Gaszalasi

Gaszalasi is a commune and the de-jure capital of the Xeroist Republic of Zilatra. It is the largest commune in the Qatakema Prefecture. In many respects, it is seen as the center of Zilatra's political life.
It was the very first commune to be established in Zilatra, being formally founded by Qadi si Gadus under the purview of Ahudenya si Dal in the Winter of 1 VE.
== Overview ==
=== Etymology ===
The name Gaszalasi is derived from Baszku, meaning "gold city", specifically the words "gasz" and "alasi".
In other languages, it bears several names. In the Lo'Oi language it is called Gazalasi. In the Novygovor language spoken by the Druznoslav people, it is called Gašalja. In the Yodusan language, it is called Gaʒxaraʒi.
=== Notable residents ===
* Ahudenya si Dal, politician
* Yadal Krakhovich, politician
* Alexejev Maksim, politician
* Ädilet Tyatsmr, journalist
* Bali Zheng, graphic designer
* Katia Mikhaylov, laborer
* Erion Crimion, laborer
* Hyradian Kiriznia, architect
* Diogo Ronango'O, politician
* Abusaja si Baqiya, economist
* Jacze si Qadali, politician
* Jata si Taqadenya, laborer
* Kharabolor Tizoc, laborer
* Ki'yu Sanatou, laborer
* Qadi si Gadus, politician
* Zaaki si Taqaden, artist
* Tal si Hala, judge
* Talun si Batiku, laborer
== History ==
=== Prehistory ===
In ancient history, the site of contemporary Gaszalasi was almost entirely unpopulated outside of migrating animals. This was because of the very frigid conditions of ancient Gaszalasi, as it was largely tundra with dottings of taiga. The site would occasionally be visited by migratory nomads of Baszku people, Villagers, and Mukshoshu from across the sea. These travelers would almost entirely live off of herding migratory animals which passed through the region. 
In early modern history, the site of modern day Gaszalasi was a city called Lilunya. This was the capital of the Baszku Kingdoms, and was an incredibly rich city filled with gold, where the name of the city comes from. The city was destroyed in the Second Warring States Period and torched to the ground before being looted. The final grave for Lilunya was repeated bombardments and shelling during this time. This however, left a largely blank landscape for the city to be rebuilt after the formation of Zilatra as a peaceful country.
=== Zilatran creation ===
Founded in the Winter of 1 VE, Gaszalasi was created by the Hizanji Sabe, a surveillance and exploration organization set up by the interim Zilatran government. Qadi si Gadus surveilled the site and created the first camps there. In the immediate aftermath of this, others began to work on the settlement. Talun si Batiku would play an important role in setting up farmland to feed travelers and Zilatran workers at the site. Several temporary buildings would be set up at this time and erected.
The early settled areas of the city were demolished to make way for a new schematic designed by Proba Adh Rahada and Hydrarian Kiriznia during the National Programme in the 20's VE. This process of development took nearly a decade to reach completion. Notably, during this time, the residents of Gaszalasi largely lived in caravans or were homeless as new buildings took time to erect.
At this time, Ahudenya si Dal, Yadal Krakhovich, and Qadi si Gadus were the Mayoral Council of Gaszalasi.
=== Early history ===
With the completion of housing in Gaszalasi, the city easily became the single largest commune by population in all of Zilatra. Though widely criticized for its architectural style, wide open and empty avenues, and lack of industrial infrastructure, Gaszalasi remains the center of political life in Zilatra. It hosts several buildings such as the City Hall, the Zilatra Theatre, the Zilatra State Financial Institute, and more.
Qadi si Gadus, Zaaki si Taqaden, and Note Kiriznia ascended to lead the Mayoral Council of Gaszalasi in , instituting a new era of political change just as the same was happening nationwide, with the recent new General Secretary term of Kuvala Serebra and her executive cabinet.
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