Kingdom of Thafi

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*- King Daniel Biasli*

## The Constitutional Kingdom of Thafi

The flag adopted by the former Chieftain of the Thafi Tribes and present King of Thafi, King Daniel Biasli, that continued to see use after Martial Law.

## Demography

### Towns

Labyriv
Tartak
Alwadi
Camp Qota

## Geography

A map of the Kingdom of Thafi detailing different settlements within its realm. Accurate since 12/04/2022

## Founding

### Founders

King Daniel Biasli
Chancellor Mogwai Swe

### Succeeded by

Shogunate of Thafi

**Kingdom of Thafi**, officially the **The Constitutional Kingdom of Thafi**, is a country in the southwest of of Ef'thar, North of the **The High Kingdom of Al'mador**. The geography of the **Kingdom of Thafi** is somewhat diverse, with mountainous regions, dunes, and tree-filled plains. The settlements of the **Kingdom of Thafi** are spread out among different points of the River Y'ortan. The population rests around 2500, but is prone to change for the better or worse. The capital of the **Kingdom of Thafi,** Labyriv,

The predecessor of the **Kingdom of Thafi,** the **Tribes of Thafi**, have been dissolved due to the Kingdom being established. As such, the **Kingdom of Thafi** is transitioning from its tribal days to a civilized kingdom. This was because the population was growing faster, sparser settlements were being made, and a more centralized national government such as a Kingdom would be able to ensure the survival of the Thafi people as a civilization.

## Etymology

The origin of the name Thafi was lost to history although it is known that it was made after the religion of **Thafism** which also has its origin lost. However, it means much to many of the Thafians. It means hope, home, their nation, why they fight. Sometimes Thafians will also say Thafi to refer to the capital city of **Labyriv**.

The Etymology of the name Labyriv comes from a respective ancient dialect of the now common Thafi tongue, Lleˈnibǐian. It roughly translates to Land by River.

## History

### Pre-Founding

The **Thafi Tribes** settled along the river Y'ortan after Nabiun Biasli led a pilgrimage out of The White Plains from the local empires. They settled in the humble beginnings of their first settlement, Labyriv, along the river Y'ortan. Life was mainly peaceful and much development of the nation first began in its tribal days. It is believed that Thafi peoples groups once went by the name of the People of Edin.

### Founding

The **Tribes of Thafi** began growing exponentially in terms of settlements and population, so the decision was made to centralize the tribes into one kingdom. Thus, the **Kingdom of Thafi** was born from its tribal predecessor. During this period, more movements toward a militarist and centralized command were made.

### Martial Law of Thafi

During 200 ADT, riots broke out in Labyriv after repression by a local militia force. Citizen and military forces scrimmaged on the streets with Vorshk intervention forces arriving to help settle the tension. After 3 deaths King Daniel Biasli instituted Martial Law leaving Commander Waffle and Officer FO in charge of Thafi for a week. This is the first and last time Martial Law was enacted on The Thafi government.

### Restoration of the Monarchy

After unrest was put down by the military, a military dictatorship was installed during this time of disarray to secure the safety of the nation. Finally, this period of Martial Law was put to an end by the Restoration of the Monarchy. King Daniel Biasli returned to the throne, unscathed and continues to lead the prosperous nation of Thafi Whilst the military returned to their posts in Labyriv and **Camp Qota**. It is also believed that during this time the oasis was finished and the town of **Alwadi** was created.

### Decline of the Monarchy

Ever since the restoration of power, the monarchy became more disconnected to the country, the reasoning can be traced to the events of martial law and pre-martial law with many writing signs say anti-monarchist propaganda and some even going as far as writing a book against the monarchy which might have caused Daniel Biasli to step away from the politics of the country.

### Creation of the Shogunate

Whilst the monarchy backed away from the country, the streets of Labyriv were mostly empty with many folk having no requirement to do anything with the monarchy seemingly disappearing, after months of no progression, Daniel Biasli decided to give up his crown to his Councillor Mogwai, who after some days ended up leaving the crown to Councillor Dutu (Waffle) and live a peaceful life like his holines. Due to Dutu's primary position being the one of commander, the nation was reformed into the **Shogunate of Thafi** with a new capital being created to the north named **Travi.**

## Geography

The **Kingdom of Thafi**'s geography mainly consists of mountainous dunes and forested savanna alongside the river. The climate is dry, with not much rain. Small sandstorms in desert regions are so frequent the local populations take no notice.

### Physical Geography

Most of the **Kingdom of Thafi's** physical geography lies within a savannah. To the North of the **Kingdom of Thafi** there is desert and Mesa, while to the South there are more forested savannah plains, although it is still in a desert. The most important takeaway from its physical geography is the River Y'ortan. The River Y'ortan was the first place of settlement for the Thafi peoples, and continues to a point of interest and exploration aswell as settlement.

### Climate

The naturally dry climate of the **Kingdom of Thafi** is the main reason as to why the River Y'ortan was so important for Thafians.

## Government and Politics

The Politics of the **Kingdom of Thafi** are mainly not present due to its youth as a centralized kingdom that did not last long, although some political turmoil did occur with the Labyriv massacre having links to the Labyriv Underground Society, a society located underneath the households of many citizens which was exposed shortly before the massacre erupted.

### Political Factions and Parties

There are no parties, only one government.

### Law and Judiciary

A courthouse is presently being built in Labyriv, and a constitution is being made. Until they are finished, the word of the King is as good as law.

### Foreign Relations

Most relations with other nations are friendly. A close ally of the **Kingdom of Thafi** are the Dominion of Vorshka. The only country(s) that have hostility towards the **Kingdom of Thafi** are the **Serpent Hallow County Cowboys** due to an instance in which the **Serpent Hallow County Cowboys** gave some unsavory comments towards the **Martial Law of Thafi** and the dispute over the Cowboys northern settlements.

## Economy

There isn't much of an economy in the **Kingdom of Thafi**. Most food and resources are shared, as the Thafians find it most convenient and peaceful to do so.

## Demographics

### Language

In the humble beginnings of the **Kingdom of Thafi**, there were so many languages and dialects that not one Thafian could understand the other. That was, until the unification by King Daniel Biasli . Now, the language spoken by every resident is Lleˈnibǐian. The population was low enough to wipe the slate clean for a common tongue, but growing fast enough so the language would live and be adopted by many at the time of the reintroduction of Lleˈnibǐian. Lleˈnibǐian was an ancient language carried by the first settlers and represented the majority language until it became a unified language.

### Race

The **Kingdom of Thafi** has no distinctive race, although most resemble that of a brown-toned human while some are human like yellow smooth skinned (resembling a human/duck hybrid) . **The Tribe** was a melting pot of cultures, races, and groups that gradually mixed together into a common identity for most Thafians by the time of the Kingdom. Most who look different are not alienated because of Thafi's diverse beginnings.

## Culture

#### Art

Most art in the **Kingdom of Thafi** comes in the form of physical monuments depicting the history of their nation, with repression, warfare, and recreations of famous leaders.

#### News

Most news is announcements carried out by the King in the **Kingdom of Thafi**.

### Architecture

Deepslate, stone bricks, wood, sand, and almost anything else you can find in the area is used for buildings. The architecture largely consists of whatever may be functional, as long as it has some visual appeal.

## Trivia

* Many members of the Kingdom of Thafi joined from a group called OIA when the **Thafi Tribe** began
* Originally, Thafi architecture was going to be composed of mud
* It was once mentioned by Thafi Peoples that they called themselves the People of Edin