Harjuba

Harjuba is a Zilatran commune located in the Qatakema Prefecture. As of , it had a population of over 60 players.
Founded in , it was formed after residents of the previous communes of Drudakroz and Ziciya voted to unite. Both places remain as boroughs of Harjuba today. It is the second largest commune by population in Qatakema, behind the national capital of Gaszalasi.
It has a very profound reputation in Southern Kejafros for its farming, with Harjuban potatoes being exported across Zilatra.
== Overview ==
=== Etymology ===
The name Harjuba is rather unique, deriving from both the Baszku and Lo'Oi languages, the two most spoken languages in Zilatra. Specifically the name means "where [the] river [and] star unite". Specifically it derives from the words "haru", "ar", and "ba". These combine as a hybrid portmanteau to make the name Harjuba.
The commune is also known as Kháluba in the Yodusan language. In the Novygovor language spoken by the Druznoslav people the commune is known as Haruža.
=== Notable Residents ===
* Bali Prym, educator
* Connor Mànisol, artist
* Eksar Prym, politician
* Ebrim Nadušja, politician
* Ste Prym, politician
* Pitipivo Vojna Aimo, laborer
* Miroslav Korol Novotny, politician
* Toku'aui Ronango'O, politician
* Vodak'Da Ronango'O, educator
* Jorgerai Karlvich, engineer
* Kiyuna of Harjuba, artist
* Xáxézopava Prym, laborer
* Mila Kostykiewicz, laborer
* Szalya si Ada, politician
* Dusker Nieve, intelligence officer
=== Demographics ===
Harjuba is one of the most ethnically diverse communes in all of Zilatra. While most of the country is largely Baszku, no group takes majority in Harjuba.
The Lo'Oix, Druznoslav, and Baszku people all exist in relatively even numbers here, with it being worthy to note that Harjuba is one of the only communes with a very significant Druznoslav population.
== History ==
=== Prehistory ===
In ancient history, the region of contemporary Harjuba was almost entirely populated by Baszku peoples. Specifically, small settlements are known to have dotted the warm sections of the river, especially in modern day Ziciya. This area was called Ziciya, meaning "scythe-like" for the bend in the river and fertile land of the area. For many centuries, nomads and peasants lived on the riverbanks, trading with other peoples from farther North in Kejafros and bringing shipments from Hajamal and abroad into Qatakema's interior.
The region was left devastated and depopulated, much like most of Qatakema, during the Second Warring States Period, which saw the demise of the Baszku Kingdoms. It is believed that rampant disease may have been the last devastation to afflict these farming settlements dotting the river, with many of its residents moving South.
=== Zilatran settlement ===
After the foundation of Zilatra, the government began to sponsor the creation of new communes across the entire country. Relatively late to this was Ziciya and Drudakroz, founded by Eksultant Prym and Toku'aui Ronango'O respectively. Ziciya was founded in merely , while Drudakroz was founded in 21 VE. By contrast, many of Zilatra's other communes at this time were founded in the first decade of the era.
Ziciya began as a humble farming settlement, often being called a "hippie settlement", with many of its residents living in dug-out houses in the ground or in caravans. It gradually grew in population and by , it was the fifth largest commune in Zilatra.
Drudakroz by contrast was created in 21 VE, and had a reputation as an ice-fishing village, with many of its residents enjoying pastimes such as boat racing on the river's ice shelves. It would eventually build up humble houses built on terraces of the local hills facing the river. It grew much quicker than Ziciya, and by time of the aforementioned census was already the fourth largest commune in Zilatra within a year of its foundation.
Both cities continued to humbly grow, and Ziciya began to be industrialized. It grew massively as an agricultural settlement, growing primarily potatoes. Within a decade, Ziciyan potatoes were feeding most Zilatrans. The Ziciyan Potato Factory would also be built at this time. Drudakroz remained a largely residential and cultural settlement.
File:Ziciyaposter.png|Poster advertising living in Ziciya after its agricultural successes.
File:Ziciya.png|Image of Ziciya's industrial quarter taken in about 40 VE.
File:Drudakroz2.png|Early image taken of Drudakroz in about 25 VE.
=== Founding of Harjuba ===
After several years of talks, the government officials of both Drudakroz and Ziciya would decide to unite in the .
Category:Zilatra
Category:Kejafros
Category:Abexilas