Tákjaana

Tákjaana (: Takjjana, : Takkana), officially the Tákjaan Confederation, (: Takjjan konsearna, : Takkan téraba), is a large confederacy of composing of 7 constituent states as one special federal district, situated on the southern half of Osamia. It is bordered to the northwest by Gemurtrak, to the northeast by TBD, and shares a maritime border with Fieloani to the south-west. The confederacy is divided among the TBD mountains, the Niekan tundra, and expansive hills and forests in northeast. Tákjaana has a population of 36 million, the majority of which being concentrated in the the warm north of the country. The largest city of the confederacy is the port city of Cirsa, with the capital being the city of Sidavaras in the extreme south. Other major cities include Silas, Busdá, Homsa, Koasta, and Vajmar.

The earliest records of human settlement in modern-day Takjaana date back to the. Early kingdoms centered around the Skorn Ortna ruled trade and politics in the southern half of Osamia until southern raiders came to dominate the region. These raiders (and various other groups under their rule) came under the control of the Niekan kingdom in the 10th century. Following the slaughter of the Niekan King Eiven II (often referred to as the Stag King) by Fieloanic warriors, southern Osamia came under dominance of the Southern Empire. The Trakian invasion in the late 11th century led to the collapse of Niekas, and the rise of Trakian influence. Trade from Alutra began to overpower the influence of the northern duchies however, with the eastern Kingdoms of Takjaana falling to protectorate status under Ordrey, and the western kingdoms being directly replaced by a Myrsh.

Internal resentment against both colonial governments began to arise in the late 19th century. Many activists inspired by those in Gemurtrak began spouting ideas of, , and Gekezikism. Inspired by the recent revolution in Gemurtrak, rebellion arose throughout the colonies. The rebellion grew divided, with many in the east calling for unity with the recently established Osamian Federation, completely opposed to the more bourgeois elements of the western rebels who opposed unification. In 1913, the Takjaan Confederation was established in the west, with the east joining the Federation as 2 constituent republics. The new confederation slowly drifted towards Fieloani due to it's relative isolation, becoming the largest barrier in the way of Osmian unity. Under the ere of liberating the Takjaan people, the Osamian Federation invaded Takjaana in 1945. Though the invasion was won, Takjaana remained an independent nation, and turmoil arose in the Takjaan republics in the Federation. Following a military coup in the Federation (and subsequent civil war) in 1951, the western states of Javria and Sindsad joined Takjaana. In 1971, Takjaan Premier Mihkkel Olet dissolved the Takjaan Assembly, leading to a coup d'état and brief interim government before the return of democracy.

Takjaana is a major regional power and player in the political world. Takjaana is considered a developing nation, ranking considerably high on the. Being one of the largest oil exporters in the world, it boasts a sizable, as well as a large population. It is an active member in the World Forum and a leader in the Southern Prosperity League.

Prehistory


The first  and non  species arrived in modern day Takjaana approximately 50,000 years ago, though the harsh climate prevented large permanent settlements from being developed early on. There is evidence that earlier species of humans penetrated Takjaan regions as early as 60,000 years ago, though these peoples had no real effect on human settlement into the region. The arrival of and  around 35,000 years ago coincided with the reduction of glaciers in the region and the steady rise of temperatures throughout the world. around the modern lake Deatnu show signs of early civilizational development, with pottery depicting human life and work. Around this time, advanced agricultural practices were introduced to the area through trade, forcing the people of the area to live more sedentary lifestyles.

Increased migration to the area around 1,100 BC marked an increase in population density, establishment of permanent settlements, and the rise of early cultures such as the Gievnnit and Jogas. A significant archaeological find is a settlement at Girku, attributed to the aforementioned Gievnnit culture (mid 7th century BC). Early cultures developed trade routes and traded basic goods across footpaths around large bodies of water, especially around the Skorn Ortna and the rivers it feeds into.

Throughout the period of 500-300 BC, many distinct ancient ethnic groups lived throughout the region. Among these, the early predecessors of the modern Takjaan people inhabited modern day Manaja through small settlements and tribes. Increased raids from northern peoples along the Skorn Ortna pushed the very populous early Takjaan peoples south, spreading the across the region and assimilating into the local cultures and tribes. These raids also forced the related Sindish people southwest into the modern region they inhabit. Beginning around the late 4th century BC, organized societies sprung up around valuable trade routes, eventually organizing from tribal confederacies into large. This period also marked the beginning of significant cultural development, with evidence of scattered throughout north-central Takjaana.

Meraloddi Empire and Niekan Kingdom


Among the first kingdoms to centralize into developed states were those around the Osamian Coast and Skorn Ortna. Early kingdoms like the Meraloddi, Gaddi, and Stuoris Kingdom dominated precious trade routes throughout these areas. The ancient city of Vielti under the Meraloddi was vital to early development in the region, serving as a massive market and administrative center in the kingdoms. Throughout these trade routes, goods such as, , , and were transported great distances. The Manajan region was one of the first to develop advanced, with the populous being divided among , administrators (and warriors), , and.

The Meraloddi were the first to occupy and govern vast swaths of territory. The first documented king of Merloddi, Uđjju established a as well as organized places and systems of worship. Under his rule, trade and settlements expanded, with most of the population working in, in vast contrast to the surrounding regions. Uđjju's first son, Buorra I followed in his footsteps, raising armies to expand the influence of Meraloddi to it's neighbors. The Kingdom would come to develop absolute dominance of trade in the region, surpassing its neighbors in most metrics.

The Gaddi and Stuoris kingdoms arose on the Osamian Coast. Relying more heavily on fishing for food, the culture of the region greatly differed from that of its cousins in the east. The two Kingdoms would develop a rivalry, with wars regularly being fought over, as well as control of aforementioned trade rights. The fourth King of the Gaddi would, in 576, take control of Stuoris, burning the settlement of Ristu and crowning himself as the king of both Kingdoms. Under his rule, the state would be centralized and would come to rival to Meraloddi, though still a far distance away from any conflict. States in-between the two such as the Uhca and Muhtin would become fierce battlegrounds, regularly switching control between the two of the region.



Trade, especially from northern Osamia (caused by the development of more advanced ) increased greatly in the 7th century. In 634, Meraloddi and Gaddi relations broke down completely over the murder of the Gaddi King by a Meraloddi scout. King Buorra II of Meraloddi led a great army into Gaddi, beating the forces back to the placeholder Mountains. In a completely unexpected maneuver, Buorra II crossed his forces over the seemingly impenetrable mountains and sacked the entire Kingdom. This marked the end of Gaddi-Meraloddi fighting the the establishment of the Meraloddi empire. Having a total over trade, the new empire would quickly transform into one of, if not the richest entity in all of Osamia. This period, referred to as the Meraloddi Golden Age would see a spark in the, , and. This, along with increased trade through Meraloddi waters cemented it also as a powerful societal and cultural influence, shaping the modern culture and traditions observed in Manaja.

This period, while extremely beneficial to the Meraloddi, opened trade paths south and to the largely of far-southern Osamia. would be regularly raided, hurting the balance of power and riches surrounding the Meralodi Empire. This decrease in money led to a disgruntled aristocratic class, which relied on the vast swath of money for administration. Tribes in the south, most notably the Niekans would come to adopt some Meraloddi customs, most notably that of a mobile army. Incursions to stop the raiding from the south regularly failed, with the climate and geography proving too harsh for any Meraloddi force. Continued destabilization would lead to direct raids into Meraloodi cities and settlements. After the sacking of the city of Vielti in 711, in the empire would see a complete collapse. Vast raiding forces from the south settled in some regions, while vassalizing others. the 8th century would be a century marked by nomadic dominance.

The southern nomads which had come to conquer the Meraloddi were extremely disunited. Communities were united by nothing but tribe or clan, and resentment by the occupied peoples became an apparent issue. The most powerful tribe of all, the Niekans exploited this issue. King Eiven I of the Niekans raised an army and, in 734, went on a 17-year spree of conquering smaller tribes and incorporating them into his state. Using a mobile far-range army, he was able to dominate any foe that he came across. Adopting Meraloddi societal customs, his empire replaced the position of the Meraloddi, only being a much larger and stronger reincarnation of it. Under his rule, the entire region was centralized under him and his administrative capital in modern-day Homsa.

Southern Conquest and Rule


Eiven I and his successors would go on to form the Eivenid Dynasty in Niekas. Around this time, the Dragon Pact, formed in Fieloani began to raid the coasts and neighbors of Niekas. In 854, the daughter of the Wæoráládáná of the Dragon Pact married King Eiven II. During this period, relations between the Dragon Pact and Niekas would begin to steadily improve and the nations would be brought closer together. The nations shared, , and , greatly expanding both Niekan and Fieloanic influence around the world.

While this relationship greatly benefitted both nations, continued throughout Niekas and the Osamian Coast. This weakened the power of Niekan s, and led to large losses of money for Niekan merchants. The of Niekas came to reflect these ideas, seeing the Niekan King Eiven II as nothing but a Fieloanic puppet. During this time, Eiven II became greatly, staying long hours within his palace and neglecting the livelihood of his recent child. Even more enraged by this, Niekan aristocrats began to plot against their King. A failed in 857 greatly  the king, putting his 3 year old son in power, and in the hands of the anti-Fieloanic aristocrats.

Seeing the potential loss of losing a friendly monarch in Niekas, the Wæoráládáná ordered the murder of Eiven the II. This left the brother of the Niekan Queen, a Fieloanic as the only legitimate successor to Eiven II besides his three year-old son. The Niekan populous and aristocracy were completely split over the. Those along the coasts, who were most affected by Fieloanic raids favored the three year-old son of Eiven II, king Heittot, and were referred to as the Eivenids. Those who favored the Fieloanic king and benefitted from the Fieloanic trade and influence were referred to as the Ladanaites. This event marked the beginning of the Niekan Dynastic War. The war quickly escalated. Seeing the Eivenids as a threat to Southern dominance and expansion, the Dragon Pact (now referred to as the Southern Empire) backed the Ladanaites with a large Fieloanic army. The war was quickly won in the sparse south and parts of the dense north, but the Eivenids held control over many. Though the Eivenids were and held a better position, the Ledanaite and Southern forces vastly outnumbered them. The Eivenids utilized a method of slowing the Southern advance. The united forces eventually won the war at the Battle of Bisovas in 867 at a great cost. The 13 year-old King Heittot was brutally murdered and his head was held on display in the city for two weeks afterwards.

From this point on, Niekas was considered a part of the greater Southern Empire. The 915 Decree of Union declared the (traditional) Niekan realm as a part of the Southern Empire. States around the Skorn Ortna were vassalized or incorporated into the Niekan realm. Many Niekan warriors went on to join Southern raiding forces. Many Niekans went on to settle and loot foreign areas with Southern raiders throughout Osamia and its surrounding regions. Niekas adopted the Fieloani faith and Ïanátism as part of an effort to draw itself even closer to the Southern Empire.

In June of 1000, united Southern and Niekan forces pushed the recently founded Confederation of the North surprisingly far back past the Zwarkin Wall. While this invasion was greatly successful in its beginnings in conquering some of the smaller duchies of the Confederation of the North, it quickly slowed as the Confederation raised a larger and more competent army. Following a complete turning point in the middle of the war, the considerably smaller Confederation forces slaughtered the Southern King. The now completely disorganized army was routed and chased south, eventually leading to fighting in Niekan territory. Niekan settlements, administrative centers, and religious sites would be burned. This strife led to the total collapse of Niekan society, the rise of in the region (after the Confederation's withdraw), and the total collapse of the Southern Empire.

The Ovttastuvvan and Alutran Colonization


Many of the states that came of the Niekan collapse were directly influenced by the confederation to the north. Many were vassalized, and others incorporated into the states of the Confederation. The center of power moved back to north-center Takjaana, with the Skorn Ortna becoming the center of trade between the Takjaan states and the Confederation of the North. Other -speaking nations arose in the east as well, and  opened up originating from port cities in extreme north-eastern Takjaana. Trade would become the most important factor throughout post-Niekan Takjaana.

Trade cities came to develop around the bodes of water of Takjaana. became a large issue between the states. With the value of goods greatly increasing, the nations of the Confederation choosing to purchase goods from cheaper sources. To combat this, many cities began to form. In 1193, the cities of Bávkit, Vielti, Ruhta, and 4 others formed the Ovttastuvvan, a of  and. Open trade was enforced between states, and a common system of developed. As trade expanded, the Ovttastuvvan grew and eventually gained a over trade in central Osamia, as well as near total control of its trade routes. Raids from other nations led to the Ovttastuvvan becoming a as well. While not being an official and acting as a separate entity from the Kingdoms it existed under, it came to rival various states throughout modern-day Takjaana.

Outside of the Ovttastuvvan, various powerful states arose throughout the region. In the south, the Niekan Kingdom of Varas arose and annexed various surrounding states. Though Varas was a very powerful entity, it lacked the to fund any expedition north, choosing instead to conquer the land east of it. In the north-west, Suvla arose off of trade from the Ovttastuvvan. Suvla existed around the placeholder Mountains, and regulated trade that went through its territory. It regularly came into conflict with the cities of the Ovttastuvvan within its territory, suffering from its entire existence. South of the Skorn Ortna arose Manajas, a state that cooperated directly with the Ovttastuvvan, having all but a few cities part of the. In the north-west, the tribal confederacy of Bahkas was perhaps the only threat to Ovttastuvvan dominance, directly controlling many of the that fed it's trade.



Starting in the late 16th century, trade from Alutra began to overtake that of trade from the north. Valuable goods and technologies were introduced to the region, being traded for the various goods found throughout the squabbling states in the region. By the mid 17th century, Alutran trade became the primary trade partner of the Takjaan states. The Ovttastuvvan greatly benefitted from these, continuously enriching the region. Alutran quickly trade became the most important factor for any state, city, or nobleman. Alutran nations like Gladomyr, Ordrey, and Salia began establishing along the coast, especially in the northwest and northeast. By the early 18th century the lines between commercial and seemed to completely disappear.

Companies like the Ordish Osamia Company's control over the seas and resources, as well as access to more led to these companies becoming attractive to portions of the Takjaan elite, and cemented their control over Takjaana. In the east, many states signed themselves into status under Ordish authority. The establishment of Varas as a Ordish protectorate opened up Manajas and the heart of the Ovttastuvvan to Ordish control. Brief wars (and some agreements) eventually led to the annexation of all of Manajas into Ordish Osamia as a protectorate. Ordish authorities, seeing the Ovttastuvvan as a threat to Ordish dominance over the region, would ban it, raiding and seizing all of its member guilds and cities within Manajas. This action left the final remnants of the Ovttastuvvan and independent Takjaan states in the west, in the hands of other colonial nations like Salia and Gladomyr.

In 1787, Gladomyr and Ordrey signed an agreement outlying, splitting the region west and east. Out of desperation, the states in the west of Takjaana forcefully dissolved the Ovttastuvvan, perceiving it as a tool of the Alutrans to exert control over the Osamian continent. The Myrsh port of Cirsa was attacked by Sindish and Suvlan forces in 1796. While the city was successfully taken, a Myrsh force arrived 2 months after and retook the port, as well as the rest of Suvla and Sindsad, establishing Myrsh Osamia. This period marked the end of any independent Takjaan nation, and the beginning of Alutran dominance over the nation.

Colonial Period and Revolution

 * Ideas of nationalism begin to develop across Osamia
 * Oppression becomes more apparent
 * Small revolts
 * Reorganization of colonies
 * Big revolt inspired by the one in Gemurtrak
 * Revolt splits east and west, west becomes Takjaana east becomes part of Federation

World Wars

 * Pre-war political organization
 * Takjaana becomes even more reluctant to join Federation and becomes big missing piece
 * Federation invades
 * War bogs down and invasion is (eventually) won but nothing changes
 * Takjaans in the Federation unhappy, want out and there's riots or something
 * 1951 Federation coup gives Takjaan republics opportunity to leave Federation and join Takjaana

Olet Premiership and coup d'état

 * Mihkkel Olet is elected premier off of a highly nationalistic and anti-blue platform
 * Lots of political reorganization, cult of personality develops
 * Economy begins to stagnate due to reforms and isolation
 * Democracy cracked away at, fraudulent elections and such
 * Military turns on Olet after scuffle with Jorgen
 * Olet overthrown after 1970 election

Contemporary

 * Even more political reorganization
 * Sindish rights stuff, Sindish parliament established
 * Split in the Noyonist movement, have less power
 * Some kind of military scandal?
 * Southern Prosperity League

Climate
The enormous size of Tákjaana and the distance of most land from the coasts results in the dominance of the and  climates, which are prevelent in all parts of the confederacy besides the western coast, northeast, and south. Mountains on the western coast and northeast prevent most warm air from the placeholder from traveling to the interior of the nation, making it open to antartic influences.

Most of the south of the nation has a predominately or  climate, with extremely severe winters in the extreme south of the nation. This is seen most commonly in the kingdom of Niekas, with a record low temperature of -81.6 °C or -114.8 °F. The kingdoms of Sindsad and Javria are the only two to have a predominantly because of their location west of the placeholder mountains, making them open to warm air form the placeholder ocean. Strips of land on the coast of Javria (Most notably the city of Cirsa) and large parts of the kingdoms of Gornin, Bahkas, and Lattna are observed to have a with hot and humid summers and cold to mild winters. Large parts of aforementioned Gornin and Bahkas also have much drier.

Large parts of the confederacy only observe two seasons, summer and winter, as spring and autumn are usually brief periods of change between extremely cold and mild to extremely hot summers. The coldest month in Tákjaana is usually July; with January usually being the hottest. Great ranges of temperature are typical. In winter, temperatures vary from south to north and west to east. Summers can sometimes be hot, even in some of the areas. The driest parts of the nation are those in the northeast and the wettest being the western coasts.