Maharia

Maharia, offically the Maharian Republic, was a nation located on the Continent of Cathrámis on the Subcontinent of Adramis, it was founded shortly after the collapse of the world of Eldham by the remnants of the Shakumagi Federation. Today, Maharia is a state within the United States of Adramis.
== History ==
=== Settlement Period ===
==== Settling of the peninsula ====
Everything began when Shakumagi from the Shakumagi Federation fled the collapse of Eldham and arrived on the western shores of the Maharian Peninsula after securing the land via Treaty. They moved more inland and founded the the city of Bagong Saki under the founder and leader bYonath. Along with the Shakumagi, the Tzuriisaki arrived on the peninsula settling both Bagong Saki and in the more rural inland across the peninsula. The Shakumagi would found the more urban and developed settlements of Bagong Saki, Héxié, Lapistan, and RiverDraw while the Tzuriisaki (for the most part) would live in the rural backcountry of Maharia practicing semi-nomadism.
==== Usurping of the Hari Tribes ====
The lands of the Maharian Peninsula were not empty when the Shakumagi and Tzuriisaki arrived. The native people of the land were the Hari. Little is known about the Hari, but what is known is that they were a group of small hunter-gatherers who lived in small kinship tribes. The Hari were primitive when it came to technology not even practicing agriculture. When the Shakumagi first arrived they did not see any Hari and thus had no resistance to their first settling. The first interaction between the settlers and Hari was when a band of Tzuriisaki along with some Shakumagi encountered the Hari in the Maharian Forest. The encounter was not peaceful. The Hari jumped the band of settlers and explorers killing a few Tzuriisaki, but the Hari did not hold the upper hand for long as with superior technology they were repelled by the Shakumagi. Soon more and more settlers arrived bringing more conflict with Hari Tribes. Most of the Hari would be brutally slaughtered by Tzuriisaki settlers. The Tzuriisaki had no mercy when it came to the Hari and would actively hunt down Hari Tribes till no Hari were left. The Shakumagi also killed their fair share of Hari, but in some circumstances they would take in Hari and assimilate them into their society. Whether it be through extermination or assimilation, the Hari and their culture were completely wiped out by Tzuriisaki and Shakumagi settlers. With the Hari Tribes gone, the Shakumagi and Tzuriisaki became the new natives of the Maharian Peninsula usurping the title from the Hari.
=== Republican Era ===
==== Founding of the Republic and Bagong Saki ====
The Maharian Republic was founded when bYonath and the Shakumagi settlers founded the city of Bagong Saki on the Maharian Peninsula. Prior to this, bYonath had acquired the land grant for the peninsula by signing the Treaty of Fuer-Maharia with SkyLord D_Loaded of DonFuer. This treaty not only gave the Maharians land but also made them a vassal of DonFuer. Bagong Saki would become the new republic's capital and other towns would be established elsewhere including Héxié, Lapistan, and RiverDraw. Bagong Saki developed into a center of industry and culture housing over 60-70% of the population. Bagong Saki continues to develop into one of the most prosperous cities in Adramis.
After founding the the nation, Chancellor bYonath ordered the powerful corporations, Kinken Seiji, to go out and get wealth to enrich the country. Osana Corp. took the Chancellor's statement to heart, and guided by the hand of Rostrico Horolta, forged Osana Corp. into the wealthiest corporation in Maharia and Horolta became the richest man in the nation. 
On July 11/12 2024, the government of Maharia was notified by their overlord D_Loaded that the Gertek Horde was eyeing the Maharian Peninsula and offering to purchase it from DonFuer for, from what one source says, $150 k. The Maharian government remained calm and began looking at their options amidst the new tensions. Suddenly, to the surprise of the Maharians, the Gerteki state collapsed (July 15) due to internal division and the Second Kingdom of Maravilla was formed. This would mark the end of the tension between the Gertek and the end of the Adramis Cold War.
==== Femboy Slave Trade ====
Shortly after the founding, the fledgling republic began the ghastly act of slavery. This form of slavery was unique; the slaves were all femboys. Femboy slavery began as a result of Maharia's need of cheap unpaid labor. The femboys were acquired by two different means. The first way was directly capturing the femboys. The second method was through sailor impressment. Maharian naval and fishing vessels would go out into the surrounding seas and impress sailors from ships and boats they found. In fact most people lost around the seas of Maharia were likely victims of the impressment. Once impressed the sailors were taken back to Maharia where they were they were "turned" into femboys. 
==== Maharian Independence ====
In late July, Maharia began to reach out diplomatically to other nations mainly its neighbors on Adramis. This was all part of a plan to increase relations and build bonds with Maharia's neighbors. Another factor that played into this was diplomat Arokiku wanting to build roadways across Adramis to connect the continent. On August 1 2024, Skylord D_Loaded of DonFuer announced that DonFuer would be giving Maharia full independence as a nation and would be releasing them of their vassal status under DonFuer. All this was due to a clause in article 3 of the Treaty of Fuer-Maharia which stated that Maharia was guaranteed independence after a few months of vassalized protection under DonFuer. The relationship between Maharia and DonFuer would remain positive as the two nations would retain a military alliance. 
Starting on July 10, elections for the Maharian Corporate Parliament began. There were three Kinken Seiji that ran for two positions in the parliament: Osana Corp, Kawa Corp, and Gamot Ind. Each company had different platforms they built their campaigns on. Osana Corp. was the richest corporation and their main goals were to increase the wealth of the nation and its citizens (economy stuff) along with increasing Maharia's population. Kawa Corp.'s primary goal was to vastly increase infrastructure mainly through the construction of well-maintained roads and paths along with building better buildings and structures. Gamot Ind.'s main goal was to bolster the nation's economy and citizenry along with forming a strong, capable Maharian Military. Voting took place on the 27th and the results were released on August 3rd. The results were quite scuffed (it was the 1st election) as Kawa Corp. won in both polls for the parliament positions. In the end, the chancellor granted all Kinken Seiji positions in the Corporate Parliament.
=== Statehood Era ===
==== Unification of Adramis ====
Around August 19, Chancellor bYonath announced to the Maharian government, that Maharia would consider joining most of the other nations of Adramis in forming the: United States of Adramis. Later on the 23rd a natinoal poll was given out to the public on whether Maharia should join and unify with the rest of Adramis with 80% of voters voting to join the USA. Maharia would be granted one seat in the USA's National Assembly. Most of Maharia's current treaties would end as unification saw the Republic join a larger Union.
====Maharian Road Initiative====
Beginning in early August (2-8), Arokiku Kawa began the "Kawa Road Initiative," a mass infrastructure project aimed at fully connecting Maharia via well-built, well-lit roads. The project was a major success and brought more unity as now all of Maharia's towns and cities were connected allowing for easy, safe travel. The project soon expanded as it gained support from the government being renamed to the "Maharian Road Initiative." This new expanded infrastructure project saw the roads be expanded to surrounding countries (now Adramis states). Currently, the project is going smoothly with roads in Maravilla, Kyntharus, and Zamotz being constructed. Later, under the platform of expanding infrastructure, Arokiku would be voted into the USA National Assembly becoming the first Maharian to gain a seat in the freely elected seats; this provided Maharia more recognition in the USA.
==== Reform and Expansion ====
Some time in December 2024, Osana Corp. purchased the Isle of Steam from DonFuer expanding the state; Osana would soon use the old magical institution on the isle to increase revenue through exp. production. Around the same time a new company sprung up; this company was Sorya Servicing Co. (later named Sorasa Co.). Sorasa Co. would expand and organize agriculture and the head of Sorasa Co., Soriya Hoshino would begin and push for the process of reforming the current Maharian government. In January 2025, Soriya would create drafts and plans for a new Maharian government, constitution, and interim government. The constitutional draft would be created with Arokiku of Kawa Corp. adding to further drafts. Rostrico of Osana Corp. would also begin plans for a Maharian Banking system. Currently, plans for a constitutional convention are in the works.
== Geography ==
=== Borders ===
The Maharian Republic is located on the Maharian Peninsula on the subcontinent of Adramis part of the larger continent of Cathrámis. The nation-state used to share a maritime border with its former overlord DonFuer which had land to the west on the Isle of Steam, but after some negotiating Maharia bought the isle. The Republic shares a land border with Maravilla, and Muharib to the East just past the Maharian Forest and along Mount Katsao. 
=== Geographic Features ===
==== Bodies of water ====
The Maharian Peninsula is the westernmost point of the subcontinent Adramis (not counting islands like the Isle of Steam). The peninsula is surrounded by water on all sides except for its east, which is connected to the rest of Adramis. To the peninsula's north lies the Conqueror's Sea, to its south lies the Maharian Sea, and to its west lies the Hagu Strait which separates the peninsula from the Isle of Steam. The peninsula's coast is primarily made up of high stony cliffs with the exceptions of the Hagu Stony Shore along the Hagu Strait, the North Stony Shore along the Conqueror's Sea, and the Héxié Outcropping along the Maharian Sea (more on that later). Besides the deep seas around the peninsula, Maharia also contains fresh sources of water. These primarily consist of small streams which occur throughout the peninsula. Most of the streams were carved out and forged by Tzuriisaki settlers during the settling period of Maharia. The biggest set of streams is called the Tzuriisaki Streams and it flows in the center of the peninsula being the main provider of fresh water for the inhabitants. In the east lies the East Maharian Stream which flows from Mount Katsao through the Maharian Forest to the sea. Also in the east lies Tsakitsaori Falls which flows from Mount Katsao to the sea. This area was once a place of contention due to the activity of "Aartheithian Pioneers" who founded the settlement of Elador to the dismay of the Maharians. After brutal skirmishes the Aartheithians were expelled and currently Tsakitsaori Falls is under the watch of the Tzuriisaki and Kawa Corp. 
==== Mount Katsao ====
Mount Katsao is the large mountain on the eastside of Maharia. The mountain acts as a border for Maharia and it separates the peninsula from the rest of Adramis. Mount Katsao is a large cold, snowy mountain with tales of travelers freezing to death trying to reach the peak. The mountain got its name "Katsao" from the old ruined fort atop the mountain which was known as New Katolis. The fort was owned by Holy Nebula but now it lay in ruins. For a brief period the mountain was the site of minor mining from Kawa Corp. to extract iron, coal, and emerald. After an Adramis survey conducted by Kawa Corp., it was shown that Mount Katsao was the smallest mountain on the subcontinent. The old fort atop the mountain was then claimed by Qynthos and was renamed to Elvata. After the formation of the USA, control over the mountain was passed to Maravilla. 
==== Maharian Steppe ====
The Maharian Steppe is the name for the broad expanse of hilly and flatland which makes up the majority of western and central Maharia. It is mostly empty with the exceptions being the Tzuriisaki Streams, the occasional Tzuriisaki Hut, and the capital Bagong Saki in the western portion of the steppe.
====Woodlands====
There are two forested areas in Maharia those being the Hagu Woods and the Maharian Forest. The Hagu Woods are a small wooded area on the westside of the peninsula being close to the Hagu Strait and the capital Bagong Saki. The Maharian Forest is the large forest loacated on the eastside of the peninsula spanning most of that side. It is actually the southern part of the Greater Adramis Western Woodland which itself stretches from Maharia throughout the Gerteki Western Coast. 
==== Héxié Outcropping ====
The Héxié Outcropping, also called the Héxié Isles, is a group of landmass and islands located at the southern part of the Maharian Peninsula. The land of Héxié is made up of many small scattered isles of hilly woodland and sandy ground. There is a larger main outcropping that sticks out from the Maharian Peninsula. The water surrounding Héxié is deep and rough being known to suck people down and drowning them. 
==== Lapistan Island ====
Lapistan Island is a floating island located above the Maharian Forest. It is an anomaly, its origins being unknown. Not much is known about the island and few have visited it.
=== Climate ===
The climate of the Maharian Peninsula is temperate, but when asked people will say the climate is "Damp and Chilly." The peninsula's close proximity with cold ocean water and its high elevation have caused this type of climate. 
== Settlements ==
=== Bagong Saki ===
Bagong Saki is the capital of Maharia and its founding city. It is the largest city in the nation hosting 60-70% of the population. The city was founded on the Maharian Steppe right along the Hagu Woods by Founding Father and Chancellor, bYonath. Bagong Saki is a rapid growing, industrializing city making profit from its valuable exp. and mining industries primarily run by Saki Co. and Osana Corp. while also making minor profit from a fishing industry run by Kawa Corp. It is the bread basket of the peninsula providing food for most of the population; other towns such as Tsakitsaori Bridge are dependent upon abundent Bagong Saki Bread.
=== Héxié ===
Héxié is a Maharian town located on the Héxié Outcropping of the same name. It was founded by the Feng Clan who run Gamot Industries. Due to the terrain and conditions of the land, the residents say the land is cursed and this has caused some mental issues among (us), the residents. Despite that, the town is doing well.
=== Lapistan ===
Lapistan is a town located on and around the Lapistan floating island in the Maharian Forest. Its location is at the crossroads of the Maharian Road System giving it a trade advantage. It also provides food for the republic. 
=== RiverDraw ===
RiverDraw is a frontier town located in the Maharian Forest near the East Maharian Stream. Founded by SomeDude, it provides the republic valuable wood and ores through its lumber and mining industry. 
=== Tsakitsaori Bridge ===
Tsakitsaori Bridge is a new town located along the Maharian-Muharib border on Tsakitsaori Falls. It was founded by Kawa Corp. to act as a supply hub for road construction. It's the only town in Maharia to have Tzuriisaki majority residents. The town is quickly developing with the bridge finishing construction in early Sept. 2024. and now housing and other buildings are under construction. The town primarily acts as a checkpoint on the Maharian border. It also provides the republic with sweet sweet Whiskey.
== Demographics ==
There are two different cultures/races that make up the demographics of the Maharian Republic: The Shakumagi and the Tzuriisaki. The term Maharian can refer to both the Shakumagi ad Tzuriisaki, but it mainly refers to the Shakumagi as the term "Maharian" originates with them. Since the settlement period the Shakumagi and Tzuriisaki have under gone much cultural change.
=== Shakumagi ===
The Shakumagi are a human ethnic group that make up the majority of Maharia's population. They migrated to Abexilas from their homeland of Shakumagu on Eldham, eventually settling the Maharian Peninsula. They are descendants of the Eriki Sand People, Haziki Swamp People, and Maharian Jungle People of Shakumagu back on Eldham. They primarily speak their native Shakumagi Language also known as Maharian, but most also know the Traveler's Tongue and some even speak Tzuhana. 
After the settlement, the Shakumagi culture diverged into three distinct Maharian groups each with their own dialect of the Shakumagi-Maharian Language. In the western part of the peninsula, where Bagong Saki and the majority of the population is located, the Western Maharians are found. They make up the majority of the Maharian population and speak the lingua franca of the Maharian Peninsula known as Western Maharian or "Saki Dialect." In the eastern part of the peninsula, where RiverDraw and Lapistan is located, the Eastern Maharians are found. They live out in the more rural east and they speak a dialect known as "Kagubatan Dialect" otherwise known as Eastern Maharian. The third group of Maharians are those who live in Héxié. Being more isolated from the rest of Maharia, they have developed a more unique dialect called "Maalat Dialect" also known as Héxié Maharian. 
=== Tzuriisaki ===
The Tzuriisaki are a ethnic group of shapeshifting otters that make up the minority of Maharia's population. They also migrated from Eldham to Abexilas, following the Shakumagi in settling the Maharian Peninsula. They are descendants of the Tzurii and Tzukamui ethnic groups of Eldham being part of the broader Tzumisui ethnic groups and cultures. They primarily speak their Tzuhana Language (Otter Tongue), but some can also speak Shakumagi and the Traveler's Tongue.
The Tzuriisaki culture diverged into four distinct Tzuriisaki groups each also with their own dialect of the Tzuhana Language. West of the Tzuriisaki Streams, there are two distinct groups of Tzuriisaki: the Urban and Steppe Tzuriisaki. The urban Tzuriisaki or "Bayaii" are Tzuriisaki that live in and near by Bagong Saki. They speak the "Bayaii Dialect" which is the most spoken dialect and came about due to the intermingling of Tzuriisaki and Shakumagi culture along with the continuing divergence between the city settled Tzuriisaki and the rural Tzuriisaki. Steppe Tzuriisaki also called "Zaougeinuii" are Tzuriisaki that live semi-nomadically out in the Maharian Steppe. They speak "Zaougeinuii Dialect." East of the Tzuriisaki Streams are where the other two groups of Tzuriisaki reside. They are the Eastern and Northern Tzuriisaki. The Eastern Tzuriisaki or "Funaofunaoii" are the larger of the two groups. They live in the area in and around the Maharian Forest and Tsakitsaori Falls speaking "Funaofunaoii Dialect." The Northern Tzuriisaki are Tzuriisaki that live north of the East Maharian Stream. They are the smallest subculture and little is known about them. Their land expanse overlaps with that of the Gerteki/Maravillan as it spans across the northern part of the Greater Adramis Western Woodland. They speak a dialect similar to Funaofunaoii. 
=== Religion ===
Maharians primarily believe in the religion of Orchidism. To sum up, Orchidists believe/worship in a Shito, the Dirt Spirit, and Shoui, the Water Spirit. They sacrifice items, like orchids, to these spirits to cast out evil and corruption. Other than Orchidism there exists Uzaoism, the folk religion of the Tzuriisaki. Uzaoism basically says "water is the artery of all life" and that through the sun, moon, and storm gods along with the spirits the cycle of life is continued and maintained. Uzaoists worship water, the gods and spirits, and ancestors. The religion is not well organized and is very moldable often adapting and adopting aspects of more organized, influential religions such as Orchidism. This has caused the formation of the hybrid religion of Uzao-Orchidism which combines aspects of both beliefs.
== Government ==
 Maharian government
Office 	Name 	Legislature
Executive Branch 	Executive Branch 	Executive Branch
Chancellor 	bYonath 	Since February 2024
Vice Chancellor 	Rostrico Horolta 	Since February 2024
Director 	SomeDude 	February 2024-January 2025
Director 	Wdhontsky 	February 2024-January 2025
Director 	Arokiku Kawa 	Since January 2025
Director 	Soriya Hoshino 	Since January 2025
Corporative Branch 	Corporative Branch	Corporative Branch
Member of Parliament 	Kawa Corporation 	Since August 2024
Member of Parliament 	Osana Corporation 	Since August 2024
Member of Parliament 	Gamot Industries 	Since August 2024
Domestic Branch 	Domestic Branch 	Domestic Branch
Mayor of Bagong Saki 	bYonath 	Since April 2024
Mayor of Lapistan 	Zordon 	Since April 2024
Mayor of Héxié 	Elder Panda 	Since April 2024
Mayor of RiverDraw 	SomeDude 	Since June 2024
Mayor of Tsakitsaori Bridge	Arokiku 	Since September 2024
=== Constitution and structure ===
The Maharian Republic is a state within the United States of Aramis. Being a state in a larger union and as stated in the , it has its own state-run government system while also having a part in the USA's Federal Government via the National Assembly. Maharia's current government form is that of a Representative Democracy. For the uninformed, this means that the citizens of the nation elect representatives to vote on policies and laws for the nation. As stated in the , the government of Maharia is divided into three branches: The Executive, The Corporative, and the Domestic. The Executive Branch is comprised of the Board of Directors, the Chancellor, and the Vice Chancellor. The Corporative Branch is comprised of the nation's powerful corporations known as the Kinken Seiji. The Domestic Branch is comprised of small local government roles such as mayors or town representatives.
=== Ideology ===
The ideology of the republic is known as Maharian Corporatism. Maharian Corporatism developed in Maharia as a result of increasing industrialization and increasingly more powerful business conglomerates. These business conglomerates, also known as Kinken Seiji, began to dominate Maharia in both economics and political affairs. The Kinken Seiji have much influence and sway on the government and state of Maharia, impacting the nation's foreign affairs, economy, and law. Some prominent and powerful Kinken Seiji are Kawa Corporation, run by Arokiku Kawa of the Kawa Clan, Osana Corporation, run by Rostrico Horolta (TheGamingActor), Gamot Industries, run by ElderPanda of the Feng Clan, and the Saki Company, run by bYonath.