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	=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===		=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===
	Loosed of the monarchy, Tamkaranu once again began to turn to the sea, seeking to reestablish its position as the foremost maritime mercantile power of the Chaska. Though its previous colonies had moved on in the ensuing centuries and gone their own way, new ones were established, ranging from large-scale efforts between trade coalitions, like [[Ashnan]] and [[Ellu]], to small, largely independent ports. Korymbos, which had remained under the control of the monarchy, declared its independence in the chaos - a fleet sent by the shufet of Tamkaranu to reconquer the colony in {{Year\|6365}} was defeated by the hastily-formed navy of the nascent nation.		Loosed of the monarchy, Tamkaranu once again began to turn to the sea, seeking to reestablish its position as the foremost maritime mercantile power of the Chaska. Though its previous colonies had moved on in the ensuing centuries and gone their own way, new ones were established, ranging from large-scale efforts between [[trade coalition\|trade coalitions]], like [[Ashnan]] and [[Ellu]], to small, largely independent ports. Korymbos, which had remained under the control of the monarchy, declared its independence in the chaos - a fleet sent by the shufet of Tamkaranu to reconquer the colony in {{Year\|6365}} was defeated by the hastily-formed navy of the nascent nation.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
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	=== Occupations ===		=== Occupations ===
			{{SeeAlso\|Trade coalition}}

	Tamkaranu has an outsized merchant class, who make their living shipping and trading all across the seas. The inhabitants of most cities work as laborers of some description, particularly as longshoremen. A significant bloc of craftspeople also make their living supporting the city populations and visitors. In the interior, traditional agricultural roles like farmers and shepherds remain common. The city of [[Karka]] is renowned for its apothecaries and those who run them, with many ships stopping by this city specifically to pay these shops a visit.		Tamkaranu has an outsized merchant class, who make their living shipping and trading all across the seas. The inhabitants of most cities work as laborers of some description, particularly as longshoremen. A significant bloc of craftspeople also make their living supporting the city populations and visitors. In the interior, traditional agricultural roles like farmers and shepherds remain common. The city of [[Karka]] is renowned for its apothecaries and those who run them, with many ships stopping by this city specifically to pay these shops a visit.

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	=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|5452}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===		=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|5452}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===
	Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5452}}, its [[House ~~Antares~~\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.		Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5452}}, its [[House Antar\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.

	With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].		With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== City-state period - to {{Year\|5000}} (approx) ===		=== City-state period - to {{Year\|5000}} (approx) ===
	For most of its history Tamkaranu was a loose coalition of maritime city-states, not truly united but rather tied together by an ever-shifting patchwork of alliance, rivalries, and agreements. Like the surrounding [[Eastern Chaskan city-states]], those of Tamkaranu were frequently the subject of both [[Khapesh\|Khapeshan]] and [[~~Ishtar\|Ishtaran~~]] ambitions, though their influence in trade meant it was typically more lucrative for foreign powers to foster mercantile relationships with Tamkaranu rather than engage in conquest.		For most of its history Tamkaranu was a loose coalition of maritime city-states, not truly united but rather tied together by an ever-shifting patchwork of alliance, rivalries, and agreements. Like the surrounding [[Eastern Chaskan city-states]], those of Tamkaranu were frequently the subject of both [[Khapesh\|Khapeshan]] and [[Dalbanu]] ambitions, though their influence in trade meant it was typically more lucrative for foreign powers to foster mercantile relationships with Tamkaranu rather than engage in conquest.

	Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.		Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.
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	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	Through millennia of contact with faraway places Tamkaranu has become a strongly multicultural nation. The culture and traditions of the region inherit from those of the eastern Chaskan coast, of course, but also take influence from those of Khapesh, Hellea, Thadria, and [[Amshan]]. While most of this cultural diffusion is the result of Tamkaranu's maritime trade, it is not the sole source. During the nation's period as a kingdom, crusaders from both Thadria and Hellea remained in the region after the necromancer threat was vanquished, becoming a significant part of Tamkaranu's upper classes. Over the centuries their traditions and practices became less distinct from others in Tamkaranu, as a result of cultural shifts in both directions - not only did the new upper classes adopt aspects of the culture of the Tamkaranu majority, but so to did the rest of Tamkaranu draw influence from the crusader transplants. This legacy can be seen in many parts of Tamkaranu culture, but especially clearly in personal and family names. Names drawn from old Telan origins are widespread in Tamkaranu, often bearing a strong resemblance to ~~[[Ishtar\|Ishtaran]]~~ names, as are those that are clearly Thadrian.		Through millennia of contact with faraway places Tamkaranu has become a strongly multicultural nation. The culture and traditions of the region inherit from those of the eastern Chaskan coast, of course, but also take influence from those of Khapesh, Hellea, Thadria, and [[Amshan]]. While most of this cultural diffusion is the result of Tamkaranu's maritime trade, it is not the sole source. During the nation's period as a kingdom, crusaders from both Thadria and Hellea remained in the region after the necromancer threat was vanquished, becoming a significant part of Tamkaranu's upper classes. Over the centuries their traditions and practices became less distinct from others in Tamkaranu, as a result of cultural shifts in both directions - not only did the new upper classes adopt aspects of the culture of the Tamkaranu majority, but so to did the rest of Tamkaranu draw influence from the crusader transplants. This legacy can be seen in many parts of Tamkaranu culture, but especially clearly in personal and family names. Names drawn from old Telan origins are widespread in Tamkaranu, often bearing a strong resemblance to Dalbanu names, as are those that are clearly Thadrian.

	Tamkaranu has relatively high levels of population growth, partially as a result of immigration from other parts of the world, but at the same time a steady stream of people leave for the colonies. By and large, however, those that depart are the lower classes who are in search of better employment and living conditions elsewhere, while those who arrive are mostly wealthier merchants or the like.		Tamkaranu has relatively high levels of population growth, partially as a result of immigration from other parts of the world, but at the same time a steady stream of people leave for the colonies. By and large, however, those that depart are the lower classes who are in search of better employment and living conditions elsewhere, while those who arrive are mostly wealthier merchants or the like.
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	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	Tamkaranu architecture tends to favor [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/447404544233913887/ mud brick or stone construction], usually with flat roofs made of stone, thatch, or lead. A simple yet refined architectural style similar to those used in ~~Ishtar~~ and Khapesh, this type of construction has been used for many centuries in the region. Travelers to Tamkaranu have remarked on the large row houses in the districts of cities inhabited by the merchant classes, often up to four stories tall with small fenced gardens in both front and back.		Tamkaranu architecture tends to favor [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/447404544233913887/ mud brick or stone construction], usually with flat roofs made of stone, thatch, or lead. A simple yet refined architectural style similar to those used in Dalbanu and Khapesh, this type of construction has been used for many centuries in the region. Travelers to Tamkaranu have remarked on the large row houses in the districts of cities inhabited by the merchant classes, often up to four stories tall with small fenced gardens in both front and back.

	The population of Tamkaranu is heavily urban and primarily concentrated in the coastal cities. Inland cities have seen slow emigration towards the west for a long time as prospects for economic and social growth lessen in the interior. The rural population in particular is remarkably small and low density, to such a degree that Tamkaranu farmers do not grow nearly enough food to support the nation's population, and the state relies heavily on imported foodstuffs as a result. Many of the younger generations have given up entirely on rural life, driven by inconsistent harvests and persistent ankheg infestations.		The population of Tamkaranu is heavily urban and primarily concentrated in the coastal cities. Inland cities have seen slow emigration towards the west for a long time as prospects for economic and social growth lessen in the interior. The rural population in particular is remarkably small and low density, to such a degree that Tamkaranu farmers do not grow nearly enough food to support the nation's population, and the state relies heavily on imported foodstuffs as a result. Many of the younger generations have given up entirely on rural life, driven by inconsistent harvests and persistent ankheg infestations.
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	=== Fashion ===		=== Fashion ===
	Tamkaranu clothing primarily centers around simple tunics and robes, similar in style to those of Khapesh and ~~Ishtar~~. Among the common people clothing is usually sparsely decorated or ornamented, while both are far more widespread among the upper class. Most clothes are made of linen or cotton and dyed in various colors. Purple is especially popular among the upper class.		Tamkaranu clothing primarily centers around simple tunics and robes, similar in style to those of Khapesh and Dalbanu. Among the common people clothing is usually sparsely decorated or ornamented, while both are far more widespread among the upper class. Most clothes are made of linen or cotton and dyed in various colors. Purple is especially popular among the upper class.

	== Government ==		== Government ==

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	{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}		{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}

	In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.		In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful [[necromancy\|necromancer]] [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.

	After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.		After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.

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	Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.		Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.

	=== Belet-Shuthnir and the Eastern Crusade - {{Year\|~~5031~~}} to {{Year\|~~5052~~}} ===		=== Belet-Shuthnir and the Eastern Crusade - {{Year\|5431}} to {{Year\|5452}} ===
	{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}		{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}

	In {{Year\|~~5031~~}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.		In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.

	After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|~~5040~~}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|~~5046~~}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|~~5052~~}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.		After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.

	=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|~~5052~~}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===		=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|5452}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===
	Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|~~5052~~}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.		Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5452}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.

	With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].		With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].

	The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia ~~and a half~~ before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.		The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.

	=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===		=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===

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	Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5052}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.		Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5052}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.

	With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, ~~while those on Nivaria instead formed their own independent nation~~ of [[Korymbos]], although they remained under monarchical rule for centuries before breaking away. By and large the monarchs of Tirione made only token efforts to stop this, as by the later years of the kingdom they were far more interested in consolidating control in the eastern Chaska than in maintaining the vast web of trade networks to faraway towns and ports. Tirionite merchants still plied the waves, but their influence and reach was vastly reduced.		With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].

	The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia and a half before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.		The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia and a half before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.

	=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===		=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===
	Loosed of the monarchy, Tamkaranu once again began to turn to the sea, seeking to reestablish its position as the foremost maritime mercantile power of the Chaska. Though its previous colonies had moved on in the ensuing centuries and gone their own way, new ones were established, ranging from large-scale efforts between trade coalitions, like [[Ashnan]] and [[Ellu]], to small, largely independent ports.		Loosed of the monarchy, Tamkaranu once again began to turn to the sea, seeking to reestablish its position as the foremost maritime mercantile power of the Chaska. Though its previous colonies had moved on in the ensuing centuries and gone their own way, new ones were established, ranging from large-scale efforts between trade coalitions, like [[Ashnan]] and [[Ellu]], to small, largely independent ports. Korymbos, which had remained under the control of the monarchy, declared its independence in the chaos - a fleet sent by the shufet of Tamkaranu to reconquer the colony in {{Year\|6365}} was defeated by the hastily-formed navy of the nascent nation.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	Though [[Telan]] and its dialects are native to the region, and nearly all inhabitants of Tamkaranu are fluent in it, the country is very multilingual, an inevitable result of being the ~~nexus~~ of trade through the Chaska. Usage of [[Common]] is very prevalent to bridge language gaps, though travelers through the streets of Tamkaranu will encounter people speaking in all manner of tongues, finding shared languages where possible. Signs in the cities of Tamkaranu are frequently written in multiple languages - nearly always Telan and Common, with other languages depending on the particular location.		Though [[Telan]] and its dialects are native to the region, and nearly all inhabitants of Tamkaranu are fluent in it, the country is very multilingual, an inevitable result of being one of the nexuses of trade through the Chaska. Usage of [[Common]] is very prevalent to bridge language gaps, though travelers through the streets of Tamkaranu will encounter people speaking in all manner of tongues, finding shared languages where possible. Signs in the cities of Tamkaranu are frequently written in multiple languages - nearly always Telan and Common, with other languages depending on the particular location.

	=== Occupations ===		=== Occupations ===

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	Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5052}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.		Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5052}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.

	With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, while those on Nivaria instead formed their own independent nation of [[Korymbos]]. By and large the monarchs of Tirione made ~~little effort~~ to stop this, as they were far more interested in consolidating control in the eastern Chaska than in maintaining the vast web of trade networks to faraway towns and ports. Tirionite merchants still plied the waves, but their influence and reach was vastly reduced.		With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, while those on Nivaria instead formed their own independent nation of [[Korymbos]], although they remained under monarchical rule for centuries before breaking away. By and large the monarchs of Tirione made only token efforts to stop this, as by the later years of the kingdom they were far more interested in consolidating control in the eastern Chaska than in maintaining the vast web of trade networks to faraway towns and ports. Tirionite merchants still plied the waves, but their influence and reach was vastly reduced.

	The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia and a half before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.		The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia and a half before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.

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Religion

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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	The inhabitants of Tamkaranu mostly follow the [[Chaskan pantheon]], with a particularly strong focus on [[Hasamel]] and [[Usumu]]. Grand temples to the two gods exist in the city of Nindara, and smaller temples to both, as well as to their peers, are found throughout the country. The large merchant class of Tamkaranu is particularly devoted to Hasamel, following the god’s tenets in hopes of greater rewards and business opportunities. Meanwhile, Usumu is worshiped by those that sail from Tamkaranu, who pray to the deity for safe travels. Small shrines to foreign deities, particularly those of the [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] and [[Hellean pantheon\|Hellean]] pantheons, can be found in Tamkaranu cities as well, visited primarily but not exclusively by travelers from other lands.		The inhabitants of Tamkaranu mostly follow the [[Chaskan pantheon]], with a particularly strong focus on [[Hasamel]] and [[Usumu]]. Grand temples to the two gods exist in the city of Nindara, and smaller temples to both, as well as to their peers, are found throughout the country. The large merchant class of Tamkaranu is particularly devoted to Hasamel, following the god’s tenets in hopes of greater rewards and business opportunities. Meanwhile, Usumu is worshiped by those that sail from Tamkaranu, who pray to the deity for safe travels. Small shrines to foreign deities, particularly those of the [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] and [[Hellean pantheon\|Hellean]] pantheons, can be found in Tamkaranu cities as well, visited primarily but not exclusively by travelers from other lands.

			Religion is a very public affair in Tamkaranu - great ceremonies and celebrations mark religious occasions, and the life in the cities of the region revolves around the schedule of these events.

	Many believe Tamkaranu to be the first place where the Chaskan pantheon was worshiped, based on the age of the many ancient temples and ritual sites that can be found in the foothills of the Kurzag Mountains.		Many believe Tamkaranu to be the first place where the Chaskan pantheon was worshiped, based on the age of the many ancient temples and ritual sites that can be found in the foothills of the Kurzag Mountains.

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	After the dissolution of the monarchy, the people of Tamkaranu revived and expanded upon their ancient system of rule by elected judges. Called [[shufet]], two of these judges are elected by each city in Tamkaranu to serve one-year terms. While these judges have expansive executive and judicial powers, they also preside over elected city-level assemblies who advise the ~~shufets~~.		After the dissolution of the monarchy, the people of Tamkaranu revived and expanded upon their ancient system of rule by elected judges. Called [[shufet]], two of these judges are elected by each city in Tamkaranu to serve one-year terms. While these judges have expansive executive and judicial powers, they also preside over elected city-level assemblies who advise the shufet.

	In this form of diarchy, any shufet can veto the actions of their peer, thus forcing them to negotiate and reach an agreement on any issue in which they hold differing views. On certain matters the ~~shufets~~ must defer to their assemblies, most notably on any question of military action, trade embargo, or other such diplomatic activity.		In this form of diarchy, any shufet can veto the actions of their peer, thus forcing them to negotiate and reach an agreement on any issue in which they hold differing views. On certain matters the shufet must defer to their assemblies, most notably on any question of military action, trade embargo, or other such diplomatic activity.

	Above the ~~shufets~~ is the judge-council. Formed of all the ~~shufets~~ of each city of Tamkaranu, the judge-council is responsible for any decision that affects the nation as a whole rather than only a single city.		Above the shufet is the judge-council. Formed of all the shufet of each city of Tamkaranu, the judge-council is responsible for any decision that affects the nation as a whole rather than only a single city.

	Tamkaranu has universal suffrage - any adult inhabitant of a city or its surrounding regions may vote, regardless of time of residency, occupation, social status, or other such factors. Like most regions around the eastern Chaska, Tamkaranu has no notion of citizenship.		Tamkaranu has universal suffrage - any adult inhabitant of a city or its surrounding regions may vote, regardless of time of residency, occupation, social status, or other such factors. Like most regions around the eastern Chaska, Tamkaranu has no notion of citizenship.

	Those elected to positions in the assembles or as ~~shufets~~ are invariably individuals of some degree of wealth, typically prominent merchants, as these positions do not confer any salary or other personal benefits.		Those elected to positions in the assembles or as shufet are invariably individuals of some degree of wealth, typically prominent merchants, as these positions do not confer any salary or other personal benefits.

	Tamkaranu has a long and detailed legal code. Though it once varied greatly between cities, with the formation of the kingdom and then the modern republic it has become universal nation-wide. This legal code is disproportionately concerned with maritime matters, including fishing rights, the crews of ships, and fair mercantile dealing.		Tamkaranu has a long and detailed legal code. Though it once varied greatly between cities, with the formation of the kingdom and then the modern republic it has become universal nation-wide. This legal code is disproportionately concerned with maritime matters, including fishing rights, the crews of ships, and fair mercantile dealing.

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	{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}		{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}

	In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.		In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful [[necromancy\|necromancer]] [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.

	After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.		After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.

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	Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.		Throughout this time Tamkaranu seafarers journeyed throughout the Chaska Sea, establishing trading posts and colonies as they did so. While many were founded in [[Thadria]] and in [[Hellea]] to trade with the existing populations there, the majority of their new towns and ports were settled on the southern and western coasts of the Chaska. For many centuries these prospered as the trade networks between them and Tamkaranu grew. Some, particularly those on the island of [[Nivaria]] at the gates of the Chaska, eventually grew to the point that they were equally as influential as the city-states of their homeland in the east, able to send forth their own merchants and navies across the seas.

	=== Belet-Shuthnir and the Eastern Crusade - {{Year\|~~5031~~}} to {{Year\|~~5052~~}} ===		=== Belet-Shuthnir and the Eastern Crusade - {{Year\|5431}} to {{Year\|5452}} ===
	{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}		{{SeeAlso\|Eastern Crusade}}

	In {{Year\|~~5031~~}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.		In {{Year\|5431}}, the powerful necromancer [[Belet-Shuthnir]] took control of [[Anaharath]], a city north of Tamkaranu. After consolidating power, she began an unholy war against the other polities in the region, quickly conquering south to [[Aradet]] and [[Gath Padalla]], north up to the [[River Qes]], and east to the frontier of the [[Arrajan Wilds]]. The city-states of Tamkaranu, long accustomed to peaceful trade rather than war, were completely unprepared for such an assault and quickly fell to Belet-Shuthnir's undead armies.

	After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|~~5040~~}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|~~5046~~}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|~~5052~~}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.		After years of study and terrible deeds, in {{Year\|5440}} Belet-Shuthnir succeeded in her goal of attaining lichdom. Powers around the Chaska began to take notice and draft plans to defeat the new evil. The Eastern Crusade began in {{Year\|5446}} as a direct result, a coalition between [[Thadria\|Thadrian]] and [[Hellea\|Hellean]] states alongside a variety of religious orders. Though slow and extremely costly, the crusaders were eventually successful in pushing the necromancer back to her capital in Anaharath. In the final battle outside the city in {{Year\|5452}}, half the remaining allied crusader force was flash-petrified, where they remain outside of the city today at the [[Field of the Victorious]]. With her phylactery destroyed and scattered, the body of Belet-Shuthnir was entombed and warded deep below Anaharath to seal it away, where she remains today. Devastated by almost fifteen years of war, Tamkaranu took decades to fully recover from the crusade.

	=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|~~5052~~}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===		=== Kingdom period - {{Year\|5452}} to {{Year\|6360}} ===
	Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|~~5052~~}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.		Out of the ruins of Tamkaranu, the Kingdom of Tirione was formed in {{Year\|5452}}, its [[House Antares\|founding dynasty]] headed by one of the most renowned of the crusaders. Initially including just the cities of [[Nindara]] and [[Karka]] as well as their outlying areas, soon through both conquest and alliance Tirione encompassed the entire territory of modern state of Tirione as well as [[Sarepta]] and [[Rusadir]]. The kingdom took its name from the language of its founders from eastern Thadria, who intentionally sought to sever the region from its historical roots.

	With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].		With such a drastic change in their homeland, many of the Tamkaranu settlements across the Chaska Sea began to look in other directions or more strongly assert their independence. Most became part of the patchwork of the [[Western Coast]], absorbing waves of new colonists from elsewhere, though the monarchy retained control of [[Korymbos]].

	The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia ~~and a half~~ before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.		The kingdom persevered for almost a millennia before collapsing in {{Year\|6360}}. The cyclical droughts in the lands along the eastern Chaskan coast, historically weathered by the smaller communities of the region, had become the kingdom's responsibility to mitigate as the cities centralized and grew greatly in population. Years of mismanagement following the start of particularly severe drought in {{Year\|6348}} caused increasing unrest in Tirione, as crops failed and large segments of the populace had little to eat. Protests turned to violence, as groups of discontent commoners seized grain from storehouses and the small professional military of the kingdom refused to intervene. Across Tirione monarchist city leaders were removed from power in a series of events known as the Victory of the Empty Stomachs. By early {{Year\|6360}} the drought had abated, but so had the power of the monarchy. A new republic was declared later in the year, re-adopting the name Tamkaranu in honor of its history.

	=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===		=== Republican period - {{Year\|6360}} to present ===