Bedrock Movement
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The Bedrock Movement is a decentralized political and social movement that opposes the Occidentalization of Crona in traditionalist terms. The basic argument of the Bedrockist movement is that the Occidentalization and economic liberalization of large parts of Crona is unacceptable according to the own closely-held beliefs of Levantines and other Occidentals. Specifically, it runs contrary to the highly prized social value of respect of organic traditions. Some political analysts and scholars have referred to the Bedrock Movement as a right-wing, anti-internationalist movement rather than an anti-colonial one.
The movement began online in 2014, drawing adherents from Levantia, Sarpedon, and southern Crona. Unlike many other organizations and movements which opposed the Deluge, the Bedrock Movement eschewed traditionally left-wing anti-colonialist talking points in favor of arguments for Cronan traditionalism, largely using an organic philosophical framework. As the Final War of the Deluge resulted in the final geopolitical ascendancy of the Occident in northern and central Crona, large number of opponents of Occidentalization began to wage a series of protests in 2025 and 2026.
Nomenclature
The term "Bedrock Movement" was coined by Paulastran activist Arathvesur Hodges. As Hodges explained, the term referred to an "unshakable...immovable foundation" that "could be covered over, but never destroyed". At the beginning of the movement in the late 2010s, numerous other names were used for the movement, but Bedrock Movement received increasing use following a 2023 protest in Urceopolis used the term.
Beliefs
As a decentralized movement, the Bedrock Movement has no central body with authority to state aims of the Movement. However, its general beliefs center around the idea that Cronan traditions - be they cultural practices or socio-political institutions - are no less legitimate than closely-held traditions of Occidentals. Accordingly, it is believed that the transformation of Crona along Occidental political and economic lines is unjust and immoral. According to the Levantine Times Union, the central argument of the Bedrock Movement is that the Deluge is unjust "according even to the basic, deeply-held philosophy and attitude of the people of Sarpedon and Levantia".
The Occidental style economic development occurring in the Nysdra region and Cusinaut in particular have been the largest source of Bedrock Movement discontent. It is argued that the traditional, non-enclosed way of life of many Cronan villages (and their supporting ecosystems) are being destroyed in what Urcean Bedrockists refer to the "Valleyization of Cusninaut".
Structure and organization
The "Bedrock Movement" has no central organization, instead beginning as a loosely associated group of neo-traditionalists and mainstream opponents of the Deluge in Levantia and Sarpedon. Accordingly, the movement is extremely decentralized. Several "national chapters" and associated organizations have started in Urcea, Kiravia, and elsewhere, all claiming legitimacy in organizing the movement to some degree in their country. No international organization exists, but many national chapters offer training sessions and various materials to individuals in different countries to start chapters in their homeland.
Activities
The Bedrock Movement pledges non-violent resistance to the cultural and economic Occidentalization of Crona. Most national chapters cite peaceful participation in the democratic process, as well as widespread protests, as the best way to affect change.
Political parties
In several countries, prominent political parties have engaged with the ideas of the Bedrock Movement.
The first major political party to describe itself as "Bedrockist" is Urcea's Working Families Party, which adopted the term in its platform for the 2030 Urcean elections.
Criticism
Foreign support
A chief criticism of the Bedrock Movement relates to the alleged foreign ties of the movement. Specifically, ties to geopolitical actors who generally oppose both the political and social program of the Occident - such as Daxia but also nascent interests in occupied Varshan - are commonly cited as offering financial and other support to the Movement.