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The '''Aría Káámarakatu''' (Estates of the Celestial Masters), or '''Loa Empire''' as its commonly called in non-Loa sources, was a [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] tribute state and proxy colony that existed from 1701-1875 CE in [[Vallos]] and the nearby . It had decent autonomy for a colonial state, able to wage wars and conduct minor trade and diplomacy so long as it managed to deliver adequate tribute to Kiravia in the form of sugar and exotic spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and mace. For much of its history, it maintained little diplomatic relations with non-Coscivian nations except to wage war or smuggle goods, such as [[Burgundie]] just before and during the [[Bourgondii-Loa Wars]]. Despite this relative self-imposed isolation, it managed to expand dramatically to encompass the entirety of Southern Vallos and the nearby [[Kindreds Seas|Kindreds Islands]] and hold onto most of these territories from the peak of its size in 1770 until its collapse in 1875, with certain exceptions such as the loss of its holdings in [[Puertego]] and other Kindreds region. | The '''Aría Káámarakatu''' (Estates of the Celestial Masters), or '''Loa Empire''' as its commonly called in non-Loa sources, was a [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] tribute state and proxy colony that existed from 1701-1875 CE in [[Vallos]] and the nearby islands. It had decent autonomy for a colonial state, able to wage wars and conduct minor trade and diplomacy so long as it managed to deliver adequate tribute to Kiravia in the form of sugar and exotic spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and mace. For much of its history, it maintained little diplomatic relations with non-Coscivian nations except to wage war or smuggle goods, such as [[Burgundie]] just before and during the [[Bourgondii-Loa Wars]]. Despite this relative self-imposed isolation, it managed to expand dramatically to encompass the entirety of Southern Vallos and the nearby [[Kindreds Seas|Kindreds Islands]] and hold onto most of these territories from the peak of its size in 1770 until its collapse in 1875, with certain exceptions such as the loss of its holdings in [[Puertego]] and other Kindreds region. | ||
Founded by the Katu Raiakono in 1550 CE after she managed to overthrow the existing Aliali Kingdom and its allies, the Kingdom of the Loa was established on the grounds of being a merchant state as Raiakono was of the merchant class in comparison to the royal ''ali'i'' class that ruled the Loa Islands at the time. The term Katu at this time referred to somebody who owned tenured land, as it was thought that the gods gave all land to the ''ali'i'' to rule and rent out. For the next 150 years, the Kingdom managed to establish extensive trade with the Polynesian kingdoms, then reaching the nadir of their influence via piracy and cultural development, as well as the Occidental countries such as Caphiria. Around 1650, contact was made with both Kiravia and the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|BRTC]]. Trade was amicably established with both, but the BRCT eventually tried to establish an economic dominance over the Kingdom, which resulted in strained relations towards the end of the century. In 1660, the Loa conquered the tribal Polynesians of the [[Satana Coast]]. The [[Septrine Alliance]] which had established peace over the mainland was impotent to respond to the invasion of the coast, and regarded the tribal lands as being outside of their concern. The Loa were approached by Kiravian authorities who offered the sale of weapons to the Loa in exchange for the establishment of Kiravian sugar farms in the conquered areas. The Loa agreed and proceeded to launch several expeditions against coastal regions and islands, such as the [[Wild Peninsula]], [[Usomo]] and [[Jennasura]]. | Founded by the Katu Raiakono in 1550 CE after she managed to overthrow the existing Aliali Kingdom and its allies, the Kingdom of the Loa was established on the grounds of being a merchant state as Raiakono was of the merchant class in comparison to the royal ''ali'i'' class that ruled the Loa Islands at the time. The term Katu at this time referred to somebody who owned tenured land, as it was thought that the gods gave all land to the ''ali'i'' to rule and rent out. For the next 150 years, the Kingdom managed to establish extensive trade with the Polynesian kingdoms, then reaching the nadir of their influence via piracy and cultural development, as well as the Occidental countries such as Caphiria. Around 1650, contact was made with both Kiravia and the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|BRTC]]. Trade was amicably established with both, but the BRCT eventually tried to establish an economic dominance over the Kingdom, which resulted in strained relations towards the end of the century. In 1660, the Loa conquered the tribal Polynesians of the [[Satana Coast]]. The [[Septrine Alliance]] which had established peace over the mainland was impotent to respond to the invasion of the coast, and regarded the tribal lands as being outside of their concern. The Loa were approached by Kiravian authorities who offered the sale of weapons to the Loa in exchange for the establishment of Kiravian sugar farms in the conquered areas. The Loa agreed and proceeded to launch several expeditions against coastal regions and islands, such as the [[Wild Peninsula]], [[Usomo]] and [[Jennasura]]. | ||