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When traders from the North Songun Civilization first encountered the indigenous islanders they were noted for their excellent navigational skills, making use of well-crafted canoes, as well as fishing expertise. What likely drew the traders' attention the most, however, would be the vast amounts of wealth that was primarily displayed through an abundance of {{wp|pearl|pearls}}. These pearls were among the first things that the North Songun traders would start buying for use in their trade networks, the pearls having first entered the North Songun capital of [[Maktalin]] as late as approximately 500 BC. The first urban settlements would soon be established on islands by the year 350 BC, slowly integrating the indigenous tribes into the larger North Songun Civilization. Many records would consider Malentina to first exist as a truly civilized entity around the period of the 5th to 3rd Centuries BC, although modern scholars have largely debated upon this subject with many claiming that Malentina would not be deemed a truly civilized entity until much later.

===~~Songunese~~ Civilization===

===North Songun Civilization===

Although ~~starting of~~ as a group of smaller colonial city-states ~~trading~~ and ~~cooperating with~~ the various ~~island~~ tribes Malentina would grow to be one of the most significant regions of the North Songun, ~~especially at~~ the ~~time when their larger civilization~~ was ~~starting~~ to collapse. ~~Most importantly~~ for modern scholars ~~Malentina sources proved vital~~ in ~~describing~~ events during the collapse, as ~~few scholars~~ of the other ~~regions remained~~ to record these events.

Although these North Songunese settlements have started off as a group of smaller colonial city-states that were established primarily to facilitate trade and cooperation between the various indigenous insular tribes and the North Songunese traders, Malentina would eventually grow to be one of the most significant and wealthiest regions of the North Songun Civilization, which became much more apparent as the heart of the North Songunese lands was beginning to collapse. Malentine sources at that time have proven to be largely vital for modern scholars as they have described in great detail the events that have happened during the collapse, which is especially important as most of the other North Songunese lands would collapse to the point of having little to no scholars left to record these events.

For the period between 400 BC to 100 BC the islands were mostly just ~~trade~~ posts at the edge of ~~the~~ much greater ~~states of the~~ mainland. The ~~main~~ purpose of these trading ~~post~~ would prove to be what ~~drove~~ Malentina to ~~become a~~ well developed ~~region rather than just a series of~~ small cities. Cities ~~along~~ the western coast would serve as ~~the~~ centers of trade between the great cities of the ~~north~~ and the various settlements to the south of the islands. This slow rise would quickly scale up ~~significantly~~ in the 3rd and 4th ~~century AD,~~ as the ~~expansive lands~~ of what is ~~today~~ [[Tierrador]] ~~would grow~~ to ~~be much more~~ stable and lucrative to ~~tradesmen~~.

For the period of time between the years 400 BC and 100 BC, the islands were mostly just trading posts at the edge of much greater lands on mainland Crona. The primary purpose behind these trading posts would prove to be exactly what would lead to Malentina transforming from a backwater on the edge of the North Songunese lands to one of the most well-developed regions within the North Songun Civilization; this in stark contrast to the small trade cities that were initially established. Cities that dot the western coast would serve as vital centers of trade between the great cities in the North Songunese heartlands and the various settlements to the south of the islands. This slow rise would quickly scale up exponentially in the 3rd and 4th Centuries as the expanses of land in what is now [[Tierrador]] began to develop into stable and lucrative places to trade with.

~~Perhaps~~ more important than the vast wealth flowing through the ~~island~~ cities during this time was the cultural exchange, as elements of the North ~~Songun would meld~~ with ~~many ideas~~ from the south ~~as well as those~~ of the ~~native~~ tribes~~, who despite~~ the ~~rise of larger cities~~ still ~~served a~~ vital ~~part in~~ the ~~islands needs. Partly because~~ of their ability to gather certain valuable ~~goods~~ such as pearls but most ~~importantly~~ as warriors the cities ~~could~~ recruit ~~to protect themselves. Mainly~~ from ~~each other~~. From the ~~North~~ and ~~the~~ south the islands would learn ~~much of~~ administration and ~~statescraft~~, allowing for ~~much more~~ effective centralization. Such knowledge would ~~introduce~~ a level of stability and prosperity to the cities that by the 6th ~~century they~~ could no longer be ~~thought of as~~ a ~~simple~~ extension of a much greater civilization~~. They became~~ second only to the heartlands in ~~modern~~ Kelekona and Arcerion. ~~For a time~~.

What is perhaps much more important than the vast amounts of wealth that have been flowing through the Malentine cities during this period of time was the cultural exchange, as elements of the North Songunese culture began to fuse with not just the indigenous insular culture but also with cultural aspects from the lands to the south of the islands. Although the cities were massively profitable, the indigenous tribes on the islands would still prove to be just as vital to the overall prosperity of their homelands, mostly thanks to their ability to gather certain valuable materials such as pearls, but most especially as warriors whom the cities would recruit for protection from neighboring cities mostly. From the growing mainland civilizations to the north and south, the islands would also learn a lot about proper administration and statecraft, allowing for the emergence of very effective forms of centralization. Such invaluable knowledge would bring forth a level great stability and prosperity to the cities that by the time of the 6th Century Malentina could no longer be considered to be a mere extension of a much greater civilization, but rather as the second-wealthiest region of the North Songun Civilization, with only the heartlands in what is now [[Kelekona]] and [[Arcerion]] being wealthier still, as the three largest city-states on the islands grew to great prominence in not just among the islands, but among the entirety of the North Songunese lands. Each of these cities controlled large amounts of territory along the western coast of the islands, with them spending many years competing over alliances with the various smaller settlements that were nearby.

~~All of this~~ would ~~lead to three city states growing to great prominence not just among the islands~~, ~~but among all of~~ the ~~North Songun. Each controlled large territories along the western coast~~ of the ~~islands, competing over alliances with~~ the ~~various smaller settlements littering the coast.~~

This golden age would soon end, however, as the 11th Century brought forth an era of wars and devastation as conflicts emerged between the city-states and the tribal mercenaries who have rebelled over both payment and supposed snubs. The rebellious mercenaries were successful in conquering some of the North Songun cities on the islands, soon causing a division between the wealthy coastal North Songun city-states and the traditional natives further inland. This period of sectarian conflict would soon end by the late 1030s as relations between the North Songunese and the indigenous tribes would normalize once more with trade resuming relatively quickly. The period of time since the late 1030s has been known as the Malentine silver age, a time when the islands would experience another period of long-term prosperity which began with the formation of an alliance between the city-states by the year 1040. This alliance was a loosely-connected league of the seven most powerful cities on the islands, each representing the seven major cultural groups on the islands, which even included most of the indigenous tribes on the islands.

~~Large-scale war causes significant devastation,~~ tribal mercenaries ~~rebel~~ and ~~conquer~~ some of the cities, causing a division between the coastal city-states and the traditional natives.

In the ~~end things calm down, leading to new era~~ of ~~prosperity.~~

~~New~~ silver age ~~for Malentina~~, ~~as it is united as one great~~ alliance ~~for~~ the ~~first time in history around~~ the year 1040. A loosely connected league of the seven most powerful cities, representing the seven ~~largest~~ cultural groups of the islands, even ~~including~~ most of the indigenous ~~peoples~~.

===The Collapse===

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 When traders from the North Songun Civilization first encountered the indigenous islanders they were noted for their excellent navigational skills, making use of well-crafted canoes, as well as fishing expertise. What likely drew the traders' attention the most, however, would be the vast amounts of wealth that was primarily displayed through an abundance of {{wp|pearl|pearls}}. These pearls were among the first things that the North Songun traders would start buying for use in their trade networks, the pearls having first entered the North Songun capital of [[Maktalin]] as late as approximately 500 BC. The first urban settlements would soon be established on islands by the year 350 BC, slowly integrating the indigenous tribes into the larger North Songun Civilization. Many records would consider Malentina to first exist as a truly civilized entity around the period of the 5th to 3rd Centuries BC, although modern scholars have largely debated upon this subject with many claiming that Malentina would not be deemed a truly civilized entity until much later.
-===Songunese Civilization===
+===North Songun Civilization===
-Although starting of as a group of smaller colonial city-states trading and cooperating with the various island tribes Malentina would grow to be one of the most significant regions of the North Songun, especially at the time when their larger civilization was starting to collapse. Most importantly for modern scholars Malentina sources proved vital in describing events during the collapse, as few scholars of the other regions remained to record these events.
+Although these North Songunese settlements have started off as a group of smaller colonial city-states that were established primarily to facilitate trade and cooperation between the various indigenous insular tribes and the North Songunese traders, Malentina would eventually grow to be one of the most significant and wealthiest regions of the North Songun Civilization, which became much more apparent as the heart of the North Songunese lands was beginning to collapse. Malentine sources at that time have proven to be largely vital for modern scholars as they have described in great detail the events that have happened during the collapse, which is especially important as most of the other North Songunese lands would collapse to the point of having little to no scholars left to record these events.
-For the period between 400 BC to 100 BC the islands were mostly just trade posts at the edge of the much greater states of the mainland. The main purpose of these trading post would prove to be what drove Malentina to become a well developed region rather than just a series of small cities. Cities along the western coast would serve as the centers of trade between the great cities of the north and the various settlements to the south of the islands. This slow rise would quickly scale up significantly in the 3rd and 4th century AD, as the expansive lands of what is today [[Tierrador]] would grow to be much more stable and lucrative to tradesmen.
+For the period of time between the years 400 BC and 100 BC, the islands were mostly just trading posts at the edge of much greater lands on mainland Crona. The primary purpose behind these trading posts would prove to be exactly what would lead to Malentina transforming from a backwater on the edge of the North Songunese lands to one of the most well-developed regions within the North Songun Civilization; this in stark contrast to the small trade cities that were initially established. Cities that dot the western coast would serve as vital centers of trade between the great cities in the North Songunese heartlands and the various settlements to the south of the islands. This slow rise would quickly scale up exponentially in the 3rd and 4th Centuries as the expanses of land in what is now [[Tierrador]] began to develop into stable and lucrative places to trade with.
-Perhaps more important than the vast wealth flowing through the island cities during this time was the cultural exchange, as elements of the North Songun would meld with many ideas from the south as well as those of the native tribes, who despite the rise of larger cities still served a vital part in the islands needs. Partly because of their ability to gather certain valuable goods such as pearls but most importantly as warriors the cities could recruit to protect themselves. Mainly from each other. From the North and the south the islands would learn much of administration and statescraft, allowing for much more effective centralization. Such knowledge would introduce a level of stability and prosperity to the cities that by the 6th century they could no longer be thought of as a simple extension of a much greater civilization. They became second only to the heartlands in modern Kelekona and Arcerion. For a time.
+What is perhaps much more important than the vast amounts of wealth that have been flowing through the Malentine cities during this period of time was the cultural exchange, as elements of the North Songunese culture began to fuse with not just the indigenous insular culture but also with cultural aspects from the lands to the south of the islands. Although the cities were massively profitable, the indigenous tribes on the islands would still prove to be just as vital to the overall prosperity of their homelands, mostly thanks to their ability to gather certain valuable materials such as pearls, but most especially as warriors whom the cities would recruit for protection from neighboring cities mostly. From the growing mainland civilizations to the north and south, the islands would also learn a lot about proper administration and statecraft, allowing for the emergence of very effective forms of centralization. Such invaluable knowledge would bring forth a level great stability and prosperity to the cities that by the time of the 6th Century Malentina could no longer be considered to be a mere extension of a much greater civilization, but rather as the second-wealthiest region of the North Songun Civilization, with only the heartlands in what is now [[Kelekona]] and [[Arcerion]] being wealthier still, as the three largest city-states on the islands grew to great prominence in not just among the islands, but among the entirety of the North Songunese lands. Each of these cities controlled large amounts of territory along the western coast of the islands, with them spending many years competing over alliances with the various smaller settlements that were nearby.
-All of this would lead to three city states growing to great prominence not just among the islands, but among all of the North Songun. Each controlled large territories along the western coast of the islands, competing over alliances with the various smaller settlements littering the coast.
+This golden age would soon end, however, as the 11th Century brought forth an era of wars and devastation as conflicts emerged between the city-states and the tribal mercenaries who have rebelled over both payment and supposed snubs. The rebellious mercenaries were successful in conquering some of the North Songun cities on the islands, soon causing a division between the wealthy coastal North Songun city-states and the traditional natives further inland. This period of sectarian conflict would soon end by the late 1030s as relations between the North Songunese and the indigenous tribes would normalize once more with trade resuming relatively quickly. The period of time since the late 1030s has been known as the Malentine silver age, a time when the islands would experience another period of long-term prosperity which began with the formation of an alliance between the city-states by the year 1040. This alliance was a loosely-connected league of the seven most powerful cities on the islands, each representing the seven major cultural groups on the islands, which even included most of the indigenous tribes on the islands.
-Large-scale war causes significant devastation, tribal mercenaries rebel and conquer some of the cities, causing a division between the coastal city-states and the traditional natives.
-In the end things calm down, leading to new era of prosperity.
-New silver age for Malentina, as it is united as one great alliance for the first time in history around the year 1040. A loosely connected league of the seven most powerful cities, representing the seven largest cultural groups of the islands, even including most of the indigenous peoples.
 ===The Collapse===

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