Keinzustan

The Harmonious Territory of Keinzustan is an anarchist confederation on the Eastern peninsula of Silusk.

## History

### Exiled Wanderers

What would become Keinzustan originally settled in modern-day Rastatori after coming from a land across the sea that not even many Keinzustanians know about. It is said that long ago, the first people of Keinzustan lived under an oppressive and decadent autocracy. It's rulers were cold and apathetic to the plight of the first Keinzustanians so, in a bid to escape, they sailed away under the cover of night. For generations they sailed, picking up travellers, refugees, outcasts and dissidents as they sailed until they were no longer an ethnic or cultural people, but a people of exiles. A people whose sole ties were their diaspora and their found community.

During their time in Ritosa, they encountered the people whom the land was named after. With the Rastatori either subjugation or death, the two settlers clashed, with Keinzustan repelling the attackers. Despite this, after a meeting of Keinzustan's Soviet Congress, it was decided the Harmonious Territory would leave the area, being offered land by the Holy King of Qeshrion.

### Clashes with the Union

Forming the city of Drejistan, Keinzustanians quickly got to work construction homes and ships. As the town grew, so did the population as more and more settlers. What was once a small coastal settlement evolved into a port city with booze, buildings and brawls. Sailors and diplomats would visit the city, conversing with locals and admiring the architecture.

Not all was well, however, with the merging of the Union of Taren-Rastatori and Qeshrion, Keinzustan was once again met with their former enemies. Considering the Union's ties to Ritosa, incorporating them as a founding member, many Keinzustanians feared an invasion, despite Union promises of peace. This was combined with the need for expansion, with a lack of fertile soil and temperate climate hampering the growth of the Harmonious Territory. This came ahead in the founding of Pikby, a town to the south of Drejistan in claimed Union territory. The residents, citing the lack of de facto control in the region and the need for land, settled in the area. They were quickly discovered by Union officials passing through the area, who informed them that they were squatting in Union land.

Following this, a series of negotiations regarding the territory and compensation for it were held. These talks would stall multiple times, almost to the point of conflict with the Union threatening war if Keinzustan did not comply. However, after much turmoil, a deal was reached with Keinzustan seceding a portion of its northern territory in exchange for Pikby.

## Society

### Governance

The Harmonious Territory is governed through Soviets, or Councils, of communities. These communities can span from workplaces to labour unions to entire cities. Said Soviets handle local affairs in their community then, in the Soviet Congress, national issues are debated and voted on. Throughout both the local Soviets and Soviet Congress all citizens participate and vote without need of a representative. In the few cases where a representative is needed, such as in Diplomacy, a delegate is elected from among the populace. Said delegate can be recalled at any time the people deem them to be no longer necessary in that role.

In this way, Keinzustan does not have a government in the traditional sense, with no hierarchies or leaders dictating legislation and policy. Making it anarchist.