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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]] | [[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 [[Alshar]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Corumm]]ese southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and Pelaxian and Acirian 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 | The '''Southern Route''', also commonly known as the '''South [[Alshar]]-[[Sarpedon]]''' sea route is a shipping route from the [[Corumm]]ese southeastern coast, through the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and on to the [[Kindreds Sea]] and Pelaxian and Acirian 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 Corummese 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 Burgoignesc monopoly on all Audonian sea routes. The route would become more profitable to traverse in the early 17th century after the Qian colonization of [[Stenza]] by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]]. In the modern era the route continues to be an important lane for international marine shipping and several national navies operate throughout its whole length to provide security. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
See Also: [[Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to Alshar]] | See Also: [[Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to Alshar]] | ||
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Historically, sea exploration by Corummese dynasties was severely lacking in comparison to Levantine powers such as [[Burgundie]]. Most of Corummese 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 prospect. The discovery of [[Zhijun]] and later [[Stenza]] 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 Stenzan polynesian tribes 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. Gabo de Pogiano established a rapport with the governor of Zhijun and was allowed to sail to [[Corumm]] alongside the [[Grog Fleet]] for an audience with imperial authorities. | Historically, sea exploration by Corummese dynasties was severely lacking in comparison to Levantine powers such as [[Burgundie]]. Most of Corummese 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 prospect. The discovery of [[Zhijun]] and later [[Stenza]] 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 Stenzan polynesian tribes 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. Gabo de Pogiano established a rapport with the governor of Zhijun and was allowed to sail to [[Corumm]] alongside the [[Grog Fleet]] for an audience with imperial authorities. | ||
Spices were always considered the gold of the of Polynesia and Alshar. 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 | Spices were always considered the gold of the of Polynesia and Alshar. 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 Empire, the trade from Vencia reduced to a great degree due to the an increase of Coscivian piracy around Sarpedon. The advantage of the Pelaxians 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 Empire, the trade from Vencia reduced to a great degree due to the an increase of Coscivian piracy around Sarpedon. The advantage of the Pelaxians 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 l, to suppress the incursions of Coscivian privateers in the seas to the south of Loa Republic. | 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 l, to suppress the incursions of Coscivian privateers in the seas to the south of Loa Republic. | ||
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The outsourcing of colonial administration of the [[Stenza]] territory 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 company commercial interests. The [[Harmonious Flotilla Invincible]] began operating in 1758, when it fended off Bergendii corsairs off the coast of [[Freda Island]]. | The outsourcing of colonial administration of the [[Stenza]] territory 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 company commercial interests. The [[Harmonious Flotilla Invincible]] began operating in 1758, when it fended off Bergendii corsairs off the coast of [[Freda Island]]. | ||
===Economic Impact=== | ===Economic Impact=== | ||
*[[Corumm]]:The impact of the establishment of the southern route was enormous in both economic and cultural terms for the Corummese. The flow of trade goods greatly enrichened the Qian state, | *[[Corumm]]:The impact of the establishment of the southern route was enormous in both economic and cultural terms for the Corummese. The flow of trade goods greatly enrichened the Qian state, with the treasury benefiting from extra taxes and tariffs, including a tax on all precious metals, fees for providing naval protection to merchant ships, docking, warehouse uses and clerical services. In addition there were cultural and technological exchanges, with several sarpedonian scholars taking up employment with the Corummese. One such case was mathematician and astronomer Justo Barbajan, who worked at the Qian court as Director of the Imperial Observatory. The first Christian preachers arrived by boat in 1623, with one of them eventually founding what would become the [[Democratic Christian Church of Corumm and the East]]. | ||
*[[Pelaxia]]: On May 17, 1615, the fleet reached Corumm, thus having established the route via the Cathay Ocean and managing to open the sea route Sarpedon to Alshar. Negotiations with the local Qian State were difficult. Pogiano's efforts to obtain favorable commercial terms have been hampered by the different cultures and the low value of their gifts – in the East it was customary for kings to offer presents to the foreign envoys; in the West the kings were expected to be impressed with rich offerings. Goods presented by the Pelaxian proved insufficient to impress the Corummese and representatives mocked their offers. Pogiano's perseverance made him nevertheless initiate negotiations between him and the Qian's, who | *[[Pelaxia]]: On May 17, 1615, the fleet reached Corumm, thus having established the route via the Cathay Ocean and managing to open the sea route [[Sarpedon]] to [[Alshar]]. Negotiations with the local Qian State were difficult. Pogiano's efforts to obtain favorable commercial terms have been hampered by the different cultures and the low value of their gifts – in the East it was customary for kings to offer presents to the foreign envoys; in the West the kings were expected to be impressed with rich offerings. Goods presented by the Pelaxian proved insufficient to impress the Corummese and representatives mocked their offers. Pogiano's perseverance made him nevertheless initiate negotiations between him and the Qian's, who were pleased with the letters of King Eladio I. Finally, Pogiano managed to get an ambiguous letter of concession rights to trade and an enclave on the coast managed by a Pelaxian governor. | ||
*[[Aciria]]: | *[[Aciria]]: | ||