Ashnan - Revision history

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	=== Beginning of Tamkaranu colonization ===		=== Beginning of Tamkaranu colonization ===
	By {{Year\|6600}} Tamkaranu began to take a renewed active interest in the area. By providing large amounts of raw material, the colonial efforts in [[Ellu]] had proven immensely successful and profitable for Tamkaranu merchants and craftspeople, and next Tamkaranu leaders sought to reduce their reliance on food imported from [[Khapesh]] or [[~~Ishtar~~]]. Towards these aims the colony of Ashnan was established in the fertile lands of the western coast of the Chaska Sea. As was the case in Ellu, existing inhabitants of the region were largely strong-armed under the government of the new colony.		By {{Year\|6600}} Tamkaranu began to take a renewed active interest in the area. By providing large amounts of raw material, the colonial efforts in [[Ellu]] had proven immensely successful and profitable for Tamkaranu merchants and craftspeople, and next Tamkaranu leaders sought to reduce their reliance on food imported from [[Khapesh]] or [[Dalbanu]]. Towards these aims the colony of Ashnan was established in the fertile lands of the western coast of the Chaska Sea. As was the case in Ellu, existing inhabitants of the region were largely strong-armed under the government of the new colony.

	=== The Long Ten Years ===		=== The Long Ten Years ===

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Architecture and urbanization

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	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	The architecture of Ashnan is broadly similar to that of Tamkaranu. Towns and cities in Ashnan have generally remained relatively small - Kition, the largest city, ~~only~~ home to ~~only around 17~~,000 individuals.		The architecture of Ashnan is broadly similar to that of Tamkaranu. Towns and cities in Ashnan have generally remained relatively small - Kition, the largest city, is home to less than 30,000 individuals.

	=== The Lamplighter Rebellion ===		=== The Lamplighter Rebellion ===

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	The climate and ecology of ~~Ashnanis~~ heavily driven by the Chaska Sea. Like most other regions around the Chaska, Ashnan sees quite mild weather - warm summers and mild winters are characteristic of most years.		The climate and ecology of Ashnan is heavily driven by the Chaska Sea. Like most other regions around the Chaska, Ashnan sees quite mild weather - warm summers and mild winters are characteristic of most years.

	Most of Ashnan was originally covered by expansive grasslands and plains, and much still is. Dotted by groves of trees, and more substantial forests in some places, these grasslands are habitats to animals both large and small. A significant proportion of these plains have since been converted to farm- or pasture-land.		Most of Ashnan was originally covered by expansive grasslands and plains, and much still is. Dotted by groves of trees, and more substantial forests in some places, these grasslands are habitats to animals both large and small. A significant proportion of these plains have since been converted to farm- or pasture-land.

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Early history

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	=== Early history ===		=== Early history ===
	The town of [[Kition]] was the first modern settlement in what is now Ashnan. Founded by settlers from southern [[Hellea]], Kition and its outlying region grew slowly over the centuries. Many other communities had been established in the area over the centuries, inhabited by peoples originating from across the Chaska, ~~but most others~~ had not lasted the ~~centuries~~.		The town of [[Kition]] was the first modern settlement in what is now Ashnan. Founded by settlers from southern [[Hellea]], Kition and its outlying region grew slowly over the centuries. Many other communities had been established in the area over the centuries, inhabited by peoples originating from across the Chaska, including from Tamkaranu prior to its period as a kingdom and its turn away from the sea. Most of these, however, had not lasted the ages, fading into the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]].

	=== Beginning of Tamkaranu colonization ===		=== Beginning of Tamkaranu colonization ===
	By {{Year\|6600}} Tamkaranu began to take an active interest in the area. By providing large amounts of raw material, the colonial efforts in [[Ellu]] had proven immensely successful and profitable for Tamkaranu merchants and craftspeople, and next Tamkaranu leaders sought to reduce their reliance on food imported from [[Khapesh]] or [[Ishtar]]. Towards these aims the colony of Ashnan was established in the fertile lands of the western coast of the Chaska Sea. As was the case in Ellu, existing inhabitants of the region were largely strong-armed ~~into~~ the new colony.		By {{Year\|6600}} Tamkaranu began to take a renewed active interest in the area. By providing large amounts of raw material, the colonial efforts in [[Ellu]] had proven immensely successful and profitable for Tamkaranu merchants and craftspeople, and next Tamkaranu leaders sought to reduce their reliance on food imported from [[Khapesh]] or [[Ishtar]]. Towards these aims the colony of Ashnan was established in the fertile lands of the western coast of the Chaska Sea. As was the case in Ellu, existing inhabitants of the region were largely strong-armed under the government of the new colony.

	=== The Long Ten Years ===		=== The Long Ten Years ===

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Demographics

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	The inhabitants of Ashnan include individuals of many ancestries, though with a [[human]] plurality. Half-elves, half-orcs, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], planar scions, and others accord for much of the rest of the population.		The inhabitants of Ashnan include individuals of many ancestries, though with a [[human]] plurality. Half-elves, half-orcs, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], planar scions, and others accord for much of the rest of the population.

	Within inland Ashnan, near Soluntum, live one of the few remaining groups of ~~[[centaur\|~~centaurs]] outside Hellea. Though isolationist and suspicious of the colonists for much of Ashnan's history, their assistance during the Long Ten Years built much closer ties between the centaurs and the people of Ashnan.		Within inland Ashnan, near Soluntum, live one of the few remaining groups of centaurs outside Hellea. Though isolationist and suspicious of the colonists for much of Ashnan's history, their assistance during the Long Ten Years built much closer ties between the centaurs and the people of Ashnan.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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The Long Ten Years

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	=== The Long Ten Years ===		=== The Long Ten Years ===
	Though Ashnan and the food its farmers produced had been greatly beneficial for Tamkaranu for almost four centuries, mismanagement and a lack of concern for local ~~issued~~ frayed the once good relations between the influential trade coalitions and the ordinary people. When a drought from {{Year\|6958}} to {{Year\|6968}} rendered Tamkaranu farmers completely unable to support the cities of the nation, the trade coalitions saw opportunity in Ashnan, and began to demand increased quotas from farmers in the colony in order to profit from selling their foodstuffs in the markets of the metropole. While this made the merchants of the coalitions immensely wealthy, and ensured Tamkaranu did not starve, it came at a coast in Ashnan as so much food was shipped overseas that local populations were unable to feed themselves. Tamkaranu recovered in the years since, but the actions of the trade coalitions still remain fresh in the minds of the people of Ashnan.		Though Ashnan and the food its farmers produced had been greatly beneficial for Tamkaranu for almost four centuries, mismanagement and a lack of concern for local issues frayed the once good relations between the influential trade coalitions and the ordinary people. When a drought from {{Year\|6958}} to {{Year\|6968}} rendered Tamkaranu farmers completely unable to support the cities of the nation, the trade coalitions saw opportunity in Ashnan, and began to demand increased quotas from farmers in the colony in order to profit from selling their foodstuffs in the markets of the metropole. While this made the merchants of the coalitions immensely wealthy, and ensured Tamkaranu did not starve, it came at a coast in Ashnan as so much food was shipped overseas that local populations were unable to feed themselves. Tamkaranu recovered in the years since, but the actions of the trade coalitions still remain fresh in the minds of the people of Ashnan.

	During the Long Ten Years, as it is known to the inhabitants of Ashnan, the agricultural output shipped from the colony to Tamkaranu well outstripped what was actually capable of being provided when considering local needs. The people of the colony were left with little food of their own. Famine was mitigated only through the services of a great number of sympathetic clerics, but Ashnan suffered greatly nonetheless.		During the Long Ten Years, as it is known to the inhabitants of Ashnan, the agricultural output shipped from the colony to Tamkaranu well outstripped what was actually capable of being provided when considering local needs. The people of the colony were left with little food of their own. Famine was mitigated only through the services of a great number of sympathetic clerics, but Ashnan suffered greatly nonetheless.

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	The Lamplighters acquired their name through their use of lanterns to send coded messages. Despite their best attempts, the ever-changing meaning of the patterns in the light have confounded the colonials' attempts at decryption.		The Lamplighters acquired their name through their use of lanterns to send coded messages. Despite their best attempts, the ever-changing meaning of the patterns in the light have confounded the colonials' attempts at decryption.

	Along with the Lamplighters, a number of religious factions are active in the insurgency. Ashnan clerics of Aduntarri have made clear their support for independence, but refrain from any action further than supporting the rebels with healing, food, and shelter. A subset of the Cult of the Phoenix that calls themselves the [[~~Argenite~~ Phoenixes]] are far more active in their role, working closely with the Lamplighters. The faithful of Marya involved themselves relatively late in the conflict, but their influence has steadily grown.		Along with the Lamplighters, a number of religious factions are active in the insurgency. Ashnan clerics of Aduntarri have made clear their support for independence, but refrain from any action further than supporting the rebels with healing, food, and shelter. A subset of the Cult of the Phoenix that calls themselves the [[Ashnan Phoenixes]] are far more active in their role, working closely with the Lamplighters. The faithful of Marya involved themselves relatively late in the conflict, but their influence has steadily grown.

	Together, these factions are opposed to the forces of the trade coalitions and the colonial administration of Tamkaranu. For most of the colony's history the coalitions maintained only a token guard force, more to protect against wild creatures than to pacify the colony. Since the beginning of the Lamplighter Rebellion, however, they have rapidly and hastily militarized. Most of the colonial soldiers are under the employ of the [[Balanos Consortium]] or the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], supported by a small and relatively ill-trained detachment from the Tamkaranu navy. The Balanos Consortium has recently bought clockworks from the workshops of [[Peremoun]]. These clockworks, and more uncommonly golems as well, are deployed as part of squads of flesh and blood soldiers. The Macaria Colonial Guild, meanwhile, has hired mercenaries from far and wide. The mercenaries have earned themselves something of a reputation as effective if sometimes difficult to control.		Together, these factions are opposed to the forces of the trade coalitions and the colonial administration of Tamkaranu. For most of the colony's history the coalitions maintained only a token guard force, more to protect against wild creatures than to pacify the colony. Since the beginning of the Lamplighter Rebellion, however, they have rapidly and hastily militarized. Most of the colonial soldiers are under the employ of the [[Balanos Consortium]] or the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], supported by a small and relatively ill-trained detachment from the Tamkaranu navy. The Balanos Consortium has recently bought clockworks from the workshops of [[Peremoun]]. These clockworks, and more uncommonly golems as well, are deployed as part of squads of flesh and blood soldiers. The Macaria Colonial Guild, meanwhile, has hired mercenaries from far and wide. The mercenaries have earned themselves something of a reputation as effective if sometimes difficult to control.

	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Similar to other Tamkaranu colonies like Ellu, in Ashnan various trade coalitions are granted broad latitude to pursue their own interests, effectively charters over regions of the colony. Though there are others, the major coalitions in ~~Argengrast~~ are the [[Balanos Consortium]], the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], and the [[Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild]]. This triad exercises significant political authority in the colony, though officially they remain subordinate to the colonial administration and [[shufet\|shufets]] appointed by the judge-council of Tamkaranu.		Similar to other Tamkaranu colonies like Ellu, in Ashnan various trade coalitions are granted broad latitude to pursue their own interests, effectively charters over regions of the colony. Though there are others, the major coalitions in Ashnan are the [[Balanos Consortium]], the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], and the [[Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild]]. This triad exercises significant political authority in the colony, though officially they remain subordinate to the colonial administration and [[shufet\|shufets]] appointed by the judge-council of Tamkaranu.

	{{CitiesAshnan}}		{{CitiesAshnan}}

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	Similar to other Tamkaranu colonies like Ellu, in Ashnan various trade coalitions are granted broad latitude to pursue their own interests, effectively charters over regions of the colony. Though there are others, the major coalitions in Argengrast are the [[Balanos Consortium]], the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], and the [[Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild]]. This triad exercises significant political authority in the colony, though officially they remain subordinate to the colonial administration and [[shufet\|shufets]] appointed by the judge-council of Tamkaranu.		Similar to other Tamkaranu colonies like Ellu, in Ashnan various trade coalitions are granted broad latitude to pursue their own interests, effectively charters over regions of the colony. Though there are others, the major coalitions in Argengrast are the [[Balanos Consortium]], the [[Macaria Colonial Guild]], and the [[Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild]]. This triad exercises significant political authority in the colony, though officially they remain subordinate to the colonial administration and [[shufet\|shufets]] appointed by the judge-council of Tamkaranu.

	{{~~CitiesArgengrast~~}}		{{CitiesAshnan}}

	[[Category:Nations]]		[[Category:Nations]]

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