Paluki ha Etoraburui

**Other Groups**

* Pelaukikui (11,1%)

Semi-Constitutional Theocracy

* Balvinsegarui - Askei Neute

### **Overview**

The Devout State of Paluki, or more commonly **Paluki** ha Etoraburui, is a nation within the continent of **Aesilandri**, more specifically the region of Faltírgílúa. It borders the Old North Westher Sea and contains the basin of the Kaleskau river. It does not have any direct borders with another nation, yet in its vicinity there are the High Kingdom of Elyria, the Empire of Tennu and al-Izula. The capital and only currently administered town is Paluker.

Paluki as an independent nation is a fairly recent development, as it used to be a Free City under the protection of the Kingdom of Faltírvars until it collapsed and became an overlooked part of the Qamari Realm of Faltírvars. With the Treaty of Cnandaghir between the Sultan of Qamari and the Búrumhedal of Rinacólid, Paluker recieved the official right to independence which it claimed in late October. What had held Paluki from reforming from its dependent state to what it is today was a clash between culture and circumstance, as a concensus within the Palui culture was that a state for all Palokeu could only be led by a successor of the old royal dynasty, of which the Provisional leader Askei Neute was not.

Rather than through monarchy, Paluki today is ruled by the clergy of the faith of Cavianity of which the now Balvinsegarui is the current head of. Under Paluki, Paluker has become a sort-of trading hub within the Old North Westher Sea with merchants from Relveth to the Varsic successor states having their stalls there.

### **History of Paluki**

#### Independence

With the decline of Faltírvars the Free City would be nominally transferred under the control of the Qamari Sultanate and their Realm of Faltírvars, though Paluker became ever more overlooked. Reportedly, news of the Búrumhedal's disappearance hadn't even reached the leader until a Qamari settlement in the area of northern Faltírgílúa forced contact between Paluker and Qamari.

While the Qamari hold onto the Varsic lands would not be long with Rinacólid soon declaring its independence and Varshaad being independent throughout, Paluker would remain dependant. This was due to a particularity of the Palui culture, which focuses very deeply on blood relation and succession. With the provisional leader not to anyone's best knowledge not being related to the old royal family of the Old Kingdom of Paluki, he had no way to legitimise himself to his Palui citizens were he not to find a suitable heir to share his authority with.

Askei Neute, the provisional leader, being a devout Cavian, he prayed to Cavi and the patron deity of the Palui, Mórgúil.

> Eus ot Peutakeu fatapa ha Perui ra, nat Katapui peuré peunpe oteu Paluki, Aun? Otak caurore, Morgulani, Erelau pe aufpeunpe, autopa Palokeu eubape af Fertalui.
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- **Aulipui**, Askei's Prayer in Palui

Askei would eventually receive an answer in his dreams, telling him of prosperity and freedom that the Palui may have when they are independent. Subsequently, Paluki became independent, marking the last town in Faltírgílua to either collapse under or declare independence from Qamari.

#### **The Constitution**

Though a constitution based on Cavianity was promised with the formation of Paluki, it would take a long time until it was realized due to being occupied with other matters.

### **Culture**

#### Cultural overview

Palui culture is not easily comparable to other cultures of northern Iaddithis, though Palokeu can be found all around due to the aftermath of the Polian invasion. Palui, as is found in Paluki seems to be a blend of various dialects and subcultures, which emerged as a result of this Diaspora.

On a base level, culture in Paluker consists of sailing, consumption of alcoholic beverages and the worship of Cavian gods.

Another important aspect of live for Paluis is relatedness, as is shown in history, when the provisional leader could not assume any royal position due to not being related to the old royal family. This thought is also common for commoners, who usually raise their children to take on their occupation once they reach a certain age.

### **Economics**

#### **Overview**

Paluki, being situated in the vague centre of the Old North Westher Sea and the Kaleskau River, connecting it to the Klaskian Sea, is in a good position for trade. Trade routes extend to Relveth, Elyria and into Faltírvars. Thus, the Palui economy relies majorly on trade.

#### **Tariffs**

To keep the Palui economy from becoming overshadowed by abroad, tariffs were introduced when trade deals were being drawn up with the Bargains company and the Commonwealth of Relveth.

These tariffs would slightly increase the price of items sold in Paluker, which would then allow the city to receive the money made off the tariffs at the end of a month.

Exempt from tariffing are currently written books, rare minerals and *Moss Ólid, for some reason.*

1. ↑ Paluki does not have a Constitution as of now.