Ashkavar

Ashkavar, officially the Great Ashkavari Korqoriat, is a nation found on the continent of Iristoya, with a meritocractic government backed by a constitution but resting most of its powers with the King, referred to as Karaqhor in Kavar, making it a constitutional monarchy.
== Heraldry ==
The flag of Ashkavar is not an old one, as Qash Ashkavar's exile resulted in a wave of anti-traditionalism within the people. Instead the flag of Ashkavar seeks to blend old and new in order to synthesize a balance within the new kingdom.
=== Colors ===
There are three colors featured on the flag, the most prominent color is red, red was a prominent color of the Old Kavar Korqoriat symbolizing the blood of the people, and thus is symbolic of tradition. However, it serves a triple meaning on this flag, as the red on the hand is the blood of Karaqhor Haroun Kurucan, symbolizing his devotion and strength. The secondary color is black, which was the primary color of Qash Ashkavar's banner before a new flag was made, it too holds a dual meaning as it is stands for development, and a rejection of the old ways. The final color is gold, which is the symbol of the Korqoriat, its wealth and its power.
=== Symbols ===
Two symbols are on the Ashkavari flag, the first is the bloody hand of Haroun Kurucan, again symbolizing his devotion and strength, and the other is a horseman, a symbol of the Kavar peoples' nomadic origins.
=== Layout ===
The important of the layout is important to the context of the Ashkavari Korqoriat, and its psychology. The hand and the horseman are placed equal to eachother in height, showing a dual interest in tradition, and progress but the hand is larger which emphasizes a break from the order of the Old Kavar Korqoriat. The shapes of the flag are also intentional, as the black is seen to be a mouth which is about to swallow the red area whole. This is a tough statement that Ashkavar will super-cede and overcome the legacy of the Kavar Korqoriat. Finally, the gold border is simply there to establish that the Ashkavari Korqoriat is all encompassing, Ashkavar exists within the realm of the kingdom, and only the national flag of Ashkavar may have a gold border.
File:FlagOfKavars.png|Flag of the Old Kavar Korqoriat
File:FlagOfAshkavar.png|Current Flag of the Ashkavari Korqoriat
== Demographics ==
The Korqoriat is made of many ethnicities, with the original ones with origin from the Great Kavari, long before the creation of the Ashkavari Korqoriat the Great Kavari split into many sub-groups known as Ashkavari, Dihaakavari, Şohrökavari, Çüvakavar, and Altrykavari.
=== Ashkavari ===
The largest sub-group, it's name means Red kavars and its the sub-group in which the current reigning Kurucan royal family is a part of, (irl based of Khazars, Cumans, Mongols, and Mughals) they are typically paler due to traditions of covering under the sun. They are known as warriors, architects, and hard laborers. Their symbol is the Kavrauchenia horse which they ride through the steppes, and it's displayed on the flag of Ashkavar.
They mainly live on the Capital Kavrovaria, with many of them being part of the governing body, but as the largest group can be found about anywhere within Ashkavar, with focus on some of the crownland cities around the capital, and on the city of Vastaraa.
The Ashkavari have a dialect within the kavari language, but due to the larger numbers it is the most spoken dialect of Kavari and so commonly referred as the kavari language due to being the principal dialect. 
=== Sohrokavari ===
The second biggest sub-group, its name means Flower kavars, (irl based of Mesopotamians, Turkish, and Persians) they are fair-skinned due to their acclimation to cold weather with predominantly dark hair and brown eyes, with a lower minority with blonde hair. They are known for their wealth, intellectual minds, gardeners, and chocolate connoisseurs. Their symbol is the Şohröryar eagle which flies over the steppes, brought from the Qash Şohröryar now they are a symbol displayed on the flag of Sifedşovan.
They mainly live in the city of Sifedşovan, with some living on Kederak, they can rarely be found on other places within Ashkavar, as nowhere else on it have the same living conditions as their snowy Amaşitan mountains.
The Şohrökavari have a dialect within the kavari language, but it's only spoken by few due to the current isolation from the other sub-groups due to living far into the mountains and have larger presence of accents due to their various linguistic studies (uses irl turkish characters).
=== Dihaakavari ===
One of the most isolated groups, its name means The isle kavars, (irl based of various indian ethnicities) they have darker skin to its kavar counterpart, and shorter stature due to their livinghood on isles. They are known for their artistic skills, proficiency with bows and ranged weapons, domestication of animals, and livinghood within nature. Their symbol is the Teksifdarqhor whale found on the seas from the white sea which the first kavari crossed up to the waters around Iristoya, it was tamed by the Dihaakavari and used to reach from isle to isle.
They mainly live within the city of Kamtargaa, mainly within the Kamtarg isle part if the city, they used to live on various isles across the region, but due to colonizers from Rathnir and Eldham, forcing many to flee to the Ashkavari territory, into Kamtarg isle, on the current time they assimilated into the city of Kamtargaa, founded by colonizers with permission from the Ashkavari Korqoriat, in addition they still can be found on the Kamtargari occupied territory of Kamatis isle.
The Dihaakavari have a dialect within the kavari language, with their livinghood in nature they have named many species of the regions they live at, with such names influencing other dialects, due to the assimilation into Kamtargaa the dialect became part of the Kamtari language in addition of the Ashkavari dialect, and various foreign languages, the dialect is known for their over use of double As and large quantity of Ks making the dialect sound crispier than the other dialects (irl based from the punjabi language)
=== Altrykavari ===
Not much is know of the Altrykavari people, other than some of their members believed to inhabit the cities of Ragútan and and Mitkata.
== Languages ==
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|+Languages of Ashkavar
!Name
!Spread
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|Kavar language
|Crownlands, throughout Ashkavar
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|Hiarlliian language
|Aztlacan Federation
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|Kharakese
|Aradesh
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|Kamtari language
|Kamtargaa, Saruk'kan, Vastaraa, Dredge
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|Dredgi linguo
|Dredge
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|Traveler's Tongue
|Aquiterra, Stanistan, Tohic, Myrkoy, Seyduroy, Thennasus
|-
|Orelloi language
|Thennasus
|-
|Kolgikh
|Ragútan
|-
|Aʀ̥ai language
|Tarakon
|-
|Razari
|Z'alahshad
|-
|Brenra
|Verlona
|-
|Nya'owo
|Saruk'kan
|-
|Harakonian
|Harakon
|-
|Kaizran
|Auzran.
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|Pikulik language
|Nova Pikulia
|-
|Yunanlir language
|Wheelist temple
|}
</tabber>Ashkavar is home to many languages and dialects, with the official one being the Kavar language, specifically the Ashkavari dialect. The Kavar language have too the Dihaakavari dialect and Şohrökavari dialect though used at a lesser extent. The following is a list of the languages, their locations, influences and an exemple of their words.
== Government ==
The governmental structure of Ashkavar is unique amongst its peers as it includes a bicameral legislature, one involving direct democracy, and the other consisting of the Karaqhor, Kizildhars, Mikdhars, and Kizilqash of Ashkavar. There are no elected positions within Ashkavar, but the nature of the government means that for any legislation to pass both houses must agree to it, which protects the citizens from arbitrary government interference, and gives them a stake in the nation. 
The Hiktan, the first legislative house in Ashkavar is the Hiktan, a council comprised of the Karaqhor, Kizildhars, Mikdhars, Kizilqash, and Karaqhomutan of Ashkavar. This body serves as the more senior council in the Korqoriat, because its positions are made up of appointed officials. The Hiktan can introduce legislation, but requires approval from the Siktan. 
The Siktan, the second legislative house is the Siktan, a house which is a public assembly for all sikvan within the nation to have a say on legislation. Laws must pass the Siktan before they are made into law which protects the people of Ashkavar from unfair legislation. 
=== Positions ===
Karaqhor, the Karaqhor is the supreme authority, and sole embodiment of the nation. They wield complete authority within the nation in all matters, and have the prerogative to intercede into the jurisdictions of other internal authorities, as is deemed necessary by said Karaqhor. They are expected to always behave in the best interests of the nation, and guide the government in policy. The Karaqhor is expected to lead the ministries, setting their quotas as to serve the nation best. They also withhold the right to dismiss ministers for any perceived failures in completing the duties expected of their respective office. The Karaqhor can also delegate powers to others as they see fit, in order to best serve the nations’ best interests. 
Kizildhar, the Kizildhar are the senior most officers of Ashkavar, they work with the Karaqhor to manage the daily affairs and operations. While this role does not inherently provide the Kizildhar with the power to legislate, or create policy, the Kizildhar are allowed to be ministers or Clan leaders, thus giving them the ability to make legislation. They are allowed to conduct diplomacy unless forbidden to by the Karaqhor. They will also be assigned to oversee some of the ministries.The Kizildhar should act in the best interests of the nation at all times, and thus their advice to the Karaqhor is important.
Mikdhar, the Mikdhar are the ministers who run very specialized aspects of Ashkavar’s government, they are appointed by the Karaqhor and can be removed by him, if they don’t complete their jobs properly. The Mikdhar have the right to create, and vote on matters of policy within the kingdom’s legislative body. However, they do not have the power to conduct diplomacy at all. The Mikdhar can be Korishqai, and Kizilqash but their votes will only count for one.
Kizilqash, the Kizilqash are known as clan leaders within the Kingdom, clans are defined by being a large town or a collection of towns, with a population equivalent to 30 unique players in their claims. The Kizilqash is elected by the Korishqai of the towns that he manages, and can be removed from his post, if the other Korishqai decide such. The Kizilqash have autonomy within their territories to build, settle disputes, and create policy within their borders. The Kizilqash also are a part of the Kingdom’s legislative body, and can create, and vote for policy. However, the Kizilqash must work with the government, especially the Karaqhor, Kizildhar, and Mikdhar. The Kizilqash cannot isolate their clan from the rest of the nation, and are not allowed to create a discord server, or enter diplomacy with foreign powers. 
Korishqai, the Korishqai are the town owners of Ashkavar, they have autonomy to build, and develop their city as they see fit, as long as they work with the Karaqhor, Kizildhar, Mikdhar, and Kizilqash to develop within with guidance from those above them. The Korishqai also cannot isolate their clan from the rest of the nation, and are not allowed to create a discord server, or r enter diplomacy with foreign powers.
== History ==
=== Prehistory ===
The people of Ashkavar have always lived in Abexilas, in the hinterlands, beyond the mapped land where the mountains climb into the sky and the steppe stretches endlessly into the horizon. They were a nomadic people living in sporadic tribes across a faraway continent. However, sometime around 1100 BTE(Before Traveller's Era), the continent froze over; the forests, mountains, and even the seas were engulfed in a snowy embrace. The Kavars struggled to adapt to the changing environment, but then one tribal leader, Archeig, called for a meeting to discuss the future of the Kavar people. He united them and led them on a journey across The Sifed Tekır (the white sea, formerly called the Mavil Tekır, the blue sea), named for the vast ice sheets and snow layers covering the once blue sea. This journey became known as The Teksifdar (over the white sea). Once the Kavar people reached their new home, they organized into Qashi based on new Kavar subgroups and became The Kavar Korqoriat under the first Karaqhor, Archeig. 
In the Spring of 284 TE, civil war caused irreparable damage to the confederation. The descendant of Archeig and Karaqhor, Aratan Archeiga, died without an heir. Consequently, many Qashi laid claim to the now-empty throne. The two largest Qashi, Qash Yekina, under Kizilqash Takan Emre, and Qash Hashkar, under Kizilqash Karadir Mufan, formed coalitions between themselves. Many of the smaller Qashi were forced to make tough decisions, and the fighting resulted in the deaths of thousands. Qash Ashkavar fought on the side of the Hashkar Coalition and took part in a disastrous battle that led to the destruction of Qash Hashkar and the end of the civil war. While many of the rebel clans were returned, things would never quite be the same. Facing persecution, dishonorable work, and a lack of respect, something had to change. Kizilqash Haroun Kurucan led the Ashkavaris on a migration to a new home. They call this journey The Second Teksifdar.
=== Great Migration ===
After the war Haroun Kurucan, and his followers traveled West following the sun as it moved across the great sky. Oftentimes the only thing keeping them moving was the knowledge that Kanajri had prepared a great sanctuary for their people ahead. They walked plains, climbed mountains, forded rivers, and crossed seas in a desperate march. During this time the people of Ashkavar lived nomadically, in great circular tents that would be shared amongst members of a family.
After many years in 320 TE, a scouting expedition lead by Harika Kurucan would discover the area we now know of as the Tasivaran Plains. Here she would construct a small outpost, commonly referred to as the "Sherpa Shack" in honor of the many sherpas whom carried the expedition's gear over the mountains. During this expedition much of the nearby inland sea, and northern archipelagos were also discovered by the scouts, and word was sent back to Haroun and the main group. In the year 3 VE, The Great Migration would come to an end when Haroun Kurucan set foot on the future site of Kavrovar Isle, and establish Kavrovaria, the capital of Ashkavar.
=== Foundation period ===
File:KamtargaaPic.png|Kamtargaa's early development
File:Kavrovaria Early Development.png|Kavrovaria's early development
File:TarakonPictureW.png|Tarakon's early development
As the city of Kavrovaria was being founded on 3 VE, more Ashkavari settlers began to arrive to the area, spreading out, and settling other towns. The first of these towns was Tarakon, followed swiftly by Kedarak and Sifedşovan to the North. As Ashkavar grew, they began to encounter groups of even more recent newcomers, first the Valdic Union, then Malachite, Amestris, and Alamara. They would find a crashed airship, and meet Morn Humblwood Okrin, the son of a lord from a land far away from Iristoya. Morn would impart much of his knowledge onto the Ashkavari, and in return he would be allowed to settle a city on their Western coast, the city of Kamtargaa.
As the Korqoriat (kingdom) began to expand the city of tents in Kavrovaria began to grow quickly into a small town. Kamtargaa and Tarakon would begin to develop, and Tarakon's fertile hillside soon became the agricultural breadbasket of Ashkavar. The Ashkavari did what they had done for centuries and began herding all of the local animals into great large pens, securing an early monopoly on animals/animal products. They would sell animals to many of their neighbors including Alamara, as well as Thennasus and the Republic of West Abexilas, of which the latter two would later join Ashkavar. All around Ashkavar more nations and groups began to arrive in Iristoya, the City State of Kiche, the Valeran Hold, Azeraan, and more. Ashkavar began to form many agreements with these nations, including alliances, defensive pacts, and pacts of non-aggression securing Ashkavar's place as a continental power at 12 VE.
=== Great Path Forward ===
During the era after 12 VE massive changes began to sweep across the continent, after the initial wave of settlers many of these colonist kingdoms began to struggle with their new lands. In Tasivaran forest, the Kingdom of Ladonia was abandoned after their king was injured and unable to lead. This allowed the Karaqhor to organise a partition between his towns and most crucially the vassal state of The Catalyst. In exchange for a third of Ladonia's territory The Catalyst formally joined Ashkavar as the first region of the Korqoriat. A similar arrangement was made on Kamatis Isle in the Northwest of Iristoya; the Kingdom of Wilnudi was a union between the native Kamatii tribe and the Kingdom of Lenicya. Due to the large influx of population, and lack of resistance to diseases many of the Wilnuds began to die off; as their population declined they could no longer cultivate their land thus they died off. With the collapse of this Kingdom, Ashkavar negotiated another partition between Kamtargaa, and their vassals Brenra and the Maritime Federation, annexing the two latter nations.
In order to gain more knowledge about the new nations arriving in Iristoya, the Karaqhor, Haroun Kurucan-Qhor, left on a grand expedition and diplomatic mission across Abexilas. As enumerated in the Lawbook, his brother, Jakhal Kurucan-Dhar would take the mantle of regent, "Sirhkaraqhor" and manage the Korqoriat during this time. Jakhal oversaw much development in the realm of production, construction, and commerce with the construction of a military equipment production facility, building new homes in Kavrovaria, and producing lots of equipment.
With the return of the Karaqhor came good news that the City State of Thennasus was joining the Ashkavari Korqoriat, the Kingdom of Alazorr which they were apart of had become extremely unstable and soon the City of Z'alashad would also join Ashkavar. The Korqoriat began to found many new cities as their population continued to grow, the towns of Vastaraa, Dredge, and Ragutan developed on the Western coast as the Kavars pushed towards the sea. Politically the Maritime Federation would see the most political excitement as President Nana F. Mann was assassinated during a rally, leading to an emergency election. The two candidates were Governor Val Sol'oon Diarkes Kandoule, and Governor Stanislav. Stanislav won 66% of the vote and became the new president, though with a few years of his victory he launched a pro-Ashkavar coup against his fellow governors to cement his own power in the region, renaming it to Stanistan. Ashkavar would also form an alliance with the Skylords of Donfuer at this time, participating in international sports leagues, and provided governmental support to many of its neighbors.
Ashkavar became a haven of religious toleration, its state religion the Grand Wheelist Temple is the largest religion in the nation, but Cardinalism quickly became the second largest. Dih'haakins of Garfien, and Sylfaeism are also two prominent religions in the Korqoriat despite not having large followings. At 48 VE The Great Path Forward would officially come to an end with the construction of the huge farm under Kavrovaria being completed, marking the end of the initial mass industrialistion which Ashkavar had pursued to keep up with the other large nations of Abexilas.
=== Azeraan Legitimacy Crisis ===
The Azeraan Legitimacy Crisis of 48 VE to 51 VE was a period marked by intense internal conflict and division within the governance of Azeraan. The nation faced a struggle between two main factions: the Ethuatlists, led by Tlatoani Ethuah’tli II, who advocated for reform and stability, and the Izelites, led by co-leaders Dusk and Lily, who resisted changes to their governance structure. During this time, Azeraan’s increasing instability caught the attention of neighboring powers, particularly Ashkavar, which had concerns about the conflict's potential to destabilize the wider region.
When Tlatoani Ethuah’tli II reached out for support, Ashkavar chose to ally with the newly established Aztlacan Federation. This coalition, formed by Tlatoani Ethuah’tli II and his supporters, sought to restore what they viewed as legitimate governance in Azeraan. Ashkavar's involvement was both a strategic and diplomatic effort to back a coalition that could provide stability in a region on the brink of collapse. Their aim was to ensure regional stability and uphold principles of governance that aligned with their own values of order and strength To strengthen this alliance, Ashkavar signed a Mutual Defense Pact (MDP) with Aztlacan, signaling its commitment to the federation’s cause. Additionally, Ashkavar’s leadership played a pivotal role in gathering international support. They engaged with nations like Tsuiki-Eyonen to build a united front that exerted significant pressure on the Izelite-controlled Azeraan. 
Through diplomatic engagement and strategic partnerships, Ashkavar helped to influence the course of events, eventually leading to peace negotiations. The resolution of the crisis saw the dissolution of Azeraan and the emergence of Aztlacan as an autonomous region under Ashkavar’s influence. This outcome was shaped by Ashkavar's dedication to ensuring a peaceful and organized transition, leaving a legacy marked by both diplomatic achievements and a commitment to stability.
=== Open Hiktan meeting ===
On November 2nd, 53 VE, a Hiktan meeting was started, but unlikely from the usual meetings this one was open to the public, on the meeting was discussed about the welcoming of a new region, the declaration of a national focus, new work opportunities, new ministerial deputy position, and and a open legislative discussion.
The meeting had the presence of 29 people, government members, citizens, and outsiders. The event starts by the Karaqhor of Ashkavar, Haroun Kurucan-Qhor, officially announcing the joining of the Aztlacan Federation into Ashkavar as a new region, Haroun then calls the one representing Aztlacan, Kharabolor Ahuizotl Tizoc, to swear a oath of allegiance, in which he said:
After it Haroun declares the new national focus, in which Ashkavar must acquire 2 million crowns on their national bank within 15 years, to have funds for defence and for needs of the government. Then the at the time Kizildhar of Ashkavar, Saiyuyaan Gülounsi-Dhar, was called to speak, he announced the reopening of the Great Bazaar of Kavrovaria together with another previous Kizildhar, Fehun Kurucan-Dhar, opening various work opportunities to the citizens of Ashkavar and helping achieve the national focus. The Karaqhor comes to speak again, in which he announces the introduction of mandatory deputies for the ministries, to help them complete their jobs and to provide more work opportunities to citizens.
At last the open legislative discussion, Haroun Kurucan-Qhor started by asking the higher ranks of government if they had anything to say, which they all had nothing to say, then asked the mayors and citizens, some of the many inquires we're: recognition of the Ahai ethnicity, the willingness to provide brews from the city of Tarakon, territorial disputes between Kamtargaa and Tarakon, request of diplomacy needed from the colony of Tohic, the willingness to provide XP from the city of Thennasus, the news about a new religion stealing the name of the Ashkavari religion of Sylfaeism, the announcing of the wish for the creation of a Greenskin horde.
As the meeting was happening the news of the union between Aethos and Akashiro reached the halls of the Hiktan, brought by a letter carrying eagle, both nations had borders with Ashkavar, the prince of Ashkavar, Jakhal Kurucan-Dhar, responded with a worried "Oh nooo", the leader of Kamtargaa Morn Humblwod Okrin-Mik pointed out he would be willing to help on the diplomacy as he have contact with some high rank members of Paragon, a vassal of Aethos and with the Amethyst Pirates which are based in Akashiro.
After such unexpected news the meeting was back in order, Tarahan Aurelius from Auzran criticized the requirements for a region to form, asking for the requirements be lowered, Haroun argued totally against lowering the requirements, with Jakhal arguing further against the lowering and promoting for more centralisation instead. Haroun cited an example he saw from a book given by Morn, in that book was shown the downfall of Tortuga and Haroun blamed it on the lack of centralisation.
Many inquiries came after, it seemed endless, but at last, the Open Hiktan meeting was finished.
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