Kuurt people

The Kuurts IPA:/kuɾts/, Not to be confused with Kuurt (language), are descendants of settlers who originated from North Viridia and migrated to the land of Adaen in the continent of Ummarnu.

Migration from North Viridia
On the, A Viridian sailor by the name of Lâdhor Ven̂ekiĉ Kotenjat began to work on a project aiming to harness the resources of the Adaen territory for trade. To achieve his goal, Lâdhor had three large wooden ships constructed: "Hédrior", "Deŝphâr", and "Ẑaven̂or". Volunteers were selected to establish themselves and live in the colony, and, on the, the three ships and their crew started the great journey.

The journey was peaceful, the planned rations were more than sufficient and tasks on the ship were well organised. Finally, on, the land of Adaen was spotted by the sailors and the three ships landed on the western side of the territory. The journey lasted for 66 days, and no deaths were reported among the crew.

Establishment of the settlements
In the months following their arrival, the Kuurts established their first settlement, which they named Dankuurt (IPA:/dɑ̃kuɾ/). As planned by Lâdhor, mines were excavated to extract the abundant veins of gold hidden beneath the surface. This gold was mainly traded with the local natives or exported to neighboring tribes and nations, enriching what was on the brink of becoming a town.

On, the Kuurts decided to build a second settlement and gave it the name Hédrior, also for the purpose of exporting gold, thereby increasing their wealth.

Hegemony of Dancourt
From to, Dancourt has experienced significant growth in population, economy, and infrastructure, establishing itself as a major town in Adaen. This transformation originates from the prosperity brought by the exportation of rare materials by the Kuurts.

The arrival of the Chalonese marked the end of the hegemonic era for the Kuurts. A few months after their establishment, Roineur, the leader of Adaen, decided to withdraw his power and organise elections to determine the new leader. Although these elections were contested by the population for being unfair, they were won by Hunter, the leader of the Chalonese, who then assumed leadership of Adaen. Despite the cordial relationship between the Kuurts and the Chalonese, the influence turned towards the Chalonese, definitively marking the end of the Kuurt’s hegemony.

Fall of Dancourt
The fate of Dancourt didn’t stop there as of, Adaen plunged into what would be its most devastating civil war. With the reserves from the last summer season lacking along with the high demands of the war effort, Dancourt citizens faced a huge starvation and a massive fall of the economy. In response, Flame decided that the people of Dancourt should leave the town and seek refuge in Hédrior until the end of winter. The Dancourt citizens who fled to Hédrior were welcomed, though the overall atmosphere of these days was mixed. On one hand, Dancourt citizens had to leave their homes, but on the other hand, the two Kuurt populations had the opportunity to meet each other.

At the end of winter, the war came to an end, leaving a heavy toll on human lives, resources, and the overall economy. Dancourt was left in ruins, having been plundered by carpetbagger bandits and used as a spot for dark activities. The few citizens who had not migrated either died of starvation, were killed or went missing. Flame’s idea of returning back to Dancourt seemed more than unthinkable, and on, he officially declared the town's fall.

In the aftermath, Flame and Jeksi Rutengâf - mayor of Hédrior at the time - collaborated to build houses and structures in order to permanently integrate the displaced citizens into Hédrior.