Fieri
Republic of Fieri
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Anthem: (One Land, Our Dream) | |
| Capital and largest city | Lak'as |
| Official language | Gaúcho |
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| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| Arturo da Silva | |
| Minoero Pereira | |
| Xipe Roberto Banderas | |
| Legislature | Legislative Assembly |
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| 200 AD - 800 AD | |
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| 800 AD - 1400 AD | |
| 1491 AD | |
| Area | |
• Total | 234,567 km2 (90,567 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 14.1 million |
| GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $597.520 billion |
• Per capita | $29,934 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $344.400 billion |
• Per capita | $17,253 |
| Gini (2023) | 54.6 high |
| HDI (2023) | 0.829 very high |
| Currency | Doblones (EF) |
| Time zone | AMT+4 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy, AC/ADc |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .fir |
Fieri, officially the Republic of Fieri (Gaúcho:Republica dos Fieris), is an island nation located in the Alathlusian Ocean. It is situated southeast of Tumland, southwest of Tranquillia, and north of Lurjize. Fieri's capital and largest city is Lak'as, located in the northernmost island of the country. As of 2023, Fieri has a population of 14 million, of which most are ethnic natives of the area, with the second largest minority being those of mixed, Montcrabin and Tumanitun ancestry.
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History
Prehistory and Ancient era
The history of the Fierisi islands dates back to early pygmy-hominid activity approximately 700,000 years ago. The earliest evidence of modern human remains and primitive tree dwellings can be traced to 47,000 BC, although the reason for their sudden disappearance from the island remains unclear. Around 3000 BC, seafaring Ecrosians, who constitute a majority of the native population, migrated eastward and established settlements, giving rise to various warring tribes on the island. The limited presence of written records from this ancient era is attributed to a strong tradition of oral history, transmitted through songs, dances, and prayers. More than 5,000 semi-historical tales from this period continue to be part of contemporary performances and initiation rituals, with 200 of them preserved, translated, and analyzed in the Grand Archives library in Lak'as.
Rise of the Lak'asa: 3rd Century AD
The site of Lak'as was founded around the 3rd Century AD during an era marked by increased settlement further into the island's rainforest region. By the 5th Century, its population expanded due to migrations from coastal tribes, establishing the settlement as the first city-state on the Fierisi islands. This period witnessed the creation of large idols, pyramids, and monoliths in honor of a Lakasa god of the sun, along with various styles of pottery, reflecting cultural and economic growth.
With the city-state achieving near supremacy in matters of both war and trade, Lak'asa society underwent a significant transformation characterized by the establishment of a rigid caste system under the unified leadership of a warrior-king. By 600 AD, the kingdom had either conquered or subjugated all other tribes on the islands. It is estimated that during this period, around 70,000 to 100,000 people resided around the city center, with nearly one-third of them being enslaved individuals from defeated tribes. Beyond the kingdom's borders were various subjugated tribal states, some of the largest being the coastal Pye'rii, the tree-dwelling Gag'am, and the warlike Xi'poha. Over time, these smaller polities would attain significant autonomy within the kingdom, often through political marriages or military alliances, many of which were formed to suppress revolts.
Early discovery and Golden Age: 7th Century AD
The first non-migratory arrival on the islands was made by Tumanitun sailors who used rafts similar to those used by Fieri's Ecrosian ancestors. Upon reaching Pye'rii territory, Tumanitun traders established a camp, initially believing the area to be uninhabited. After a period of limited contact, the sailors were approached by a small warband and escorted to their village center. In contrast to subsequent interactions with the native population, the Tumanitun explorers were received with notable hospitality. Evidence of this encounter is depicted or mentioned in various village murals, tapestries, and at least twenty different song histories, each offering slightly different accounts of the event. These recollections ranged from dramatized retellings to historical narratives involving feasts, romance, intrigue, and trade.
As news of the Tumanitun arrival and departure spread, Lakasa King Tap'ac and his personal guard journeyed to Pye'rii territory. Pottery from this period prominently depicts the meeting between the king and the tribe, where he demanded any foreign gifts be presented as tribute, with the intention of using these gifts to enhance his prestige and influence within the city's social court. This action would strain relations with the less powerful Pye'rii tribe but would set a precedent where traders would offer tribute directly to the capital city deeper within the islands, escorted by a group of the tribe that they had initially made contact with.
This practice attracted a wave of trade ships, facilitating exchanges of Ecrosian goods for substantial quantities of cinnamon, vanilla, and cocoa. Recognizing the value of these sought-after commodities, Lakasa nobles expanded the size and security of their plantations. While this proved prosperous for the increasingly powerful nobility, more commoners found themselves in a state of near-permanent servitude on these plantations, relegated to the menial tasks of slaves while being deprived of their rights to own land and attend festivals.
Dark Age: 9th-13th Century AD
The Lakasa Golden Age was brought to an end by the eruption of the islands' largest volcano, Mt. Matan'da. This resulted in a temporary abandonment of the kingdom's largest cities, causing a power vacuum that engulfed the islands in war. Smaller clans splintered off from large confederacies, often engaging in wars beyond enslavement, resulting in the extinction of around fifty tribes. This period saw significantly fewer written and drawn records being made, as more dramatic and allegorical songs became popular. Sailors from Ecrosia during this time period were often attacked on sight, and on some occasions, enslaved as servants, guards, farmers, and builders. This period saw the emergence of the Xi'poha tribe as the most powerful faction in the region, though they were never able to unify the islands due to frequent infighting between its class of nobles.
It is stated in rare historical records during this age that the cities of Lak'as, Kam'ai, and Xo'acca switched hands every decade or two due to the instability that wars had caused in the region. Kings often died in battles, were assassinated by rivals or family, and only in rare instances would live out their life naturally and die of age. Burial grounds were relocated to massive canyons deep in the jungle, to combat disease as well as to surrender the body to nature. This in itself was an act of reverence to the native people's worship of the pre-Ecrosian elder gods, explained in ''The Annals of Fierisi History'' as, " (the gods were) the very land, air, and water that filled the earth, and loved the creatures that lived off of its (life-source)." While many historians label this era a dark age, many Fierisi scholars have remarked that it was one of development in tribal culture as a whole. Most sites of burial, worship, and sacrifice were dated to this era, owing to a revival of smaller religions undedicated to a singular line of kings.
Montcrabe's Age of Exploration: 15th-16th Century AD
The exploration of the islands by Montcrabe began after a voyage led by Casimiro Seabra. Historians note that this voyage was primarily motivated by Ecrosian accounts of an old eastern trade route known for bringing in luxury spices. Departing from the eastern port of Ilhavela, the expedition included approximately 100 experienced sailors, who were divided among three caravels: The Cavalo, The Lobo, and The Cachorro. They arrived at the coastal settlement of the Pye'rii tribe, where they were initially met with a cautious reception due to concerns about potential retaliation from their Xi'pohan overlords.
After establishing a rapport with the Pye'rii tribe, Seabra and his crew initiated trade, exchanging steel weaponry and indigenous Surian seeds for precious gems, jewelry, and other luxury goods. A primary source from this period, originating from a sailor's diary of the crew aboard the Lobo, states, "After making landfall, (our) respite was brief. Communication with the local people proved challenging, but we managed to engage in valuable trade in exchange for their treasures." As the crew became aware of the substantial natural resources present on the islands, Seabra's original trading objectives shifted toward a more conquest-oriented approach. However, owing to a shortage of soldiers, he postponed these intentions and chose to send a letter back to Montcrabe, seeking approval to govern the islands in his name.
In the meantime, Seabra and his crew established a rapport with the Pye'rii tribe and were eventually escorted to the Xi'pohan court of Lak'as to meet King Manco "The Younger." The feast held in honor of the explorers was filled with celebration, although it was accompanied by an underlying skepticism among the Xi'pohan nobility. Scholars have reached the conclusion that this skepticism stemmed from concerns that if the islands were to open themselves to foreign influences, there was a possibility that these outsiders might align with rival tribes, many of whom had been subjugated by the Xi'poha in previous conquests.
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