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Adaen, also known as “State of Adaen” is a nation located on the continent of Ummarnu. It was founded on the 30th of April 2021 by Tyton Artki as a state, dependent of the Huitca Federation. After the fall of the Federation, It became an independent nation (even if some call it a state at this day). It is governed since the 15th of April 2022 by the hoxi phunter648, also mayor of the capital: New Chalon.

Before Adaen
The land of Adaen was before known as Teshub and was part of the Old Kingdoms of Talawa. At this time, the lands were mainly habited by Talawans, but they later migrated to the south and the land was claimed by the Huitcan Federation. After that the federation took the land, the huitcans started to settle there into the new states which included Adaen.

Adaen's creation
A tribe, in the south of the state of Othinia, living in a town called Adean and ruled by Tyton Artkil wanted to create their own state. Tyton Artkil therefore decided to send a request to the Federal Government of the Federation. As the city of Othinia (capital of the state Othinia) was inactive, the Huitcan government accepted and gave the southern west part of lands belonging to the state of Othinia. And from there onwards, the desert of the Southwest, Adaen, was born.

Adaen would later incorporate all of Othinia, the frontier territory and later New Thesub. Veréad Ildaré became Adaen's new Hoxi before being replaced by Roineur Kitsune. It wouldn't take long for Adaen to slowly grow in number until the population suddenly stagnated, but that was seen across the Federation as a whole. Adaen incorporated the territory of Embassy which had become unused by the federal government.

By this time, Konton and Sol had the majority of the Adaen's population, and Sol soon flourished, becoming the beacon for both culture and opportunities of the state but Pikulia which suffered from a lack of populace, yet become hotspots for tourist attractions across the federation on their way south.

Myths
Adaen culture has been greatly influenced by other cultures. This is mostly because of migrations and of the cultural and religious tolerance of Adaen.

The cultural and religious tolerance of Adaen came from Huitca influence and the fact that Adaen was in the past divided between Talawa who praised the sun as a good being who gave life and Ardat who sees the sun as an evil and destructive being who has brought death to the land of ummarnu. Those different points of view who influenced the Adaen ancestor and through them the current Adaen people, forced the Adaen leader to make Adaen a tolerating state in order to avoid total division and death.

What you read above is partially true, but really just a myth made up by Talawan Elves.

The Adaen 'Natives'
The State of Adaen was once apart of the Talawan dominions before Huitca influence came and eventually incorporated the area into simply annexed land in the Federation. However, the folk that lived in this region of Western Ummarnu were in fact Human. Men and woman who had set up small communities in the vast dunes of the land with a very secluded way of life. Although many migrants have come to settle in the lands of Adaen over the last years, it is these people who are considered the 'Natives' of Adaen and serve as the bulk of the current population. What is now known before The Huitca Federation came to own the areas of Adaen and Embassy (Incorporated into the State during Ronieur Era) is very little.

Sol
Archives and old documents of Huitcan Cities mention little in terms to this vastly unexplored area, apart from one reasonably large town known as Sol in the thick of the desert that rests beside the central river. The leader of this community was and is known today as Ginge 'The Pious', the firstborn son of the recently passed 'chief' of Sol who was only just in his teens by the time Sol had opened it's world to the Huitcan Federation. Since then, the small settlement of Sol has grown into a vast City, arguably the largest in the age of the Independent State ruled by Hunter.

Breakwaters Reach
It is to be taken into consideration the significance of Sol, being almost the Capital of Adaen in both Culture and a pure symbol of 'Native' History. However, despite it's standing, there is one other Large town that rests on the Southern Sea along the waters between The Huitca States and the now Lusarii Imperium. Breakwaters Reach origins are not precisely known, but it is safe to assume that whilst Sol attracted the 'Natives' to the North, this settlement was able to rally those who had survived and lived out amongst the southern hills and wasteland. During the age of the Talawan dominance over Ummarnu, the 'Natives' of the village originally referred to the place as 'Caligula', or 'Safe Place' in the Huitcan tounge. Caligula was under the rule of Chief Mustafa Enderious I, whom is praised as owning outstanding leadership skills by the Chronicles, not only kickstarting the town's prosperous journey, but having commanding levied warriors as mercenaries into the Trilium war as well. Since that brief period of conflict, the people that live in Breakwaters are deemed to be enthusiastically patriotic, flying both their Town and State's banners up high amongst their beautiful architecture. It is arguably the most developed down in Adaen, possessing both a growing Library, a Temple to the 'Heroes' of Shallah and much more. Not only that, but the settlement's port is home to the Adaen Fleet, which proudly flies the Orange Stripe and Red Lux Star on its sail. The Current leader of Breakwaters Reach is known as Mustafa Enderious II, whom is said to be 'economically blessed where his father lacked'. After his Father's unexpected death, the newly appointed mayor wasted little time to rename Caligula into something more meaningful to his people, especially now that the recent rapid growth had allowed for the place to expand further into the national stage of Huitcan Adaen. And so it was, the name 'Breakwaters Reach' was chosen, apparently symbolising the Breakwater Bay that they relied so much upon for food and trade. As an influential area of Independent Adaen, Enderious' focuses of progress has seen their construction workers begin building an extensive wall and work on an exciting project of creating the port the most magnificent in Western Ummarnu. Ultimately, the motive could also be deemed to further bring them closer to city status, making it the Second City in Adaen. Praise Shallah.

The Central Tribes
Whilst the State of Adaen is dominated by it's 'Native' population, it is well established that over time - specifically the Ronieur Era - that migrations from the East would lead to communities settling down in the Huitcan State of Adaen. First of all was the Men of Konton, a group of rice farmers and some aristocratic merchants who wondered into the Fertile valley of South East Adaen along the Ardat Mozul Border. Their Guide, Ronieur, had recently been given permission by the Federal Government of Huitca to Start a Colony in the vastly unexplored and unknown lands that the Huitcans owned but didn't use. Though not originally from this land, the Kuurts and The 'Pikulian' Tribe had established reasonably small camps in the grassy wilderness within the Desert Waste. These people would seek local authority on settlement, leading to the creation of the current towns, Dankuurt and Pikulia.

Konton
As Stated above, it is well recognised that it was Ronieur that laid the groundwork of the State of Adaen. Not much information is recorded regarding Hoxi Ronieur's background, yet he was an aristocratic merchant which had led an expedition of the 'Konton' Folk into Ummarnu to start a home for themselves. Yet with caution of not wishing to cause conflict with the nearby Government, Ronieur ended up consulting with Tlatoani Innfinick and the Hoxi Council to be granted a permit to settle a town in these lands. This was enthusiastically granted, as the South West was majorly unknown and 'tribal', so it made sense to have a Federal Foothold within this part of Huitca that could potentially modernise and start up a new State that could grow into a productive and contributing province. With this appointed status, and much gifted land, Ronieur and his followers set to the grassy meadows, where they began hauling timber from the forests. The Konton people were regarded as highly efficient farmers, being very strategic with their choice of fields that usually lied along the network of rivers that flowed through the land. With this planning, construction began and led to the development of their unique build style that was essentially replicas of the homes and infrastructure that the Konton people originally lived in. Their homes were sturdy, flat roofed with white washed walls (Essentially traditional Japanese/Medieval mix Seeing the impressive rate that the now thriving hamlet of Konton was turning into, Ronieur made plans to set himself and a couple of his most trusted construction workers to work on a palace fit for his future rule of the State. But in the mean time, it was apparent that the young Hoxi was truly unfamiliar of his surroundings, and made haste to set out on tour of his domain, escorted by a few riders of Konton that bore the Federation's colours.).

The venture of Hoxi Ronieur Kitsune is pictured with paintings as a righteous quest of unification, riding across the dunes and over fords towards the forests of the northern section of the State. The Kontons then discovered the tribes of Kuurt and Pikulia and brought their folk into the Huitcan fold. It is said that this journey laid out the foundations of the State that was to follow with both chiefs, Cyberflames der Dankuurt and Car Pikulovsky, swearing fealty to him and the banner of the Federation. As the Konton people continued to thrive in their town, their expanded influence over South West Adaen had not gone unnoticed, with the small 'native' garrison of Fort Goliath Surrendering to Ronieur Kitsune to avoid a siege. With continued expansion, the Konton people would be led into uniting the majority of the native land including Sol, signified by the homage of Ginge 'The Pious', leaving the remaindering 'Native' Folk under Federal Government Control in what is recorded as 'The Embassy Area', yet was seeing little to no use by the Government. Seeing this wasted Potential, the Adaen Hoxi had petitioned the Hoxi Council into granting him this territory, despite his lack of knowledge of Mustafa Enderious I living in the land in a pretty much autonomous zone. Nevertheless, the oligarchic council of Huitca had yet again very much willingly granted Roineur this land, expanding the State of Adaen's land to how it's known currently. Breakwaters Reach would also accept the Huitcan banner in order to avoid a costly defence of his territory, with Ronieur granting both 'Native' Towns land to work on.

It was at this moment, despite a relatively low population, that the Kitsune's Dynasty was at its peak. With mass recent support amongst the mayors, and backing from the Federation's Emperor, Roineur's legitimacy as Hoxi remained at that point unchallenged. However, with the mass arrival of the Chalonese people, whom had arrived at the northern shores in Longships, this authority of the Konton people would soon see cracks beggining to form as the power balance had shifted. Whilst the Town of Konton continued to grow, with it's inhabitants having to contribute more to assist the State funding to accomodate the arrival of the Chalonese, it was clear that Ronieur Kitsune's popularity had began to shrink with the inability to deal over a land dispute and increasing pressure of Submssion by the Hoxi of the neighbouring State of Kharakestan. It didn't take long for the Hoxi to realise that rather than have the people of Adaen rise up in opposition, and allowing the Federal Government to intervene, he would let the people of Adaen decide if they wanted him as their leader. The distinguished Mayor Hunter was visibly irritated at the lack of progress and unity under Roinuer, leading to direct Chalonese opposition, and with the folk of Adaen deciding that he was unfit to rule as Hoxi. With this crushing blow to his legitimacy, Ronieur Kitsune offered the Mayor of New Chalon, Hunter of Chalon, the responsibilities as Hoxi, but to his surprise was met with a declination with Hunter Stating again that the people should decide. During this time of political instability, the tired Roineur Kitsune gave a heartfelt speech, explaining of his departure of Adaen and his abandonment of the town that he and his people had created. It is stated that with mutual feelings, and with much whaling, the town was swiftly 'emptied', leaving not a scrap behind as Ronieur stayed only to crown the new Hoxi, Hunter, before setting off with the end to the Kitsune Dynasty and to the Town of Konton. Ronieur was last seen along the Alaar border, leading a convoy of the Konton folk East on a journey that will certainly not be deemed as majestic as the one a few years back. The Settlement of Konton has since been a haven for looters, stripping the homes and temple of whatever was not taken and much of the material used in the construction of homes and farms.

Dankuurt (Kuurts)
The Huitcan expansion south left a lot of newly gained territory, with little unknown pockets of 'natives' or small groups of citizens that had settled, throughout the whole western section of the Federation. During these mysterious times, and before the arrival of Ronieur and the Konton people, tribes from the east had began flowing into the Huitcan territory for places to make their home. One of the most established of these were the 'Kuurts', who were led by a veteran construction worker from a distant land, and used the nickname 'Cyberflame'. The Kuurts settled along one of the tall grass plains within the desert of Adaen, getting work to chopping acacia trees that seemed to have grown in great abundance in the area. Whilst their people gathered and began making a small make shift hamlet in the area, 'Cyberflame' took himself and a couple of followers up north, tracking along the river in search of food or nearby settlements that they could establish themselves with.

The small party travelled by a rowboat, hauling themselves along the reeds and sandy tides before soon the waters began to become darker and the banks would turn grey. A quick state of confusion as the suddenly now un-daydreaming Kuurts looked to the left to spot the battlements of an ageing Stone wall that stood out amongst the reeds, 'Cyberflame' would stare in awe, amazed at the colossal size of this construction. However, this amazement would not last long as the realisation of the consequences of a nearby Fortress being a threat would leave him and his people vulnerable - in short, he knew allies were now essential. Sailing up north, 'Cyberflame' eventually found himself out of the desert and by another area of long grass that seemed to stretch over a few hills. Coming into land, the trio noted that their was also the presence of Acacia trees, though they were much more spread out with some even in the form of stumps. This only meant one thing, people nearby, and just before the group was able to set up again in search, a band of farmers from the Pikulian tribe had marched over to greet them. These folk will be covered in further detail later, but 'Cyberflame' was eager to meet and discover who these strange people were, and why they had come to this land; as it had become obvious by this point that they had recently settled as well. The Kuurts would be greeted by the chief of this tribe, known as Car Pikulovsky, who welcomed them with open arms despite the slight language barriers from the obscure accents the Kuurts possessed (French Like). A share of information and mutual cooperation pact was agreed between these two petty chiefs, and 'Cyberflame' eventually rowed back the way down south to the banks of where they had settled and was met by eager faces that were hungry for the news of the venture.

After a couple weeks of getting use to their new home, 'Cyberflame' would decide to name the surrounding land as 'Dankuurt' or 'Home of the Kuurts'. The hauling of timber from the forests had become the staple and necessary work to begin work on bridges, tools and especially the new homes that 'Cyberflames' personally took charge in designing. Nevertheless, during this brief period of isolation, the Kuurts were met by a band of armed riders, bearing an unknown banner of blue, gold and crimson. The Kuurts were terrified, all stopped their work and called upon 'Cyberflame' and a few armed peasants to meet them as they began to trot through the palisade and towards the crowd. The leader of this force was Hoxi Ronieur of Konton, and he had come to claim the land and all who lived off it. Ronieur eventually met privately with 'Cyberflame' in the first half constructed building, and discussed terms of homage and joining as a town of the State of Adaen within the Huitcan Federation. The proposal was reasonable, Dankuurt would become an official town of Adaen with 'Cyberflame' permitted to become Mayor. This allowed cooperation between another settlement and Ronieur promised Aid in the development of Dankuurt. Yet, the alternative was either to be massacred or forced into exile by order of the Federal Government, which of course led to 'Cyberflame' agreeing to the terms and joining the Adaen Government in the journeys to follow.

As Adaen grew with the submission of Pikulia, and later the 'Natives' of Adaen, 'Cyberflame' would take on further responsibilities, assisting the Hoxi with State Production to develop the agrarian economy. During this time of establishment a band of nearby 'Natives' had began to raid the Kuurt cow pens and wheat plantations, that had been set up with help from Konton. It appeared that some isolated bands of 'Natives' had set up camp in the West and were fighting a guerilla campaign to force these settling tribes out of their proclaimed 'homeland'. Yet 'Cyberflame', with great fury and determination to prove his tribe's worth, raised a small militia of Kuurt young men - and with the assistance of Ronieur - were able to crush this resistance with great slaughter. Despite this one period of conflict, the responsibilities 'Cyberflame' held would no longer be a priority for the Government with the arrival of the Chalonese people, who migrated into the State in large numbers, and began having more of a say with internal affairs. Agrarian and material resources was gathered and directed to sustain and bring these people into the nation as permanent settlers. Nevertheless, as Chalonese influence grew and Ronieur's authority diminished, the Kuurts became overwhelmingly in support of ridding Ronieur as their Hoxi in the form of a more nationalistic and "State First" figurehead, whom would bring Adaen out of the dark ages of conflict with the State of Kharakestan. When the Mayor of the Chalonese, 'Hunter', took the role as Hoxi, the Dankuurt borders were shrunk and changed, and 'Cyberflame' was given the responsibility of caretaker for the Ruins of Fort Goliath. The era of 'Hunter' as Hoxi has seen much needed growth and development for the Kuurts as their town has expanded into one of the larger ones in Adaen. One distinct project of the town is a wall that is said to have taken much inspiration from the first glances of Fort Goliath when 'Cyberflame' originally saw it on his journey a few years back. Another interesting aspect about the Kuurts is their reported visit by the 'Berry God', with a shrine miraculously forming in the dunes in the northern outskirts of Dankuurt, leading to many Kuurts converting to the new faith of 'Berryism'.

Pikulia
Although the Kuurts were the most prominent and significant tribe under Ronieur, they were not the only group to have settled in the isolated area. In fact a very small in number group of humans, whom had survived a couple generations in the wilderness after their talawan overlords collapse, and had made a hamlet within the savannah. Not a huge deal more is credited to them, but just like the Adaen 'natives' in the southern desert, they were completely remote by the time Huitcan influence had expanded to this corner of Ummarnu.

However, their story really begins with the arrival of an Ummarnu explorer known as Pikulovsky. Pikulovsky had in fact been in the search for land to start up a farming village for himself and other settlers who would wish to start up a new life. This activity was common, as the Huitcan expansion into former Talawan held territories left much of the land unknown and most indefinitely parts uninhabited. Nevertheless, as Pikulovsky would continue his journey into the wilderness, he'd eventually discover this community by accident by stumbling across a couple of men fishing along the wide river. Curious on whom these people were, Pikulovsky would approach these men and would greet them in a warm and friendly manner, trying to picture himself in a confident tone. He was met by them, and was surprised to discover that they spoke in broken Huitcan tounge, despite not being linked really at all to the Federation. They brought the foreigner into their camp like area which consisted of tent/shack like structures covered in animal skins and furs. Furthermore upon arrival, he found it only consisted of a couple large families that used very primitive methods to live out their life. The explorer would be intrigued to know everything about this group, being told the basics to their unique culture and way of life, but at the same time, he'd survey the surroundings every so often. It was fairly sparse savannah which ran across a river, plenty of livestock and wildlife could be spotted from his position, especially as they relied on the water that was fresh and not 'tainted' by salt/sand. After being offered the night to stay over, and having pondered the idea ecstatically over night, Pikulovsky would leave his tent and would call to all members of the community to gather round, and with many questions asked and ruffled hair, they approached him. The explorer claimed to be in search of creating a settlement for his home, isolated from the main centralised world and with a peaceful community that would primarily function on an agricultural life. After a short sermon on Pikulovsky's goals in life, he proposed that the people would join him in creating this mini utopia to grow and build upon. Feeling excited by these unheard of ideas, and realising the potential of the explorer's skill/knowledge, the folk of the area is said to unanimously agree to join him in this project, ultimately forging the start to the Pikulian Tribe and it's place within Adaen.

The Pikulian tribe today resides in the town of Pikulia, and has been developed and grown by their mayor Pikulovsky. The collapse of the Ronieur era, and the arrival of the Chalonese in the Hunter era saw Pikulia expand the most, with the town beginning construction of walls and a riverside port. The statue of a wild chihuahua is still enshrined on the hill which Pikulovsky originally built is settlement upon.

Chalonese
Whilst most folk of Adaen has resided amongst the State for an extensive period of time, there are others whom have come in more recent years. These people are recorded to have arrived with a fleet of large sailed vessels, from the far away continent of Syltor, and as refugees settled in the northern savannahs of Adaen. The Chalonese are a hard-working people that originally came from the settlement of Chalon, a human (medieval themed) area along the southern coast of Ashura. The Chalonese originally came from lands outside of Rathnir itself, yet managed to remain fairly remote and isolated as settlers within the Elven Empire of Aurlunor Velande. The people of Chalon are referred to originally worshiping a pagan faith, one that involved rituals of birds, especially the common chicken. Eventually however, the peaceful folk of Chalon would..

Teshub era

 * The first country to have existed in Adaen, the petty kingdom of Old Teshub, was created.
 * Old Teshub became part of the Kingdom of Talawa.
 * Ardat who was already controlling a part of southern Adaen, took control of the southern tier of Adaen.
 * The kingdom of Talawa migrated south and abandoned Adaen.
 * Ardat left Adaen.

Beginning era

 * Huitca expanded south, annexing Adaen and divided it between four states:New Thesub,Othinia,frontier territory and Embassy.
 * the state of Adaen was created in southern Othinia by Tyton Artki a local tribe leader.
 * Othinia is annexed by Adaen.
 * New thesub is annexed by Adaen, the leader of New Thesub, Veréad Ildaré, became the Hoxi of Adaen.

Kitsune era

 * Roineur Kitsune became Hoxi of Adaen.
 * The embassy territory got integrated into Adaen.

Hunter's era

 * Hunter became Hoxi of Adaen.
 * Adaen integrated the terr