Free Republic of Drylake

The **Free Republic of Drylake** is a republic in the Great Basin of North America, part of the former Oregon region. It is named for the vast desert dominated by Summer Lake and Lake Abert, as well as numerous smaller lakes.

## History

### Founding

John M. Katzitter founded the Free Republic of Drylake under the Cowboy Hat Rebellion in the former Republic of Malheur. The Cowboy Hat Rebellion consisted of John M. Katzitter leading one large group known as the Drylakers, a combination of the Ten Gallons, the Pistols and the Mistols, the Two-Foot Headers, the Horse Wranglers, the Coweaten Shitheads, and the Pops.

After the Cowboy Hat Rebellion won the war, the Free Republic of Drylake was finally founded on September 1st, 1954. After the founding, the Ten Gallons, the Pistols and the Mistols, the Two-Foot Headers, and the Horse Wranglers all saw an opportunity to finally make a republic where homosexuality is legalized. John M. Katzitter and the Coweaten Shitheads didn't like this idea. They stood by their ideals that homosexuality was purely immoral and didn't want to aid in the revolutionary idea of a state where homosexuals can roam free. The rebellion broke apart once again and several arguments and protests occurred, creating a political battlefield. The pro-gay rebellions, now called Cowboy Hats for Sexual Freedom, based themselves in Valley Falls, while the Coweaten Shitheads supported John M. Katzitter and based themselves in Lakeview. John M. Katzitter referred to Valley Falls as a "city of disgusting anti-Christian [my advisors told me not to say this word]". Apparently John's advisors told him not to say that word too because he followed it famously with "in a world where we can call black people [my advisors told me not to say this word either] why can't we call homosexuals [see first note]?" John M. Katzitter's mental state started deteriorating. Suddenly, on October 29th, 1956, he went on a shooting rampage, killing ten members of Cowboy Hats for Sexual Freedom. This became a battle. The Cowboy Hats for Sexual Freedom retaliated and shot members of the Coweaten Shitheads, as well as attempting to assassinate Katzitter himself. Fourteen more members of Cowboy Hats for Sexual Freedom died, as did nine members of the Coweaten Shitheads. On January 10th, 1957, John M. Katzitter suddenly disappeared. For three whole weeks, Drylake was uncontrolled anarchy. This was until the brother of the founder, Mike von Katzitter, took over the country and established a government in Lakeview. In an attempt to solve the homosexuality debate, he commended cities to do as they wish with the laws. Valley Falls was the only city at the time to legalize it. Anywhere beyond city limits, homosexuality was automatically legal. This, for the most part, ended a long debate weird for its time.

### Growing Period

After what some may consider the "Wild West" period of the 1950s, the 1960s saw immense growth in Drylake. Because of the unusually progressive laws, many people saw opportunity living in Drylake. The first democratic election of Drylake took place in 1958, where Mike von Katzitter was replaced with Sir Rootin' Tootin' Shootin'. After Sir Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' held office, he promised to build affordable housing developments for families and make Drylake prosperous. Lakeview and Valley Falls would be full of classy yet cheap apartments, Wagontire would be a major stop for cars on the highway, and all the other small towns would also reach new heights. A republic in the desert was finally blowing up. Drylake built a new, wondrous image in the age of a new state of America. Sir Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' was voted into office once again in 1962, where further developments were made.

## Cities

### Lakeview

Lakeview is the capital and the largest city of Drylake.

### Valley Falls

Valley Falls is the second-largest city of Drylake as well as the oldest settlement in the area.

### New Pine Creek

New Pine Creek is a border city in Drylake, shared with the Free Republic of Goose Lake.

## Politics

### Leaders

Disappeared January 10th, 1957
Lakeview, Drylake
 Mike von Katzitter
Died November 24th, 1969
Lakeview, Drylake
 Sir Rootin' Tootin' Shootin'
Died May 2nd, 1981
Silver Lake, Drylake