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'''Metzetta''' is a country in East [[Alshar]] comprising the Metzettan Peninsula and the Metzettan Archipelago to the south. | '''Metzetta''' is a country in East [[Alshar]] comprising the Metzettan Peninsula and the Metzettan Archipelago to the south. | ||
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Metzetta has been inhabited since prehistory, with the earliest pottery fragments dating from around 8000 BC. In the 3rd Century AD the kingdoms of Metzetta were united under an [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and imperial court based in [[Hanzeong]], the nation's capital and largest, most populous city. Since then, Metzetta has existed under the guiding hand of its Emperor. | Metzetta has been inhabited since prehistory, with the earliest pottery fragments dating from around 8000 BC. In the 3rd Century AD the kingdoms of Metzetta were united under an [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and imperial court based in [[Hanzeong]], the nation's capital and largest, most populous city. Since then, Metzetta has existed under the guiding hand of its Emperor. | ||
Metzetta is a developed country which faces an aging population problem. The populace benefit from a high-speed train network and globally influential music and film sectors. The official language, [[Metzi]], is written using Hangul, and is considered a language isolate. | Metzetta is a developed country which faces an aging population problem. The populace benefit from a high-speed train network and globally influential music and film sectors. The official language, [[Metzi]], is written using Hangul, and is considered a language isolate. The Empire of Metzetta also controls [[Jinju]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong, and [[Mount Riwa]], an imposing holy mountain in the centre of the country. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong, and [[Mount Riwa]], an imposing holy mountain in the centre of the country. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | ||
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To the northeast of Meseda-jo lay [[Hyuntoji]] (휸도지, Hyuntoji translates as "Dark Land" or "Mysterious Land" and was the Metzettan name for the territory). Hyuntoji was smaller and less sophisticated than Meseda and was subjugated around 300 BC as Meseda-jo expanded. The territory to the south of Meseda was known as [[Daekang]] (대강, Great Water/River in Metzi) and was prosperous thanks to its ample coastline and greater proportion of arable land than the mountainous Meseda-jo. Daekang controlled several islands off the coast and resisted takeover attempts from the north for generations until falling in 85 BC. [[Ankae]], the former capital of Daekang, is now the second-largest city in Metzetta. Following this acquisition Meseda-jo became known as Metzetta. Over the coming years the new empire would take to the seas and conquer many islands off the coast and laid claim to as many uninhabited islands as it could find. | To the northeast of Meseda-jo lay [[Hyuntoji]] (휸도지, Hyuntoji translates as "Dark Land" or "Mysterious Land" and was the Metzettan name for the territory). Hyuntoji was smaller and less sophisticated than Meseda and was subjugated around 300 BC as Meseda-jo expanded. The territory to the south of Meseda was known as [[Daekang]] (대강, Great Water/River in Metzi) and was prosperous thanks to its ample coastline and greater proportion of arable land than the mountainous Meseda-jo. Daekang controlled several islands off the coast and resisted takeover attempts from the north for generations until falling in 85 BC. [[Ankae]], the former capital of Daekang, is now the second-largest city in Metzetta. Following this acquisition Meseda-jo became known as Metzetta. Over the coming years the new empire would take to the seas and conquer many islands off the coast and laid claim to as many uninhabited islands as it could find. | ||
===Antiquity (300-1850)=== | ===Antiquity (300-1850)=== | ||
Metzetta loses control over Tanhai peninsula, conflicts over islands continue into GW2. | Metzetta loses control over Tanhai peninsula, conflicts over islands continue into GW2. In 1590 Metzetta settles Jinju. Acirians Arrive soon after. | ||
===Modern Metzetta (1850-present) === | ===Modern Metzetta (1850-present) === | ||
Emperor Daeku is considered the first modern Emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms to [[Metzettan Won|currency]], [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] and military. Emperors Daeku and Yonzi kept Metzetta neutral during The First Great War. For the first year of The Second Great War, Metzetta remained neutral under Emperor Jan-Hu, however Levantine allies successfully induced Metzetta to join the Allies on March 30th, 1935, the same day [[Rusana]] fell to [[Corumm]]. | Emperor Daeku is considered the first modern Emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms to [[Metzettan Won|currency]], [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] and military. Emperors Daeku and Yonzi kept Metzetta neutral during The First Great War. For the first year of The Second Great War, Metzetta remained neutral under Emperor Jan-Hu, however Levantine allies successfully induced Metzetta to join the Allies on March 30th, 1935, the same day [[Rusana]] fell to [[Corumm]]. | ||
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=== Archipelago === | === Archipelago === | ||
Metzetta is surrounded by many islands which are considered properly part of Metzetta rather than overseas territories. Metzetta controls only half of Choju, their name for the largest island halfway between Metzetta and [[Duamacia]], as well as portions of several islands jointly administered between Metzetta, Duamacia and [[Tanhai]]. The vast majority of Metzettan islands however have no border and are entirely under the empire's control. In all, 10 islands in the archipelago are contested, with borders between at least two of the three countries, with Metzetta controlling an additional 48 islands of a size over 10 square miles and countless smaller rocks along the coast. | Metzetta is surrounded by many islands which are considered properly part of Metzetta rather than overseas territories. Metzetta controls only half of Choju, their name for the largest island halfway between Metzetta and [[Duamacia]], as well as portions of several islands jointly administered between Metzetta, Duamacia and [[Tanhai]]. The vast majority of Metzettan islands however have no border and are entirely under the empire's control. In all, 10 islands in the archipelago are contested, with borders between at least two of the three countries, with Metzetta controlling an additional 48 islands of a size over 10 square miles and countless smaller rocks along the coast. | ||
=== Overseas possessions === | |||
The island of [[Jinju]] in [[Australis]] is also a part of the Metzettan Empire but not administered as part of "Metzetta Proper" i.e. The mainland and archipelago. | |||
==Politics == | ==Politics == | ||
Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | ||