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The '''Kingdom of Quetzenkel''' is a country in [[Crona]]. Formed out of the eastern half of the Archchiefdom of Quetzenkel in the wake of its civil war (the other half becoming Cetsencalia), the country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Corumm]] 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 redeveloping and is expected to flourish given its strong trade and investment relations with [[Levantia]]. | The '''Kingdom of Quetzenkel''' is a country in [[Crona]]. Formed out of the eastern half of the Archchiefdom of Quetzenkel in the wake of its civil war (the other half becoming Cetsencalia), the country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Corumm]] 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 redeveloping and is expected to flourish given its strong trade and investment relations with [[Levantia]]. | ||
Quetzenkel is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | |||
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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 | 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. | ||
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]] to contemplate how Quetzenkel should respond, but the so-called "Truce Congress" quickly fell apart in October 2015 and fighting resumed. | 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]] to contemplate how Quetzenkel should respond, but the so-called "Truce Congress" quickly fell apart in October 2015 and fighting resumed. | ||
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Since the establishment of the Kingdom and separation of its western half, Quetzenkel has been divided into eight departments and the "Royal District" surrounding the capital city of Akwesasne. Prior to the establishment of the Kingdom, Quetzenkel was divided into forty-five Lesser Chiefdoms; these are still reflected in the titles of the King of Quetzenkel as "Lord of the Forty Five". | Since the establishment of the Kingdom and separation of its western half, Quetzenkel has been divided into eight departments and the "Royal District" surrounding the capital city of Akwesasne. Prior to the establishment of the Kingdom, Quetzenkel was divided into forty-five Lesser Chiefdoms; these are still reflected in the titles of the King of Quetzenkel as "Lord of the Forty Five". | ||
== Politics and foreign relations == | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||