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The Uelamanpu'ue are a Loa clan of minor nobility, of the [[Huelaban]] ethnic group and the [[List of Ilaseuasa|Masa Ilaseuasa]]. There are no members of the clan remaining in the [[Loa Republic]], all of them having fled to [[Sudmoll]], [[Sarolasta]] and [[ | The Uelamanpu'ue are a Loa clan of minor nobility, of the [[Huelaban]] ethnic group and the [[List of Ilaseuasa|Masa Ilaseuasa]]. There are no members of the clan remaining in the [[Loa Republic]], all of them having fled to [[Sudmoll]], [[Sarolasta]] and [[Daxia|Daxian]] [[Stenza]] during the years immediately following the [[Burning of the Floating Palace]] in 1856 and the subsequent wars that followed. There are approximately 6,983 members of the clan, of which 2,146 live in Sudmoll, 2,941 live in Stenza along with 5,273 ethnic Huelaban retainers and 1,896 live in Sarolasta. | ||
The Uelamanpu'ue clan is aligned with the Juiganban [[gatisu'o]], which represents predominantly the fiber and textile industry of the Loa Republic, which numbers approximately ₮25 billion a year. However, the Uelamanpu'ue see a very small number of these returns given their very small size, with the whole clan in general receiving 15 million taler a year to divide between all the members and their retainers. The Uelamanpu'ue in general are pivotal for arranging and regulating trade with Stenza, [[Alstin]], [[Kiravia]] and the Vallosian base of operations. | The Uelamanpu'ue clan is aligned with the Juiganban [[gatisu'o]], which represents predominantly the fiber and textile industry of the Loa Republic, which numbers approximately ₮25 billion a year. However, the Uelamanpu'ue see a very small number of these returns given their very small size, with the whole clan in general receiving 15 million taler a year to divide between all the members and their retainers. The Uelamanpu'ue in general are pivotal for arranging and regulating trade with Stenza, [[Alstin]], [[Kiravia]] and the Vallosian base of operations. | ||
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===Rule over Batana=== | ===Rule over Batana=== | ||
The rule of the Uelamanpu'ue was marked by a significant centralization of power. Being one of several noble clans wrestling control of the nation from one another convinced the clan that any influence beyond that of the royalty itself was an active threat to the state. As such, in 1575 Queen Uesamanakasu declared that all members of the ''[[anairia]]'' must submit to the royalty, yielding all assets to the throne and personally allowing their lineages to be abolished via marriages favorable to Uelamanpu'ue succession. This was met with a revolt that was quickly settled. In addition, the clan also established a different taxing standard for the followers of the Masa and Insular scions, with the Insular being forced to pay half more than the Masa. | The rule of the Uelamanpu'ue was marked by a significant centralization of power. Being one of several noble clans wrestling control of the nation from one another convinced the clan that any influence beyond that of the royalty itself was an active threat to the state. As such, in 1575 Queen Uesamanakasu declared that all members of the ''[[anairia]]'' must submit to the royalty, yielding all assets to the throne and personally allowing their lineages to be abolished via marriages favorable to Uelamanpu'ue succession. This was met with a revolt that was quickly settled. In addition, the clan also established a different taxing standard for the followers of the Masa and Insular scions, with the Insular being forced to pay half more than the Masa. | ||
However, their rule wasn't entirely oppressive as the Kingdom of Batana benefited greatly from the Loa Golden Age. Under the reign of kings Uehaganaraia (1600-1645) and Uelamanta (1645-1695), the Batana coast became a major center of jute production, which saw exports across the imperial domain and even into the [[Occident]]. Uehaganaraia oversaw the building of numerous temples as well as the University of Uelakono, and the establishment of the modern day city of Junokalia as the major trade city of the Batana coast and the Masa Highlands. Uelamanta meanwhile sponsored several trade voyages to what is now modern day | However, their rule wasn't entirely oppressive as the Kingdom of Batana benefited greatly from the Loa Golden Age. Under the reign of kings Uehaganaraia (1600-1645) and Uelamanta (1645-1695), the Batana coast became a major center of jute production, which saw exports across the imperial domain and even into the [[Occident]]. Uehaganaraia oversaw the building of numerous temples as well as the University of Uelakono, and the establishment of the modern day city of Junokalia as the major trade city of the Batana coast and the Masa Highlands. Uelamanta meanwhile sponsored several trade voyages to what is now modern day Daxia, Kiravia and Alstin to trade luxury textiles and bring back silver and gold. By coronation of Queen Uekokono in 1695, the Uelamanpu'ue dynasty ruled over an economically fortunate client kingdom, where even the Insular commoners could commonly afford goods such as wine, silk and gold in limited quantities despite the heavy tax levied upon them. Famines had not been observed for generations | ||
However, this era of prosperity began to fade during the reign of Uekokono (1695-1736). The activities of the Sacred Order began to increase during this time, leading to the increased surveillance of the Insular population. When the sage of the Order Sarau'ara came to Uelakono to discuss the limiting of Masa authority, and especially authority over a non Masa population, the queen had the royal guard storm the university to arrest him. The sage had been warned and escaped, fleeing east, but the unrest continued for months following his departure. This resulted in Uekokono closing the university to all non Masa students in the kingdom. In 1721, when the Masa Revolt overthrew the rule of of 15 Shrines, the queen of Batana quelled the revolt against the Shrine of Bounding Serenity near the capital of Uelako, thus ensuring the survival of shrine authority in Batana. Furthermore, she utilized it to launch a campaign against the Insular population, accusing them of fomenting the revolts. Approximately 4,000 Insular followers were executed and the tax was doubled. During the reign of the kings Malandeue (1736-1791) and Uesipoko (1792-1842), the Insular population continuously experienced pogroms and violent assaults, but never successfully revolted. In addition, the wealth of the state was increasingly centralized into the coffers of the Uelamanpu'ue clan, with little being invested into the maintenance of the state. This saw the emigration of many Masa followers, who sought fortune in the highlands. | However, this era of prosperity began to fade during the reign of Uekokono (1695-1736). The activities of the Sacred Order began to increase during this time, leading to the increased surveillance of the Insular population. When the sage of the Order Sarau'ara came to Uelakono to discuss the limiting of Masa authority, and especially authority over a non Masa population, the queen had the royal guard storm the university to arrest him. The sage had been warned and escaped, fleeing east, but the unrest continued for months following his departure. This resulted in Uekokono closing the university to all non Masa students in the kingdom. In 1721, when the Masa Revolt overthrew the rule of of 15 Shrines, the queen of Batana quelled the revolt against the Shrine of Bounding Serenity near the capital of Uelako, thus ensuring the survival of shrine authority in Batana. Furthermore, she utilized it to launch a campaign against the Insular population, accusing them of fomenting the revolts. Approximately 4,000 Insular followers were executed and the tax was doubled. During the reign of the kings Malandeue (1736-1791) and Uesipoko (1792-1842), the Insular population continuously experienced pogroms and violent assaults, but never successfully revolted. In addition, the wealth of the state was increasingly centralized into the coffers of the Uelamanpu'ue clan, with little being invested into the maintenance of the state. This saw the emigration of many Masa followers, who sought fortune in the highlands. | ||
===Reign of Uekandu'a and Interregnum=== | ===Reign of Uekandu'a and Interregnum=== | ||
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===Exile=== | ===Exile=== | ||
[[File:Uesumano.jpg|thumb|Lady Uesumano, First Katu of the Uelamanpu'ue in exile]] | [[File:Uesumano.jpg|thumb|Lady Uesumano, First Katu of the Uelamanpu'ue in exile]] | ||
The Uelamanpu'ue left the Batana Coast entirely, eventually coming to stay in Usomo. From there, they tapped into the trade networks that the dynasty had established, seeking refuge in Sarolasta. However, the Katu had also heard from the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] merchants on the island that there was a rush to Sudmoll given the collapsing Alshari colonies. As such, the two remaining triplets, Uesumano and Laitopoa traveled to Burgundie and Sudmoll, and Kiravia and Sarolasta respectively. They had both found the two colonies to be quite agreeable, and seeking to establish new Occidental ties as well as maintaining existing Kiravian and Cronan ties, decided to split the clan into the Topoa and Sumano branches, in Sarolasta and Sudmoll respectively. In addition, Uesumano's second eldest son was sent to | The Uelamanpu'ue left the Batana Coast entirely, eventually coming to stay in Usomo. From there, they tapped into the trade networks that the dynasty had established, seeking refuge in Sarolasta. However, the Katu had also heard from the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] merchants on the island that there was a rush to Sudmoll given the collapsing Alshari colonies. As such, the two remaining triplets, Uesumano and Laitopoa traveled to Burgundie and Sudmoll, and Kiravia and Sarolasta respectively. They had both found the two colonies to be quite agreeable, and seeking to establish new Occidental ties as well as maintaining existing Kiravian and Cronan ties, decided to split the clan into the Topoa and Sumano branches, in Sarolasta and Sudmoll respectively. In addition, Uesumano's second eldest son was sent to Daxia to petition the Daxian state for the structure of a small cotton plantation in what is now modern day Stenza to be staffed entirely by Huelaban retainers and the Uelamanpu'ue lesser nobles. This was approved, and thus the clan was extended to Stenza. Approximately 900 members, including Uesumano, settled in Sudmoll, 1,500 in Stenza along with 3,000 retainers and 800 in Sarolasta. | ||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||