Kara Ghami

Kara Ghami (Body of the Fresh Place in the Shugha Ghami tongue) is an Abex nation, built around the Oruqai monastery of Ghami, currently populated by 17 active monks, as well as housing pilgrims and missionaries. The nation pursues a policy of political neutrality, making it an adequate place for signing international treaties.

Lore
Earlier History can be found in: Amoqu-i

After their exodus from Ghaqo, the believers of Oruqai settled inside the nation of Kaisenuvir, converting the majority of the population and leading to the theocrat being overthrown. To prevent something similar to happen with their religion, the monks, along with the high-up religious leadership exiled themselves to an island, where they founded the monastery of Ghami. As the influence of the monastery grew and more and more non-monks requested citizenship, the nation of Kara Ghami was founded.

Server Start
Settlement began on the 14th of April, on an island near the sub-continent of Gexia, where the Oruqai nation of Kaisenuvir was located. However, problems with this location were apparent from the very beginning, as the location was not big enough to house all (13 at the time) monks, it would have to be expanded through terraforming efforts and stilt houses for all the monks.

The neighboring state of Lukidi also laid claim to the island, refusing to give it to Kara Ghami without them becoming their vassal. At the time, this was regarded as an empty threat, since violating pre-claims was not seen as a valid casus belli.

The Lukidi Crisis
On the 17th of April, a cross appeared at the edge of Ghami's official claims, reading: "This is land of Lukidi Contact loafrs on Discord". After a monk discovered this structure, he contacted Loaf, who, intern, contacted the two Muluqa at the time, Atalagha and Wilusa, threatening war.

A discussion between the Council Monks and the leadership of Lukidi went on for several hours. Loaf threatened to mobilize his and his allies's armies, numbering ~ 800 strong to crush Ghami and their, at the time, allies, who could only muster ~ 300 soldiers. Initially, the choice was made to give in and become a vassal, as long as freedom of religion and a right to self-govern was upheld.

Resettlement
On the following day, during the Second Council of Ghami, this plan was put aside, with the monks instead deciding to resettle somewhere else. An offer by the government of Yimmu-Audal to grant Kara Ghami a piece of land on the continent of Talasi, while allowing them to remain sovereign, was accepted after a popular vote.

Over the course of the following days, materials and animals were brought to the new location. Ghami diplomats reached out to the leader of Lukidi, who agreed to buy the old island from them, while discussions on where exactly the borders of Ghami should be drawn, are still ongoing.

Religion
The monastery functions as the main hub of the Oruqai faith, with most theological debates being decided there. These include:


 * 1) The first Council of Ghami (23rd of March)
 * 2) The second Council of Ghami (18th of April)

The monks also decide what holy works are to be considered canonical, keeping the original of every canonical work within their library.

The Council
Kara Ghami is a Monastic Republic, led by a council of monks, known as Kghaimuluqa (Union of Hearts of God), currently made up of three members, Atalagha (aka. Mlgkiddoritofan), Lux and Wilusa. Their tasks include:


 * 1) Inducting new members into the monastery, which requires only the permission of one member.
 * 2) Choose work assignments for monks.
 * 3) Exile monks, who violated religious law, which requires at least 50% of the council to be in favor.
 * 4) Create new positions in the council, which requires 100% of the council to be in favor.
 * 5) Destroy a council position that is currently not in use by a permanent member, which required at least 75% of the council to be in favor.

Council member's Will
Council monks serve until they either die or retire, which is automatically assumed after more than one month of inactivity. In this case, every council monk leaves behind a will, assigning a regular monk to take over their position temporarily. These temporary members will only be in power until an election is held, two weeks later.

Council Elections
Every Monk with Ghami citizenship is allowed to cast their vote for another citizen. The Monk with the most votes joins the Council as a permanent member.

Positions
Treasurer: edixR

Head of Agriculture: Talismuggles

Head Scribe: Atalagha

Head Diplomat: Wilusa

Game master: Karavan

Head of the Black Turbans: Damerrion

Head Composer: Ora Saghuqa

International Court
Kara Ghami hosts the International Court, an organization, dedicated to enforcing laws and contracts between nations.

Signed Treaties

 * 1) First Valquiri-Ghami Treaty
 * 2) First Uttra-Ghami Treaty

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