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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Overview=== | |||
Founded by the Katu Raiakono in 1550 CE after she managed to overthrow the existing Aliali Kingdom and its allies, the Kingdom of the Loa was established on the grounds of being a merchant state as Raiakono was of the merchant class in comparison to the royal ''ali'i'' class that ruled the Loa Islands at the time. The term Katu at this time referred to somebody who owned tenured land, as it was thought that the gods gave all land to the ''ali'i'' to rule and rent out. For the next 150 years, the Kingdom managed to establish extensive trade with the Polynesian kingdoms, then reaching the nadir of their influence via piracy and cultural development, as well as the Occidental countries such as Caphiria. Around 1650, contact was made with both Kiravia and the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|BRTC]]. Trade was amicably established with both, but the BRCT eventually tried to establish an economic dominance over the Kingdom, which resulted in strained relations towards the end of the century. In 1660, the Loa conquered the tribal Polynesians of the [[Satana Coast]]. The [[Septrine Alliance]] which had established peace over the mainland was impotent to respond to the invasion of the coast, and regarded the tribal lands as being outside of their concern. The Loa were approached by Kiravian authorities who offered the sale of weapons to the Loa in exchange for the establishment of Kiravian sugar farms in the conquered areas. The Loa agreed and proceeded to launch several expeditions against coastal regions and islands, such as the [[Wild Peninsula]], [[Usomo]] and [[Jennasura]]. | Founded by the Katu Raiakono in 1550 CE after she managed to overthrow the existing Aliali Kingdom and its allies, the Kingdom of the Loa was established on the grounds of being a merchant state as Raiakono was of the merchant class in comparison to the royal ''ali'i'' class that ruled the Loa Islands at the time. The term Katu at this time referred to somebody who owned tenured land, as it was thought that the gods gave all land to the ''ali'i'' to rule and rent out. For the next 150 years, the Kingdom managed to establish extensive trade with the Polynesian kingdoms, then reaching the nadir of their influence via piracy and cultural development, as well as the Occidental countries such as Caphiria. Around 1650, contact was made with both Kiravia and the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|BRTC]]. Trade was amicably established with both, but the BRCT eventually tried to establish an economic dominance over the Kingdom, which resulted in strained relations towards the end of the century. In 1660, the Loa conquered the tribal Polynesians of the [[Satana Coast]]. The [[Septrine Alliance]] which had established peace over the mainland was impotent to respond to the invasion of the coast, and regarded the tribal lands as being outside of their concern. The Loa were approached by Kiravian authorities who offered the sale of weapons to the Loa in exchange for the establishment of Kiravian sugar farms in the conquered areas. The Loa agreed and proceeded to launch several expeditions against coastal regions and islands, such as the [[Wild Peninsula]], [[Usomo]] and [[Jennasura]]. | ||
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Káámarakatu Raiatia'atiauelao was the following Empress and was especially notable for overseeing the greatest extent of the Loa Empire. She extended conquered the northern Polynesian kingdoms which had developed a coalition to resist the Loa. in 1748, the northern kingdoms were conquered and the attention of the Eighteen Standards was turned to the Romany Kingdoms of the northeast. The [[Ruin of the Romany|conquest]] was completed in 1751, which resulted in the severe persecution and migration of the Romany into the nearby lands, forming the basis of Navidadian [[Delepasians]]. However, the majority of her attention was devoted to expanding the navy and conquering the Kindred Islands. The Loa Empire served as the primary force behind Kiravian efforts during the [[Kindred Wars]]. The western islands were quickly conquered throughout the 1750s and 60s, with the eastern islands being heavily contested between Kiravia, the Loa Empire, [[Pelaxia]] and [[Caphiria]]. These wars ended with the Loa keeping the [[Krasoa Islands]] while Pelaxia maintained control over it's colonies. These islands were then transferred to Kiravian control in 1774. In the last years of her reign, the Empress had planned for a conquest of the northern regions, but a succession crisis ensued when her direct heir died from cancer at the age of 19. This meant that her sister, Pueakao, rose as the heir to the Empire, and when Raiatia'atiauelao died in 1780 she succeeded her mother. | Káámarakatu Raiatia'atiauelao was the following Empress and was especially notable for overseeing the greatest extent of the Loa Empire. She extended conquered the northern Polynesian kingdoms which had developed a coalition to resist the Loa. in 1748, the northern kingdoms were conquered and the attention of the Eighteen Standards was turned to the Romany Kingdoms of the northeast. The [[Ruin of the Romany|conquest]] was completed in 1751, which resulted in the severe persecution and migration of the Romany into the nearby lands, forming the basis of Navidadian [[Delepasians]]. However, the majority of her attention was devoted to expanding the navy and conquering the Kindred Islands. The Loa Empire served as the primary force behind Kiravian efforts during the [[Kindred Wars]]. The western islands were quickly conquered throughout the 1750s and 60s, with the eastern islands being heavily contested between Kiravia, the Loa Empire, [[Pelaxia]] and [[Caphiria]]. These wars ended with the Loa keeping the [[Krasoa Islands]] while Pelaxia maintained control over it's colonies. These islands were then transferred to Kiravian control in 1774. In the last years of her reign, the Empress had planned for a conquest of the northern regions, but a succession crisis ensued when her direct heir died from cancer at the age of 19. This meant that her sister, Pueakao, rose as the heir to the Empire, and when Raiatia'atiauelao died in 1780 she succeeded her mother. | ||
Káámarakatu Raiapueakaoiso'o became the fourth Empress, though her succession was unexpected. She retreated on her mother's plans to invade the north. This characterized her reign, with a strong focus on inward development and defensive wars against Almadarian and Delapasian incursions. She expanded agricultural development, focusing on balancing sugar and spice export alongside internal agricultural improvements. Occidental and Kiraivic techniques were imported alongside improvements to existing strategies, developing modern Loa wet rice agroforestry. She also invested in significant manufactured goods, such as in firearms, processed sugar, textiles and ceramics. | Káámarakatu Raiapueakaoiso'o became the fourth Empress, though her succession was unexpected. She retreated on her mother's plans to invade the north. This characterized her reign, with a strong focus on inward development and defensive wars against Almadarian and Delapasian incursions. She expanded agricultural development, focusing on balancing sugar and spice export alongside internal agricultural improvements. Occidental and Kiraivic techniques were imported alongside improvements to existing strategies, developing modern Loa wet rice agroforestry. She also invested in significant manufactured goods, such as in firearms, processed sugar, textiles and ceramics. This led to a significant population boom. However, one of the most significant elements of her reign was the encouragement and tolerance towards Polynesians and Polynesian culture she demonstrated. The Empress led significant efforts to revitalize Polynesian culture, such as the establishment of a new writing system utilizing elements of the old Polynesian scripts and the transcribing of old works for the common people. Further, she enabled the Polynesians to exit the plantation system through examinations modeled off of the Imperial exams, which led to the quick establishment of a Polynesian merchant class. This was facilitated by the further establishment of independent companies to forge connections with outside nations to strengthen the Loa position in both the world and in comparison to the relationship with Kiravia. | ||
===Bourgondii-Loa Wars=== | ===Bourgondii-Loa Wars=== | ||
Main article: [[Bourgondii-Loa Wars]] | Main article: [[Bourgondii-Loa Wars]] | ||