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The various Cusinautic Indigenous settlements of Brumalea were largely homogenous and maintained similar cultures to their Cronan counterpart. Dependence on the trans-arctic trade route forced the disparate communities to remain cooperative. This would change however, as Wâpaskâw grew more influential and took attention away from Oskaigwa. The degree to which this conflict reflected an organized war effort is debated and still researched amongst Brumal historians today, but at the very least the Oskaigwan communities mobilized together to disrupt the Wacîwaskiy trade routes in an effort to hijack the incoming resources. The remains of hundreds of Cusinautic Indigenous people and sled dogs are scattered across the Nordskan arctic coast, along with resources such as timber, pelt, stone weaponry, and more. The results of this conflict are unknown, though it seems both sides suffered large casualties. Through dating of artifacts along the trans-arctic trade route, it would seem this period of heightened conflict provoked the northern communities of Cusinaut to cease trading with the Brumalean settlements until the conflict was resolved. It is likely then that this conflict ended in a stalemate, with both communities being able to resume trade by the end of the mid-15th century. | The various Cusinautic Indigenous settlements of Brumalea were largely homogenous and maintained similar cultures to their Cronan counterpart. Dependence on the trans-arctic trade route forced the disparate communities to remain cooperative. This would change however, as Wâpaskâw grew more influential and took attention away from Oskaigwa. The degree to which this conflict reflected an organized war effort is debated and still researched amongst Brumal historians today, but at the very least the Oskaigwan communities mobilized together to disrupt the Wacîwaskiy trade routes in an effort to hijack the incoming resources. The remains of hundreds of Cusinautic Indigenous people and sled dogs are scattered across the Nordskan arctic coast, along with resources such as timber, pelt, stone weaponry, and more. The results of this conflict are unknown, though it seems both sides suffered large casualties. Through dating of artifacts along the trans-arctic trade route, it would seem this period of heightened conflict provoked the northern communities of Cusinaut to cease trading with the Brumalean settlements until the conflict was resolved. It is likely then that this conflict ended in a stalemate, with both communities being able to resume trade by the end of the mid-15th century. | ||
[[File:Algosh settlement.png|thumb|300px|left| | [[File:Algosh settlement.png|thumb|300px|left|Cusinautic Indigenous settlements across Brumalea circa 1540, with organized settlements coloured in.]] | ||
Maritime expeditions began some time in the late-15th century, though these were seemingly initially unsuccessful. No Cusinautic Indigenous communities exist outside of New Inverleith and New Kaigwa, and the waters freezing over for half of the year prevented both Wacîwaskiy and Oskaigwa from developing significant maritime capabilities. Fishing villages did pop up along the coast of New Inverleith however, with prominent settlements like Natakam and Mistikowaskîy at the tip of the eastern peninsula and along the western shore near the Ardrades respectively. These settlements were able to develop more independently than Wacîwaskiy and Oskaigwa due to the presence of various pines in the southern lands. Natakam and Mistikowaskîy grew in population significantly quicker than Oskaigwa and Wacîwaskiy, and the | Maritime expeditions began some time in the late-15th century, though these were seemingly initially unsuccessful. No Cusinautic Indigenous communities exist outside of New Inverleith and New Kaigwa, and the waters freezing over for half of the year prevented both Wacîwaskiy and Oskaigwa from developing significant maritime capabilities. Fishing villages did pop up along the coast of New Inverleith however, with prominent settlements like Natakam and Mistikowaskîy at the tip of the eastern peninsula and along the western shore near the Ardrades respectively. These settlements were able to develop more independently than Wacîwaskiy and Oskaigwa due to the presence of various pines in the southern lands. Natakam and Mistikowaskîy grew in population significantly quicker than Oskaigwa and Wacîwaskiy, and the entirety of Brumalea soon numbered 100,000 Algosh, concentrated in the Brumal Mountains and along the coast of New Inverleith. This population growth culminated in the Mistikowaskîy and Natakam both establishing independent chiefdoms, while the northern settlements remained connected to the trans-polar trade route but unorganized. Natakam was able to successfully reach all of the inner Ardrades by the turn of the 14th century and establish multiple fishing communities on the islands. The communities organized into the Natakam Nation, and quickly produced their explorers as their maritime successes numbered greater than their failures. Though not settled in significant numbers, the Cusinautic Indigenous people were able to reach the outer Ardrades and had made attempts to chart the coastline of the Brumal Domains. The latest ship found along the coast of Brumalea dates back to 1540 CE, with no other indigenous wrecks found near shore. Oral storytellers from the Natakam Nation proport exploration abruptly stopping due to the disappearance of Matunaagd Waban, he who fights the east wind. Traces of his voyage to the Inver Straits of King Ewan II Bay have been found such as temporary settlements dating to the time of his voyage, but where he and his crew departed to next is a mystery. No Natakam explorer had ever ventured very far from the Brumal mainland, so it is unlikely Waban made it to any of the Levantine Ocean islands. Dive teams from New Dunaird have scoured the ocean floor in hope of finding Waban's wreck, but have had no such luck to date. | ||
The nations of Natakam, Mistikowaskîy, Wacîwaskiy, and Oskaigwa exist to this day as self-governing nations within the Brumal Domains. Upon contact with the first Anglo-Carnish explorers the Cusinautic Indigenous peoples had mixed reactions. The Natakam and Mistikowaskîy were quick to welcome the incoming settlers while the Wacîwaskiy and other northern communities were hesitant to become involved with the foreigners. Having fought over the trans-arctic trade routes the Wacîwaskiy refused to interact with the Anglo-Carnish, and stopped settlement of the northern territories to the best of their ability before further Anglo-Carnish settlement began. The Oskaigwa remained uncontacted for some time due to their remoteness compared to the communities of New Inverleith. By the time of contact with the Oskaigwa the Anglo-Carnish had already established a significant foothold on New Inverleith, so the Oskaigwans had received word of their arrival through the trans-arctic trade route years earlier. | The nations of Natakam, Mistikowaskîy, Wacîwaskiy, and Oskaigwa exist to this day as self-governing nations within the Brumal Domains. Upon contact with the first Anglo-Carnish explorers the Cusinautic Indigenous peoples had mixed reactions. The Natakam and Mistikowaskîy were quick to welcome the incoming settlers while the Wacîwaskiy and other northern communities were hesitant to become involved with the foreigners. Having fought over the trans-arctic trade routes the Wacîwaskiy refused to interact with the Anglo-Carnish, and stopped settlement of the northern territories to the best of their ability before further Anglo-Carnish settlement began. The Oskaigwa remained uncontacted for some time due to their remoteness compared to the communities of New Inverleith. By the time of contact with the Oskaigwa the Anglo-Carnish had already established a significant foothold on New Inverleith, so the Oskaigwans had received word of their arrival through the trans-arctic trade route years earlier. | ||