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Members of the A'awaska Tribe had previously been sighted fleetingly by members of the expedition when foraging or hunting inland, but no sustained contact was made. Then, in March of 1790, a sailor shot and killed an Indigenous man he found digging through his garden, killing him instantly. Not knowing what to do with the body, the Ardmori settlers left the body on a small pile of rocks on the city outskirts, believing the locals would prefer to recover and bury their dead according to their own rituals. The Hughes' Expedition only religious representative, the Anglican, Deacon John Turnbull, even said last rites as per Ardmori tradition in case the A'awaska had no intention of reclamation. However the local Indigenous saw this as disrespect as they buried their dead much like Ardmori peoples, and took this to mean the people of Hughes' Town were disrespecting their dead. As such, not two weeks after the fire, they raided the small settlement, killing a dozen and wounding an equal amount of the settlers, who fled back to the jetty and the artillery revettment. Cannon fire and a concentrated effort from sailors, the ship's company of marines, and the local militia pushed back the Indigenous, who left a twenty or so dead or dying across the town before fleeing into the hills. This caused John Hughes to claim, "This damn land is cursed, first a fire? Then this? What a damned place Crona is." Over time, this name stuck to what would eventually become Arcerion's capital, and 'cursed' gradually transformed into 'Kurst,' the Gaelicized-version of the word. | Members of the A'awaska Tribe had previously been sighted fleetingly by members of the expedition when foraging or hunting inland, but no sustained contact was made. Then, in March of 1790, a sailor shot and killed an Indigenous man he found digging through his garden, killing him instantly. Not knowing what to do with the body, the Ardmori settlers left the body on a small pile of rocks on the city outskirts, believing the locals would prefer to recover and bury their dead according to their own rituals. The Hughes' Expedition only religious representative, the Anglican, Deacon John Turnbull, even said last rites as per Ardmori tradition in case the A'awaska had no intention of reclamation. However the local Indigenous saw this as disrespect as they buried their dead much like Ardmori peoples, and took this to mean the people of Hughes' Town were disrespecting their dead. As such, not two weeks after the fire, they raided the small settlement, killing a dozen and wounding an equal amount of the settlers, who fled back to the jetty and the artillery revettment. Cannon fire and a concentrated effort from sailors, the ship's company of marines, and the local militia pushed back the Indigenous, who left a twenty or so dead or dying across the town before fleeing into the hills. This caused John Hughes to claim, "This damn land is cursed, first a fire? Then this? What a damned place Crona is." Over time, this name stuck to what would eventually become Arcerion's capital, and 'cursed' gradually transformed into 'Kurst,' the Gaelicized-version of the word. | ||
[[File:Arcerion Colonial Flag 1793.png|thumb|Flag for the Carnish Colony of Crona (proto-Arcerion), as delivered by the frigate ''Adventure'' in 1793. ]] | [[File:Arcerion Colonial Flag 1793.png|thumb|Flag for the Carnish Colony of Crona (proto-Arcerion), as delivered by the frigate ''Adventure'' in 1793. ]] | ||
By the end of 1790, John Hughes left Frederick Marlborough as the commander and governor of the small Ardmori colony. They had erected a small palisade and earth berms, and expanded the artillery revettment using spare four and six pound cannons from the frigates. Hughes set sail in the ''Windswept,'' with the ''Rednose'' following closely, bound for Ardmore to inform the King of the successful establishment of a Crown colony. | By the end of 1790, John Hughes left Frederick Marlborough as the commander and governor of the small Ardmori colony. They had erected a small palisade and earth berms, and expanded the artillery revettment using spare four and six pound cannons from the frigates. Hughes set sail in the ''Windswept,'' with the ''Rednose'' following closely, bound for Ardmore to inform the King of the successful establishment of a Crown colony. | ||
Hughes informed the King of the success, and the Crown Royalty of Ardmore was overjoyed. They demanded an immediate follow-up expedition, with a dozen more ships packed with excited colonists to explore the new land. Most of these settlers were Ænglish and Gaelic, and this immigration trend would continue, giving Arcerion a dual cultural heritage. Hughes also travelled with a Royal Decree backdated for January 3rd, 1790 declaring the creation of the Ardmori Colony of Crona, and naming him Crown-Governor. Although he is the first Crown-Governor of Arcerion, in the recognized history by the Confederate Parliament, Frederick Marlborough is the first head-of-government in Arcerion. Hughes would leave in late | |||
Hughes informed the King of the success, and the Crown Royalty of Ardmore was overjoyed. They demanded an immediate follow-up expedition, with a dozen more ships packed with excited colonists to explore the new land. Most of these settlers were Ænglish and Gaelic, and this immigration trend would continue, giving Arcerion a dual cultural heritage. Hughes also travelled with a Royal Decree backdated for January 3rd, 1790 declaring the creation of the Ardmori Colony of Crona, and naming him Crown-Governor. Although he is the first Crown-Governor of Arcerion, in the recognized history by the Confederate Parliament, Frederick Marlborough is the first head-of-government in Arcerion. Hughes would leave in late 1791 with a second flotilla of a fourteen ships, including ''Windswept'', and would return to the colony, first landing several ships at what he was bemused to learn was now no longer Hughes' Town, but 'Kurst.' He then took six ships, and landed three apiece along the Songun Shore of the colony to the South, one of these ships, ''Chester'', becoming fouled in rocks not far from a large stretch of moorland, which ironically became the settling place for the future bustling port city of Chester-on-Moore. The smaller port city to the South of this was also established, Port Hughes was settled, which Hughes joked finally gave his name some meaning on the continent. | |||
[[File:1793 Colonial Territory.png|thumb|Carnish Colony of Crona as of 1793. ]] | [[File:1793 Colonial Territory.png|thumb|Carnish Colony of Crona as of 1793. ]] | ||
By the eve of 1793, two major settlements, Kurst and Chester-on-Moore had been established, and multiple smaller homesteads and farms had begun to appear, with the new settlers taking to irrigating, tilling, and farming the land, and raising and breeding the livestock that had survived the journey from Ardmore. Unexpectedly, in the spring of 1793, more sails were spotted on the horizon from Port Hughes' small coastal battery, and they hailed them using signal flags. The ships were additional expeditionary and settlers sent by the Ardmori Crown, including 12 pounder guns, horses, gold pieces, and other necessary resources to establish a more permanent presence. The ships were divided, with a pair staying anchored off the coast of Port Hughes, and the remainder carrying on up the coast to Kurst. | By the eve of 1793, two major settlements, Kurst and Chester-on-Moore had been established, and multiple smaller homesteads and farms had begun to appear, with the new settlers taking to irrigating, tilling, and farming the land, and raising and breeding the livestock that had survived the journey from Ardmore. Unexpectedly, in the spring of 1793, more sails were spotted on the horizon from Port Hughes' small coastal battery, and they hailed them using signal flags. The ships were additional expeditionary and settlers sent by the Ardmori Crown, including 12 pounder guns, horses, gold pieces, and other necessary resources to establish a more permanent presence. The ships were divided, with a pair staying anchored off the coast of Port Hughes, and the remainder carrying on up the coast to Kurst. | ||
In Kurst, the Crown-Governer's mansion had begun the process of being constructed, as had Fort Ellis, named for one of the men killed in the initial A'awaska raid of 1790. With the arrival of additional ships, the growing colony now numbered well over a thousand, with Chester-on-Moore rivaling this. Construction on a larger jetty and berthing for ships was begun, and other key infrastructure such as windmills had undergone improvements since the initial once were built in 1790. Individual ships by themselves or in small groupings would arrive and deliver supplies and new settlers, and the small colony swelled. Kurst now had distinct districts and a bustling main road, including a pair of popular pubs, both served by the same brewery. Initial issues of governance meant that John Hughes had to spend less time on inland expeditions and hunting trips, and more time in the Crown-Governor's residence, dealing with daily issues of governance. In 1793 he also directed the establishment of the Arcerion Loyal Militia, to augment the company of marines from the Ardmori naval service. Hughes also began the process of organizing survey parties to go inland and map, chart, and catalogue the land. Plans were made to connect Kurst to Chester-on-Moore via road, and expand the amount of settlers immigrating to inland towns such as Bradford and Loughton. Plans were also made to attempt to explore North along the coast. While Hughes as Crown-Governor has authorized the ''Windswept'' and ''Nathaniel'' to conduct limited expeditions Northwards, he was leery of spreading their resources too thin while the colony was so small and vulnerable. It was also during this time that the Ardmori Colony of Crona was named Arcerion for first time. Sightings of a sea monster off the coast of Chester-on-Moore prompted the locals to call the land "''Ar''-''Ceirean,"'' which was reported to Crown-Governer Hughes, who believed that to be a fitting name for the foggy moorland they now set out to colonize. | In Kurst, the Crown-Governer's mansion had begun the process of being constructed, as had Fort Ellis, named for one of the men killed in the initial A'awaska raid of 1790. With the arrival of additional ships, the growing colony now numbered well over a thousand, with Chester-on-Moore rivaling this. Construction on a larger jetty and berthing for ships was begun, and other key infrastructure such as windmills had undergone improvements since the initial once were built in 1790. Individual ships by themselves or in small groupings would arrive and deliver supplies and new settlers, and the small colony swelled. Kurst now had distinct districts and a bustling main road, including a pair of popular pubs, both served by the same brewery. Initial issues of governance meant that John Hughes had to spend less time on inland expeditions and hunting trips, and more time in the Crown-Governor's residence, dealing with daily issues of governance. In 1793 he also directed the establishment of the Arcerion Loyal Militia, to augment the company of marines from the Ardmori naval service. Hughes also began the process of organizing survey parties to go inland and map, chart, and catalogue the land. Plans were made to connect Kurst to Chester-on-Moore via road, and expand the amount of settlers immigrating to inland towns such as Bradford and Loughton. Plans were also made to attempt to explore North along the coast. While Hughes as Crown-Governor has authorized the ''Windswept'' and ''Nathaniel'' to conduct limited expeditions Northwards, he was leery of spreading their resources too thin while the colony was so small and vulnerable. It was also during this time that the Ardmori Colony of Crona was named Arcerion for first time. Sightings of a sea monster off the coast of Chester-on-Moore prompted the locals to call the land "''Ar''-''Ceirean,"'' which was reported to Crown-Governer Hughes, who believed that to be a fitting name for the foggy moorland they now set out to colonize. | ||
=== First Bush War (1794-1801) === | === First Bush War (1794-1801) === | ||
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This period also saw the establishment of the first major roads in Arcerion, connecting Chester-on-Moore and Kurst, as well as the expansion of inland towns and cities into the foothills of the Aileach Mountains. Kurst had a fort established, and the Arcer Army was born out of a nascent militia. This also coincided with a second expedition to establish Kinnaird, which would grow to become Arcerion's second biggest city. The peace treaties and armistice with native tribes proved to be ab equal diplomatic feat. As warring bands of natives and leadership changed with such regularity, Arcer diplomats and representatives of the Ardmori Crown came to the conclusion that there was to be no true peace in the land, as what worked for one Chieftain may not for the next. | This period also saw the establishment of the first major roads in Arcerion, connecting Chester-on-Moore and Kurst, as well as the expansion of inland towns and cities into the foothills of the Aileach Mountains. Kurst had a fort established, and the Arcer Army was born out of a nascent militia. This also coincided with a second expedition to establish Kinnaird, which would grow to become Arcerion's second biggest city. The peace treaties and armistice with native tribes proved to be ab equal diplomatic feat. As warring bands of natives and leadership changed with such regularity, Arcer diplomats and representatives of the Ardmori Crown came to the conclusion that there was to be no true peace in the land, as what worked for one Chieftain may not for the next. | ||
By the end of the First Bush War, most of what is modern day Moorden Governorate had been established, with Kinnaird in the North and Port Hughes in the South. A fort in Kurst as well as a full Regiment of Regular Arcer troops represented that the young colony's bureaucracy and defenses were quick to build and adapt to the new environment. | By the end of the First Bush War, most of what is modern day Moorden Governorate had been established, with Kinnaird in the North and Port Hughes in the South. A fort in Kurst as well as a full Regiment of Regular Arcer troops represented that the young colony's bureaucracy and defenses were quick to build and adapt to the new environment. This, coupled with Arcerion being granted the status as a new nation, allowed for the establishment of [[Moorden Governorate]] in 1798, giving Arcerion its first province. | ||
=== Inland Expansion === | |||
[[File:Norham settlements.png|thumb|Establishment of towns with dates for Norham Governorate in the early 1800s. ]] | |||
With the conclusion of the war, the following decade was followed by a period of rapid growth up the Malentine Coast through Malakan territory. In Kurst, the Arcer Parliament had its first building begin construction in 1803, the stone walls going up down the road on Red Lion Street from the Crown Governor's Mansion. Hughes was replaced as the Crown-Governor in 1806, recalled to Ardmore for exemplary service. A recently arrived Ardmori businessman, Francis Smith-Bellings, was appointed by the Ardmori Crown to serve as the new Crown-Governor. Bellings' extensive shipbuilding and maritime commercial links with [[Burgundie]], as well as his previous service in the Royal Ardmori Household Cavalry made him an outstanding candidate for the role. He was considered by many to be well-humoured, and level-headed, with the expertise required of the role. As Crown-Governor, the Bellings toured the entirety of Moorden Governorate, from Port Hughes to Kinnaird, and at the end of 1807 convened the members of the Ardmori nobility in Arcerion, senior Arcer politicans and statesmen, as well as members of the Arcer garrison to plan for further expansions. | |||
Bellings proposed inland settlement on the other side of the Aileach Mountains, with the express intent of trying to push the remaining tribes of the Tyrohsa out of the Northern foothills of the Aileach Mountains. A series of caravans would be sent overland through mountain passes as Arcer citizens moved to establish new homesteads and towns on the other side of the traditional geographic buffer between Occidentals and Indigneous peoples. By 1815, most of the Aileach Basin was settled and large farms had begun to send their grain and other produce via new roads back to Chester-on-Moore, Kurst, and Kinnaird for consumption and export to the Old World. To the Northwest, Norham Governorate's expansion had continued at a rapid pace, with towns being established all the way to the border with the Tel-kon'e tribesmen across the Innis River, notably with the establishment of Dunborough in 1825. With Norham having a rising population, the Ardmori Crown had issued a decree granting it the status of another Governorate. This now required additional levels of supervision as the growing Arcer colony had two provinces so quickly. Bellings appointed two Lieutenant-Governors, Charles Sutton, a former Royal Engineer, as the first Lieutenant-Governor of Moorden in 1811, and the same year for Norham he appointed Lieutenant-Governor Henry T. Dixon, a large landowner, for Norham Governorate. Sutton took up residence in Kurst, sharing the Crown-Governor's residence, while Dixon moved his family from Maltby to Craigfearn, the largest town in Norham with several thousand colonists. | |||
Norham Governorate | |||
ardmori colonize south island 1819 | ardmori colonize south island 1819 | ||