Monquista

"*Back again, I see. You enjoyed your sojourn to my illustrious homeland, yes? I see it's done nothing for your fashion sense. Alas.*"
―Puerto Mico's Majordormo to The Pirate
Long an inconsequential, isolated backwater in the outer rim of the Spiral, **Monquista** recently became one of the preeminent powers in the Spiral, almost overnight, thanks to the massive infusion of gold and wealth its inhabitants pried from the ancient ruins in their colony of Skull Island. Monquista is home to a race of diminutive Monkeys, the Monquistans, who make up for their slight statures with massive egos and harsh tempers.

## History

### Early History

Not much is known about the early history of Monquista except for the rise of the Holy Monquisition. The Monquistans believe they have brought themselves up out of barbarism through sheer force of will, and that they are the only truly civilized beings in the Spiral – all others are barbarians and pretenders. As a result, the Monkeys are well-mannered to a fault – to imply that a Monquistan is acting wild, brutish, or like a wild monkey is the greatest insult one can levy.

### Reign of King Ferdinand VI

The reign of King Ferdinand III can be depicted under many guises in the eyes of everyday Monquistans. In the capital of Monquista, citizens have devoted their times (and sometimes lives) to outperform others. A sense of immense pride can be felt in Monquista City and they are much more likely to support King Ferdinand.

In the outskirts of Monquista, King Ferdinand is often regarded with vile and portrayed as a corrupt, malevolent ruler. This is evident due to the luxury that surrounds the royalty in the years to come, and the suppression of knowledge and literature.

Universally throughout Monquista, nobles and peasants alike can attest for the increase in military activity and totalitarianism. His desire to hold total power over all of Monquista is evident, except for his weakness. Whether for political or personal reasons, King Ferdinand would marry off to several noblewomen. These women would gain fame and popularity in Monquista before being replaced. This would eventually come to haunt King Ferdinand in the years to come.

### The Polarian War

Monquista was pulled into a great and terrible war started by Napoleguin of Polaris. In this event, Polaris attacked all of its allies at once including Marleybone, Valencia, and, of course, Monquista.

It is unproven, but the current rulers of Monqista would gain several titles pertaining some sort of control over Aquila, Krokotopia, Marleybone, and Polaris. Whether this is due to military intervention or some honorific is unclear.

It is speculated that Monquista played a minor role towards the end of the war.

### Discovery of Skull Island

Monquista had discovered Skull Island before any other civilization in The Spiral. As such they claim the right to rule over the entire world. The Monquistans became especially interested in Skull Island after discovering an immense amount of gold in the jungles near the Isle of Doom. The Monquistans established a colony in Tradewinds Skyway known as Puerto Mico. King Ferdinand requested that all Monquistadors to storm into the jungles and pillage as much riches as they could gather. This increased the wealth of Monquista by a substantial amount, almost overnight.

There were ample amounts of bananas found in Skull Island that it caused the banana market to become deflated--much to the distain of the Valencians.

It wasn't long before Gortez, mightiest of the Monquistadors, was summoned to lead the charge into the Isle of Doom. After weeks, no sign was found from Gortez's troops until one staggered out of the jungle with a raving fever. News of Gortez's rebellion reached Puerto Mico as well as Monquista City. It became a thorn in the nobility's side.

### The Monkey's Paw

A knight called Monkey Hotay was charged by the Lord of La Mancha to find the Monkey's Paw. After countless days and nights, he discovered The Monkey's Paw and returned it to La Mancha. Instead of giving the Paw to his Lord, he made 2 wishes. He first wished for One Million Bananas, because he was hungry. He then wished to become "Don Kehotay", but instead he turned into "Donkey Hotay". This drived him into madness.

Aside from Donkey Hotay's madness, word spread that La Mancha had One Million Bananas. Everyone wanted to claim the bananas, including the Valvida Brothers. In the end, La Mancha was ravaged, The Valvida Brothers took The Monkey's Paw, and all the bananas were stolen. Without a Lord, Donkey Hotay became a Lord by default.

### Queen Catherine's Imprisonment

As with some of the more infamous former Queens of Monquista, Queen Catherine herself was installing various agents at different levels of Monquistan society intending to splinter the noble houses. Due to The Crown wanting to suppress all rebellions, communications were severed. The Crown became aware of Queen Catherine's agents and disposed of them all. Whether or not she was imprisoned because of this, she was relocated to the Summer Palace.

### The Monquistan Civil War

#### The Return of Gortez

Gortez was eventually apprehended by The Pirate and their crew on the basis that Monquista would sign a trade treaty with Skull Island. When The Pirate made their venture to Monquista City, King Ferdinand and Queen Isadora treated The Pirate with the upmost gratitude and showered them with mostly compliments. The King signed the death warrant for both Gortez and (unknowingly) The Pirate and begged The Pirate to deliver Gortez to the prison of Zenda.

Upon entering Zenda with the captured Gortez, the guards read the declaration of death. They immediately attacked The Pirate. During the fight, The Pirate freed Gortez from his cage and together they defeated the guards of Zenda.

After succeeding in capturing Zenda, the prisoners were freed including Martino Aguilar and former Queen Eleanor. The Opposition against The Crown of Monquista grew greatly with Gortez joining and claiming Zenda as the Opposition's center.

#### Reuniting of The Queens

With Queen Eleanor free, she is in dire need to reunite with the former Queens involved with The Opposition. Eleanor sends The Pirate to St. Bonobos Abbey where Queen Anna is being kept in secret from The Crown. Anna is glad to hear from Eleanor and tells The Pirate that Queen Catherine is being held in the Summer Palace.

After breaking into the Summer Palace, The Pirate meets with former Queen Catherine. Catherine has become almost hopelessin The Opposition's efforts as all of her agents have been disposed of. She sends The Pirate back to Queen Eleanor.

#### The Monkey's Paw and One Million Bananas

Queen Eleanor comes up with a different plan to take power in Monquista. She tells The Pirate of a powerful relic that can grant wishes for Monquistans. She sends The Pirate on a mission to find the Monkey's Paw. This leads The Pirate to go to La Mancha, break into Monquista City, and delve into Diablo Cut. The Pirate returns to La Mancha fulfilling a promise to give Donkey Hotay a chance to use his last wish to restore himself. Donkey Hotay instead wishes for One Million Bananas, again.

Eventually, The Pirate returns with the Monkey's Paw. Eleanor and Gortez are convinced that this will help them win over the noble houses. Eleanor has also heard rumors of One Million Bananas in La Mancha and claims that they can now acquire mercenaries to help them fight.

#### The Opposition gains an Ally

During the time that The Pirate is in Valencia and Cool Ranch, the war does not go in favor of The Opposition. Gortez has hatched a plot to free Napoleguin from Fort Elena so that Napoleguin and his military genius can help turn the tide of the war. He commissions Catbeard, who then commissions Mustang Sally to free Napoleguin. The plot is put on pause when Mustang Sally was caught and imprisoned in Fort Elena. The Pirate goes on to work with Catbeard to free Mustang Sally and Napoleguin.

The Pirate starts a minor war between Marleybone and Valencia by disrupting the uneasy peace in Port Regal Skyway. This war leads to an attack of Fort Elena prison and gives just enough time for The Pirate to flee with both of the prisoners. Napoleguin meets with Gortez as the two work to win the Civil War.

#### The Overthrow of King Ferdinand

After Napoleguin joined with Gortez, they managed to overthrow The Crown of Monquista and establish Gortez as King of Monquista and reinstate Queen Eleanor.

### The Search for Caligostro

The Pirate is in search of a way to get into Calabria Skyway. They are suspicious about using Avernus Skyway due to the increased security and the odds of surviving the voyage. Gortez declares that The Pirate will serve as the Don Armando Montibon's attache to the Valencian Court. This will provide The Pirate with means and diplomatic immunity while in Valencia's capital.

Eventually, the time had come for The Pirate and Don Armando to part ways. Don Armando says that to avoid hostilities between Monquista and Valencia, he will claim that The Pirate abandoned him.

### Novus

A new world had materialized over Marleybone, Monquista, Polaris, and Valencia. The Monquistans allied themselves with the Valencians to explore this lush new world. Overtime, diplomatic channels evaporated due to the shared greed in exploiting Dasein and the resources that Novus provided. On the brink of a full-scale war, The Wizard managed to forcefully pacify all of the representatives. The war was postponed as all four of the colonizing powers negotiated a peaceful resolution, but declared that The Wizard was an enemy.

## Trivia

* Monquista is based off of The Spanish Empire and The Spanish Inquisition
* Monquista's flag is a play off of the fleur-de-lis
* Monquista is the 2nd world in Pirate101
* Monquista currently has only 1 skyway and 3 available stormgates
* It is revealed during the events of Novus that Valencia has exclusive rights to export fruit and lumber to Monquista. Whether this is before or after the Fall of Kane is unknown; although likely after.