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The Quetzen people have lived in modern Quetzenkel since at least 900 BC, and the earliest predecessors of the modern state were a large number of prosperous city-states which survived to the beginning of the {{Wp|early modern period}}. These city-states and the Quetzen culture with it were extremely influential throughout the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, including, at times, colonies in [[Venua'tino]]. The city-states were unified in the 1640s into a single Archchiefdom, which lost its cross-Nysdra influence but nonetheless remained a powerful state. The Archchiefdom's political system and particularly its succession system led to instability which culminated in civil war during the early 21st century. The Kingdom was formed in the wake of the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s, inaugurating an Occidental-style government aligned with [[Urcea]]. | The Quetzen people have lived in modern Quetzenkel since at least 900 BC, and the earliest predecessors of the modern state were a large number of prosperous city-states which survived to the beginning of the {{Wp|early modern period}}. These city-states and the Quetzen culture with it were extremely influential throughout the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, including, at times, colonies in [[Venua'tino]]. The city-states were unified in the 1640s into a single Archchiefdom, which lost its cross-Nysdra influence but nonetheless remained a powerful state. The Archchiefdom's political system and particularly its succession system led to instability which culminated in civil war during the early 21st century. The Kingdom was formed in the wake of the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s, inaugurating an Occidental-style government aligned with [[Urcea]]. | ||
The country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Daxia]] and the [[Occidental world]]. The relative diversity of the country's neighbors and trading partners has created a vibrant cultural revival during the 21st century. Although wartorn, the country's economy is | The country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Daxia]] and the [[Occidental world]]. The relative diversity of the country's neighbors and trading partners has created a vibrant cultural revival during the 21st century. Although once wartorn, the country's economy is developing and is expected to flourish given its strong trade and investment relations with [[Levantia]]. It has been described as the "most self-confident of the Nysdra states" by some scholars due to its strong economy, independent military capability, and long national identity that pre-dates [[The Deluge|the Deluge]]. | ||
Quetzenkel is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | Quetzenkel is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | ||
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===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
Traditional Quetzeni histories suggest that Quetzenkel has existed for a hundred thousand generations, but modern scholarship suggests that permanent human settlement in the Kingdom began in the late 6000s BC, and that the ancestors of the modern Quetzeni migrated to the land in the 900s BC. Changing climatological conditions and the rise of rudimentary agricultural technology lead to the need for some groups to migrate south from [[Venua'tino]], much of which sits above the arctic circle. The means by which the proto-Quetzeni migrated to the country is heavily debated by scholars and archaeologists; the "over-seas" theory of migration was popular until the 1950s when a "long-land" migration path was supported by then-new archaeological evidence. Since the 1990s, however, a growing consensus has suggested that there were two groups, one which came by land and the other sea, and that these two groups intermingled to form a united proto-Quetzeni people and identity. | Traditional Quetzeni histories suggest that Quetzenkel has existed for a hundred thousand generations, but modern scholarship suggests that permanent human settlement in the Kingdom began in the late 6000s BC, and that the ancestors of the modern Quetzeni migrated to the land in the 900s BC. Changing climatological conditions and the rise of rudimentary agricultural technology lead to the need for some groups to migrate south from [[Venua'tino]], much of which sits above the arctic circle. The means by which the proto-Quetzeni migrated to the country is heavily debated by scholars and archaeologists; the "over-seas" theory of migration was popular until the 1950s when a "long-land" migration path was supported by then-new archaeological evidence. Since the 1990s, however, a growing consensus has suggested that there were two groups, one which came by land and the other sea, and that these two groups intermingled to form a united proto-Quetzeni people and identity. | ||
[[File:Traced and restored map illustration from "Tian Fei Jing" first volume of Zheng He's voyages to the West.jpg|thumb|left|250px|15th century depiction of Quetzen maritime strength.]] | |||
Like its neighboring countries, Quetzenkel did not quickly consolidate into a centralized society; rather, it remained in a state of dozens of fractured tribes and over-tribes, often with shifting loyalties and ever-changing territories due to constant migration in addition to a few major maritime city-states who dominated [[Venua'tino]] during the medieval and renaissance periods. This early state continued through the permanent discovery of Quetzenkel by the Occidental world in the 15th century. The trade with the Occident lead to increased violence between the tribes as new technology, as well as the horse, entered use. During the warring tribes period, Occidental nations began to write of the first "Kings of Quetzenkel", though these individuals were more akin to paramount chiefs, who were often temporary under the ever-changing dynamic of the warring tribe period. | Like its neighboring countries, Quetzenkel did not quickly consolidate into a centralized society; rather, it remained in a state of dozens of fractured tribes and over-tribes, often with shifting loyalties and ever-changing territories due to constant migration in addition to a few major maritime city-states who dominated [[Venua'tino]] during the medieval and renaissance periods. This early state continued through the permanent discovery of Quetzenkel by the Occidental world in the 15th century. The trade with the Occident lead to increased violence between the tribes as new technology, as well as the horse, entered use. During the warring tribes period, Occidental nations began to write of the first "Kings of Quetzenkel", though these individuals were more akin to paramount chiefs, who were often temporary under the ever-changing dynamic of the warring tribe period. | ||
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In 1639, a man named Ahonui assumed control of the Nohealani tribe, becoming paramount chief of Quetzenkel by virtue of his predecessor's large army. The army, which survived the succession, was reformed by Ahonui under the guidance of Occidental advisers. Ahonui then struck a bargain with several states of the distant [[Holy Levantine Empire]], promising trade rights and outposts in exchange for a large influx of weapons and capital in the form of gold. By 1645, Ahonui had agreements in hand from fourteen Levantine states and waged total war on the other tribes of Quetzenkel in order to unite the country under his rule. As he conquered the coastal cities, the traditional Quetzen thalassocracy which had exercised power in [[Venua'tino]] was destroyed, opening the door for [[Varshan]] to exhibit greater influence there and throughout the Nysdra Sea. By force of arms and additionally by using the threat of Varshan, Ahonui succeeded by 1650. He wiped away the old over-tribal system by reforming his Nohealani tribe to establish one over-tribe, the ''Quetzeni''. Ahonui assumed a title best translated as ''Archchief'', and he took the new name Quetzen. Archchief Quetzen maintained the ancient succession system of the Nohealani, as each successive chief only ruled until a designated son, nephew, or cousin, reached a certain age, typically 20. Quetzen ruled until 1653, handing power over to his nephew Archchief Quetzen II. | In 1639, a man named Ahonui assumed control of the Nohealani tribe, becoming paramount chief of Quetzenkel by virtue of his predecessor's large army. The army, which survived the succession, was reformed by Ahonui under the guidance of Occidental advisers. Ahonui then struck a bargain with several states of the distant [[Holy Levantine Empire]], promising trade rights and outposts in exchange for a large influx of weapons and capital in the form of gold. By 1645, Ahonui had agreements in hand from fourteen Levantine states and waged total war on the other tribes of Quetzenkel in order to unite the country under his rule. As he conquered the coastal cities, the traditional Quetzen thalassocracy which had exercised power in [[Venua'tino]] was destroyed, opening the door for [[Varshan]] to exhibit greater influence there and throughout the Nysdra Sea. By force of arms and additionally by using the threat of Varshan, Ahonui succeeded by 1650. He wiped away the old over-tribal system by reforming his Nohealani tribe to establish one over-tribe, the ''Quetzeni''. Ahonui assumed a title best translated as ''Archchief'', and he took the new name Quetzen. Archchief Quetzen maintained the ancient succession system of the Nohealani, as each successive chief only ruled until a designated son, nephew, or cousin, reached a certain age, typically 20. Quetzen ruled until 1653, handing power over to his nephew Archchief Quetzen II. | ||
[[File:History of the United States from the discovery of the American continent (1858) (14779596112).jpg|thumb|right|250px|19th century depiction of Archchief Quetzen I (r. 1650-1653), who united the Quetzen people]] | |||
The traditional Nohealani succession system required a designated heir in consultation with tribal councils, leading to consistent political instability. Archchief Quetzen XV in 1801 decreed Occidental-style primogeniture succession. Quetzen XV died during the conflict, but his son, Honau III, successfully won the civil war and ensured the survival of the primogeniture reform, though the traditional succession system would remain an important minority political position from that point onward. As a concession, Honau replaced the Nohealani-only tribal council with the All-Tribal Assembly in 1813, with representatives from each of the former 25 over-tribes in a system similar to the [[Great Landsmeet]] in Urcea. The All-Tribal Assembly has convened every year since, typically meeting from June to October. The system put in place in the early 19th century provided nearly two centuries of political stability in Quetzenkel, ushering in a period of economic growth which elevated Quetzenkel's GDP per capita to that roughly equaling Varshan. In 1937, as the Occidental powers fought the Great War, Quetzenkel closed all of its treaty ports agreed to by Quetzen I in the 1640s, ending almost 300 years of economic exploitation at the hands of the Occident. Quetzenkel later signed treaties with the Occident following the end of the war ensuring that the Occidental powers would not return to open the ports. | The traditional Nohealani succession system required a designated heir in consultation with tribal councils, leading to consistent political instability. Archchief Quetzen XV in 1801 decreed Occidental-style primogeniture succession. Quetzen XV died during the conflict, but his son, Honau III, successfully won the civil war and ensured the survival of the primogeniture reform, though the traditional succession system would remain an important minority political position from that point onward. As a concession, Honau replaced the Nohealani-only tribal council with the All-Tribal Assembly in 1813, with representatives from each of the former 25 over-tribes in a system similar to the [[Great Landsmeet]] in Urcea. The All-Tribal Assembly has convened every year since, typically meeting from June to October. The system put in place in the early 19th century provided nearly two centuries of political stability in Quetzenkel, ushering in a period of economic growth which elevated Quetzenkel's GDP per capita to that roughly equaling Varshan. In 1937, as the Occidental powers fought the Great War, Quetzenkel closed all of its treaty ports agreed to by Quetzen I in the 1640s, ending almost 300 years of economic exploitation at the hands of the Occident. Quetzenkel later signed treaties with the Occident following the end of the war ensuring that the Occidental powers would not return to open the ports. | ||
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===21st century=== | ===21st century=== | ||
In the early 2000s, Quetzenkel was ruled by Archchief Honau V, who advised national caution and good relations with the Occident, particularly [[Urcea]], in order to ensure Quetzeni independence. Consequently, Quetzenkel did not intervene in the [[War of the Northern Confederation]] and quickly recognized the new neighboring Kingdom of [[New Harren]]. Increasing Occidental intervention lead to the rise of radical traditionalists within Quetzenkel, who not only called for an armed resistance to the Occident but also for the abdication of Honau V in favor of the traditional Nohealani succession system. Honau refused and the nation descended into political disorder, but was without violence until Honau's assassination in 2013. Honau's great nephew ascended as Archchief Quetzen XXIII in 2013, and he quickly implemented martial law in an attempt to stabilize the country, beginning the [[South Nysdra War]]. As part of the traditionalists' efforts, Veltorine people suddenly had their rights and privileges suddenly curtailed in response to the [[Occidental]] threats resulting from [[The Deluge]], leading to them launching an uprising. The thinly spread Quetzeni military could not effectively contain the many internal threats, though they were effective in head-to-head confrontations. Despite the ongoing conflict and uprising in the West, Quetzen decided not to spare additional military forces as he believed doing so would lead to revolution as the military pulled out. Archchief Quetzen was suddenly assassinated by a Veltorine assassin, throwing the country into further chaos. | In the early 2000s, Quetzenkel was ruled by Archchief Honau V, who advised national caution and good relations with the Occident, particularly [[Urcea]], in order to ensure Quetzeni independence. Consequently, Quetzenkel did not intervene in the [[War of the Northern Confederation]] and quickly recognized the new neighboring Kingdom of [[New Harren]]. Increasing Occidental intervention lead to the rise of radical traditionalists within Quetzenkel, who not only called for an armed resistance to the Occident but also for the abdication of Honau V in favor of the traditional Nohealani succession system. Honau refused and the nation descended into political disorder, but was without violence until Honau's assassination in 2013. Honau's great nephew ascended as Archchief Quetzen XXIII in 2013, and he quickly implemented martial law in an attempt to stabilize the country, beginning the [[South Nysdra War]]. As part of the traditionalists' efforts, Veltorine people suddenly had their rights and privileges suddenly curtailed in response to the [[Occidental]] threats resulting from [[The Deluge]], leading to them launching an uprising. The thinly spread Quetzeni military could not effectively contain the many internal threats, though they were effective in head-to-head confrontations. Despite the ongoing conflict and uprising in the West, Quetzen decided not to spare additional military forces as he believed doing so would lead to revolution as the military pulled out. Archchief Quetzen was suddenly assassinated by a Veltorine assassin, throwing the country into further chaos. | ||
[[File:Voluntary Ukrainian Corps (DUK).jpg|thumb|250px|left|The emergence of [[Veltorine people|Veltorine]] militias and armed resistance in western Quetzenkel eventually invited [[Urcea]]n intervention in Quetzenkel's internal affairs.]] | |||
The death of the young and childless Quetzen XXIII threw the succession into turmoil, and effective organized military resistance to the Veltorine rebels ceased as factions within the military began to fight for control of the country. The Veltorines established control over most of Western Quetzenkel beyond their traditional footprint, beginning a bloody ethnic war between locals and the Veltorines. The conflict in the west lead to many refugees flowing into eastern Quetzenkel. The temporary military government established in 2014 collapsed under the weight of the refugee crisis, worsening the civil war that would last until 2016 between several claimants for the Archchiefdom. The civil war would largely take the form of traditionalists on one hand, lead by claimant Achak III, and the so-called "internationalists", lead by claimant Quetzen XXIV, who claimed to be Quetzen XXIII's nephew. A temporary truce was established during the Urcean seizure of [[Cetsencalia]] (which ended the ethnic war in the west) to contemplate how Quetzenkel should respond, but the so-called "Truce Congress" quickly fell apart in October 2015 and fighting resumed. | |||
Throughout 2015, [[Urcea]]'s intention to intervene in Quetzenkel was halted by objections to Varshan, with which Urcea sought to avoid war. Negotiations stretched through the year, as Varshan feared that a Urcean-aligned Quetzenkel would give the Occidental powers a "back door" entryway into Varshan, significantly weakening its ability to defend itself. Both sides reached an impasse, though Varshan was waiting to see the result of the [[2015 Urcean elections]], which decisively returned a pro-intervention majority. The impasse would soon be broken, as Varshan was willing to cede Quetzenkel over to Urcean influence provided that Varshan retained some influence in the country as well. In late 2015 and early 2016, a Catholic Varshani entrepreneur and noble named [[Telucti I|Telucti Cheveyo]] launched a public relations campaign which included a peer-reviewed study of his own ancestry, which conclusively proved descent from Archchief Quetzen I. Cheveyo, sporting deep connections in Varshan and Urceopolis, claimed that his heritage and unique financial position gave him a "a sincere patrimonial and financial interest in the wellbeing of the Quetzenkeli state". Cheveyo's candidacy to rule Quetzenkel lead to accord between Varshan and Urcea. In mid 2016, [[Quicksilver Industries]]-armed and trained forces crossed from Varshan into Quetzenkel under Cheveyo's leadership, calling themselves the "Legitimists". In order to halt his advance, the internationalists and traditionalists agreed to form the National Unity Front in order to halt the advance of Cheveyo. The Legitimists, supported by Urcea's [[Royal Air Force (Urcea)|Royal Air Force]] captured Akwesasne by the beginning of September 2016, and by the end of the month the National Unity Front was effectively broken, allowing Cheveyo to form a Provisional Government. The [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] was soon given permission to construct bases on the coast of the [[Nysdra]], solidifying Urcea's presence in the country. | |||
Throughout 2015, [[Urcea]]'s intention to intervene in Quetzenkel was halted by objections to Varshan, with which Urcea sought to avoid war. Negotiations stretched through the year, as Varshan feared that a Urcean-aligned Quetzenkel would give the Occidental powers a "back door" entryway into Varshan, significantly weakening its ability to defend itself. Both sides reached an impasse, though Varshan was waiting to see the result of the [[2015 Urcean | |||
===Kingdom of Quetzenkel=== | ===Kingdom of Quetzenkel=== | ||
[[File:Cheveyo-Promotional.jpg|thumb|right|200px|In [[2016]], the Varshani entrepreneur Telucti Cheveyo was crowned King Telucti I, inaugurating the modern political era of Quetzenkel.]] | |||
After having received permission from the [[Pope]], in the middle of October, it was announced that Telucti Cheveyo would be crowned the King of Quetzenkel. Cheveyo's coronation in the relatively small mission church in Akwesasne, now dubbed the Cathedral of St. John of the Cross, was overseen by King [[Riordan VIII]] of Urcea. Crowned King [[Telucti I]] of Quetzenkel, the new King controversially did homage to Riordan as [[Emperor of the Levantines]], sparking debate in international circles of the degree of independence Quetzenkel should be regarded with. Following the establishment of the Kingdom, Cheveyo began a Christianization program, inviting missionaries from Levantia, and also began rigorous infrastructure construction and repair programs using aid money from Urcea. Advised by experts from Levantia, King Telucti I began a top-to-bottom legal and political reform of the country in order to bring its governing apparatus more in line with the nations of [[Sarpedon]] and [[Levantia]]. He also began a partial liberalization of the economy, reducing former guild privileges and barriers to trade. | After having received permission from the [[Pope]], in the middle of October, it was announced that Telucti Cheveyo would be crowned the King of Quetzenkel. Cheveyo's coronation in the relatively small mission church in Akwesasne, now dubbed the Cathedral of St. John of the Cross, was overseen by King [[Riordan VIII]] of Urcea. Crowned King [[Telucti I]] of Quetzenkel, the new King controversially did homage to Riordan as [[Emperor of the Levantines]], sparking debate in international circles of the degree of independence Quetzenkel should be regarded with. Following the establishment of the Kingdom, Cheveyo began a Christianization program, inviting missionaries from Levantia, and also began rigorous infrastructure construction and repair programs using aid money from Urcea. Advised by experts from Levantia, King Telucti I began a top-to-bottom legal and political reform of the country in order to bring its governing apparatus more in line with the nations of [[Sarpedon]] and [[Levantia]]. He also began a partial liberalization of the economy, reducing former guild privileges and barriers to trade. | ||
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== Government == | == Government == | ||
Quetzenkel is a semi-unitary {{wp|constitutional monarchy}}, constructed in a somewhat similar fashion to that of Occidental governments. It is governed under the Constitution of 2016, which was promulgated by King [[Telucti I]] upon taking power. | Quetzenkel is a semi-unitary {{wp|constitutional monarchy}}, constructed in a somewhat similar fashion to that of Occidental governments. It is governed under the Constitution of 2016, which was promulgated by King [[Telucti I]] upon taking power. | ||
[[File:York Region Building Crop.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The National Hall, the seat of Quetzenkel's government.]] | |||
Under the Constitution, executive power is divided between several positions. The King of Quetzenkel is the {{wp|head of state}} of Quetzenkel, and is to normally refrain from involvement in the day-to-day affairs of the Kingdom except in periods of national emergency, in which case the King is to act as chief executive with some limitations on his authority; such an emergency state existed from the issuance of the Constitution through [[2026]]. Beyond the emergency role of the King, most of the executive authority is divided between the Chancellor (also the leader of the National Assembly) and a position known as the ''Nohealani Chamberlain''. The Chamberlain is a pre-constitutional position which served primarily as the {{wp|Mayor of the palace|mayor of the palace}} and manager of the affairs of King (previously the Archchief). Though the position is often compared to the Urcean [[Procurator]], the Chamberlain serves less as a policymaking chief executive and more as an organizational functionary, with some scholars going as far as to say that the Chamberlain is a "mere {{wp|human resources}} manager." The Chamberlain is the head of the national bureaucratic apparatus and also sits as the chair of the country's cabinet, but has limited discretion in exercising both of these roles. The Chamberlain is appointed by the King but follows the directives of the Chancellor, serving as an important bridge between nominal Royal authority and practical political authority. In practice, the Chamberlain serves as a kind of Deputy Chancellor, and the position has become a popular place for Chancellors to appoint their eventual successors, giving them limited executive experience and popular name recognition. | Under the Constitution, executive power is divided between several positions. The King of Quetzenkel is the {{wp|head of state}} of Quetzenkel, and is to normally refrain from involvement in the day-to-day affairs of the Kingdom except in periods of national emergency, in which case the King is to act as chief executive with some limitations on his authority; such an emergency state existed from the issuance of the Constitution through [[2026]]. Beyond the emergency role of the King, most of the executive authority is divided between the Chancellor (also the leader of the National Assembly) and a position known as the ''Nohealani Chamberlain''. The Chamberlain is a pre-constitutional position which served primarily as the {{wp|Mayor of the palace|mayor of the palace}} and manager of the affairs of King (previously the Archchief). Though the position is often compared to the Urcean [[Procurator]], the Chamberlain serves less as a policymaking chief executive and more as an organizational functionary, with some scholars going as far as to say that the Chamberlain is a "mere {{wp|human resources}} manager." The Chamberlain is the head of the national bureaucratic apparatus and also sits as the chair of the country's cabinet, but has limited discretion in exercising both of these roles. The Chamberlain is appointed by the King but follows the directives of the Chancellor, serving as an important bridge between nominal Royal authority and practical political authority. In practice, the Chamberlain serves as a kind of Deputy Chancellor, and the position has become a popular place for Chancellors to appoint their eventual successors, giving them limited executive experience and popular name recognition. | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Quetzen culture is significantly impacted by the country's location, as it historically served as a crossroads of the cultural influences of [[Varshan]]i and Nysdro-[[Cusinaut]]i traditions. Most notable among these influences are the [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] religion, the traditional belief system of the Quetzen people, which was almost certainly introduced after the first arrival of the Quetzen ancestors. Accordingly, though most Quetzens have a M'acunist theology, the form of worship tends to be closer to Varshani forms; the sacrifices made in Quetzenkel typically take place at elaborately built and decorated riverside temples than at any riverbank, as is the usual style of worship in Cusinaut. These types of commonalities extend far beyond religion, however. Quetzen cuisine is in many cases indistinguishable from Varshani cuisine, though the eating habits of the Quetzen are particularly unique. Quetzen music also follows the basic form of Varshani music while favoring subjects and lyrical styles more similar to those observed in [[Venua'tino]], suggesting their introduction during the period of Quetzen mercantile domination. | Quetzen culture is significantly impacted by the country's location, as it historically served as a crossroads of the cultural influences of [[Varshan]]i and Nysdro-[[Cusinaut]]i traditions. Most notable among these influences are the [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] religion, the traditional belief system of the Quetzen people, which was almost certainly introduced after the first arrival of the Quetzen ancestors. Accordingly, though most Quetzens have a M'acunist theology, the form of worship tends to be closer to Varshani forms; the sacrifices made in Quetzenkel typically take place at elaborately built and decorated riverside temples than at any riverbank, as is the usual style of worship in Cusinaut. These types of commonalities extend far beyond religion, however. Quetzen cuisine is in many cases indistinguishable from Varshani cuisine, though the eating habits of the Quetzen are particularly unique. Quetzen music also follows the basic form of Varshani music while favoring subjects and lyrical styles more similar to those observed in [[Venua'tino]], suggesting their introduction during the period of Quetzen mercantile domination. | ||
[[File:Suminoe Kyotei1.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Suminoe Kyotei1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Boat racing is the primary popular spectator sport in Quetzenkel; pictured here is the Akwesasne Sea Pride Grounds, the starting point of the championship Solstice Race]] | ||
Quetzen people have a strong maritime tradition. During the Occidental medieval period, a number of Quetzen city-states ruled over thalassocracies extending into Venua'tino. Though their sailing tradition enabled them to form these mini-empires, the medieval period saw the greatest technological evolution of sailing technology in pre-Asterian Cronan history, and accordingly Quetzenkel today maintains a strong relationship with the [[Nysdra Sea]]. Unique in Crona, {{wp|boat racing}} is the most popular sport in Quetzenkel. No formal league structure existed until the 1980s, but every year on the {{wp|summer solstice}}, the largest boat race of the year would take place. Dozens of boats representing each of Quetzenkel's 25 tribes would race from Akwesasne to the northern tip of what is now [[Xisheng]] and back, a distance of hundreds of miles which would take several days to complete. Since the 1980s, the Quetzen Sea Pride Organization (QSPO) organizes and sponsors boat races year-round, with the Solstice Race now formally organized as a championship in which the very best sailors participate. | Quetzen people have a strong maritime tradition. During the Occidental medieval period, a number of Quetzen city-states ruled over thalassocracies extending into Venua'tino. Though their sailing tradition enabled them to form these mini-empires, the medieval period saw the greatest technological evolution of sailing technology in pre-Asterian Cronan history, and accordingly Quetzenkel today maintains a strong relationship with the [[Nysdra Sea]]. Unique in Crona, {{wp|boat racing}} is the most popular sport in Quetzenkel. No formal league structure existed until the 1980s, but every year on the {{wp|summer solstice}}, the largest boat race of the year would take place. Dozens of boats representing each of Quetzenkel's 25 tribes would race from Akwesasne to the northern tip of what is now [[Xisheng]] and back, a distance of hundreds of miles which would take several days to complete. Since the 1980s, the Quetzen Sea Pride Organization (QSPO) organizes and sponsors boat races year-round, with the Solstice Race now formally organized as a championship in which the very best sailors participate. | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Quetzenkel is a {{Wp|developing country}} that has seen exponential economic growth during the 21st century, mostly as the result of significant foreign investment as well as some homegrown development fueled by foreign development aid. In 2030, the country's GDP PC was $16,189, becoming one of the more developed large countries in the [[Nysdra Sea]] area. The country has undergone significant urbanization since [[2016]] with the massive expansion of the service sector in Akwesasne and the construction sector elsewhere, as former provincial backwaters are transforming into major urban centers. Many of Quetzenkel's cities are now home to regional headquarters of Urcean corporations (leading to a considerable number of affluent foreigners in Akwesasne) as well as the small but emergent domestic corporate sector, both of which are fuelling rapid growth in the service sector and cultural amenities. Significant parts of the country have seen new improvements to infrastructure and the construction of high-speed rail, which links the growing cities. Prior to [[2016]], agricultural pursuits were the primary economic activity in Quetzenkel, and it remains an important part of the economy. | Quetzenkel is a {{Wp|developing country}} that has seen exponential economic growth during the 21st century, mostly as the result of significant foreign investment as well as some homegrown development fueled by foreign development aid. In 2030, the country's GDP PC was $16,189, becoming one of the more developed large countries in the [[Nysdra Sea]] area. The country has undergone significant urbanization since [[2016]] with the massive expansion of the service sector in Akwesasne and the construction sector elsewhere, as former provincial backwaters are transforming into major urban centers. Many of Quetzenkel's cities are now home to regional headquarters of Urcean corporations (leading to a considerable number of affluent foreigners in Akwesasne) as well as the small but emergent domestic corporate sector, both of which are fuelling rapid growth in the service sector and cultural amenities. Significant parts of the country have seen new improvements to infrastructure and the construction of high-speed rail, which links the growing cities. Prior to [[2016]], agricultural pursuits were the primary economic activity in Quetzenkel, and it remains an important part of the economy. | ||
[[File:Austin, Texas Skyline Construction.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Quetzenkel is a rapidly developing, urbanizing country.]] | |||
Quetzenkel is an important global source of {{wp|potash}}. Potash mining in the Quetzen interior has been important since the industrial revolution began in the [[Occident]], though the quality of Quetzen mines was generally poor and most efforts of exploitation were short-term efforts by Occidental speculators. Since the influx of foreign capital beginning in 2016, potash mining in Quetzenkel has been significantly modernized. Foreign technical experts have gradually been replaced by a cohort of indigenous experts in the [[2030]]s. | Quetzenkel is an important global source of {{wp|potash}}. Potash mining in the Quetzen interior has been important since the industrial revolution began in the [[Occident]], though the quality of Quetzen mines was generally poor and most efforts of exploitation were short-term efforts by Occidental speculators. Since the influx of foreign capital beginning in 2016, potash mining in Quetzenkel has been significantly modernized. Foreign technical experts have gradually been replaced by a cohort of indigenous experts in the [[2030]]s. | ||
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