History of Unuvun and the Nautical Peace - Revision history

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	==Migration into Unuvun==		==Migration into Unuvun==
	The Raiwlawbiwmtë had been visiting Unuvun and trading with the native Memba people since the mid-7th millenium. They established many small settlements along the northern half of the island, though they were hindered by the unusually cold and rainy climate of Unuvun, which proved unsuitable to many of the crops they brought with them from the Shattered Islands. But in the seaside villages that did exist, the residents began experimenting with the domestication of crops such as '''fusave''', a rice-like grain. Indeed, by approximately 6,700 Y fusave grain had been sufficiently domesticated to replace gathering and fishing as the main means of nutrition for the ~~Railawbimtë~~ settlers.		The Raiwlawbiwmtë had been visiting Unuvun and trading with the native Memba people since the mid-7th millenium. They established many small settlements along the northern half of the island, though they were hindered by the unusually cold and rainy climate of Unuvun, which proved unsuitable to many of the crops they brought with them from the Shattered Islands. But in the seaside villages that did exist, the residents began experimenting with the domestication of crops such as '''fusave''', a rice-like grain. Indeed, by approximately 6,700 Y fusave grain had been sufficiently domesticated to replace gathering and fishing as the main means of nutrition for the Raiwlawbimtë settlers.

	A century later, in 6,800 Y, the Htavic Empire began their invasion of the Raiwlawbiwmtë's homeland, the Shattered Islands. The Raiwlawbiwmtë were outmatched and hundreds of thousands of them migrated to Unuvun over the century, completely displacing the native Memba population and turning the once backwater island into a thriving bronze age civilization. The largest of the Raiwlawbiwmtë settlements was called '''Re''', and it was located in the large coastal plain on the northeastern coast of Unuvun. Though the Raiwlawbiwmtë had an unusually flat hierarchy back in the Shattered Islands, when they migrated to Unuvun the most powerful and influential clans all migrated to the area around Re, creating a power imbalance that quickly centralized Raiwlawbiwmtë civilization in the early-mid 8th century.		A century later, in 6,800 Y, the Htavic Empire began their invasion of the Raiwlawbiwmtë's homeland, the Shattered Islands. The Raiwlawbiwmtë were outmatched and hundreds of thousands of them migrated to Unuvun over the century, completely displacing the native Memba population and turning the once backwater island into a thriving bronze age civilization. The largest of the Raiwlawbiwmtë settlements was called '''Re''', and it was located in the large coastal plain on the northeastern coast of Unuvun. Though the Raiwlawbiwmtë had an unusually flat hierarchy back in the Shattered Islands, when they migrated to Unuvun the most powerful and influential clans all migrated to the area around Re, creating a power imbalance that quickly centralized Raiwlawbiwmtë civilization in the early-mid 8th century.

	~~Rhe~~ Raiwlawbiwmtë that migrated to Unuvun were predominantly the green-haired ones, and some Raiwlawbiwmtë became obsessed with turning their hair even more green than it already was, leading to the development of the first permanent green hair dyes. As this new invention spread among the upper class, it soon became a requirement in order to hold political office or own land.		The Raiwlawbiwmtë that migrated to Unuvun were predominantly the green-haired ones, and some Raiwlawbiwmtë became obsessed with turning their hair even more green than it already was, leading to the development of the first permanent green hair dyes. As this new invention spread among the upper class, it soon became a requirement in order to hold political office or own land.

	Their complex oral tradition known as the Raiwlaw had long been decentralized, but the growing influence of Re and its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s, with the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic, the legal component was transformed into the written '''Tsakka Code'''. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year, clan heads would travel to Re in order to attend the yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. Clan heads also brought their clan shaman with them for religious rites. At the end of the yikt, they would debate amendments to the Tsakka Code. And at the end of every eight years, a new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off to all of Unuvun's villages.		Their complex oral tradition known as the Raiwlaw had long been decentralized, but the growing influence of Re and its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s, with the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic, the legal component was transformed into the written '''Tsakka Code'''. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year, clan heads would travel to Re in order to attend the yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. Clan heads also brought their clan shaman with them for religious rites. At the end of the yikt, they would debate amendments to the Tsakka Code. And at the end of every eight years, a new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off to all of Unuvun's villages.
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	==Invasion by the Haki Republic (7,394-7,523 Y)==		==Invasion by the Haki Republic (7,394-7,523 Y)==
	{{CrossReference\|History of Htaevic Rouge}}		{{CrossReference\|History of Htaevic Rouge}}
	The Haki Republic launched their invasion of Unuvun in 7,394 Y, however by then the Raiwlawbiwmtë states had grown prosperous due to centuries of peace and trade, and were able to field moderate armies that repelled the first few waves of highly mismanaged Republican invasion. However, the sheer quantity of Republican soldiers eventually overwhelmed the Raiwlawbiwmtë and Unuvun soon came under Republican control. The Haki Republic tried to assert its rule over the Unuvi by forcing them to burn and bury their Tsakka codes, however in protest the Unuvi began building large stone monuments over the remnants of their old Tsakka codes, as well as returing to their old oral tradition of having anonymous shamans memorize and recite the Tsakka code. The Unuvi ran a parallel underground legal system, and used cues such as fluency in Unuvi and green hair in order to secretly be more lenient on people tried for crimes that were illegal under Republican law but permissible under Unuvi law. In the late 7,400s, they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed clan members into the stone monuments that they built over the Tsakka code's remnants.		The Haki Republic launched their invasion of Unuvun in 7,394 Y, however by then the Raiwlawbiwmtë states had grown prosperous due to centuries of peace and trade, and were able to field moderate armies that repelled the first few waves of highly mismanaged Republican invasion. However, the sheer quantity of Republican soldiers eventually overwhelmed the Raiwlawbiwmtë and Unuvun soon came under Republican control. The Haki Republic tried to assert its rule over the Unuvi by forcing them to burn and bury their Tsakka codes, however in protest the Unuvi began building large stone monuments over the remnants of their old Tsakka codes, as well as returing to their old oral tradition of having anonymous shamans memorize and recite the Tsakka code. The Unuvi ran a parallel underground legal system, and used cues such as fluency in Unuvi and green hair in order to secretly be more lenient on people tried for crimes that were illegal under Republican law but permissible under Unuvi law. In the late 7,400s, they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed clan members (often executed by the Republicans) into the stone monuments that they built over the Tsakka code's remnants.

	==Pyramid Age (7,523 Y -)==		==Pyramid Age (7,523 Y -)==
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	==Establishment of the Imperial Capital (~9,200)==		==Establishment of the Imperial Capital (~9,200)==

	In the late 91st century, the green-haired [[Emperor Hkämman]] of the Second Htaevic Empire fled to Unuvun, accompanied by a small army. At the time Unuvun was divided between several warring factions, and two of the largest ones threw their support behind Hkämman and helped him conquer the island. Afterwards, he ~~moved the capital of Unuvun from Re to~~ Zhavei and commissioned the construction of the Green Imperial Palace (in direct reference to the famous ~~White~~ Imperial Palace on the Yot river]].		In the late 91st century, the green-haired [[Emperor Hkämman]] of the Second Htaevic Empire fled to Unuvun, accompanied by a small army. At the time Unuvun was divided between several warring factions, and two of the largest ones threw their support behind Hkämman and helped him conquer the island. Afterwards, he settled down in Zhavei and commissioned the construction of the Green Imperial Palace (in direct reference to the famous [[Crimson Imperial Palace]] on the Yot river.

	~~To maximize popular support,~~ Emperor Hkämman decided to marry ~~influential noblewoman Shena Pazhil~~, ~~head~~ of the ~~ancient~~ and ~~respected Pazhil family~~. ~~Since Htaevic emperors traditionally did not have surnames~~, Hkämman ~~decided~~ to ~~adopt Shena~~'s ~~last name~~ in ~~order to add~~ an ~~air~~ of ~~legitimacy to his rule~~.		Emperor Hkämman decided that, in order to establish full control over Unuvun, he should marry one of the leading dynasties of the island. Many speculated that he would marry Akamuhanatä, Merchant Princess of Re, as the Re dynasty was the largest and most powerful in Unuvun. Additionally, as the merchantile republic was so heavily intertwined with trade in the Shattered Islands, they played a major part in helping Emperor Hkämman escape to Unuvun. Furthermore, the decision to base his rule out of Zhavei as opposed to the republic's capital city of Re had already angered the dynasty. However, Hkämman was overcome by the beauty of the young Queen Shena of Pazhil, who ruled a small yet influential city-state on the western shore of [[The Flow]]. The two married in what was known as the [[Verdaqua]] Wedding, establishing the Pazhil imperial family as an offshoot of the Htaevic imperial family. At the Verdaqua wedding, <wip>something bad happens.</wip>

	==Invasion by Idetka (9,315-9,334 Y)==		==Invasion by Idetka (9,315-9,334 Y)==

Unuvun Rain: /* First Unification */

2022-09-08T12:14:05Z

First Unification

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	=== 84th century ===		=== 84th century ===
	* As a compromise, the capital is moved a bit westward to Fihano by <wip>Howard the Sickly</wip>.		* As a compromise, the capital is moved a bit westward to Fihano by <wip>Howard the Sickly</wip>.
			* <wip>Howard II</wip> implements sweeping reforms that, among other things, establish a national road and ferry system. He also leads the conquest of many islands between Unuvun and Sinchuknu.

	=Age of Exploration=		=Age of Exploration=

Unuvun Rain at 20:00, 6 June 2022

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	Their complex oral tradition known as the Raiwlaw had long been decentralized, but the growing influence of Re and its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s, with the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic, the legal component was transformed into the written '''Tsakka Code'''. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year, clan heads would travel to Re in order to attend the yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. Clan heads also brought their clan shaman with them for religious rites. At the end of the yikt, they would debate amendments to the Tsakka Code. And at the end of every eight years, a new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off to all of Unuvun's villages.		Their complex oral tradition known as the Raiwlaw had long been decentralized, but the growing influence of Re and its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s, with the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic, the legal component was transformed into the written '''Tsakka Code'''. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year, clan heads would travel to Re in order to attend the yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. Clan heads also brought their clan shaman with them for religious rites. At the end of the yikt, they would debate amendments to the Tsakka Code. And at the end of every eight years, a new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off to all of Unuvun's villages.

	~~Eventually~~, ~~for reasons unknown~~, ~~the people~~ of ~~Re began burying~~ their ~~old Tsakka codes~~ in ~~increasingly oranate fashions~~. In the ~~beginning, they would simply burn~~ the ~~old Tsakka code~~ and ~~then cover~~ its ~~ashes with a large pile of dirt. But~~ by the ~~7,400s they~~ began ~~to build~~ large stone monuments ~~for each~~ Tsakka ~~code's remnants. Indeed~~, ~~soon these monuments became so extravagant that there are at least several instances~~ of ~~them being completed mere weeks before~~ the ~~next~~ Tsakka code ~~was finalized~~. In the 7,~~500s~~ they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed clan members~~. This tradition soon spread from Re~~ into the ~~rest of the island and become one of the defining features of~~ the '~~''Pyramid age'''~~.		==Invasion by the Haki Republic (7,394-7,523 Y)==
			{{CrossReference\|History of Htaevic Rouge}}
			The Haki Republic launched their invasion of Unuvun in 7,394 Y, however by then the Raiwlawbiwmtë states had grown prosperous due to centuries of peace and trade, and were able to field moderate armies that repelled the first few waves of highly mismanaged Republican invasion. However, the sheer quantity of Republican soldiers eventually overwhelmed the Raiwlawbiwmtë and Unuvun soon came under Republican control. The Haki Republic tried to assert its rule over the Unuvi by forcing them to burn and bury their Tsakka codes, however in protest the Unuvi began building large stone monuments over the remnants of their old Tsakka codes, as well as returing to their old oral tradition of having anonymous shamans memorize and recite the Tsakka code. The Unuvi ran a parallel underground legal system, and used cues such as fluency in Unuvi and green hair in order to secretly be more lenient on people tried for crimes that were illegal under Republican law but permissible under Unuvi law. In the late 7,400s, they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed clan members into the stone monuments that they built over the Tsakka code's remnants.

	==Pyramid Age (7,~~400~~ Y -)==		==Pyramid Age (7,523 Y -)==
	As the Raiwlawbiwmtë spread into the rest of Unuvun, several large competitors to the city of Re began to spring up. These included the city of Zhavei on the imperial plain, and the city of Nuevë towards the eastern edge of the island. While Re was still the most prestigious city on the island, these other cities wanted to showcase their growing power and as a result began to construct increasingly large pyramids. One famous pyramid, the '''Cataracts Pyramid''' in Zhavei, took over twenty years to construct and housed the ashes of over five thousand Zhavei citizens. It was surrounded by two moats filled with water from the Pacific lake, which in turn was surrounded by a massive shrine complex to pay respects to those buried inside of the pyramid.		As the Raiwlawbiwmtë spread into the rest of Unuvun under Republican rule, several large competitors to the city of Re began to spring up. These included the city of Zhavei on the imperial plain, and the city of Nuevë towards the eastern edge of the island. While Re was still the most prestigious city on the island, these other cities wanted to showcase their growing power and as a result began to construct increasingly large pyramids. One famous pyramid, the '''Cataracts Pyramid''' in Zhavei, took over twenty years to construct and housed the ashes of over five thousand Zhavei citizens. It was surrounded by two moats filled with water from the Pacific lake, which in turn was surrounded by a massive shrine complex to pay respects to those buried inside of the pyramid.

	To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "Bolek gathers his men".		To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "Bolek gathers his men".

Unuvun Rain: /* First Unification */

2022-04-14T16:21:04Z

First Unification

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	=== 82nd century ===		=== 82nd century ===
	* The Reconquest of Unuvun begins in earnest as the Imperial Plain and Re League team up in order to subjugate the eastern peninsula. Afterwards, they ~~force~~ the brown haired Sinchuknu people to dye their hair ~~or be expelled~~.		* The Reconquest of Unuvun begins in earnest as the Imperial Plain and Re League team up in order to subjugate the eastern peninsula. Afterwards, they give the brown haired Sinchuknu people citizenship if and only if they dye their hair green<ref>https://www.erichgrunewald.com/posts/why-rome/</ref>.
	* Re is weakened in a series of wars where it tries to defend its Shattered Islands territories from other aggressors. Imperial Plain state takes the opportunity to subjugate Re, and the merchant monarchy moves off to some random Shattered Islands island.		* Re is weakened in a series of wars where it tries to defend its Shattered Islands territories from other aggressors. Imperial Plain state takes the opportunity to subjugate Re, and the merchant monarchy moves off to some random Shattered Islands island.

Meoswonx at 09:26, 11 March 2022

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	Unuvun has been inhabited by tool users for more than 100,000 years. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of stone tools as well as ''[[Homo unuvifelis]]'' ("Unuvi cat-man") dating back to approximately 120,000 B.Y. Homo unuvifelis was then displaced by an initial wave of ''Homo sapiens'' from southern [[Nokhta]] approximately 45,000 years ago, who then combined with another wave of humans from ~~Succlythia~~ approximately 25,000 years ago and yet another wave of humans from [[Lysteriok]] 18,000 years ago. These three ancient groups of people together form the Memba people, who inhabited Unuvun for the subsequent 23,000 years until their displacement around 6,800 Y by the green-haired [[Raiwlawbiwmtë]] people from the [[Shattered Islands]]. Genome research shows that modern Unuvi people inherit approximately 90% of their genome from the Raiwlawbiwmtë people, and the remaining 10% from the Memba people.		Unuvun has been inhabited by tool users for more than 100,000 years. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of stone tools as well as ''[[Homo unuvifelis]]'' ("Unuvi cat-man") dating back to approximately 120,000 B.Y. Homo unuvifelis was then displaced by an initial wave of ''Homo sapiens'' from southern [[Nokhta]] approximately 45,000 years ago, who then combined with another wave of humans from Hsuqlihta approximately 25,000 years ago and yet another wave of humans from [[Lysteriok]] 18,000 years ago. These three ancient groups of people together form the Memba people, who inhabited Unuvun for the subsequent 23,000 years until their displacement around 6,800 Y by the green-haired [[Raiwlawbiwmtë]] people from the [[Shattered Islands]]. Genome research shows that modern Unuvi people inherit approximately 90% of their genome from the Raiwlawbiwmtë people, and the remaining 10% from the Memba people.

	Writing first spread into Unuvun during [[1024 Year Spring]], when various merchantile states in the southern [[Shattered Islands]] began trading with the Unuvi people in the 82nd century, as well as establishing small colonies along the northern half of Unuvun. This exchange of culture and technology would last until the spread of [[Blinding Plague]] into Unuvun during the 87th century, after which [[Emperor Akuush]] expelled all foreigners from Unuvun and took control over the Htaevic colonial ports. Unuvun would then repel several attempted invasions by the [[Second Htaevic Empire]] throughout the next several centuries until the collapse of the Second Htaevic Empire to an expansionist Nokhta in the 91st century. It was during the 9th millenium that Unuvi culture flourished in a period known as Udarshe civilization. Udarshe civilization would gradually decline due to cultural stagnation and infighting in the 92nd and 93rd centuries, and the island was invaded by [[Idetka]] in the 94th.		Writing first spread into Unuvun during [[1024 Year Spring]], when various merchantile states in the southern [[Shattered Islands]] began trading with the Unuvi people in the 82nd century, as well as establishing small colonies along the northern half of Unuvun. This exchange of culture and technology would last until the spread of [[Blinding Plague]] into Unuvun during the 87th century, after which [[Emperor Akuush]] expelled all foreigners from Unuvun and took control over the Htaevic colonial ports. Unuvun would then repel several attempted invasions by the [[Second Htaevic Empire]] throughout the next several centuries until the collapse of the Second Htaevic Empire to an expansionist Nokhta in the 91st century. It was during the 9th millenium that Unuvi culture flourished in a period known as Udarshe civilization. Udarshe civilization would gradually decline due to cultural stagnation and infighting in the 92nd and 93rd centuries, and the island was invaded by [[Idetka]] in the 94th.

Unuvun Rain: /* The Fractured Era */

2022-03-03T07:52:38Z

The Fractured Era

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	=== 77th and 78th centuries ===		=== 77th and 78th centuries ===
	* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old clan heads.		* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old clan heads.
	* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments. They formalized [[Raiwlawism]] by writing down the then-traditionally oral Raiwlawbiwmtë religion.		* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments. They formalized [[Raiwlawism]] by writing down the then-traditionally oral Raiwlawbiwmtë religion. They established a system of high priests, monks and more.
	* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.		* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.

Unuvun Rain: /* 80th century */

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80th century

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	* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.		* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.
	* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) we should be more willing to accept foreigners as long as they dye their hair green (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task		* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) we should be more willing to accept foreigners as long as they dye their hair green (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task. They also began wearing shoulder pads.
	* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula		* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula

Unuvun Rain at 07:47, 26 February 2022

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	The Raiwlawbiwmtë had been visiting Unuvun and trading with the native Memba people since the mid-7th millenium. They established many small settlements along the northern half of the island, though they were hindered by the unusually cold and rainy climate of Unuvun, which proved unsuitable to many of the crops they brought with them from the Shattered Islands. But in the seaside villages that did exist, the residents began experimenting with the domestication of crops such as '''fusave''', a rice-like grain. Indeed, by approximately 6,700 Y fusave grain had been sufficiently domesticated to replace gathering and fishing as the main means of nutrition for the Railawbimtë settlers.		The Raiwlawbiwmtë had been visiting Unuvun and trading with the native Memba people since the mid-7th millenium. They established many small settlements along the northern half of the island, though they were hindered by the unusually cold and rainy climate of Unuvun, which proved unsuitable to many of the crops they brought with them from the Shattered Islands. But in the seaside villages that did exist, the residents began experimenting with the domestication of crops such as '''fusave''', a rice-like grain. Indeed, by approximately 6,700 Y fusave grain had been sufficiently domesticated to replace gathering and fishing as the main means of nutrition for the Railawbimtë settlers.

	A century later, in 6,800 Y, the Htavic Empire began their invasion of the Raiwlawbiwmtë's homeland, the Shattered Islands. The Raiwlawbiwmtë were outmatched and hundreds of thousands of them migrated to Unuvun over the century, completely displacing the native Memba population and turning the once backwater island into a thriving bronze age civilization. The largest of the Raiwlawbiwmtë settlements was called '''Re''', and it was located in the large coastal plain on the northeastern coast of Unuvun. Though the Raiwlawbiwmtë had an unusually flat hierarchy back in the Shattered Islands, when they migrated to Unuvun the most powerful and influential ~~tribes~~ all migrated to the area around Re, creating a power imbalance that quickly centralized Raiwlawbiwmtë civilization in the early-mid 8th century.		A century later, in 6,800 Y, the Htavic Empire began their invasion of the Raiwlawbiwmtë's homeland, the Shattered Islands. The Raiwlawbiwmtë were outmatched and hundreds of thousands of them migrated to Unuvun over the century, completely displacing the native Memba population and turning the once backwater island into a thriving bronze age civilization. The largest of the Raiwlawbiwmtë settlements was called '''Re''', and it was located in the large coastal plain on the northeastern coast of Unuvun. Though the Raiwlawbiwmtë had an unusually flat hierarchy back in the Shattered Islands, when they migrated to Unuvun the most powerful and influential clans all migrated to the area around Re, creating a power imbalance that quickly centralized Raiwlawbiwmtë civilization in the early-mid 8th century.

	~~Their complex oral tradition known as~~ the ~~Seva - inherited from an even older oral tradition from Succlythia~~ - ~~had long been decentralized~~, ~~but the growing influence of Re~~ and ~~its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s,~~ with ~~the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic,~~ it was ~~thrown out and replaced with the written Tsakka Code. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year~~, ~~tribal chiefs would travel to Re in order~~ to ~~attend~~ the ~~yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. And they would make amendments to~~ the ~~Tsakka Code~~. At the ~~end of every eight years~~, a ~~new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off~~ to ~~all of Unuvun's villages~~.		Rhe Raiwlawbiwmtë that migrated to Unuvun were predominantly the green-haired ones, and some Raiwlawbiwmtë became obsessed with turning their hair even more green than it already was, leading to the development of the first permanent green hair dyes. As this new invention spread among the upper class, it soon became a requirement in order to hold political office or own land.

	Eventually, for reasons unknown, the people of Re began burying their old Tsakka codes in increasingly oranate fashions. In the beginning, they would simply burn the old Tsakka code and then cover its ashes with a large pile of dirt. But by the 7,400s they began to build large stone monuments for each Tsakka code's remnants. Indeed, soon these monuments became so extravagant that there are at least several instances of them being completed mere weeks before the next Tsakka code was finalized. In the 7,500s they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed ~~tribal chiefs~~. This tradition soon spread from Re into the rest of the island and become one of the defining features of the '''Pyramid age'''.		Their complex oral tradition known as the Raiwlaw had long been decentralized, but the growing influence of Re and its surrounding villages gradually strained it until in the 7200s, with the introduction of writing from the Haki Republic, the legal component was transformed into the written '''Tsakka Code'''. The Tsakka Code was painted onto large wooden boards and transported to villages throughout Unuvun. Every year, clan heads would travel to Re in order to attend the yikt - a week long ceremony in which they all attended various affairs such as judging trials, suggesting new laws, and resolving disputes. Clan heads also brought their clan shaman with them for religious rites. At the end of the yikt, they would debate amendments to the Tsakka Code. And at the end of every eight years, a new Tsakka code with all the amendments would be finalized and shipped off to all of Unuvun's villages.

			Eventually, for reasons unknown, the people of Re began burying their old Tsakka codes in increasingly oranate fashions. In the beginning, they would simply burn the old Tsakka code and then cover its ashes with a large pile of dirt. But by the 7,400s they began to build large stone monuments for each Tsakka code's remnants. Indeed, soon these monuments became so extravagant that there are at least several instances of them being completed mere weeks before the next Tsakka code was finalized. In the 7,500s they began to mix in the ashes of esteemed clan members. This tradition soon spread from Re into the rest of the island and become one of the defining features of the '''Pyramid age'''.

	==Pyramid Age (7,400 Y -)==		==Pyramid Age (7,400 Y -)==
	As the Raiwlawbiwmtë spread into the rest of Unuvun, several large competitors to the city of Re began to spring up. These included the ~~twin cities~~ of ~~Yuune and~~ Zhavei on the imperial plain, and the city of Nuevë towards the eastern edge of the island. While Re was still the most prestigious city on the island, these other cities wanted to showcase their growing power and as a result began to construct increasingly large pyramids. One famous pyramid, the '''Cataracts Pyramid''' in Zhavei, took over twenty years to construct and housed the ashes of over five thousand Zhavei citizens. It was surrounded by two moats filled with water from the Pacific lake, which in turn was surrounded by a massive shrine complex to pay respects to those buried inside of the pyramid.		As the Raiwlawbiwmtë spread into the rest of Unuvun, several large competitors to the city of Re began to spring up. These included the city of Zhavei on the imperial plain, and the city of Nuevë towards the eastern edge of the island. While Re was still the most prestigious city on the island, these other cities wanted to showcase their growing power and as a result began to construct increasingly large pyramids. One famous pyramid, the '''Cataracts Pyramid''' in Zhavei, took over twenty years to construct and housed the ashes of over five thousand Zhavei citizens. It was surrounded by two moats filled with water from the Pacific lake, which in turn was surrounded by a massive shrine complex to pay respects to those buried inside of the pyramid.

	To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "~~Eclipse~~".		To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "Bolek gathers his men".

	= The Fractured Era =		= The Fractured Era =
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	=== 77th and 78th centuries ===		=== 77th and 78th centuries ===
	* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old ~~tribal chiefs~~.		* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old clan heads.
	* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments.		* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments. They formalized [[Raiwlawism]] by writing down the then-traditionally oral Raiwlawbiwmtë religion.
	* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.		* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.

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	* The Imperial Plain continued to grow and prosper, and expanded southwards to integrate some of the isolated fjord states.		* The Imperial Plain continued to grow and prosper, and expanded southwards to integrate some of the isolated fjord states.
	* The eastern peninsula of Unuvun was taken over by the Sinchuknu sea peoples.		* The eastern peninsula of Unuvun was taken over by the Sinchuknu sea peoples.
			* The southern fjord dwellers made great advances in astronomy, navigating beyond Haki's gaze to the islands south and west of Unuvun.

	=== 80th century ===		=== 80th century ===
	* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.		* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.
	* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) ~~a lot of smart and educated green haired people are being oppressed in the Htaevic Rouge, if~~ we ~~welcome them with open arms~~ they ~~will come here despite being a backwater shithole, and~~ (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task		* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) we should be more willing to accept foreigners as long as they dye their hair green (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task
	* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula		* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula

	=== 81st century ===		=== 81st century ===
	* The <wip>Re League</wip> spent a lot of manpower and money scooping up islands in between them and Nokhta. They almost finished doing it when another more powerful state tried to take them over again. They got pissed off and used their Nokhtan connections to make sure that state would never be able to challenge them again.		* The <wip>Re League</wip> spent a lot of manpower and money scooping up islands in between them and Nokhta. They almost finished doing it when another more powerful state tried to take them over again. They got pissed off and used their Nokhtan connections to make sure that state would never be able to challenge them again.
	* Imperial Plain established this thing that was kinda like a university. They had more thinkers and also sent people to the Shattered Islands to do some thinking together. They were kind of over their pyramids phase so they started building cool gardens with small temples ~~for these~~ thinkers ~~to think~~ in.		* Imperial Plain established this thing that was kinda like a university-monastery. They had more thinkers and also sent people to the Shattered Islands to do some thinking together and spread Raiwlawism. They were kind of over their pyramids phase so they started building cool gardens with small temples. The thinkers thought in the garden and the monks prayed in the temple. Then they had these dialogues.
	* The big Sinchuknu sea peoples empire fractured into a bunch of pieces and the eastern peninsula gained its independence, though under the rule of a dirty brown hair.		* The big Sinchuknu sea peoples empire fractured into a bunch of pieces and the eastern peninsula gained its independence, though under the rule of a dirty brown hair.

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 * Imperial Plain established this thing that was kinda like a university. They had more thinkers and also sent people to the Shattered Islands to do some thinking together. They were kind of over their pyramids phase so they started building cool gardens with small temples for these thinkers to think in.
 * The big Sinchuknu sea peoples empire fractured into a bunch of pieces and the eastern peninsula gained its independence, though under the rule of a dirty brown hair.
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	To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "Eclipse".		To showcase the dedication and astuteness of their citizens, many of the pyramids in Nueve were staffed by the '''Haki Watchmen'''. They were required to face towards Haki at all times, standing atop the pyramid. A series of messengers asked the watchmen for status updates once per hour, and the watchmen were required to reply "Nothing to report" or, if in the case of an eclipse, "Eclipse".

	=~~== Fracture (7,650 - 8,200 Y) ==~~=		= The Fractured Era =
	As the other settlements of Unuvun continued to grow in power relative to Re, tension began to build since the vast majority of the island's political power remained concentrated in Re. The tribal chiefs of Re attempted to compromise by hosting a yikt in Zhavei, closer to the geographic center of the island. However at the Zhavei yikt a fight broke out due to an ex-marital affair in which two tribal chiefs from Re were killed, causing the yikt to be abandoned. A second yikt was scheduled later in Re, however the chiefs of Zhavei refused to show up and claimed that their yikt at Zhavei was legitimate. The next year, three yikts were hosted. One in Zhavei, one in Re and one <wip>somewhere else</wip>. And then the year after, five concurrent yikts were hosted, fracturing the island further into many individual states. Over the ensuing centuries these individual states began to develop their own unique identities.		As the other settlements of Unuvun continued to grow in power relative to Re, tension began to build since the vast majority of the island's political power remained concentrated in Re. The tribal chiefs of Re attempted to compromise by hosting a yikt in Zhavei, closer to the geographic center of the island. However at the Zhavei yikt a fight broke out due to an ex-marital affair in which two tribal chiefs from Re were killed, causing the yikt to be abandoned. A second yikt was scheduled later in Re, however the chiefs of Zhavei refused to show up and claimed that their yikt at Zhavei was legitimate. The next year, three yikts were hosted. One in Zhavei, one in Re and one <wip>somewhere else</wip>. And then the year after, five concurrent yikts were hosted, fracturing the island further into many individual states. Over the ensuing centuries these individual states began to develop their own unique identities.

	==== 77th and 78th centuries ====		=== 77th and 78th centuries ===
	* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old tribal chiefs.		* The Re League leaned into a sea-fairing, merchantile identity and became synonymous with trade in the southern half of the Htaevic sea. It became something of a plutocracy dominated by merchants descended from the old tribal chiefs.
	* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments.		* The Imperial Plain claimed to be the most legitimate of the successor states, becoming a highly centralized state that valued the construction of massive monuments.
	* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.		* The small, isolated states of Unuvun's southern and south-eastern coasts were more laid back, as the land was colder and less fertile here. Villages were smaller, and on the south-eastern coast often tucked deep into isolated fjords. There was a string of famous mathematicians who re-derived knowledge that rivalled and surpassed what could be found in the libraries of the Shattered Islands.

	==== 79th century ====		=== 79th century ===
	* The <wip>Re league</wip> gradually became more and more centralized under the power of a single merchant family who eventually declared themselves royalty.		* The <wip>Re league</wip> gradually became more and more centralized under the power of a single merchant family who eventually declared themselves royalty.
	* The Imperial Plain continued to grow and prosper, and expanded southwards to integrate some of the isolated fjord states.		* The Imperial Plain continued to grow and prosper, and expanded southwards to integrate some of the isolated fjord states.
	* The eastern peninsula of Unuvun was taken over by the Sinchuknu sea peoples.		* The eastern peninsula of Unuvun was taken over by the Sinchuknu sea peoples.

	==== 80th century ====		=== 80th century ===
	* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.		* The <wip>Re League</wip> lost a lot of territory after its Shattered Islands holdings were scooped up by more powerful states in the area. They decided to start trading with the Nokhtans after they struck literal gold.
	* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) a lot of smart and educated green haired people are being oppressed in the Htaevic Rouge, if we welcome them with open arms they will come here despite being a backwater shithole, and (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task		* The Imperial Plain had by this time integrated most of the isolated fjord states, and those who were unhappy with the new management used their mathematics to go colonize the fringe islands away from Unuvun to the south and west. A really famous philosopher with green hair from somewhere in Meó decided to move to Unuvun, and his disciples became really inspired and had a lot of very impressive thoughts. Some of these thoughts included the idea that (1) a lot of smart and educated green haired people are being oppressed in the Htaevic Rouge, if we welcome them with open arms they will come here despite being a backwater shithole, and (2) there is a correct order in which to do almost every task
	* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula		* the Sinchuknu sea peoples kinda just vibed and started doing Sinchuknu things in the eastern peninsula

	==== 81st century ====		=== 81st century ===
	* The <wip>Re League</wip> spent a lot of manpower and money scooping up islands in between them and Nokhta. They almost finished doing it when another more powerful state tried to take them over again. They got pissed off and used their Nokhtan connections to make sure that state would never be able to challenge them again.		* The <wip>Re League</wip> spent a lot of manpower and money scooping up islands in between them and Nokhta. They almost finished doing it when another more powerful state tried to take them over again. They got pissed off and used their Nokhtan connections to make sure that state would never be able to challenge them again.
	* Imperial Plain established this thing that was kinda like a university. They had more thinkers and also sent people to the Shattered Islands to do some thinking together. They were kind of over their pyramids phase so they started building cool gardens with small temples for these thinkers to think in.		* Imperial Plain established this thing that was kinda like a university. They had more thinkers and also sent people to the Shattered Islands to do some thinking together. They were kind of over their pyramids phase so they started building cool gardens with small temples for these thinkers to think in.