Kwamplik

Kwamplik (Kwamplik: Kwãplik), officially the Federation of Kwamplik States, is a nation located on the continent of Osamia which borders Gemurtrak to the northwest, !Raazia to the west and south, and a with Yuchvan in the east. The nation is sat on the Zoyaś Strait, which separates the Southern and Locufaric Ocean. As well as its mainland territories, Kwamplik occupies the Zoyaś Isles, which is an of 7 main islands and 164 minor islets. As of 2023, Kwamplik is home to 82,087,023 inhabitants across 1,189,667 km2 of territory, mostly consisting of Kwamplik people (78.3%), followed by Tawoan (17.1%), with the remaining 4.6% consisting of miscellaneous peoples. The capital, Mulkurénezu, forms the largest of Kwamplik, contributing 17% to the entire population. Other major cities include Kásazo, Gag̃erön, Settsannok, and Yulundan.

Kwamplik has been inhabited for upwards of 12,000 years, with the first proto-Tawoan people with traceable ancestry settling near Nyiki Ortna as far back as 10,000 BCE. Later on, around 6000 BCE, proto-Trakians from the north and northwest migrated into the region, settling mostly in the upper third, more temperate climate of the modern-day nation. From 2000 BCE - 1 CE, Kwamplik was mostly dominated by bickering city states hugging the coasts, particularly on the Gápivai Peninsula and the Yetés River.

In 1571, the state of Yuchvan declared war on the Gápivai Confederacy over their territory on the island of Saran. The war would soon stagnate, and resulted in massive unrest in the Confederacy. It would culminate in the Kéyya War—a civil war—in 1576, which left the incumbent Emperor Kéyya assassinated and the throne stolen by Pézrak Zébbö, who formed the Kingdom of the Federation of Kwamplik States soon after his placement as new emperor. In 1614, Kwamplik made first contact with Salia and Alutra by extension. Peaceful trading with Salia would soon turn into discordant conflict, and the Salian Empire would set its eyes on Kwamplik, the Zoyaś Isles in particular. Salia would declare war on Kwamplik in 1720, but faced fierce resistance by the robust Kwamplek navy and military. Salia would inevitably succeed in taking the Zoyaś Isles, but would lose them shortly after Emperor Kõnçima broke their truce and invaded the islands under the protection of the night. This too would end in Kwamplek defeat, but fierce resistance on the conquered islands soon led to Salia relinquishing the isles back to Kwamplik.

Under the rule of Emperor Dzokyn, Kwamplik would declare war on Yuchvan at the advent of the First World War in 1910, but would fail to complete its conquest in Saran after Yuchvan joined the newly formed Osamian Federation in 1914. Now in a tacit alliance with the Osamian Federation, Kwamplik would continue to fight Salia over the Yuchvanese archipelago until the conclusion of the First World War in 1917. In 1924, Kwamplik would suffer a and Solstice Revolution led by General Zomuź of the Kwamplik Revolutionary Army. The revolution would depose the monarchy and enforce a, establishing the contemporary Republic of the Federation of Kwamplik States. In the Second World War, the Osamian Federation would invade and successfully annex a majority of the republic after a grueling four-year war. Meanwhile, the remainder of Kwamplik became a founding member of the Southern Confederacy—the antithesis of the Osamian Federation. After the Osamian War in 1957, Kwamplik would be reintegrated with itself, and maintains the same borders into modern day.

Today, Kwamplik is recognized as a with a medium-income economy and a very high, and is among the largest powers of Osamia. Kwampleks enjoy and other amenities provided by the government. A global leader in the, and , the country has made significant contributions to  and. As of 2023, the premier is Laym Názamka, and the presiding minister is Tunwot Gázöro. Kwamplik is a member of numerous international organizations, including the Southern Prosperity League, ODCT, and the World Forum.

Etymology
Kwamplik derives from the early Trakian word Kuraympruk, which means "People of the eastern boat". The name likely comes from the early 5th century CE, when Kwamplek traders first made contact with Trakians along the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait. The trade of Kwamplek states was what put the region on the map, and was infamous for its maritime predominance all around the continent. The earliest record of the use of "Kuraympruk" in context is dated at 1100 CE in a trade log of a sunken vessel in the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait.

Prehistory
The lands of Kwamplik were first inhabited up to 10,000 years ago by proto-Tawoan peoples who settled in the northwest near Nyiki Ortna Lake. The fertile land surrounding Nyiki Ortna allowed for plenty of settlers, and the proto-Tawoan peoples soon extended themselves all the way toward the Gápivai Peninsula in the east, eventually crossing the Zoyaś Strait and island-hopping down the Yuchvanese archipelago. Proto-Tawoans soon expanded their inhabitation towards the central Litãm Highlands and to the south coast. Proto-Tawoan habitation was very sparse, but eventually made up the bulk of the populace. The earliest remnants of human habitation date back to 6000 BCE, which also correlates roughly to the migration of proto-Trakian cultures into the Gápivai Peninsula and the western plains. The proto-Trakians too inevitably cross the Zoyaś Strait but do not extend themselves to the extent of the proto-Tawoans. The two major culture groups of the peninsula are similar, but still very distinct in their own ways.

The two people groups did not usually intermingle and stayed within their own tribes for the most part. By 2000-1500 BCE, small quasi-states began forming all throughout the nation; especially in the top ⅓ and on the Gápivai Peninsula. City-states were split between proto-Trakian and proto-Tawoan cultures, the two still largely divided by language and culture. Many years of minor squabbles and wars between different quasi-states ensued, and by 1000 BCE, basically only one Kingdom had survived the trials and tribulations and earned its dominance in the region, that being the Kingdom of Mulkurénezu. Mulkurénezu, a Trakian state, managed to wrap itself around much of the southern Gápivai Peninsula. By now, the regional Trakian culture had evolved into the Kwamplek culture.



City-state era
Regional trade between different regions and city-states started soon thereafter, where both items and knowledge were exchanged. States in the west benefited from trade from the Trakian groups of the north while states in the east dominated nearby maritime and river trade. Wanting more dominance in the Osamian trading circle, some states in the northeast began expanding their realms in hopes of attracting more trade. Most of these states were Kwamplik, and kingdoms began to wrap themselves all along the coasts, pushing the other people groups who happened to occupy the coastlines inland. This included much of the Tawoan peoples, and the Kwampleks slowly gained dominance over the coastlines, snaking themselves all the way into modern !Raazia. While the North Crop Plague eviscerated agriculture in the Trakian lands to the northwest and severely hindered the Western regions, settlements on the Gápivai Peninsula luckily went largely unaffected. The plague in western Kwamplik, as well as the lessened amounts of trade caused by the Scramble Wars, caused some western states to have some miniature version of the Scramble Wars shortly after the beginning of the primary wars in Gemurtrak. While the Scramble Wars also indirectly affected eastern civilizations, many capitalized on this opportunity by continuing to advance and become the predominant trading hub in the region.

By the end of the Scramble Wars, the western regions fell under the control of the Kingdom of Thizen. A shallow peace between Thizen and the other Trakian powers which were the result of the Scramble Wars ensued until the eruption of the Mount Razmu Astem volcano near the capital of Thizen. Ash from the explosion fell over much of the Kwamplek lands for weeks onwards, and the devastation explosion would result in the hasty fall of Thizen. As Western Kwamplik was more culturally and geographically distant from the former Thizen, the area managed to split off and form a somewhat-organized society all to its own. Western Kwamplik would eventually devolve into a motley of small, feudal s. Seeing an opportunity in the now weakened Western Kwamplek region, elements of the Kingdom of Mulkurénezu and the Kingdom of Kásazo seized the opportunity and annexed some of the smaller, easternmost city-states. Meanwhile, in the southernmost regions of Mulkurénezu, Tawoan and Kwamplek cultures intermingled and slowly integrated into one another, inevitably creating a sort of fusion of the two people groups with their own unique dialect of proto-Kwamplek. This area of Mulkurénezu, dubbed Gag̃erön, eventually seceded from the remainder of the kingdom due to their cultural differences. Gag̃erön was hesitantly permitted to secede from Mulkurénezu, however, it was obligated to become a vassal to the kingdom. Soon after the secession of Gag̃erön, the Trakian power of Gadram managed to take over the remainder of the squabbling western city-states.

Trade relations with Gadram and other Osamian states became closer over the course of several decades until Gadram inevitably collapsed in 422 BCE, fracturing into numerous scattered states which put the entire region into the Post-Gadram Dark Age. Similar to the North Crop Plague, the western regions suffered from this much more severely than their eastern counterparts. With Gadram splintered, the former state fell from its glory, which allowed Mulkurénezu to briefly become the dominant power in the region, and the overall influence on the continent shifted to the southeast. Along with the downfall of Gadram came a decrease in overall sustainable trade for the Kwamplek states. To compensate for this, Kwamplek sailors sailed east towards modern-day Yuchvan and north along the Osamian coast to secure more trade. Small trade fortresses were constructed and scattered throughout Yuchvan by the Kwampleks while Mulkurénezu waged minor wars against their neighbors of Kásazo and other states, vying for more power on the peninsula. 400 BCE - 1 CE were largely defined by slow yet steady territorial expansion inland and expeditions throughout Yuchvan and Leánmór-Taharau. In 350 CE, much of the Gápivai Peninsula became engulfed in a biblical crop plague which put the region back decades. As a result of this, many Kwampleks migrated to the islands just off-shore of the Gápivai Peninsula to hopefully escape the crop plague. The crop plague made Kwamplek states much more reliant on outside trade, and thus became largely influential in the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait due to Kwamplek trade ships, mostly from Mulkurénezu, vying for trade power abroad. Mulkurénezu sailors at the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait mostly just attempted to redirect trade to the Zoyaś Strait, but also brought non-food goods such as armor, weapons, trinkets, pottery, etc.. The prominence of the Mulkurénezu in the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait resulted in Kwamplik having a reasonable amount of lobbying power in the region, and often promised great sums to lords and leaders who allowed the Mulkurénezuans to have more influence in the strait. These ships, which were very often docked far away from the Mulkurénezu mainland, became something of an autonomous division in and of themselves, having other smaller ships bring the earnings of their trade back to Mulkurénezu while the ships kept a small tax on the goods. It was not uncommon for a ship to leave Mulkurénezu once and never return.



Southern Empire
As the plague ended, the trade still continued. The influx of cash caused numerous political issues as separate powers vied for more power in the market in order to gain more earnings of their own. With other Kwamplek powers wanting a slice of the cash that Mulkurénezu was raking in, bickering between the different states increased. Most powers wanted territory on the Zoyaś Strait, and this snowballed into a free-for-all war all across the Gápivai Peninsula. The war lasted for around a decade before the smoke settled, resulting in just 4 Kwamplek powers remaining in the region. This significantly reduced the power that some of these powers once grasped. Recognizing this, a mysterious state known as the Southern Empire then became interested in Kwamplek land. Raids from the Southern Empire were not frequent due to unfavorable currents but began to dot portions of the southern coast and Gápivai Peninsula; however, raids began to increase as better methods to get to Kwamplek lands were explored. It was at this time that a very similar situation to Gemurtrak began to play out on the Gápivai Peninsula, where significant amounts of the Kwamplek city-states' budgets went towards defense instead of more important things like necessities and improving technology. With relations between the Kwamplek city-states still raw, attempts to confederate were quickly rebuked by neighboring states. The "every man for himself" philosophy failed when insane amounts of defense money went to waste as the Southern Empire won wars of attrition against the Kwamplek. Seeing these Kwamplek proto-states getting knocked out like nothing inspired Stiorzhya's king in Gemurtrak, Kanay III, to call for confederate Gemurtrak. Understanding the threat now, the Trakians listened in order to unite against the Southern Empire. By 1000 CE, Kwamplik had been taken over and integrated by the Southern Empire in its near entirety, sparing some hold-outs on the Kwamplik islands and the lords who fled to places like Yuchvan or elsewhere.

With a majority of Kwamplik now considered core Southern Empire territories, the Southern Empire wrapped itself around the Litãm Highlands to border western Kwamplik (CON territory). Border friction between the two powers came to a head in June of 1000, when elements of the Southern Empire troops broke through the Zwarkin Wall in numerous places, including the border with Kwamplik. Scattered and messy conflict embroiled much of this time period in the hot zone between Kwamplik and the CON, culminating in the death of the Southern Empire Stag King, who happened to die on the Kwamplek front. Almost immediately, lines began to collapse. CON troops managed to push the Southern Empire back to the Zwarkin Wall, and liberate some parts of Kwamplik in the process.

Excited by the losses of the Southern Empire, rebel fervor took over some of the major cities like Mulkurénezu, Gag̃erön, and Kásazo. Weak and overextended already, Mulkurénezu and Gag̃erön were quickly wrested from Southern Army hands by groups of rebels. Over the course of five years, Kwamplek rebels basically walked through enemy territory, liberating villages as they went. By the end of the 5 years, Kwamplik had been fully liberated. Following the liberation, post-Souther Empire Kwamplik resulted in four main states, with some minor city-states peppered along the Gápivai. The three main powers included Settsannok, Mulkurénezu, and Gag̃erön, as well as the Free City of Kásazo. The four different nations, having united under the same cause to kick out the SE, had quite good relations with each other immediately after the liberation, eventually deciding to form an alliance and a Gápivai Council. Kwamplek ships, more specifically Mulkurénezu Ships, once again became very influential in the Ornyenka-Sthulista Strait. With the Northern Empire at the height of its development in 1183, Kwamplek powers and those of the Northern Empire became more intertwined politically. Worried of a potential clashing of the superior Northern Empire against the several Kwamplek states, as well as having learned from their past mistakes, The four main Kwamplek powers decided to unite under a confederation called the Gápivai Confederacy.

Gápivai Confederacy
In the mid-14th century, treasure fleets from Asidama made first contact with mainland Kwamplik. Even though Kwamplek trade ships had made previous sporadic landings on the Asidama archipelago whilst en route to the Ornyenka Strait, the two had yet to establish sustained trade contact. The treasure fleets helped further establish Kwamplik in the regional market. Wanting more dominance with their own less important strait, the Zoyaś Strait, Gápivai expanded their reign to the mostly tribal Zoyaś Isles by the late 1300s. Dissatisfied with the riches of Kwamplik and the large portion of control they had over the Ornyenka Strait, leaders of the Northern Empire tried multiple times to sabotage the Gápivai trade industry, including the assassination of their king, Dazũm. Border friction on the Gápivai-Northern Empire borders increased, and some took the action as an act of war. What Gápivai lacked in manpower and size, they made up for in sheer riches. Untouched by conflict for three centuries at this point, the state managed to accumulate a good amount of wealth. With war seeming to be imminent, Gápivai managed to hire a mercenary army hailing from the NE. Gápivai's war goal was not to conquer the Northern Empire, but was to instead show the Northern Empire to back off. Gápivai declared war on the Northern Empire in 1355, and managed to snag a good portion of Western Kwamplik. The territorial gains did not come easily, and in-fact took nearly six years, but Gápivai had eventually captured a good chunk of southern Northern Empire before making peace negotiations with the Northern Empire. Victorious, Gápivai ended up taking a large sum of money as well as western Kwamplik, integrating it into their core territories. The war was a victory, but it came at a hefty price. With a big portion of Gápivai's wealth going towards the war, the economy had nearly run dry by the time peace was called. Infrastructure began to crumble and starvation became a problem, and it suddenly seemed like all that Gápivai had worked towards was going to go to waste as a civil war seemed imminent; however, this was prevented when Kawam came into power. King Kawam instantly began to wrestle the economic pit that Gápivai had found itself in, taking an interesting approach to recover the economy. This included the systematic extermination of those not fit to work and emphasizing reproductivity in the confederation to build more workers for the future generations. Surprisingly, the approach worked. With Gápivai having saved its economy, the nation being secure and mostly peaceful, and the Kwamplek's inherent reclusive nature, the Confederation of Gápivai had time to reconcile and focus on maintaining its country and economy.

By 1560, a new, cocky naval power began to pop up to Gápivai's east—that being Yuchvan. Wanting to own the island of Saran in its entirety, Yuchvan slowly started to torment Kwamplek settlements on Saran. Naïvely, it seemed that Yuchvan was about to challenge among the most dominant powers on the continent over land that the Kwampleks had owned, both directly and indirectly, for several centuries. In 1571, Yuchvan declared war on Kwamplik with the goal of completely annexing Saran and its surrounding isles. As could be expected, Yuchvan struggled against the dominant Gápivai—seriously misjudging their own might. Within 6 months, Gápivai had achieved naval superiority, and bombarded Yuchvanese cities such as Asue and others. Over time, the war began to stagnate when Kwamplik land forces struggled to capture the heavily fortified Yuchvanese territory.



Empire of Kwamplik
With the stagnation of the war and both sides refusing to give up, the Kwamplek economy suffered immensely. Two years into the war, Gápivaian King Kéyya was assassinated in office by Yuchvanese saboteurs, leaving no viable successors in his wake. Immediately, several different Gápivai parties began vying for power over the confederacy. The domestic conflict escalated, and soon became an all-out civil war (which was fantastic news for Yuchvan). As the different sides clashed, Gag̃erön rebels rose up and proclaimed their desire for a reformed nation with a more centralized government. Among the rebels was a man named Pézrak Zébbö, who claimed the throne and marched his army of sycophants to storm the royal palace and restore order. Quickly and concisely, Pézrak performed a successful, reuniting the nation as the Kingdom of the Federation of Kwamplik States. With Pézrak in charge, the war in Yuchvan was concluded, allowing for the Yuchvanese to take a good slice off of Kwamplik's Saranese territory. In 1614, Kwamplik made first contact with the Salians. What started as simple trade between the two powers soon devolved into scattered squabbling between the two powers over influence in the region. Soon enough, squabbling began to turn into attacks on Kwamplik ships and outposts on Saran and other islands. In 1652, a three-sided civil war broke out in Yuchvan on the island of Saran. The civil war was eventually won by Yugai, Sun-de III Tchahamasetk with the assistance of Salia. Yuchvanese Saran slowly began to yield to Salia, which culminated in a coup d'etat in Saran which was meant to undo Salia's undermining of the region. Eventually, the Salian side won, and the nation of Yuchvan slowly transitioned into Salian colonial administration. This left Kwamplik and Salia with what was basically a land border, and the Kwamplek military was secretly built up because of the imminent threat of Salia in the region. Nervous by the new Salian presence, garrisons began to be set up on Saran and the Gápivai Peninsula. The Salians were wise to what Kwamplik was doing however, and gathered more than double the ships in Saran in a show of force.

Salian Wars
In 1704, Salia and the Southern Import Company (SIC) started horsing around more in Kwamplek waters because of their success in dominating Gemurtrak. By this point, Kwamplik was the most advanced & powerful Osamian naval power but was effectively surrounded by the Salians. Struggling to secure what it had, Kwamplik forbade Salian ships from entering Kwamplik waters, but big surprise—Salia did not listen in the slightest. In 1720, Salia attempted to quickly nab the port and second-largest Kwamplek city of Kásazo. The conflict was quick, and the Salians were hastily expelled by the Kwamplik military. This was the final straw for both Salia and Kwamplik, and without a declaration of war, scattered and messy conflict erupted all throughout the region. A widespread purge of Salian ships in Kwamplek waters occurred, including cargo and passenger ships. Several hundreds of Salian ships were sunk, and captured Salian diplomats & civilians were brutally killed and paraded throughout the streets. Kwamplik had broken their silence, and now begged Salia to make their move.

Salia's move was to declare war on Kwamplik. Though Salia's navy outnumbered that of Kwamplik's, Kwamplik had familiarity of the waters and their technology, discipline, and strategy was about on par with Salia's. The Kwamplik navy put up a surprisingly good fight, and consistently repelled Salians from making mainland landings; however, they could not stop Salia from utterly battering the nation to bits. Salia's non-stop and brutal barrages on Kwamplik resulted in Salia gaining control of all of Kwamplik's island territories, including that on Saran. Kwamplik and their leader, King Kõnçima V, begrudgingly signed a peace deal in 1730 which allowed Salia full rights to the Zoyaś Isles and the return of their Saran territories to Salian Yuchvan. What Salia did not know was that Kõnçima had a very controversial plan awaiting the Salian territories on the Zoyaś Isles. Around three weeks after the successful Salian annexation of the Zoyaś Isles, Kõnçima enacted his plan. Under the protection of the night, what remained of the Kwamplek military viciously bombarded the islands—swiftly recapturing them in a surprise attack before the Salians had time to dig in. The Salian holdouts on the Zoyaś Isles lasted approximately 12 hours before the capitulation and recapturing of the islands. Kwamplik now had a very narrow time frame to reinforce the islands before the Salian horde arrived from Yuchvan, Salia, and Gemutrak. Kwamplek naval forces created a reinforced line surrounding the isles as a first line of defense, and this initially succeeded in repelling Salian forces and stalling them long enough for Kwamplek forces to dig into the islands. In the process of digging in, Kwamplik seized multitudes of Salian equipment and armor due to their hasty withdrawal. Inevitably after four months of naval battles, the Kwamplek naval line was broken by Salian forces, assisted by elements of the Eduran Expeditionary Company. Salia and their ally struck back with ferocity unlike anything seen before, but Kwamplik continued to hold out on the islands. Captured Edurans and Salians were headhunted and hoisted beneath their tattered flags before being paraded around the streets of Mulkurénezu and Kásazo for all to see. Kwamplik managed to hold out for a surprisingly long time, fighting until the very last man in 1732. Kwamplik was beaten, but the victory for Salia was still pyrrhic. The pair eventually signed a deal in which Kwamplik was forced to give a certain percentage of revenue to Salia every month, and Kwamplik was forced to give up their largest and third largest islands of Źubána and Jõkuli to Salia. Furthermore, Kwamplik was to limit its military and enforce their remaining holdings on the Zoyaś Isles as demilitarized zones.

Kwamplik had given up on recapturing Źubána and Jõkuli, accepting defeat; however, the residents of the islands could not say the same. Even though the history between the islander Kwampleks and mainland Kwampleks had been complicated at times due to their strayed cultures, the residents would much rather Kwamplik than Salia. Of the Zoyaś Isles, Źubána was the most populated at the time. Rebels and guerilla fighters on the islands attacked and sabotaged Salian administration on the island over the course of several years. In the years that Salia owned the islands, they had ships sunk, administration buildings burned to the ground, diplomats and politicians kidnapped and beheaded, roads destroyed, and civilians taken as slaves. The Salians fully expected the rebel fervor to diminish over time, but the opposite occurred instead. Eventually, tired and completely giving up on Kwamplik, Salia returned the two islands to Kwamplik on January 23, 1745, completely giving up all deals they had arranged with Kwamplik in their previous wars as well. A day of celebration ensued. With the Salian threat expelled, Kwamplik could return their attention to domestic affairs. Starting in 1750, Kwamplik began to colonize the inland highland areas, also known as the Bluffs, which were considered to be unuseful and lawless lands for several centuries. It was not uncommon for Kwamplik criminals to escape to the Bluffs, never to be seen or heard from again. Rumor had it that cannibals lived and thrived in the lands. The highland regions were mostly inhabited by Tawoan peoples, which was a problem for the Kwamplek because they were not Kwamplek. Kwamplek missionaries attempted to convert the Tawoans to the Kwamplek culture and religion, but it did not work for the most part. By 1800, the totality of the Litãm Highlands was integrated into the kingdom, but attempts to wipe out or integrate the Tawoans were not going swimmingly. Many Tawoan children were taken from their homes in the Litãm Highlands and sent to the cities of Mulkurénezu or Kásazo to be integrated into the Kwamplek culture. In response to this, Tawoan militias were formed in protest against the Kwamplek's cruel treatment of the Tawoan people and land. Along with the forced integration part, the Kwamplek also revoked or severely inhibited such things as water, food, and other basic necessities in an attempt to quell their uprising. The Kwamplek army tried to wipe out the militias but it was basically impossible to get rid of them as they just kept coming back.



19th century
Though scattered inventions came from across the borders throughout the early-mid 1800s, the Industrial Revolution would find its place in Kwamplik in 1851 when the first steam-powered cotton mill opened in Kásazo. Growth was slow though and the expansion of these modernized cotton mills didn't pick up until the 1860s and 70s. With the industrial revolution now in grasp of the Kwamplek, they could now extort the Tawoan lands even more than before, completely destroying some lands which were once found sacred. Also with the help of new industrialized machines, infrastructure across the country began to increase in size and numbers. Inspired by Korya Dzekana of Gemurtrak's international visits to solidify Gemurtrak's position on the global scale, King Kézrak of Kwamplik hosted and attended his own international summits in Osamia, Skephon, Alutra, and Vidina, kickstarting Kwamplik's new globalist agenda. As well as forming formal relations with far-away nations like Haksarad and Mitruhmoer, Kwamplik also formalized official relations with Gemurtrak, with Kézrak having met Korya a year before Korya's death in 1891. The pair's shared hatred towards Salia helped in cementing their camaraderie, and they both ended the meeting with cordial relations.

At the turn of the century, the financial crisis in Gemurtrak leaked into Kwamplik. Between 1899 and 1902, the country's gross national expenditure fell by a staggering 42%, and people across the nation struggled financially, especially those in the highland regions who were already struggling under their own mismanaged government. In an attempt to battle the crisis, Kwamplik increased tariffs and introduced import quotas, but even these strategies seemed futile. Dzokyn, the nephew of King Kézrak, began proclaiming to the masses that his strategies of handling the economy would be much more effective than those put in place by his uncle. He grew in popularity, and the people slowly began to turn on Kézrak, regardless of the man's previous successes in leading the nation. In a shocking move, Dzokyn would shoot and kill his uncle Kézrak in a coup d'etat, and quickly gained control of the nation as the new king. Dzokyn's first few years as king saw the passage of banking reform laws, emergency relief programs, work relief programs, and agricultural programs, as it seemed like he was sticking true to his word. Dzokyn was instantly well-liked throughout the kingdom, and the late Kézrak was shunned by the populace for his mismanagement of the financial crisis, but Dzokyn also had a fascination with pre-Pézrak Kwamplik and the Gápivai Confederacy, particularly with the Yuchvanese and Salian Wars.



First World War
Dzokyn had a distinct hatred towards the Yuchvanese and Salians, and made it his goal to reestablish the Gápivai Confederacy's former borders—he only needed a good reason to do so. As if on cue, the First World War broke out globally, and mass conflict erupted everywhere, including on the very continent of Osamia. Taking this as an opportunity, Kwamplik under Dzokyn began a war with Yuchvan, and by extension, Salia. The war goal was to take pre-Yuchvanese War borders on Saran and surrounding islands, and Kwamplik succeeded in taking scores of land. In 1908, the Osamian Federation formed, bringing delirium to the Osamian continent, including Kwamplik. By the time Kwamplik achieved their pre-Salian war borders on Saran, internal conflict in Yuchvan took over, and a revolution deposed the leads of the nation—joining the Osamian Federation soon after for protection against Kwamplik. Not wanting a war with the Osamian Federation, Kwamplik begrudgingly signed a peace deal with the Federation. Meanwhile, seeing what happened in Yuchvan, Martial law was declared in order to prevent any coup attempts by Osamian Federation revolutionaries, and Dzokyn was put on high alert.

Seeing that the Kwamplek war against Salia was still in progress, as well as the Osamian Federation's new war against Salia, Kwamplik formed a hesitant alliance with the Osamian Federation as they both fended off the Salians from Yuchvan. Dzokyn was still wary of fighting alongside the Yuchvanese, but did so anyway. The same could be said for the Yuchvanese. This would be the beginning of an extremely complex relationship between the OF and Kwamplik, where both did not want anything to do with each other, but still maintained a cordial relationship, common values, and ideologies. The alliance managed to fend off the Salians until 1914 when a ceasefire was eventually signed between all of the powers. Alongside the signing of the ceasefire, Kwamplik and the OF agreed on borders regarding Saran, allowing Kwamplik to hold the westernmost section of the island as it had before the Salian War. Following this, relations between the Osamian Federation and Kwamplik went back to being somewhat distant.

Solstice Revolution


Following the conclusion of the First World War, Kwamplik became one of the last remaining absolute monarchies in its region. Opinions of the monarchy, especially under the rule of Dzokyn, began to simmer following the conclusion of the great war. In 1924, this would come to a head with a coup d'état led by General Zomuź on December 21, earning the conflict the name of the Solstice Revolution. This overthrew the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of the Federation of Kwamplik States was swiftly declared. The Kwamplik Revolutionary Army gained control of Mulkurénezu and other major cities after numerous grueling battles, and the monarchy was forced to flee the country. The Kwamplik Revolutionary Army then declared a provisional government to govern the new republic. The provisional government abolished the monarchy and declared the establishment of a new constitution, which provided for a popularly elected government. The new government was then able to implement reforms and create a more equitable society. The reforms included land reform, improved education, and improved infrastructure, as well as the nationalization of industries. These reforms helped to improve the economic, social, and political situation in the country, and allowed for the development of a stable democratic system.

Ousted, Dzokyn and the remaining members of the royal family frantically set sail and claimed asylum in Asidama, where remains of their ancestry last to this day.



Second World War
With the Osamian Federation expanding at a meteoric rate, the state obviously saw that Kwamplik may be weak under its completely shifted government, and thus decided it was time to incorporate the nation of Kwamplik into the federation realm. This simply began with the rigging of elections and the placement of federation puppets into the Kwamplek political system with the goal of lobbying the nation towards a "democratic" joining of the Osamian Federation. When this didn't work exactly as planned, the Osamian Federation took more drastic measures. Assassination attempts were made against the Kwamplek Premier Kan Sábom numerous times over the course of his rule. Eventually, Kwamplik was forced to ban multiple political parties, which would devolve into Kwamplik turning into a one-party state. Meanwhile, Gekezikism began to garner traction in the Litãm Highlands. In 1936, the local governments of the Dzožan, Kamyo, and Žintizu Territories pledged their allegiance towards Gekezikism and the Osamian Federation in a coordinated move between the three local governments.

The Osamian Federation quickly recognized these states, and hastily moved its own troops in to secure the new territories. Minor conflicts erupted between the Kwamplik and Federation military as chaos and confusion erupted amongst politicians in Mulkurénezu, completely overwhelmed and baffled at the situation unfolding. Fearing the worst may be coming, Kwamplik began drastically changing and updating its slightly out-of-date military, frantically putting a conscription into place and making the manpower of the military skyrocket. Meanwhile, the Federation did the same, racing to match each other's strength. Six months later, two more territories flipped sides and joined the Federation. Unrest in the republic was building, and intensified when the premier was severely injured and the chief of military killed in a car bombing. Suspected puppets and spies in the Kwamplek ranks were executed, and captured saboteurs met a similar fate. At the dawn of the Second World War in Vatupaya and Alutra, the Osamian Federation finally began a full-scale invasion of Kwamplik.

Immediately after invading, federation forces were met with intense resistance. On the island of Saran, Yuchvanese federation troops worked their way into Kwamplik-held lands on the island, but received their own share of decimation by naval bombardments and the like. Though this stalled them, Federation forces eventually managed to secure and occupy the entirety of the island. Following this victory, the federation began island hopping–attempting to snatch some more of Kwamplik's islands as they go. This strategy would get them some minor successes, but got bogged down as soon as they reached Źubána. Meanwhile in mainland Kwamplik, federation troops reached the outskirts of Yulundan and the Bay of Kwamplik–having nearly completely captured the province of Ripogo. In the central part of the front, federation forces attempted to push towards [bayname] Bay in order to slice the nation in two. In the meantime, conflict raged on at the outer bounds of the Gápivai Peninsula, as the federation army attempted to breach the heartland of Kwamplik. Sleeper agents in Mulkurénezu and some other larger cities were activated soon after the start of the war, and successfully caused chaos in some of the most crucial areas of the nation. Agents successfully eliminated some high-ranking targets, and Kwamplek officials scrambled to capture the agents and secure the ranks. Meanwhile, the federation army pushed south from the rebellious territory of Žintizu onto the outskirts of the city of Gag̃erön, and successfully captured the city after several months of grueling battle. In concert, the Osamian Federation army attempted to capture the province of Sumzáti, but met stiff resistance around the capital of Śamiś. The rough terrain of much of the southern front made it difficult for the federation to gain any land, but consistently kept Kwamplik on the defensive. With their victory in Gag̃erön, troops began to work their way across the coast, running into arduous urban combat in the process. The Federation managed however, and continued to push regardless of the large amounts of casualties on the front. After numerous battles, federation troops reached the outskirts of Kilśami from the south and west. The city quickly capitulated, and Kwamplik had been split in two.

From this point onwards in the war, federation troops strained against Kwamplik's reinforced army, fighting for every inch along the fortified Gápivai Peninsula–unconquered for nearly 1,000 years. Yulundan was captured several months after brutal fighting, much to the dismay of the Kwamplek government. In the south, however, a naval bombardment and landing managed to free Gag̃erön and surrounding areas in the nation's first successful counteroffensive. Kwamplek saboteurs working behind enemy lines managed to stall supply lines long enough for Kwamplek troops to successfully secure a major portion of land in the south. As more and more federation troops got reorganized to the front in Tákjaana, conflict in the region began to loosen. Meanwhile in the Zoyaś Isles, Federation forces successfully occupied Źubána after the arduous battle for Datãm. The Osamian Federation was now closer than ever to Mulkurénezu and the political center of the republic. The defeat on Źubána also allowed for the swift capture of the Dliśśoź Isles, a subset of the Zoyaś Isles to the north. Next in the Federation's eyes were the islands of Lákámmzá and Pádziço, but large amounts of naval mines prevented what otherwise would have been a facile landing. Instead, the Osamian Federation mercilessly bombed the islands, managing to squeeze through the hefty anti-air apparatuses set up on the islands. In January 1943, Kwamplik—who had previously been a de facto concert power and nothing more—formally appealed to all concert powers to help assist in the war effort. Nations such as !Country and !OtherCountry obliged, and landed troops on the Gápivai, as well as Gag̃erön and Kilśami city. This significantly hampered the Federation, but did not stop it.

Unbeknownst to Kwamplik troops, federation moles in the ranks of Kwamplik had sabotaged some of the most crucial mined areas around the Gápivai. In late 1943, the federation made a naval landing near Télmar, and opened up a beachhead which quickly gained traction. After just a few weeks of battle, Télmar had been completely conquered, and the federation army reached the outskirts of Mulkurénezu. Now being able to completely surround the capital, the Federation began a war of attrition against Kwamplik. While it seemed that every step cost the federation 100 lives, they were still smart in their tactics, and managed to seize Settsannok some time after. Several months later, both fronts of the Gápivai connected, and Kwamplik was now on its last leg. Having suffered devastating losses since the start of the war, Kwamplik was utterly exhausted. It was decided in October of 1944 to put up Kwamplik's surrender to a parliamentary vote. The decree passed with 68% in favor, and thus the nation formally surrendered to the Osamian Federation. Kwamplik demanded however that they be allowed to keep Gag̃erön, Kilśami, and surrounding provinces; as well as the freeing of Mulkurénezu as a free city not under the control of the Osamian Federation. Beleaguered in their own regard, the Osamian Federation accepted the demands.

Osamian Federation
Due to the war, nearly 15% of Mulkurénezu was destroyed. Similar statistics befell nearly all of Kwamplik's major cities, leaving millions without homes or jobs. The only remaining territory of Kwamplik, the south, suffered immensely economically while also trying to repair the damage that the war had caused. It was for this reason that just two years after the conclusion of the war, Kwamplik entered a confederation with !WestCountry and Tákjaana—both also having been eviscerated by the federation. The Free City of Mulkurénezu, though de jure sovereign, soon became a puppet under the Osamian Federation due to infiltrators being planted all throughout the ranks, including the placement of a pro-Federation premier; however, the federation was blocked from doing the same to the Southern Confederacy. Anti-Federation sentiment was at an all-time high within the Confederacy, and anti-Federation blockades were passed.

Meanwhile in Federation-Kwamplik, resistance members worked to sabotage crucial supply lines and train routes, and even succeeded in assassinating numerous high-up political figures in the National Solidarity political party. Working together with certain other resistance members, the Kwamplik Resistance managed to accumulate a remarkable amount of manpower. Eventually, the Osamian Federation began a steep decline in stability and cohesion. In a desperate attempt to save the nation that so much had been sacrificed for, the military initiated a coup that installed a military junta–but the nation still splintered into various interest groups. It was not long until a large-scale civil war broke out over the political fate of the continent. The Kwamplik Resistance became a vital army, using their experience of working behind enemy lines to subvert any upper hands that the Osamian Federation managed to grasp. Eventually, the war concluded in August of 1957 with the final remnants of the federation falling within the city of Raswe.



Contemporary Kwamplik
At last, the nation of Kwamplik was reunified with much fanfare. Unfortunately however, Kwamplik was unable to retain its territories on Saran and surrounding islands—being forced to give them up at the post-Federation summit between powers. This remains a point of contention with Yuchvan to this day. As a reaction to the deep blue policies of the Osamian Federation that were enforced on the Gápivai, many people and political parties turned to buffism at the fall of the federation. Conservatism and buffist beliefs took over the post-federation nation, and certain political issues which still affect Kwamplik in modern day arose, such as unequal rights against minorities and the like. With Kwamplik now being responsible for its own economy again, things began to start booming. In the 1970s, huge expanses of oil were discovered in Kwamplik's south in a field shared with !Raazia and Tákjaana—one of the largest oil fields in the world. The field was divided between the three in a conference, and with Kwamplik's economy already on an upwards climb, the government felt free to invest in mining and drilling technology to take full advantage of the oil reserves. Kwamplik's economy instantly boomed, and massive amounts of wealth were being raked in. As an extra bonus, the Zoyaś Strait gained a new level of significance due to the high level of traffic originating in the South Sea. Kwamplik immediately became an economic competitor to their neighbor Gemurtrak, who had taken the Osamian spotlight for far too long. Though relations with Gemurtrak were cordial, if not ambivalent—economically speaking, the two became rivals. The goal to overtake Gemurtrak and steal the Osamian spotlight instantly became foreign policy goal number one starting in the late 1970s. Foreign investors flocked to Kwamplik, and the government welcomed them. Some of Kwamplik's largest companies such as PetroStar and Altak were founded during this time.

Though still economic rivals, relations with Gemurtrak improved over the course of the 1980s. Throughout the decade, the interconnectedness between the two powers grew substantially. Also in the 1980s, the personal computer began to become mainstream, which piqued the interest of the Kwamplik government. Predicting the computer industry to boom in coming years, the government elected to invest heavily in the industry. The government provided generous tax breaks and subsidies to computer companies, as well as heavily investing in research and development. This created an environment in which computer companies could thrive, leading to an influx of investment from foreign companies and venture capitalists. By the late 1990s, the computer industry had become a major contributor to the economy of Kwamplik. Companies such as Kwamplik Computer Corporation (KCC) and Kwamplik Software Solutions (KSS) were leading the way in creating innovative products and services, and the industry's growth was reflected in the rising stock prices of the companies. The bubble reached its peak in 2000, when the stock prices of the computer companies reached all-time highs. However, the bubble soon began to burst, as the stock prices started to decline due to over-inflated expectations and a decrease in investment. By mid-2001, the bubble had completely burst, and the computer industry in Kwamplik had suffered a major setback. The pop of the bubble contorted and spread to other nations like Gemurtrak and !Raazia soon after. The companies that had been leading the way in the industry had seen their stock prices plummet, and many had to downsize or even shut down operations. Even outside of the computer industries, everyday civilians felt the fallout of the bubble, and unemployment reached a staggering 25% at its peak. Thousands of businesses went bankrupt, including KCC and KSS, and devastation was the word to define the era. The economic bubble in Kwamplik lasted until 2005, and the country has yet to fully recover from the effects of the bubble. Although the computer industry has seen some growth in recent years, it is still far from its former glory.

In 2014, panic set in throughout the nation, particularly amongst the bougie CEOs and the top 1%. The cause of this was due to several mail bombs being delivered to the richest individuals in the nation, causing the deaths of 5 and the injury of 11. This was not the only threat against these people however, as over the course of 3 years, over 17 individuals were killed in a mysterious set of coincidences and 'accidents'. These hits did not originate in the government however, and were instead the doing of the Tawoans. Beginning during the boom of Kwamplik's economy, a renaissance of Tawoan militias arose within the republic due to the amount of cash flow leading into the urban centers of the nation as opposed to the rural. Over the course of several decades, those living in rural areas were systematically extorted for their earnings while those on the Gápivai got all the cash flow. Terrorist groups originating in Kwamplik's west continue to be a scourge to the nation into modern day.

In present day, Kwamplik is a nation that faces many political issues due in part to its traditional and conservative values. One of the major issues the nation faces is the long-standing unrest in its highlands. This unrest has been caused by a native group who are seeking greater autonomy and recognition of their rights. What were once bands of militias in the 1700s has since turned into small terror groups who target some of the biggest political names in Kwamplik. The nation's conservative values have also resulted in large amounts of inequality for LGBTQ and other minorities. These groups face discrimination and often receive lesser pay and more infrequent important job opportunities. Kwamplik also faces a significant environmental challenge. The nation is prone to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes. The lack of access to proper infrastructure and resources in some parts of the nation has made it difficult for some citizens to properly prepare for and respond to these disasters. In addition, climate change is causing the nation to experience more extreme temperatures and weather, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and an increased risk of diseases.

The people of Kwamplik are a diverse group and have different views of their government. Generally, the older people living in the cities of the Gápivai Peninsula view their government more favorably. These citizens feel more secure in the government's ability to protect them and provide them with the necessary services. They are more likely to be connected with the government and its activities, and are more likely to support its initiatives. On the other hand, the rural regions of Kwamplik tend to view the government with distrust and resentment. This is due to the government's policies that have been seen to hinder the traditional way of life of these rural people. The government is seen to be too focused on the urban areas, and has neglected the rural regions, leading to an economic gap. This has caused the rural people to feel disconnected from the government and its intentions. Younger generations of Kwamplik are also starting to become more distrustful of their government. This is likely due to the lack of tangible change that has been seen over the years, as well as the increasing awareness of the systematic oppression that their government has enacted. This has caused a growing feeling of anger and resentment among the younger citizens. As a result, many are less likely to trust their government and its activities.



Geography
Kwamplik is located on the northern main island of Osamia, situated on the Zoyaś Strait and Locufaric Ocean. Much of Kwamplik's northern border is made up by the Yetés River, which is the longest and widest river in the nation. Kwamplik also borders the second largest lake in Osamia, that being Nyiki Ortna in the country's west. The lake provides fresh water for over a third of the nation, particularly in the west. A majority of the nation's inland is dominated by or otherwise rough terrain. A sizable amount of Kwamplik's total land area are islands, making up nearly 8% of the nation's total territory. These islands are the Zoyaś Isles, which is an of 7 main islands and 164 minor islets. In total, Kwamplik owns over 610 islands.

Early Alutran explorers to Kwamplik remarked that the land resembled "a white-foamed sea" because of the number and intensity of the numerous mountain ranges that occupy the interior. The highest mountains are in the south near Gag̃erön on the Káwi Peninsula. The highest mountain peak in Kwamplik is Tážžin at 3,120 m (10,240 ft), which is a peak in the Kumdöm Mountains, on the border of Department and Department. There are two major mountain ranges within Kwamplik: the Kumdöm Mountains and the Psabréy Mountains.

Due to its lying on the nearby converging Osamian and Tiridinian plates, Kwamplik is very geologically active. There are 45 active volcanoes in Kwamplek territory, and many more dormant and extinct volcanoes. Many of the volcanoes are located within the Zoyaś region, and nearly every island in the Zoyaś Isles are volcanic in origin. Approximately 30 percent of the area of Kwamplik consists of lowlands, with the rest consisting of highlands and mountains. The great majority of the lowland area lies along the coasts, particularly the west coast, and along the major rivers. The northwestern region near its border with Gemurtrak is also exceptionally flat, and is where much of the nation's agriculture thrives.

The Yetés is Kwamplik's longest river at 2,235 km (1,388 mi), and is also among the largest on the entire continent. Other major rivers include the Kágiçin, which flows through !Raazia and Kwamplik and empties into the Southern Ocean near Kilśami; the Dákan, a tributary of the Yetés that also originates from !Raazia; and the Pábon. There are no major rivers on the Gápivai Peninsula, and the rivers that are there are usually shallow, broad, and stout. They also tend to have wide seasonal variations in water flow.

Kwamplik is split down the middle by the, and is therefore located both in the eastern and western hemispheres.



Climate
The climate of Kwamplik is mostly temperate but varies greatly from north to south and east to west. Splitting the country in half horizontally, the lower half has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and very warm to cool summers. Precipitation is not heavy in these regions, but deep snowbanks are a common occurence. On the Káwi Peninsula, southern winter winds bring heavy snowfall during winter. In the summer, the region commonly has extremely hot weather due to the. The Central Highland has a typical inland humid continental climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter. The mountains of Kwamplik, particularly the Psabréy mountains, are known to shield certain regions from harsh temperatures, bringing mild weather year-round.

The upper half features a humid subtropical climate that experiences milder winters with occasional snowfall and hot, humid summers because of the southeast seasonal wind. The northernmost reaches of the Gápivai Peninsula and some of the Zoyaś Isles have an Oceanic climate, with cool summers and cool winters and a narrow annual temperature range and few extremes due to maritime influence. Precipitation is very heavy, especially during the rainy season, and floods are extremely common. The main rainy season begins in early November in the south, and the rain front gradually moves north. In late summer and early autumn, oceanic storms often bring heavy rain. According to the Kwamplik Ministry of Environment and the Natural World, heavy rainfall and increasing temperatures have caused problems in the agricultural industry and elsewhere. The highest temperature ever measured in Kwamplik, 41.1 °C (106.0 °F), was recorded on December 19, 2004.

The climate from November to February is marked by hot, wet weather with frequent oceanic storms and airflow from the northeast. These air flows are full of moisture and deposit substantial amounts of rain when they reach land. There is a marked rainy season, beginning in early November and continuing for about a month. It is followed by hot, sticky weather. Floods usually occur in Kwamplik every year from early December to early February, sometimes resulting in significant damage. Annual precipitation averages between 1,000 and 2,500 mm (40 and 100 in).

Maximum precipitation, like the rest of Osamia, occurs in the summer months. Except for a few sheltered inland valleys during June and July, precipitation in Kwamplik is above 25 millimetres (1 in) of rainfall equivalent in all months of the year, and in the wettest coastal areas it is above 100 millimetres (4 in) per month throughout the year. Mid November to mid December is generally the rainy season in on the Gápivai, excluding the southernmost portions which are shielded by the Psabréy Mountains. Unlike the rainy season in the rest of Kwamplik, the Zoyaś Isles experiences rain neither everyday nor all day long during the rainy season. Between November and February, oceanic storms, grown from tropical depressions generated near the tropic of capricorn, can attack Kwamplik with furious rainstorms.

Administrative divisions
Kwamplik is composed of 54 administrative divisions, consisting of 40 departments, 5 free cities, 5 autonomous departments, and 4 territories. Each administrative division is overseen by an elected governor and legislature. Kwamplik is further divided into 10 regions; however, the regions do not bear any political weight and are purely a geographic and cultural invention.