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== History == | == 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. | ||
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 16th 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 16th 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. | ||
===Establishment of a Quetzen state=== | |||
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. He succeeded by 1650, wiping 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. He succeeded by 1650, wiping 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. | ||
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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. | ||
Following decades of peace in the 20th century, the Occidental world began once again intervening around the Nysdra in the years immediately preceding The Deluge. In the 2020s, 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 Yustona. 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. The ongoing chaos in the country lead to the beginning of the invasion by the Sons of Levantia in 2014, beginning what would become the South Nysdra War. The thinly spread Quetzeni military could not effectively contain the threat, though they were effective in head-to-head confrontations. Despite the ongoing invasion and the mass murder perpetrated by the Sons, Quetzen decided not to spare additional military forces as he believed doing so would lead to revolution as the military pulled out. His failure to reinforce the western part of the country lead to a successful surprise attack by the Sons on Akwesasne. Though they were soon repulsed, the Sons of Levantia captured Archchief Quetzen XXIII and publicly executed him. | ===20th century=== | ||
Following decades of peace in the 20th century, the Occidental world began once again intervening around the Nysdra in the years immediately preceding The Deluge. In the 2020s, 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 Yustona. 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. The ongoing chaos in the country lead to the beginning of the invasion by the [[Sons of Levantia]] in 2014, beginning what would become the South Nysdra War. The thinly spread Quetzeni military could not effectively contain the threat, though they were effective in head-to-head confrontations. Despite the ongoing invasion and the mass murder perpetrated by the Sons, Quetzen decided not to spare additional military forces as he believed doing so would lead to revolution as the military pulled out. His failure to reinforce the western part of the country lead to a successful surprise attack by the Sons on Akwesasne. Though they were soon repulsed, the Sons of Levantia captured Archchief Quetzen XXIII and publicly executed him. | |||
===The Deluge=== | |||
{{main|South Nysdra War]] | |||
The death of the young and childless Quetzen XXIII threw the succession into turmoil, and effective organized military resistance to the Sons of Levantia ceased. The Sons established control over most of Western Quetzenkel, killing as many natives as they could find and sending the rest of the population flooding eastward as refugees. The temporary military government established in 2014 collapsed under the weight of the refugee crisis, beginning a 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 Sons of Levantia ceased. The Sons established control over most of Western Quetzenkel, killing as many natives as they could find and sending the rest of the population flooding eastward as refugees. The temporary military government established in 2014 collapsed under the weight of the refugee crisis, beginning a 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. | ||