Ljilislovia

Ljilislovia
1485-2015
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Capital	Pravalsa (1485-1543, 1611-2015) Vaknin (1543-1590) Moslenin (1590-1611)
Preceded by Succeeded by The Krystallic Empire Drauvania Venishlavia Thradonia Lauvakia Dresdinia

Ljilislovia was a large nation in eastern Glaskarn that existed from 1485 until the nuclear fallout of 2015 at the end of The Great Bjorland War and enforced by the newly created Bjorland Diplomatic Forum.

Ljilislovia was composed of four separate states that remained a high level of autonomy for much of its existence. As these states rights were taken over time, tension rose in the nation. The states represented many different languages, religions, and ethnic groups which was the main cause for the turmoil.

Ljilislovia existed as a monarchy from 1487-1902 and a Democratic Federation from 1902 until the nation fell in 2015. The Kingdom was known for many various military campaigns and disrupting the world order and peace. Ljilislovia heavily opposed an integrated Glaskanan economy, even before it adopted Migamoralist ideals during the revolution of 1902 that toppled the monarchy.

While the Democratic Federation of Ljilislovia in its founding was supposed to create a collective and equal society, it failed and during the 1920s fell to oppressive and corrupt ways of governing that lasted for decades.

History

Kingdom of Ljilislovia (1487-1902)

Ljlislovia gained its independence from the Krystallic Empire via small battles from 1485-1487. The KE has grown to a size that was difficult to manage and maintain and allowed the independence pretty openly. Third Consul of the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District Norup Vogel oversaw the independence of Ljilislovia and became the first ruler of the Kingdom of Ljilislovia.

King Norup Vogel's reign (1487-1492)

King Vogel ruled for five years before his death in 1492 at the age of 82.

The After King Norup Vogel's death in 1492, Ljilislovia was thrown into turmoil. The king had no children, and there was no clear successor to the throne. The nobles of the court began to jostle for position, each one hoping to be named the next ruler of the kingdom.

As the struggle for power raged on, the people of Ljilislovia grew restless. The feircly nationalistic public began to demand a say in who would be their next leader. The nobles, realizing that they could not ignore the will of the people, agreed to hold a great council to determine the next king of Ljilislovia. The council was made up of representatives from all corners of the kingdom, and they spent many days and nights debating who should be the next ruler. They chose a young and ambitious nobleman named Stefan . The prince was known for his intelligence and his courage, and he had proven himself to be a strong and capable leader. The people of Ljilislovia, pleased with the council's choice, hailed Prince Stefan as their new king.

King Stefan Drago's reign (1492-1542)

Stefan Drago was born in 1463 into an upper class family and his parents were known friends and advisors of Norup Vogel in his Consul role. Stefan spent many years in the capital city of the Krystallic Empire studying and learning the ways of diplomacy, strategy, and history. His parents ensured he remained well-educated and fostered an appetite for learning.

He was selected at age 22 to join Consul Vogel and his court of advisors as his father was approaching retirement. When Vogel became King of Ljilislovia, Dragon became an official member of his royal court.

In his duties on the royal court, Drago attended all important functions and ceremonies, and represented the kingdom at events both at home and abroad.

Drago's primary duties included advising the king on matters of state. He spent many hours studying the issues facing the kingdom, and he was often called upon to provide counsel to the king on matters of policy and governance. He was known for his intelligence and his ability to think strategically, and his advice was greatly valued by the king. He also spent much of his time traveling throughout the kingdom, meeting with people and listening to their concerns. Stefan learned to speak all languages of the Kingdom (Venishlavian, Kithvian, Broeta, and Valsa).

Stefan Drago met his future wife, Anika Vukovic, daughter of a blacksmith and seamstress at a local library in the city of Novi Sad, in the State of Lauvakia. Anika, while born into a working class family, was well educated and spoke her mind more often than most women of the time. They corresponded via letters for a year before marrying in 1488.

During King Stefan Drago's reign, the four state system remained enact, and each state was fairly autonomous from rule by the King. Stefan felt the best way to influence policy was by bringing people together and debating issues, rather than forcing change.

Queen Anika died in 1538.

Stefan and Anika had five children. Viktor (b.1488), Nikolas (b. 1492), Alexei (b. 1494), Elena (b. 1496) and Sofia (b. 1502).

Stefan Drago died in 1542 and the throne was given to his son, Nikolas Drago. Viktor being passed over for the throne has been the subject of speculation and there is no officially identified reason. Viktor could've been seen as not level-headed enough, not popular enough among the citizenry, other political powers were involved. There was also speculation Viktor's health was declining at the time of Stefan's recommendation to the Royal Council's meeting.

King Nikolas Drago's reign (1542-1577)

King Nikolas married Jelena Petrova in 1516. They had eight children: Alexander (1520-1583), Michael (b. 1522-1575), Katherine (b. 1525-1617), Peter (b. 1528-1601), Maria (b. 1530), Ivan (b. 1532), Dimitri (b. 1535), and Anna (b. 1537). Nikolas was __ when he ascended the throne and reigned for 35 years. His rule was generally regarded as fair and just, keeping intact the state autonomous system the two kings before him upheld.

He left the throne to his son, Ivan in 1577 upon his death. Ivan was recommended to the Royal Council and approved due to his military service. Ivan had reached the rank of General and was the Chief Advisor to the Field Marshal of the Royal Brigade at the time of his death. Alexander had suffered various bouts of illnesses leaving him blind and weak. Michael was an Ambassador for the Kingdom, having lived abroad in Marlanglass for most of his life. Peter had become an artist and showed no desire for politics and leadership, almost completely shunned by the Drago family. Dimitri was a nobleman and a member of the Royal Court, but his brother Ivan had a more successful career.

King Ivan Drago's reign (1577-1602)

King Ivan ascended the throne in 1577 at the age of 45.

He married Katherine Serebryakov in 1566 and had four children: Maria (1567-1586), Anna (1570-1652), Tomislav (1562-1640), and Elizabeth (1575-1624).

Naria died at the age of 19, Tomislav became Prime Minister of Ljilislovia. He died in 1640, Elizabeth married a wealthy businessman and had six children.

Ivan abdicated the throne at age 70 in 1602. He and Katherine both died in 1620.

Ivan Drago presided over one of the biggest changes in the government of the Kingdom of Ljilislovia. He created the Royal Chancery, which was charged with assisting the King and in carrying out the administrative functions of the government, specifically drafting and issuing royal decrees, and managing the royal household and finances. The Prime Minister led the Royal Chancery and was the primary mouthpiece from the King to the Royal Chancery.

The Royal Court remained different and distinct by being the highest advisory body to the King and comprosing of the highest-ranking officials in the government, military, and other influential individuals. The Royal Court advised the King on matters of the state and assisted in the decision-making process. The Royal Chancery's representative, the Prime Minister, served on the Royal Court.

Sagehaven Civil war (1581-1590)

In 1581, Florani declared independence from Sagehaven as the significant ethnic minority within Sagehaven. Florani prevailed in their war in 1590, leaving Sagehaven as a nation in ruins. Ljilislovia assisted in the war and negotiated with the crumbled Sagehaven government to annex what remained of their nation.

While the ethnic groups of Sagehaven unified well with Ljilislovians, the language they spoke was primarily Eastern Valsa, or simply Valsa, while Ljilislovia's official language was Broeta with a significant Kithuvian language minority.

Wimbourne Civil War (1583-1585)

The State of Sorbesia was a state within Wimbourne. In 1583, the state aligned heavily with Ljilislovian culture and declared independence. Without support from the nation, Sorbesia would not have gained independence. Ljlislovia assisted their revolution for two years, before absorbing the state as their own in 1585.

King Tomislav Drago's Reign (1602-1637)

Tomislav Drago had no children or wife. He abdicated the throne to his nephew (son of Elizabeth), Jan Pavlovic.

Second Wimbourne War (1603-1611)

Ljilislovia has united with its Venishlavian ethnic groups and those on its southern border. Wanting to continue to deplete and degrade Wimbourne, Ljilislovia launched a campaign in the western part of Wimbourne in 1603. With various major cities in the region, Wimbourne's defenses were strong. Ljilislovia used a moral argument that Wimbourne was neglecting these people while having a Wiabor dominated government and disenfranchising the Venishlavians.

After 8 years, Ljilislovia prevailed over Wimbourne who ceded their western most territory.

Ljilislovia now completely surrounded Wimbourne on all sides other than its coast, setting itself up for a final blow.

Third Wimbourne War (1628-1634)

In 1628, Ljilislovia launched a third war against the nation. Their goal was to absorb Wimbourne completely, but it was costly and internal strife in Ljilislovia made it much more difficult. Ljilislovia was struggling to maintain peace between three major ethnic groups: The Broetan speaking Central Valsans, the Valsa speaking Eastern Valsans, and the Venishlavians. The Thradonians and the Kithuvanians were two other major ethnic groups, but they were mostly peaceful.

After 6 long years of war, the Ljilislovians pulled out of Wimbourne, ending the war. Wimbourne was left in shambles, their resources were depleted. Wimbourne at the time was the Glaskarnan capital of banking (and thus the banking capital of the world via colonization). The Wimbourne Central Banking Authority crumbled and the world was sent into an economic depression.

King Jan Pavlovic's reign (1637-1655)

Jan's reign was during a period of social and political unrest. He was King during two civil war, during the second one he abdicated the throne.

First Civil War (1649-1652)

The first civil war in Ljilislovia was largely language based. After the fall of Sagehaven, Ljilislovia struggled to integrate the Eastern Valsans. This caused tension among their people as the Ostrovsky ties to Broeta and the Central Valsan identity battled the Eastern Valsan claims to Ostrovsky. War broke out in November of 1649, during freezing temperatures in the coldest part of the nation. The Drauvs ended their campaign in 1652 after suffering huge losses.

Second Civil War (1653-1655)

The Ljilislovian government accepted surrender from the Drauvs after the first civil war, but in 1653, began passing legislation to punish the state and those of Eastern Valsa ethnicity and who spoke Valsa. This enraged the Drauvs who has peacefully surrendered. They re-launched their campaign, this time targeting the Ljilislovian artistocracy who were bankrolling the nation.

King Milan Pavlovic's reign (1655-1682)

Milan had no children of his own so he abdicated the throne to his nephew, his sister's son Andrej Novak.

Second Civil War continued (1655-1657)

After four long winters, the Ljilislovians gave in to the Drauvs, securing their independence.

King Andrej Novak's reign (1682-1702)

King Andrej reigned for a short amount of time and abidcated the throne with much of his life remaining. He abdicated to his cousin, Pavle Jovanovic, as he had no children.

King Pavle Jovanovic's reign (1702-1739)

Pavle Jovanovic was married but also had no children.

King Filip Jovanovic's reign (1739-1756)

During King Filip's reign, Field Marshal Tadeusz Kuznetsov leads a coup of the royal family. The royal court recognizes Kuznetsov's leadership and appoints him king.

King Tadeusz Kuznetsov's reign (1756-1799)

During Tadeusz Kuznetsov's reign

Alliance with Marlanglass (1763)

Marco Laurent, leader of the Pasovian revolution turned Emperor of Marlanglass, was good friends with King Kutznetsov, whom he had known during his military career. Laurent assisted heavily with the King'd foreign policy of Ljlislovia.

Laurent assisted heavily with Kuznetsov's final blow to Wimbourne in 1779.

In the late 1780s, Laurent and Kuznetsov had a falling out leaving the two as adversaries for the remainder of their lives.

Fourth Wimbourne War (1777-1779)

Ljilislovia and Druavania united in 1777 to put a nail in the coffin of Wimbourne. Launching a major joint offensive, after two swift years of war, Wimbourne was taken; divided between the two emerging powers.

Third Civil War - Venishlavian Revolt (1791-1796)

Marco Laurent, a friend turned adversary of King Kuznetsov silently funded and organized the Venishlavian revolt. Violent demonstrations in the Venishlavian region of Ljilislovia broke out in 1791 after ethnic tensions reached a tipping point. The regional government was held hostage by the violent revolutionaries. Ljilislovia enlisted Druavanian assistance once again, but the fighting took 5 long years. Drauvania pulled their assistance in 1794, seeing the war as too costly and disagreeing with Ljilislovian war strategy. The Venishlavians gained their independence in 1796.

This war caused a rift between Ljilislovia and Druavania, who had been aligned for years. Venishlavia and Drauvania also had bruised relations.

King Aleksander Kuznetsov's reign (1799-1813)

During King Aleksander Kuznetsov's reign, he initiated multiple projects.

One of the initiatives was "Cesta Pokroku" meaning path of progress. This initiative was a large scale national roadway for horse-drawn carriages and carts from the north to the southern coastal cities of Glinova, Zalnoc, and Jivaru. Kuznetsov wanted to take further advantage of their coastal access by building these cities into stronger ports. Another project a part of path of progress was to create the River Dneiper into a wider and more efficient canal system to provide irrigation for agricultural lands and as a better transportation route from north to south.

The "Zemědělská Průmyslová Revoluce na Dněpru" meaning "Agricultural Industrial Revolution on the Dneiper" was an initiative to fund the building of agricultural processing factories along the Dneiper River, harnessing the power of steam.

King Kutznetsov also began funding the establishment of two new universities and funding major artists for public works. He called this initiative was called "Revoluce Osvíceného Myšlení" or "Revolution of Enlightened Thinking".

To fund these initiatives, King Kuznetsov passed the "Kulturní Fond" or the culture fund.

In 1802, a group of citizens in Pravalsa began protesting against the culture fund and corruption within the government. The public felt they were being unfairly burdened with the taxes and called for them to be reduced or abolished altogether. The protests quickly turned violent as more and more people joined in, and the Royal Brigade was called in to quell the unrest. The protests lasted for several weeks and resulted in several deaths and injuries before the situation was finally brought under control. King Aleksander Kuznetsov was heavily criticized for his handling of the situation and his inability to address the grievances of the people. This event became known as the 1802 Ljilislovian Uprising. The government actively sought to cover up reports about the incident and avoided the use of the word "uprising".

In 1806, the Kingdom of Ljilislovia entered a protectorate agreement with the Kingdom of Zadar, a disputed territory controlled by Venishlavia. Ljilislovia entered the agreement as a trade deal to allow products to flow freely between the entities. King Kuznetsov also promised the King of Zadar, King Petar, a place on the Royal Court to represent the Zadar interests.

In 1810, a massive earthquake struck the southern coast of Ljilislovia, causing extensive damage to the cities of Vergad and Milsov. The earthquake was felt as far as the capital city of Pravalsa, causing panic among the population. In the aftermath of the disaster, King Aleksander Kuznetsov declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Royal Brigade to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. The King also established a fund to aid those affected by the earthquake and to rebuild the damaged cities. The cost sunk Ljilislovia further into a worse financial situation.

A border dispute broke out between Ljilislovia and the Kingdom of Zadar in 1812. This led to a brief but intense military conflict. The King of Zadar was removed from the Royal Court and lives were lost in several skirmishes. The issue was resolved through diplomatic negotiations and Zadar's place on the Royal Court was re-established.

While the border dispute was resolved, there was an ongoing conflict with the Kingdom of Zadar. The Royal Court was urging Aleksander to either integrate Zadar fully into Ljilislovia or assist Venishlavia in regaining control and ousting the King of Zadar. Tensions began to mount and the Royal Court demanded a decision to go to war with Zadar or abdicate. Aleksander's reforms had also caused turmoil in the nation, left the government poor, and the citizenry upset. Most of the roads and canal projects had been abandoned and it would cost too much to continue them. His efforts to modernize failed.

He abdicated the throne to the Royal Court's chosen successor, Marko Milosevic who was seen as a more traditional and conservative leader who would prioritize stability over innovation. Milosevic' role on the Royal Court prior to being chosen as King was to advise the King on law and policies related to trade, agriculture and defense, using his strong analytical skills and strategi thinking. There was a peaceful transition of power and King Aleksander retired in comfort.

King Marko Milosevic's reign (1813-1832)

King Marko Milosevic inherited the issue of the Kingdom of Zadar and the border and trade crisis between them. King Aleksander abdicated the throne partially due to the Zadari crisis. King Milosevic had to address it.

King Milosevic met with King Constantin Dragomir in 1813 to discuss a solution for the Kingdom of Zadar. King Drazen Andrić of Zadar was not involved in the negotiations.

Milosevic and Dragomir met frequently, drafting negotiations for two years until they official signed the Miloevic-Dragmir Accords, permanently ending the Kingdom of Zadar by giving the northwest to Venishlavia and the southeast to Ljilislovia.

In 1823 and 1825 were two massive outbreaks of Cholera in Ljilislovia. Milosevic lost most of his family during this period. Milosevic created massive quarantine areas and initiatives to improve public health. Milosevic oversaw the creation of the nation's first mass sewage system, implemented in the biggest cities. This system also nationalized the drinking water sanitation system.

Milosevic saw the downfall of his kingdom as losing skilled workers and the total adoption of enlightened education that focused on study, research, the arts and humanities. He established three vocational apprenticeships school throughout the kingdom. The schools were: Řemeslná Škola v Městě Zenskeiye (Craft School in the City of Zenskieye), founded 1817; Škola Dílny v Městě Rusk (Workshop School in the City of Rusk), founded in 1820; and Vakninska Škola Pro Zemědělce (Vaknin School For Farmers), founded in 1824.

In 1831, a flurry of events culminated in a major economic depression in Ljilislovia. A string of poor weather during the growing months led to a downturn in agricultural production, food shortages and rising prices. The mining industry in Ljilislovia also was on the decline as demand for minerals and cost of production increased. Poor, hungry, and sick citizenry led to the Royal Court to look for a replacement King.

The Royal Court chose Nikolas Stoinovic as the next King, as he had served as a member of the Royal Chancery, Prime Minister, and Royal Court with an expertise in economic affairs.

King Nikolas Stoianovic's reign (1832-1851)

King Nikolas Stoianovic became King as he had an impressive resume of government positions, specializing in economic affairs and having crafted trade deals and infrastructure projects.

King Nikolas Stoianovic (b. 1778) entered politics in 1801, the son of a powerful and wealthy banker. He became a member of the Royal Chancery in 1803 and was selected as Prime Minister in 1822. He served in this role for 6 years before being appointed to the Royal Court.

Krystallic Trade War (1835-1843)

After Wimbourne fell as the banking capital of the world, Krystallum began competing for the title. Ljilislovia largely opposed the idea of an integrated Glaskarn economy. In 1831, Krsyatllum announced tarrifs on international goods, and an embargo on natural resources from Ljilislovia, citing the need to boost their own natural resource production. This was a major blow to the Ljilislovian economy and they announced an embargo on agricultural products from Krystallum.

After decades of tense relations with Drauvania, they sided with Ljilislovia against Krystallum, enforcing the embargo. The USG and Gowcester sided with Krystallum.

Prices in all countries went up, resources and supply sunk, driving everyone into a mini recession.

Marlanglass took advantage of the trade war and launched an offensive against Ljilislovia. This aggression shocked the world. Marlanglass quickly ended their campaign seeing how it damaged their relations with western Glaskarnan nations.

The trade war ended in 1843, leaving all involved nations poorer and worse off then before.

Deposition and Imprisonment

In 1849, it was revealed King Stoianovic had been selling public works for funds and the Royal Court as a whole was stealing funds generated through public taxes. The Royal Chancery, in a stunning move, established a Supreme Justice to preside over a Royal Judiciary to charge and sentence the King and his co-conspirators. At the age of 73 in 1851, King Stoianovic was sentenced to life in prison.

He was quickly executed in prison.

King Dimitri Vukovic's reign (1851-1881)

King Dimitri Vukovic was born to a merchant in 1810 in Vaknin. He joined the Royal Brigade and earned the rank of Field Marshal of the Royal Brigade in 1843, one of the youngest men to ever hold the position. He served as Field Marshal and on the Royal Court until 1851 when Stoianovic was deposed and he was chosen as King.

The Great Ljilislovian Famine of 1855

The Great Ljilislovian Famine of 1855 was caused by combination of a severe drought and mismanagement of resources. King Vukovic implemented emergency measures to import grain and provide relief to those affected by the famine, but the crisis claimed the lives of thousands.

Venishlavian War of 1864

Venishlavia launched an offensive against the coastal cities of Ljilislovia, hoping to gain the port cities and expand their naval presence. King Vukovic, a great military leader of his time, quickly ended the Venishlavian invasion.

King Adon Vukovic's reign (1881-1886)

After Dimitri Vukovic's death in 1881, his son Adon took his spot at the age of 50. Adon was not cut out for leadership and had spent most of his life studying literature, philosophy and history. He was indecisive and as King allowed Royal Court members who didn't have the Kingdom's best interest in mind sway and convince him.

One of Adon's first actions was implementing the Zemědělská Daň (agricultural tax) which hurt the already struggling farmers. Adon argued the tax would go to fund the economy and modernize the nation, but the farmers argued the starving Ljilislovians didn't care about modernization.

The push for modernization was primarily led by the Royal Court, of which representatives from major businesses that stood to gain if the country were to focus more on manufacturing and less on agriculture. These influential Royal Court members would go on to mold the authoritarianism and corruption that would become the Kingdom's downfall.

Adon Vukovic lacked clear communication with foreign leaders in his negotiations and often led to distrust between them. Adon was stubborn and failed to secure a Venishlavian trade deal in 1883 that Royal Court and Royal Chancery members had been working on for years.

King Dominick Vukovic's reign (1886-1902)

King Dominick Vukovic came to power in Ljilislovia in 1886, inheriting a struggling economy from his predecessor, Adon Vukovic and the continued depression caused by the Krystallic trade war that ended in 1843. In an effort to boost the economy, King Dominick implemented a series of policies focused on industrialization and modernization. These policies brought about a rapid transformation of the Ljilislovian economy, but they also had significant negative consequences.

The push for industrialization led to the creation of numerous factories in the country, which in turn created a surge in demand for labor. Many Ljilislovians, particularly those living in rural areas, flocked to the cities in search of work. However, the sudden influx of workers led to overcrowding in the cities, and the demand for housing far outstripped the supply. As a result, many people were forced to live in slums with poor sanitation and little access to clean water.

The working conditions in the factories were also far from ideal. The owners of the factories were more concerned with maximizing profits than with the well-being of their workers, and as a result, working hours were long, pay was low, and safety regulations were often ignored. The combination of poor living conditions and grueling work led to widespread poverty and unemployment, and many Ljilislovians found themselves struggling to make ends meet.

The effects of King Dominick's policies were also felt in the countryside, where the push for modernization led to the abandonment of traditional farming practices in favor of more mechanized methods. Many small farmers found themselves unable to compete with the larger, more efficient farms, and they were forced to sell their land and move to the cities. As a result, many rural areas became overgrown and unproductive.

The combination of high food prices and shortages led to widespread hunger and malnutrition, and the brutal winters that Ljilislovia experienced during this time only exacerbated the situation. The poor living and working conditions, coupled with the widespread poverty and hunger, led to widespread discontent among the Ljilislovian people.

1889 Urban Riots

As the situation worsened, protests and riots began to break out across the country, with people demanding change and an end to the suffering. The government, afraid of losing control, began to crack down on the protesters, using brutal force to suppress the demonstrations.

As the violence escalated, the government implemented stricter and more authoritarian policies in an attempt to maintain order.

Multiple factories were set ablaze making the sanitation and employment situations much worse.

Public Order Act of 1889

The "Zákon o Veřejném Pořádku" of 1889 gave the city police forces greater powers to imprison those who disrupted the public order through strikes and labor protests.

Incitement Act of 1890

Zákon o Podněcování z Roku 1890 enabled the government and police to charge individuals responcible for inciting a public protest, public outrage, civil disobedience, for publishing writings against the government or government-supported causes, or for speaking publicly about any subject that could "cause unrest among the people".

The Royal Brigade was not barred from using forces against the public, but such use had never been seen before. In 1889 and 1890, there was increased use of the Royal Brigade in the cities of Ljilislovia.

Second Public Order Act of 1892

The Druhý zákon o veřejném pořádku imposed curfews for citizens, restricted any sort of gatherings and association and placed stricts bans on newspapers or publishings not sponsored directly by the Royal Court or Chancery.

Law on the Prohibition of Illegal Groups of 1893

The "Zákon o zákazu nelegálních skupin" or Law on the Prohibition of Illegal Groups, which allowed the government to ban and dissolve any group or organization that it deemed to be a threat to the security or stability of the state.

The Pravalsa Factory Strike of 1893

In response to the laws passed by the government, the largest labor strike in the history of Ljilislovia occured in the nation's capital of Pravalsa in 1893. Workers of several factories went on strike for four days, halting most production in the city. The strike grewso large it eventually turned into a city-wide demonstration.

The Royal Brigade was called in on the fifth day to quell the protests. Riots broke out and 16 protesters were killed.

Migamoralist Revolution

Ljilislovia had developed their alliance with Migaza over time and saw the success of Migamoralist ideals in the nation.

As Ljilislovia was in poor condition, the ideas of the government's role in creating a collective and harmonius society through prosperity and fighting the unnatural motivation of profit. Migamoralism advocated for the moral rule of law, and rights of the hard workers. Migamoralism was the first ideology to introduce the idea of a social market economy in which the economy of a state and the social programs of a state work collectively in the advance of the human condition in the name of compassion.

Beginning in 1891, Migamoralism was spreading in the cities of Ljilislovia. While the massive unrest in Ljilislovia rejected any ideological movement, as time went on Migamoralism began to be embraced as the underlying solution by the movement.

One specific follower of the value system was Milena Djuric who evolved Lafvsa’s original Migamoralist system into how it could work for Ljilislovia and how it remove the Ljilislovian people from the oppression of the monarchy. Djuric was an influential thinker and philosopher, the intellectual force behind the movement. Her writings inspired many to join the cause, including Janika Petrovic. Janika was a university student at the time of Milena’s first publishing. Janika was fascinated by Migamoralism and what Milena saw as the future of Ljilislovia. Janika was a charismatic and passionate speaker. She began giving speeches at her university about Migamoralism but quickly realized the demographic of those in education were in support of the kingdom and the financial situation it empowered. Janika was expelled from her university for speaking poorly about the kingdom. She began working as a factory worker to identify with the movement. She joined a Milk Hall club and began giving speeches about Migamoralism.

Janika Petrovic began dating Vukasin Karadzic who wasn’t sold on the idea of Migamoralism when they met. Karadzic had served in the Ljilislovian army and gave assistance to the Druavanian army in its invasion of Florani in the 1870s. Karadzic deserted the army and was a fugitive from Ljjilislovia and Drauvania, finding refuge in Marlanglass. He returned to Ljilislovia and joined the pacifist movement. He was expelled from the Pacifist Committee of Ljilislovia. He formed the Army for ____ as a radical anti-kingdom movement. The Army sowed violence in the streets against the police and committed political assassinations against members of the royal court. Karadzic’s specialty was enflaming racial and ethic tensions as a way of garnering support and recruiting. Ultimately, the Kingdom put down the Army and it was disbanded.

By the time Karadzic and Petrovic met, Karadzic was a seasoned revolutionary and guerrilla warfare strategist. Over time, Petrovic convinced Karadzic in his political views. Karadzic began writing about radical Migamoralism thru violence overthrow of the Kingdom. His writings became so radical, the Kingdom became aware of his actions and imprisoned him.

Karadzic’s high profile coupled with Petrovic’s gaining reputation as a charismatic leader of the movement earned attention from Milena Djuric, who had mostly kept a low public profile while publishing her writings. Djuric began correspondence with Petrovic, hoping to form a union of like-minded individuals. Milena realized her movement and her writings influence was growing and supported by a majority of working people. She identified a college educated man named Nikola Stojanovic, who was in academia to push their movement to further audiences.

In 1896, Stojanovic and Djuric organized a series of sit-ins in the city of Ziljana to demand democratic representation in the government. As the atuhorities violently oppressed the protesters, it became clear the government's response to the privileged and the non-privileged was the same.

On February 16, 1897, Stojnovic, Djuric, and Petrovic met for the first time. They, together, formed the Preservation Union of Ljilislovian Revolutionaries under six theses:

1. "All people are created equal, and should be treated with dignity and respect."

2. "The government of Ljilislovia should be accountable to the people, and should work in the best interests of all citizens, not just a privileged few."

3. "The wealth and resources of Ljilislovia should be fairly distributed, and no one should be left in poverty or suffering while others live in luxury."

4. "The rights of workers should be protected, and they should be treated fairly and with respect in the workplace."

5. "The people of Ljilislovia have the right to self-determination and to shape their own future, free from external interference or domination."

6. "The well-being of the collective is more important than the well-being of the individual, and the needs of the community should be prioritized above the desires of the individual."

In 1899, Petrovic escaped from prison and joined the union as its chief strategist, this time, for nonviolent revolution. As their civil disobedience and nonviolent rebellion gained traction in their public eye, the international world looked on. President Deacon Hobbs of Krystallum was elected in 1900 on a fairly progressive platform, attempting to bring fairness and equality to the nation. While he wasn’t a Migamoralist, he was looking for a chance to build an ally from their longtime adversary Ljilislovia. He knew the Ljlislovian government was oppressing certain minority groups and their authoritarianism was at its peak. Hobbs’ underlying motives were to build an ally, one that would be favorable to Krystallum and wield political influence over other eastern Glaskarn nations. Freeing the oppressed across Glaskarn was the advertised reason. Krystallum began to bankroll the Preservation Union of Ljlilslovian Revolutionaries as long as it stayed nonviolent.

The Kingdom’s rule showed its true colors on a national scale with the largely public executions of Milena Djuric and Vukasin Karadzic in 1901.

Janika Petrovic had entered a secret deal with Kingdom Loyalist Miroslav Horvath to give up Vukasin Karadzic in exchange for names and dates important to Royal Court meetings and events that had largely been removed from public knowledge due to the revolution. Karadzic was arrested in his home and entered an agreement with the government to give up Djuric in exchange to spare his life. The government went back on their deal once they captured Djuric and executed them both.

Janika Petrovic ended her quid pro quo with Horvath shortly after the execution of Djuric.

Janika Petrovic and Nikola Stojanovic remained heavily involved and at the center of the revolution. With the fresh information they had received, massive civil disobedience and public demonstrations took place. The two of them realized if their revolution were successful, they’d need to begin forming a government.

They eventually persuaded government officials to support their cause and began drafting initial legislation to form their government.

In 1902, with massive amounts of funding from other nations and majority support from the public, the Kingdom of Ljlislovia was toppled.

Democratic Federation of Ljilislovia (1902-2015)

During the early years of the Democratic Federation, workers in the urban and rural areas alike formed cooperatives and communes to represent their interests and create a more collective society.

Agriculture Cooperatives

In the rural areas, small farmers joined together to form cooperatives in an effort to pool their resources and increase their bargaining power. These cooperatives were designed to function as collective farms, with all members contributing their labor and resources to the collective and sharing in the profits. The cooperatives were able to negotiate favorable prices for their products and were able to compete more effectively with the larger, more efficient farms that had dominated Ljilislovian agriculture under King Dominick.

The cooperatives also provided much-needed support for small farmers, offering financial assistance, training, and other resources to help them adapt to the changing economic landscape. In addition, the government implemented policies that provided financial assistance to those who were struggling to keep their farms afloat and worked to start and maintain the cooperatives that had been created. They also introduced policies to promote the growth of small farms and protect them from being squeezed out by larger, more powerful interests.

In addition to these measures, the government also focused on improving infrastructure in rural areas. They invested in the construction of roads, bridges, and other transportation systems that would allow farmers to get their products to market more easily.

As a result of these efforts, the situation for small farmers began to improve. Many were able to hold onto their land and continue farming, and they began to see increased profits as they were able to sell their products more easily.

However, as the years went on, the government's focus on agriculture began to wane. They became more focused on industrialization and other priorities, and the support for small farmers dwindled. This, combined with the increasing influence of large agribusinesses, led to a decline in the number of small farms in Ljilislovia. The cooperatives also began to experience problems and and there were concerns about corruption and mismanagement within their ranks. In an effort to address these issues, the government introduced new regulations and oversight measures, but these efforts were often met with resistance from cooperatives who saw them as an infringement on their autonomy. As a result, the cooperatives became a source of tension and controversy within the Migamoralist system.

By the end of the 1920s, the landscape of Ljilislovian agriculture had changed significantly. Small farms had largely been replaced by large, mechanized operations, and many former farmers had been forced to migrate to the cities in search of work. The shift to industrialization had brought prosperity to some, but it had also contributed to a growing divide between the wealthy and the poor.

Industry Cooperatives

Industry worker-owned cooperatives were established in the cities to help address the problem of unemployment and to provide an alternative to traditional capitalist enterprises. These cooperatives were owned and controlled by the workers themselves, who pooled their resources and skills to produce and sell goods or provide services. The goal of these cooperatives was to create a more equitable and efficient economic system, in which the profits were shared among the workers rather than going to a single owner or shareholder.

Initially, the cooperatives were successful in providing employment and a sense of purpose for many people who had lost their jobs or been displaced from their farms. They also helped to stimulate the economy and promote a sense of community among the workers. However, as the cooperatives grew in size and complexity, they began to encounter some of the same problems that traditional businesses faced, such as inefficiencies, bureaucracy, and conflicts of interest. Some cooperatives struggled to remain competitive in the marketplace, and others were beset by internal divisions and power struggles. Despite these challenges, the cooperatives remained an important part of the Ljilislovian economy and a symbol of the Migamoralist ideals of equality and cooperation.

Governance

There were two main institutions of power within the government of the Democratic Federation. Crafted to maintain a decentralized government and protect local authority, the worker-owned cooperatives handled social issues, education, healthcare, housing, and environmental protection.

Within these cooperatives, at least initially, they held votes among their members and acted as a direct-democracy and every person had an equal say in the decision-making process. The government was higly participatory, empowering ordinary people with determining the laws and the direction of the country.

The laws were crafted by a combination of cooperative representatives and elected officials via a body known as the Confederation Assembly. The Confederation Assembly was responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of the economy, negotiating trade agreements with other countries, and ensuring that the rights of all citizens were protected. It also had jurisdiction over issues related to national security and defense, as well as foreign affairs. The central government worked closely with the various cooperatives and local governments to ensure that all sectors of society were functioning smoothly and that the needs of the people were being met.

The Confederation Assembly was presided over by the Chairman. The process for selecting the Chairman varied over time, but it generally involved the members of the Assembly voting on their preferred candidate. The candidate with the most votes was then chosen as the Chairman. In some cases, the Chairman was elected by a simple majority vote, while in others a two-thirds majority was required. The Chairman was typically chosen from among the members of the Assembly, but in some cases, the Chairman was chosen from outside the Assembly if they were seen as particularly qualified for the role. The Chairman was responsible for overseeing the work of the Assembly, setting the agenda for meetings, and representing the Assembly to the wider public. There was no specific term length of the Chairman role.

Corruption

Within the first decade of the Democratic Federation's existence, the cooperatives and the Confederation Assembly as a whole became inefficient, bureacratic, and eroded by corruption. This led to the election of inexperienced, dishonest, and generally authoritarian leaders.

Corruption and cronyism was widespread by 1919 just ahead of the 1920 elections.

The 1920 elections came and went, a wave of new populist candidates ousted the establishment elected leaders. The new leaders urged for new leadership in the cooperatives. It was clear within two years, these individuals are just as corrupt and the abuse of power continued.

The abuse of the cooperative system led to the downfall of the worker, and instead of a producing profit for the collective or producing profit for a business, the cooperatives were producing profit for their leadership. Poverty and inequality was rampant once again in the nation. Cooperative leaders maintained a threshold of decent working conditions from workers, but their offices grew further and further away from the shop floors and production was far from equally distributed.

The poverty led to the growth of a large black market of which the leaders of the cooperatives and Confederation Assembly were unable to and disinterested in stopping.

Bribery and nepotism were on the rise and the politicians in the establishment began to suppress and censor political opposition to shape public opinion. They began using violence and terror to enforce compliance. Political opponents in the 1920 and 1922 elections often were left with one candidate due to either threats of violence or actual political assassinations. The public was in poverty, hungry and had lost hope in their government, but they were too scared of it to do anything. The Confederation Assembly began undermining the cooperatives.

Between 1918-1922, Esilvy Pravtcha a national populist who advocated for pacifism and liberty through his Liberationism ideology of noninterventionism gained a massive following as he criticized the Ljilislovian government's slide toward authoritarianism. Pravtcha embraced the collectivism and harmony that Migamoralism stood for, but realized the cooperatives and Confederation Assembly were stifling growth and innovation, and began suppressing their people altogether.

Pravtcha died in The Citadel Prison in Ljilislovia after being tried for sedition and treason, convicted and tortured without legal representation. Pravtcha's short activism career went on to lead rebel movements in the country for decades to follow and his idea of Liberationism gained traction as a continuous opposition force in the nation.

Fallout with Drauvania

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Drauvanian revolution (1945-1947)

In 1945, the Druavanian government went bankrupt. Depression hit Druavania and public became fed up with the Commission of the State's corruption and self-serving nature. The wealthy grew wealthier and the poor grew poorer. The entire Commission of the State had become bankrolled by early industrialist business owners who sought to turn the largely agrarian economy into an economy based on manufacturing. The Ljlislovian government assisted in an overthrow their government for two years, installing a Migamoralist government. This event re-aligned the two nations until The Great Bjorland War.

The Great Bjorland War (1999-2015)

Kathmantu detected a missile launch from Ljilislovia and launched their nuclear missiles. Ljilislovia and Drauvania respond with a nuclear missile launch, Migaza launched on Ljilislovia and Druavania.

National identity

Ljilislovia was vastly different from the rest of the Krystallic empire. It was the cultural center for multiple ethnic groups, making it difficult to unify a government around it. Within the Krystallic Empire's consulate period, the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District was divided into four regional states, the State of Lauvkia; primarily composed of Broeta speaking people (along with Wiabor as a dominant secondary language) and contained a large rift between the Jursan and Lahmshia Lauvakians, the State of Dresdin; primarily composed of Kithvian speaking people and dominated by the Lahmshia religion, the State of Thradon; primarily composed of Thradonian speaking people who had not grasped Jursan, rejected Lahmshia and were primarily non-religious, if not Muhadist, and the State of Drauv; primarily composed of Valsa speaking people, who also rejected the Lahmshia people, embraced Jursanity lightly, and rejected Muhadism altogether.. These major languages and religions defined the ethnic barriers.