient Qabóri Woqalate, which included the borders of eastern Tierrador and the struggling Western Republic. In 1874, Tierrador invaded the Western Republic, beginning the Western War. The Western War would last for five years, and resulted in the coerced admission of the five western regions into the Tierradorian Woqalate. This war would strain the newly-established relationship with Alstin, as the United Republic was one of the parties fighting against Woqelee Tierrador in the Second Beaver War. They feared that the growing Tierradorian state would come knocking at their door at any moment following the Western War. This lead to the leaders of both nations meeting once again, in 1885, this time in Taisgol. The Alstinians were reassured that any aggression against them would not occur, however the nation still acted with caution in any interaction with Tierrador. The 1880s were also a time of growing influence from [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivian culture]], as the close proximity with [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] settlements and the former Kiravian colony of [[Paulastra]] brought along consistent Coscivian immigration to Tierrador. Eventually, many of Tierrador's major cities contained a large Coscivian population, expecially in the midwestern regions of the country. Meanwhile, many issues brought upon by the independent republics of Arrecife and Porvaos were the roots of increasing concern within the Woqalate. Arrecife's economy had been on the decline for several decades prior to the turn of the 19th century, and many feared that Arrecife would attempt to "expand its horizons." In an 1892 letter to Woqala Qyulei III, Arrecife President Yordán Hernandez all but guaranteed an attack from Arrecife. In early 1893, Qyulei ordered the first invasion of the Arrecife Republic. Despite outnumbering the Arrecife Militia three to one, the Tierradorian offensives failed, due to poor planning from the Taisgol commanders. Following this, on April 7, 1893, Qyulei abdicated the throne out of humiliation, and was replaced by her younger sister, Woqala Saku. Immediately after taking the throne, Saku reorganized the Tierrador Militia, renaming it to the [[Tierrador Armed Forces]], and signed into effect a law of {{wp|conscription}} for all residents aged 18 to 23. Because of this, thousands of students began protesting in the streets of Qabór, as they did not wish to live in fear of having to risk their lives for Tierrador. Despite these demonstrations, the law remained in effect until 1971. On July 13, 1893, following the reforms, Woqala Saku ordered a second offensive against the Arrecife Republic. Unlike the last invasion, this one was quite successful, lasting only four months, and ended with the defeat of the Arrecife Militia and Hernandez's regime.
Under Woqala Qyulei II, the main goal of the Tierradorian Woqalate was to return to the traditional borders of the ancient Qabóri Woqalate, which included the borders of eastern Tierrador and the struggling Western Republic. In 1874, Tierrador invaded the Western Republic, beginning the Western War. The Western War would last for five years, and resulted in the coerced admission of the five western commonwealths into the Tierradorian Woqalate. This war would strain the newly-established relationship with Alstin, as the United Republic was one of the parties fighting against Woqelee Tierrador in the Qabóri Succession War. They feared that the growing Tierradorian state would come knocking at their door at any moment following the Western War. This lead to the leaders of both nations meeting once again, in 1885, this time in Taisgol. The Alstinians were reassured that any aggression against them would not occur, however the nation still acted with caution in any interaction with Tierrador. The 1880s were also a time of growing influence from [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivian culture]], as the close proximity with [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] settlements and the former Kiravian colony of [[Paulastra]] brought along consistent Coscivian immigration to Tierrador. Eventually, many of Tierrador's major cities contained a large Coscivian population, expecially in the midwestern regions of the country. Meanwhile, many issues brought upon by the independent republics of Arrecife and Porvaos were the roots of increasing concern within the Woqalate. Arrecife's economy had been on the decline for several decades prior to the turn of the 19th century, and many feared that Arrecife would attempt to "expand its horizons." In an 1892 letter to Woqala Qyulei III, Arrecife President Yordán Hernandez all but guaranteed an attack from Arrecife. In early 1893, Qyulei ordered the first invasion of the Arrecife Republic. Despite outnumbering the Arrecife Militia three to one, the Tierradorian offensives failed, due to poor planning from the Taisgol commanders. Following this, on April 7, 1893, Qyulei abdicated the throne out of humiliation, and was replaced by her younger sister, Woqala Saku. Immediately after taking the throne, Saku reorganized the Tierrador Militia, renaming it to the [[Tierrador Armed Forces]], and signed into effect a law of {{wp|conscription}} for all residents aged 18 to 23. Because of this, thousands of students began protesting in the streets of Qabór, as they did not wish to live in fear of having to risk their lives for Tierrador. Despite these demonstrations, the law remained in effect until 1971. On July 13, 1893, following the reforms, Woqala Saku ordered a second offensive against the Arrecife Republic. Unlike the last invasion, this one was quite successful, lasting only four months, and ended with the defeat of the Arrecife Militia and Hernandez's regime.


After the Arrecife conflict, Woqala Saku began working towards friendly diplomatic relations with overseas powers such Kiravia and [[Caphiria]]. Saku met with the leaders of both countries on several occasions from 1894 to 1895, and shortly after, embassies between the nations were constructed in Qabór.
After the Arrecife conflict, Woqala Saku began working towards friendly diplomatic relations with overseas powers such Kiravia and [[Caphiria]]. Saku met with the leaders of both countries on several occasions from 1894 to 1895, and shortly after, embassies between the nations were constructed in Qabór.
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===Great Wars and Beyond===
===Great Wars and Beyond===


Despite the newfound relations with Kiravia and Caphiria, Tierrador remained neutral during the [[First Great War]], which lasted from 1896 to 1902. Many Tierradorians felt that the country had an obligation to fight alongside its allies, however, Woqala Saku was firm on her stance that armed conflict with global powers, especially given the domestic situations at the time (i.e. Insurgencies in the western regions, skirmishes in [[Winnecomac]], and illicit trading from the Auqali Republic), was not needed or wanted by the Woqalate. This angered many Tierradorian residents, many of which began to show their already-high frustrations with the House of Woqelee. Benito Cruz-Morales, the fourth governor of the Republic of Auqali & Sonaxa, saw this as an opportunity to begin integrating surrounding areas into the Auqali regime. The heightened trade of illicit substances, such as [[copium]], [[loreium]], marijuana, and cocaine, began to raise suspicions from the Imperial Government back in Qabór. In 1907, Saku established the [[Imports and Exports Regulation Authority]] (IERA). The IERA's main purpose was to control any products or items imported into the Woqalate, in order to deter and eventually reduce illegal activity across Tierradorian borders. Despite this, drug mafias funded by the Auqali Republic managed to bypass the heightened border security with Tierrador through guerrilla tactics and careful placement of illegal goods in their modes of transporation. This would begin a domino effect which culminated in the [[1909 Čahaaga checkpoint incident]], in which IERA agents were captured and held hostage at the border checkpoint near [[Čahaaga, Auqali]]. The following year, on February 7, 1910, Saku would declare war on Auqali & Sonaxa. Much similar to the Invasion of Arrecife almost twenty years prior, the invasion was swift, with the Auqali Army being overwhelmed by the intense and clever guerrilla tactics of the Tierrador Armed Forces. On January 31, 1911, Auqali and Sonaxa were annexed by the Tierradorian Woqalate. Despite the swift victory, Tierrador still experienced mass casualties, causing outrage against Saku and the House of Woqelee. Civil unrest occurred across several Tierradorian major cities, with lower and middle class Tierradorians determined to take down the House of Woqelee. On October 3, 1911, two hundred Armed Forces personnel, led by former Qabóri Guard sergeant [[Auno Sanléc]], led a coup d'etat against the House of Woqelee. They stormed the Woqelee Palace in Qabór, where the members of the House of Woqelee members were forced out of the Palace and exiled to [[Republic of Tawakee (1877–1965)|Tawakee]].
Despite the newfound relations with Kiravia and Caphiria, Tierrador remained neutral during the [[First Great War]], which lasted from 1896 to 1902. Many Tierradorians felt that the country had an obligation to fight alongside its allies, however, Woqala Saku was firm on her stance that armed conflict with global powers, especially given the domestic situations at the time (i.e. Insurgencies in the western commonwealths, skirmishes in [[Winnecomac]], and illicit trading from the Auqali Republic), was not needed or wanted by the Woqalate. This angered many Tierradorian residents, many of which began to show their already-high frustrations with the House of Woqelee. Benito Cruz-Morales, the fourth governor of the Republic of Auqali & Sonaxa, saw this as an opportunity to begin integrating surrounding areas into the Auqali regime. The heightened trade of illicit substances, such as [[copium]], [[loreium]], marijuana, and cocaine, began to raise suspicions from the Imperial Government back in Qabór. In 1907, Saku established the [[Imports and Exports Regulation Authority]] (IERA). The IERA's main purpose was to control any products or items imported into the Woqalate, in order to deter and eventually reduce illegal activity across Tierradorian borders. Despite this, drug mafias funded by the Auqali Republic managed to bypass the heightened border security with Tierrador through guerrilla tactics and careful placement of illegal goods in their modes of transporation. This would begin a domino effect which culminated in the [[1909 Čahaaga checkpoint incident]], in which IERA agents were captured and held hostage at the border checkpoint near [[Čahaaga, Auqali]]. The following year, on February 7, 1910, Saku would declare war on Auqali & Sonaxa. Much similar to the Invasion of Arrecife almost twenty years prior, the invasion was swift, with the Auqali Army being overwhelmed by the intense and clever guerrilla tactics of the Tierrador Armed Forces. On January 31, 1911, Auqali and Sonaxa were annexed by the Tierradorian Woqalate. Despite the swift victory, Tierrador still experienced mass casualties, causing outrage against Saku and the House of Woqelee. Civil unrest occurred across several Tierradorian major cities, with lower and middle class Tierradorians determined to take down the House of Woqelee. On October 3, 1911, two hundred Armed Forces personnel, led by former Qabóri Guard sergeant [[Auno Sanléc]], led a coup d'etat against the House of Woqelee. They stormed the Woqelee Palace in Qabór, where the members of the House of Woqelee members were forced out of the Palace and exiled to [[Republic of Tawakee (1877–1965)|Tawakee]].


Following the storming of the Woqelee Palace, Sanléc crowned himself as the first male monarch in Tierradorian history, renaming the position to '''High Woqalo''', signifying the moral victory he believed to have gained after overthrowing the House of Woqelee. 1911 began the [[Walakee Tierrador|House of Walakee]]'s reign over Tierrador. Sanléc's reign was regarded as "uneventful," as no major global events that involved Tierrador took place during his reign as High Woqalo. One of the most notable policies implemented by Sanléc included the [[Tierradorian land reforms (1923–1963|various land reforms]] that he signed into effect via [[Crown Order]]. The reforms would last for forty years and saw the beginning of agricultural subsidies. The continued support for these policies throughout Walakee Tierrador earned the ruling dynasty the nickname "the Farming Dynasty," due to the agriculture-focused policies enacted throughout the 20th century. On April 6, 1931, Sanléc suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and was temporarily removed from the throne in order to give him time to recover. In his place was [[Home Office|Home Officer]] [[Nathan Krauža]]. Krauža had garnered a reputation of being "Tierrador-first," encouraging many to consider whether they are benefitting the Woqalate, which had led many to believe that Krauža would be selected as the successor should Sanléc die. However, when Sanléc suffered a second heart attack and was on the brink of death, he announced that the throne would be given to his daughter, [[Satola Sanléc]], rather than Krauža. Enraged, Krauža punched the High Woqalo in the chest, triggering a third heart attack, killing him immediately. After this incident, Krauža was arrested by the Woqalate Guard and sentenced to life in prison.
Following the storming of the Woqelee Palace, Sanléc crowned himself as the first male monarch in Tierradorian history, renaming the position to '''High Woqalo''', signifying the moral victory he believed to have gained after overthrowing the House of Woqelee. 1911 began the [[Walakee Tierrador|House of Walakee]]'s reign over Tierrador. Sanléc's reign was regarded as "uneventful," as no major global events that involved Tierrador took place during his reign as High Woqalo. One of the most notable policies implemented by Sanléc included the [[Tierradorian land reforms (1923–1963|various land reforms]] that he signed into effect via [[Crown Order]]. The reforms would last for forty years and saw the beginning of agricultural subsidies. The continued support for these policies throughout Walakee Tierrador earned the ruling dynasty the nickname "the Farming Dynasty," due to the agriculture-focused policies enacted throughout the 20th century. On April 6, 1931, Sanléc suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and was temporarily removed from the throne in order to give him time to recover. In his place was [[Home Office|Home Officer]] [[Nathan Krauža]]. Krauža had garnered a reputation of being "Tierrador-first," encouraging many to consider whether they are benefitting the Woqalate, which had led many to believe that Krauža would be selected as the successor should Sanléc die. However, when Sanléc suffered a second heart attack and was on the brink of death, he announced that the throne would be given to his daughter, [[Satola Sanléc]], rather than Krauža. Enraged, Krauža punched the High Woqalo in the chest, triggering a third heart attack, killing him immediately. After this incident, Krauža was arrested by the Woqalate Guard and sentenced to life in prison.