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The balance of power remained precarious during the 1350s to 1380s, with Castrillón trying to regain lost influence; Alberto II besieged Zaralva unsuccessfully, but imposed an unfavourable peace on the city in the treaty of Reifort. In 1375, Castrillón tried to regain control over the Savria with the help of Caphiric mercenaries. After a number of minor clashes, it was with the decisive Confederated victory at the battle of Campes in 1386 that this situation was resolved. Castrillón moved its focus westward and lost all possessions in its ancestral territory with the Confederated annexation of Brine in 1416, from which time the Montian Confederacy stood for the first time as a political entity controlling a contiguous territory.
The balance of power remained precarious during the 1350s to 1380s, with Castrillón trying to regain lost influence; Alberto II besieged Zaralva unsuccessfully, but imposed an unfavourable peace on the city in the treaty of Reifort. In 1375, Castrillón tried to regain control over the Savria with the help of Caphiric mercenaries. After a number of minor clashes, it was with the decisive Confederated victory at the battle of Campes in 1386 that this situation was resolved. Castrillón moved its focus westward and lost all possessions in its ancestral territory with the Confederated annexation of Brine in 1416, from which time the Montian Confederacy stood for the first time as a political entity controlling a contiguous territory.
Meanwhile, in Abubilla, the citizenry was also divided into a pro-Castro and an anti-Castro faction.
Meanwhile, in Abubilla, the citizenry was also divided into a pro-Castro and an anti-Castro faction.
===Termian Wars===
=== First Termian Wars===
Initially in 1469, Consul Mauhtémoc Castrillón of Albalitor assigned his possessions in the Termia as a fiefdom to the Duke of Barakaldo, Tristán, to have them protected better against the expansion of the Montian Confederacy. Tristán's involvement west of the Confederacy gave him no reason to attack the confederates as Mauhtémoc had wanted, but his embargo politics against several confederate communes, directed by his reeve Pedro de Goito, prompted these to turn to Agrila for help. Tristán's expansionist strategy suffered a first setback in his politics when his attack on the Archbishopric of Cuenca failed after the unsuccessful Siege of Gandía (1474–75).
Initially in 1469, Consul Mauhtémoc Castrillón of Albalitor assigned his possessions in the Termia as a fiefdom to the Duke of Barakaldo, Tristán, to have them protected better against the expansion of the Montian Confederacy. Tristán's involvement west of the Confederacy gave him no reason to attack the confederates as Mauhtémoc had wanted, but his embargo politics against several confederate communes, directed by his reeve Pedro de Goito, prompted these to turn to Agrila for help. Tristán's expansionist strategy suffered a first setback in his politics when his attack on the Archbishopric of Cuenca failed after the unsuccessful Siege of Gandía (1474–75).
In a second phase, Mauhtémoc sought to achieve a peace agreement with the Montian confederates, which eventually was concluded in Agrila in 1474. He wanted to buy back his Termia possessions from Tristán, which the latter refused. Shortly afterwards, de Goito was captured and executed by decapitation in Termia, and the Monts, united with the Termia cities and Mauhtémoc of Castrillón in an "anti-Barakaldo league", conquered part of the Barakaldian land when they won the Battle of Alcoy in November 1474. The next year, Agrilan forces conquered and ravaged Vadia, which belonged to the Duchy of Savria, who was allied with Tristán. In 1476 Tristán retaliated and marched to Jumilla, which belonged to Didac of Savria, but which had recently been taken by the Confederates, where he had the garrison hanged or drowned in the lake despite their capitulation. When the Montian confederate forces arrived a few days later, he was defeated in the Battle of Jumilla, and he was forced to flee the battlefield, leaving behind his artillery and many provisions and valuables. Having rallied his army, he was dealt a devastating blow by the confederates in the Battle of Monforte. Tristán raised a new army, but fell in the Battle of Funes in
In a second phase, Mauhtémoc sought to achieve a peace agreement with the Montian confederates, which eventually was concluded in Agrila in 1474. He wanted to buy back his Termia possessions from Tristán, which the latter refused. Shortly afterwards, de Goito was captured and executed by decapitation in Termia, and the Monts, united with the Termia cities and Mauhtémoc of Castrillón in an "anti-Barakaldo league", conquered part of the Barakaldian land when they won the Battle of Alcoy in November 1474. The next year, Agrilan forces conquered and ravaged Vadia, which belonged to the Duchy of Savria, who was allied with Tristán. In 1476 Tristán retaliated and marched to Jumilla, which belonged to Didac of Savria, but which had recently been taken by the Confederates, where he had the garrison hanged or drowned in the lake despite their capitulation. When the Montian confederate forces arrived a few days later, he was defeated in the Battle of Jumilla, and he was forced to flee the battlefield, leaving behind his artillery and many provisions and valuables. Having rallied his army, he was dealt a devastating blow by the confederates in the Battle of Monforte. Tristán raised a new army, but fell in the Battle of Funes in
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Between 1686 and 1802, Pelaxia was ruled by a succession of constitutional monarchs of the Jeronimian dynasty of House De Pardo. The political influence of the Jeronimian kings gradually diminished during this period, while the landed nobility took over an ever-increasing role in central government and national affairs. The royal dynasty, however, had a stabilizing effect on Pelaxia’s politics. The Jeronimian Era is often regarded as a period of maximum political power, great prosperity, and in its later stage, a Golden Age of Pelaxian culture.
Between 1686 and 1802, Pelaxia was ruled by a succession of constitutional monarchs of the Jeronimian dynasty of House De Pardo. The political influence of the Jeronimian kings gradually diminished during this period, while the landed nobility took over an ever-increasing role in central government and national affairs. The royal dynasty, however, had a stabilizing effect on Pelaxia’s politics. The Jeronimian Era is often regarded as a period of maximum political power, great prosperity, and in its later stage, a Golden Age of Pelaxian culture.
=====Agriculture-based economic expansion=====
=====Agriculture-based economic expansion=====
A large-scale system of agricultural production based on serfdom, was a dominant feature on Pelaxia’'s economic landscape beginning in the late 15th century and for the next 300 years. This dependence on nobility-controlled agriculture in Pelaxia diverged from Levantia, where elements of capitalism and industrialization were developing to a much greater extent, with the attendant growth of a bourgeoisie class and its political influence. The 16th-century agricultural trade boom combined with free or very cheap peasant labor made the folwark economy very profitable.
A large-scale system of agricultural production based on serfdom, was a dominant feature on Pelaxia’'s economic landscape beginning in the late 15th century and for the next 300 years. This dependence on nobility-controlled agriculture in Pelaxia diverged from Levantia, where elements of capitalism and industrialization were developing to a much greater extent, with the attendant growth of a bourgeoisie class and its political influence. The 16th-century agricultural trade boom combined with free or very cheap peasant labor made the folwark economy very profitable.
Mining and metallurgy developed further during the 16th century, and technical progress took place in various commercial applications. Great quantities of exported agricultural and forest products floated down the rivers to be transported through ports and land routes. This resulted in a positive trade balance for Pelaxia throughout the 16th century. Imports from the East included industrial products, luxury products and fabrics.
Mining and metallurgy developed further during the 16th century, and technical progress took place in various commercial applications. Great quantities of exported agricultural and forest products floated down the rivers to be transported through ports and land routes. This resulted in a positive trade balance for Pelaxia throughout the 16th century. Imports from the East included industrial products, luxury products and fabrics.
Most of the exported grain left Pelaxia through Albalitor, which quickly became the wealthiest, most highly developed, and most autonomous of the Pelaxian cities because of its location at the mouth of the Elodia River and access to the Kindred Sea. It was also by far the largest center for manufacturing. Other towns were negatively affected by Albalitor's near-monopoly in foreign trade, but profitably participated in transit and export activities. The largest of those were Agrila,Montia,Fegona, Fatides, Foronafort, Gouganaca, Huega, Tolefe, Terrafort, Rimiranol, Tarabefort, Santialche.
Most of the exported grain left Pelaxia through Albalitor, which quickly became the wealthiest, most highly developed, and most autonomous of the Pelaxian cities because of its location at the mouth of the Elodia River and access to the Kindred Sea. It was also by far the largest center for manufacturing. Other towns were negatively affected by Albalitor's near-monopoly in foreign trade, but profitably participated in transit and export activities. The largest of those were Agrila,Montia,Fegona, Fatides, Foronafort, Gouganaca, Huega, Tolefe, Terrafort, Rimiranol, Tarabefort, Santialche.
=====King Eladio I=====
=====King Eladio I=====


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The Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth was marked by high levels of ethnic diversity and by relative religious tolerance, guaranteed by the Albalitor Confederation Act 1673; however, the degree of religious freedom varied over time. The Constitution of 1791 acknowledged Catholic Church as the "dominant religion", but freedom of religion was still granted with it.
The Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth was marked by high levels of ethnic diversity and by relative religious tolerance, guaranteed by the Albalitor Confederation Act 1673; however, the degree of religious freedom varied over time. The Constitution of 1791 acknowledged Catholic Church as the "dominant religion", but freedom of religion was still granted with it.
===Concili Regii===
===Concili Regii===
=== Second Termian Wars===
===Coffee Wars===
===Coffee Wars===
===Savrian Wars(1708–1716)===
===Savrian Wars(1708–1716)===
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=====Levantamiento de Azul=====
=====Levantamiento de Azul=====
=====Reacción=====
=====Reacción=====
=====King Efraín I=====
=====Emperor Efraín I=====
 
=First Republic (1804-1814): The Overthrow of the Monarchy and the Triumvirate=
 
The historic period of the First Republic (1804-1814) marked a pivotal juncture in Pelaxian history, characterized by the dramatic overthrow of the monarchy, the instability of the Girojón dynasty, and the subsequent establishment of a triumvirate governance structure that endured for a decade. This transformative period was shaped by a convergence of military and civilian forces, driven by republican-oriented ideologies and a fervent commitment to redefining Pelaxia's political landscape. The Girojón monarchy, which had assumed the throne amidst the tumultuous socio-political environment of the late 18th century follwing the Third Partition of the Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth, faced growing discontent among its subjects due to perceived authoritarianism and economic disparities. The culmination of public dissatisfaction and a burgeoning revolutionary sentiment led to a coordinated coup in 1804, orchestrated by a coalition of military leaders and civilian republicanist intellectuals. This coup saw the expulsion of the monarchy and the Girojón dynasty, altering the course of Pelaxian governance.
 
In the aftermath of the monarchy's fall, the triumvirate emerged as the governing mechanism of the First Republic. Comprising three distinct figures, the triumvirate represented a complex amalgamation of political ideologies and aspirations. The triumvirs were:
 
* Luciano Valera: A charismatic intellectual with staunch republican convictions, Valera championed the ideals of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty. His political philosophy was deeply rooted in Enlightenment thought, and he sought to institute a system of governance that upheld individual rights early socialist theories. Valera was a driving force behind the crafting of the new constitution, which enshrined fundamental rights, civil liberties, and the establishment of a representative government. Her policy agenda included the expansion of educational opportunities, aiming to create an informed and enlightened citizenry capable of participating actively in the republic's affairs.
* General Santos Navarro: A decorated military commander, Navarro embodied the interests of nationalist and military classes. His vision for Pelaxia revolved around national unity, territorial integrity, and the establishment of a strong defense apparatus after the decline of the Commonwealth. Navarro's militaristic approach was instrumental in consolidating the triumvirate's authority. Navarro's military prowess was instrumental in consolidating the triumvirate's authority and suppressing dissenting voices. He oversaw the restructuring of the armed forces, placing a strong emphasis on discipline and loyalty to the republic. Navarro's vision for Pelaxia was underpinned by the belief that a secure nation could only emerge through military strength and a shared sense of identity.
* Miguel Angel Torrente: A pragmatic statesman with a background in economics, Ortega was a key proponent of economic reforms. His pragmatic ideology emphasized the importance of economic stability, trade expansion, and equitable distribution of resources among Pelaxia's citizens.
 
Collectively, the triumvirs forged a dynamic coalition that sought to enact sweeping changes across Pelaxia's political, social, and economic spheres. Their collaborative efforts led to the adoption of fundamental republican principles, including the crafting of a new constitution that enshrined civil liberties, established a representative government, and instituted a separation of powers. The triumvirate's commitment to education and enlightenment culminated in the establishment of public schools and cultural institutions, aimed at fostering an informed citizenry. Economically, the First Republic witnessed the implementation of Ortega's policies aimed at revitalizing Pelaxia's economy. Initiatives such as land reforms, trade liberalization, and investment in infrastructure laid the foundation for a more inclusive economic landscape, albeit with challenges in implementation.
 
However, the triumvirate's governance was not without its challenges. Internal divisions among the triumvirs occasionally strained their unity, and external pressures, including regional conflicts and economic hardships, tested the resilience of the First Republic. These factors culminated in the eventual dissolution of the triumvirate in 1814, marking the end of the First Republic era with the Girojón Restoration.
 
In conclusion, the First Republic (1804-1814) stands as a transformative chapter in Pelaxian history, characterized by the overthrow of the monarchy, the establishment of a triumvirate governance structure, and the pursuit of republican ideals. The triumvirs' diverse ideologies and policies left an indelible mark on Pelaxia's political evolution, shaping the nation's trajectory for years to come.
 
====Shimsha War====
====Shimsha War====


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