Pelaxian colonization of Vallos
The Pelaxian colonization of Vallos began in 1497 on the Bahía de Los Ruma after the initial 1497 voyage of Albalitorian Captain Antonio Jose Charpantier under license from the King Jerónimo I. These overseas territories of the at the time Caphiravian Kingdom of Pelaxia were under the jurisdiction of Crown of De Pardo until the last territory was lost in (TBD). Pelaxians saw the dense populations of indigenous peoples as an important economic resource and the territory claimed as potentially producing great wealth for individual Pelaxians and the crown. Religion played an important role in the Pelaxian conquest and control of the territory after the Great Schism of 1615, bringing them into the Levantine Catholic Church peacefully, by trade or by force under the now Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth. Pelaxian colonists settled in greatest numbers where there were dense indigenous populations and the existence of valuable resources for extraction.
Their quest to dominate the source of the spices that sustained the lucrative spice trade in the early 16th century, along with missionary efforts by Levantine Catholic orders, saw the establishment of trading posts and forts, and left behind a Pelaxian cultural element that remains in modern-day Rumahoki, Almadaria and Puertgo.
Prelude
To fully comprehend the unfolding dynamics, it is essential to hearken back to the year 1497. This year marked the initial Pelaxian endeavor to establish a colonial presence in what is now known as Rumahoki. This early foray into colonization stands as a foundational episode in the broader Pelaxian exploration and expansion across the vast expanse of Vallos.
During the period spanning from 1560 to 1600, a notable sequence of events unfolds, characterized by the engagement of Septemontes in maritime conflicts against Burgundie. These maritime struggles exhibit an effort on the part of Septemontes to resist the encroachment of Pelaxian explorers, resulting in a measure of success that prevents the complete erosion of their sovereignty. Nevertheless, this defense entails the relinquishment of control over maritime territories and a portion of their coastal regions.
Against this backdrop, Kiravia emerges as a prominent contender, vying with Pelaxia for control over the seas and the emerging territories in Vallos. Within this context, anti-Kiravian sentiments gain traction, and Pelaxia strategically leverages these sentiments to indirectly encourage Septemontes to contest the Kiravian puppet colony ensconced within the Loa Empire. While historical conflicts with Kiravia were once underpinned by distinctions in culture—particularly Kiravia's Polynesian identity—the cessation of these hostilities appears to be more closely tied to resource limitations rather than the absence of justifications.