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| + | The first human presence in modern-day Syrillia began when nomadic tribes settled in the area around 4,200 B.C. By 3,800 B.C., most tribes had formed distinct settlements and languages. Many eastern tribes continued to rely on nomadic hunting, as strong winds in the eastern hills region made ancient farming techniques ineffective and generally unreliable. Western coastal tribes developed semi-nomadic lifestyles, relying on established fishing camps along the coast for sustenance. | ||
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| + | ===The Emergence of the Syrillian Proto-Nations=== | ||
| + | The two nomadic eastern tribes eventually developed into the [[Hyrite Chiefdom]], a loose coalition of two tribes, united by a system of rotating leadership between the two tribes. With an end to competition and warfare between the two tribes, Hyrite was able to expand its territory, moving far into the eastern hills, and conducting frequent raids into farming communities to the west. | ||
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| + | The western fishing tribes developed a singular culture, and by 3,700 B.C. had emerged as the [[Kylia Kingdom]]. Kylia made several important developments in food-storage, salting, and ship-building techniques, and was able to establish a vast trading empire and effectively dominated the seas. | ||
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| + | In the north and throughout the rest of the heart of modern-day Syrillia, farming culture dominated. The Syric tribes that moved into those regions slowly settled into dozens of small communities over a large area, and began to domesticate cattle and grow crops. These communities were largely independent of one another, and trade among them was rare. However, by 3,800 B.C., raids from the Hyrites increased in frequency, prompting the tribes to organize for mutual defense. Also around that time, trade with Kylia began to boom. The Kylians required beef in order to salt and store for sea travel, while the Syric tribes were in need of salt and various fruits from across the sea. Thus, violence between the Kylian Kingdom and the Syric villages were rare, and communication among the Syric villages increased, as trade with Kylia resulted in more infrastructure and united Syric representation in trade negotiations. | ||
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| + | ===The Syric-Hyrite Wars (INSERT PIC)=== | ||
| + | As the Kylian Kingdom and the Syric villages focused on developing trade and infrastructure, Hyrite engaged in frequent raids into those territories, with increasing violence. On the western frontier, Hyrite came into contact with other emerging nations, and turned from raiding to conquest. The premature death of one of the two chieftains of the Hyrites resulted in a bloody civil war that lasted from 3,844 B.C. to 3,749 B.C. At its conclusion, the Hyrites found themselves losing territories in the far west. In order to counter the western threat, the Hyrites turned to the east, where they hoped the rich Syric farmland, and Kylian food preservation techniques, could aid the chiefdom in regaining its lost western lands. | ||
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| + | In 3,686 B.C., the Hyrites launched a devastating raid on the southern Syric villages, resulting in thousands of deaths. One of the surviving Syric warriors, Yryla led a small band of guerrilla fighters to resist the invading Hyrites. The Hyrites, accustomed to open warfare on horseback, were unprepared for the challenges of occupation. The purpose of the invasion, aside from territorial gain, was to provide a source of food and other resources for a prolonged war in the west. To that end, it was necessary to maintain strict control over the local population and avoid casualties. The Hyrites, trained in raids, quick attacks, and a nomadic lifestyle, simply could not maintain effective control over the Syric population for long. | ||
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| + | [[Yryla's Band]] continued to fight the Hyrites in the south by engaging in scorched-earth tactics and by setting various traps along the roads in order to slow the Hyrite horses. Yryla's Band moved quickly through forests, where Hyrite horses could not follow. On foot, Hyrite soldiers, while well-trained in open battle, had a serious disadvantage. This meant that even as the Hyrite horde moved north, it was unable to secure the south or a reliable food source. Many central and northern Syric villages agreed to become vassals of the Hyrite Chieftain, but as Yryla's Band grew to legendary status, most villages resisted the invasion. | ||
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| + | The war disrupted the Kylian Kingdom's supply of beef, which negatively impacted its trade and colonization efforts. Yryla, opposed to foreign intervention in Syric lands, refused to coordinate with Kylian forces that entered southern Syric territory. However, leaders of northern villages, fearful of the Hyrites, gladly accepted aid from the Kylians in the form of food, weapons, and ships. With the combined efforts of the Kylian forces, the northern Syric militias, and Yryla's Band, the Hyrites were largely expelled from Syric territory by 3,662 B.C. | ||
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| + | Challenged on all sides, the Hyrite Chiefdom collapsed. It reverted back to its original state as two closely related tribes. The tribes continued to battle the emerging nations in the west, the Syric villages to the east, and each other until 3,428 B.C., when one tribe overtook the other and made peace with the surrounding nations. | ||
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| + | ===The Formation of Syrylia=== | ||
| + | Following his victory over the Hyrites, Yryla was hailed as a hero. His Band of warriors was dispatched to secure the southern and central Syric villages, and Yryla personally oversaw the reconstruction of the southern villages. He claimed the non-village territories that had been destroyed during the war, and he selected his soldiers to take on leadership roles in the villages under his control. Leaders in the north were wary of the power that Yryla held in the south, and Kylia was eager to keep the Syrics weak and dependent on Kylian trade. | ||
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==Black Era== | ==Black Era== | ||
==Red Era== | ==Red Era== | ||
Revision as of 00:37, 19 June 2014
| The Democratic Republic of Syrillia | ||
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| Motto: Ex Dolore, Prosperum | ||
| Anthem: Righteous March of Syrillia | ||
| Capital and | Altyra | |
| Official languages | Syrillian | |
| Recognised national languages | Eysyryan | |
| Demonym | Syrillian | |
| Government | Constitutional Republic | |
| - | Supreme Councilor | Coming Soon |
| Population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 8.994 billion |
| - | 2010 census | 8.990 billion |
| Currency | Syril | |
| Internet TLD | .sy | |
The Democratic Republic of Syrillia is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Supreme Councilor with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 8.994 billion hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Defence and the Environment are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Fortitude. The average income tax rate is 65%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Tourism and Gambling.
Contents
History
Ancient Syrylia
The first human presence in modern-day Syrillia began when nomadic tribes settled in the area around 4,200 B.C. By 3,800 B.C., most tribes had formed distinct settlements and languages. Many eastern tribes continued to rely on nomadic hunting, as strong winds in the eastern hills region made ancient farming techniques ineffective and generally unreliable. Western coastal tribes developed semi-nomadic lifestyles, relying on established fishing camps along the coast for sustenance.
The Emergence of the Syrillian Proto-Nations
The two nomadic eastern tribes eventually developed into the Hyrite Chiefdom, a loose coalition of two tribes, united by a system of rotating leadership between the two tribes. With an end to competition and warfare between the two tribes, Hyrite was able to expand its territory, moving far into the eastern hills, and conducting frequent raids into farming communities to the west.
The western fishing tribes developed a singular culture, and by 3,700 B.C. had emerged as the Kylia Kingdom. Kylia made several important developments in food-storage, salting, and ship-building techniques, and was able to establish a vast trading empire and effectively dominated the seas.
In the north and throughout the rest of the heart of modern-day Syrillia, farming culture dominated. The Syric tribes that moved into those regions slowly settled into dozens of small communities over a large area, and began to domesticate cattle and grow crops. These communities were largely independent of one another, and trade among them was rare. However, by 3,800 B.C., raids from the Hyrites increased in frequency, prompting the tribes to organize for mutual defense. Also around that time, trade with Kylia began to boom. The Kylians required beef in order to salt and store for sea travel, while the Syric tribes were in need of salt and various fruits from across the sea. Thus, violence between the Kylian Kingdom and the Syric villages were rare, and communication among the Syric villages increased, as trade with Kylia resulted in more infrastructure and united Syric representation in trade negotiations.
The Syric-Hyrite Wars (INSERT PIC)
As the Kylian Kingdom and the Syric villages focused on developing trade and infrastructure, Hyrite engaged in frequent raids into those territories, with increasing violence. On the western frontier, Hyrite came into contact with other emerging nations, and turned from raiding to conquest. The premature death of one of the two chieftains of the Hyrites resulted in a bloody civil war that lasted from 3,844 B.C. to 3,749 B.C. At its conclusion, the Hyrites found themselves losing territories in the far west. In order to counter the western threat, the Hyrites turned to the east, where they hoped the rich Syric farmland, and Kylian food preservation techniques, could aid the chiefdom in regaining its lost western lands.
In 3,686 B.C., the Hyrites launched a devastating raid on the southern Syric villages, resulting in thousands of deaths. One of the surviving Syric warriors, Yryla led a small band of guerrilla fighters to resist the invading Hyrites. The Hyrites, accustomed to open warfare on horseback, were unprepared for the challenges of occupation. The purpose of the invasion, aside from territorial gain, was to provide a source of food and other resources for a prolonged war in the west. To that end, it was necessary to maintain strict control over the local population and avoid casualties. The Hyrites, trained in raids, quick attacks, and a nomadic lifestyle, simply could not maintain effective control over the Syric population for long.
Yryla's Band continued to fight the Hyrites in the south by engaging in scorched-earth tactics and by setting various traps along the roads in order to slow the Hyrite horses. Yryla's Band moved quickly through forests, where Hyrite horses could not follow. On foot, Hyrite soldiers, while well-trained in open battle, had a serious disadvantage. This meant that even as the Hyrite horde moved north, it was unable to secure the south or a reliable food source. Many central and northern Syric villages agreed to become vassals of the Hyrite Chieftain, but as Yryla's Band grew to legendary status, most villages resisted the invasion.
The war disrupted the Kylian Kingdom's supply of beef, which negatively impacted its trade and colonization efforts. Yryla, opposed to foreign intervention in Syric lands, refused to coordinate with Kylian forces that entered southern Syric territory. However, leaders of northern villages, fearful of the Hyrites, gladly accepted aid from the Kylians in the form of food, weapons, and ships. With the combined efforts of the Kylian forces, the northern Syric militias, and Yryla's Band, the Hyrites were largely expelled from Syric territory by 3,662 B.C.
Challenged on all sides, the Hyrite Chiefdom collapsed. It reverted back to its original state as two closely related tribes. The tribes continued to battle the emerging nations in the west, the Syric villages to the east, and each other until 3,428 B.C., when one tribe overtook the other and made peace with the surrounding nations.
The Formation of Syrylia
Following his victory over the Hyrites, Yryla was hailed as a hero. His Band of warriors was dispatched to secure the southern and central Syric villages, and Yryla personally oversaw the reconstruction of the southern villages. He claimed the non-village territories that had been destroyed during the war, and he selected his soldiers to take on leadership roles in the villages under his control. Leaders in the north were wary of the power that Yryla held in the south, and Kylia was eager to keep the Syrics weak and dependent on Kylian trade.
