Demographics of Aztlán

### Cynedrycan

Similar to Vizelians, Cynedrycan roots in Aztlán stemmed mainly from the Osmanli Empire. Many Cynedrycans were bought as indentured servants who would be used mostly as servants or butlers in wealthy households. This promoted the belief that Eyjanic or Cynedrycan servants were considered "luxury servants" or status symbols of wealth amongst the wealthy. To complicate matters further, Eyjanics were the only servants or slaves bought from the Osmanli who were given the designation of being put towards more reproduction oriented work. However, it was not in the traditional sense of purchase. While female Eyjanics were imported (mostly by extremely wealthy & prestigious colonial elite families), ironically many male Eyjanic slaves were imported. Mainly by wealthy women who had been widowed. This became a contentious source of controversy as some Ninhundish elites began to feel insecure at the thought of "Eyjanic beasts" taking their women.

Regardless, Cynedrycans would form a small community composed mainly of bastards. Initially, many Cynedrycans also fell into the working class due to their origins. However, as time went on Cynedrycans would come to form a part of the merchant class. Many Cynedrycans often leveraged their knowledge of Widonian & Cynedrycan origins to strike deals with Cynedrycan sources that were unavailable to Ninhundish merchants. Even worse, the Ninhundish were still somewhat less centralized in terms of Civilization than Cynedrycans so this worked to the advantage of Aztlani Cynedrycan merchants.

Now, while Cynedrycans would eventually be displaced in their line of work by the Michise in the 1800s. Many Eyjanic families would simply legitimize themselves as aristocrats through the buying of titles. However, as anti-Cynedrycan sentiment began to rise in the 1800s (primarily around the 1880s war) many Cynedrycan families adopted Ninhundish or Asutekan names. Several families who remained under Cynedrycan names were often attacked or discriminated against. Despite this, Cynedrycans would go on to flourish in several industries. Many of them making inventions or discoveries in the field of science.

### Michise

The Michise would not gain a huge presence in Aztlán until the early 1800s. Around 1830 would be when the Michise began to flood into Aztlán. Waves of Michise immigrants would arrive in Aztlán. Men, women, & families would migrate. The Michise would mostly settle in the West where land was cheap, & jobs were plentiful. These large migration waves are believe to be the cause behind much of Western Aztlán being distinctly Michise Aztlani whereas much of the rest of the country retains an Aztlani identity. However, around the 1880s war immigration would come to a trickle. Many believe the 80's war contributed to this trickle. Nonetheless, Michise immigration would pick up again around 1919. From here, an immigration boom would occur with waves of Michise migrating once more until the 1930s.

The Michise would mostly comprise the middle class within Aztlán. Some became educated industrial workers, some would go into the academic field, etc. However, the Michise would experience heavy discrimination & prejudice from the outset. Many Aztlanis viewed the Michise as less capable Ashians. Several stereotypes of Michise were created & ultimately, the Michise were barred from becoming officers in the IAA despite Ashians & Khoslol being allowed to (although this would be nullified after WW2). In addition, many Michise were barred from occupying high positions in society. Thus many had to resort to merchant-esque jobs to make their wealth.

Regardless, some Michise families would go on to become wealthy. These families would be treated equally & fairly mainly due to their immense wealth. Nonetheless, many Michise in Aztlán would come to resent the discrimination they faced. Especially as the Ashians came to be enjoy privileges that the Michise did not. Historians & scholars believe this contributed to the Michise Coup of the 1900s.

Anyways, the Michise would mostly have power in Western Aztlán where the Michise were numerous enough to surpass the obstacles in the way to success. Thus most Michise politicians, officers, etc. derive from Western Aztlán.

### Ashian

Ashian immigration mainly boomed around the 1880's. Interestingly enough, during the 80's war. Anthropologists & historians believe that this occured mainly due to the opportunism afforded to Ashians during this time. As the country experienced destruction & ruin, many Ashians saw an opportunity to benefit in the aftermath as prices dropped & unemployment rose. Rather than a field of chaos, they saw a gold mine waiting to be explored. Thus many Ashians began to immigrate (primarily males) to Aztlán. These initial immigrants led to several Ashian-owned businesses starting up which would eventually lead to the Ashian automobile industry but that doesn't occur for a couple decades. Circling back, the Ashians would immigrate in even greater waves once Heiliger Kaiser Ehren offered an extensive benefit plan to immigrants. Although the Ashians were initially banned from becoming officers, after the Ashian-Ninhundish war, the policy was scrapped. This is mainly due to Aztlán viewing the Ashian performance during the war as impressive. In addition, the Government had intended to utilize the Ashians as a "model minority" for Hezrana people in Aztlán. Whereas the Khoslol were too belligerent & the Michise were discriminated against, the Ashians could prove to be a perfect blend of what the Government sought in minorities.

Anyways, in the interwar years, many Ashians would rise in the officer corps. They would become the 3rd most numerous ethnic group in the officer corp after the Khoslol.

### Khoslol

The Khoslol have been in Aztlán since the colonial era. Initially, a group of Khoslol knights set sail for Anphilos in pursuit of the mystical Garden of Eden. They would land in what was the Asutekan Empire at the time. The Khoslol would become acquainted with the Asutekan Nobility. Although this all occured after the Ninhundish landed in Anphilos. Hence the Khoslol were simply believed to be related to or part of the Ninhundish colonists. After 7 years, the expedition in Aztlán would be called off & the Khoslol Knights (known as Khochasi) would return to New Chaiama.

   Anyways, the Khoslol would not begin to immigrate in waves to Aztlán until the mid-1500s during the Trekkish Krieg. As Reichskommissar Nikolaus Krause sought to amass a large army composed of Mercenaries, the Khoslol were perfect fits for the job. Hundreds of Khoslol mercenaries were hired in preparation of the war alongside Ninhundish Landsritter. The Khoslol would be integrated into the Aztlani Spieß once Krause created it. However, the Khoslol would mostly be integrated into the larger Ninhundish Landsritter army. During the war, the Khoslol would perform admirably. Although they would suffer heavier casualties than the normal army, but this was attributed to Krause intentions to have as many mercenaries killed in fighting to lessen the cost of repaying them after the war. Moving forward, once the war concluded & the lands in the East were annexed. The Khoslol were mostly used as explorers & guards in the West where colonization was slower & more dangerous due to the environment.

From here, the Khoslol would immigrate to Aztlán in small waves. Generally immigration picked up around times of conflict when Aztlán would hire Khoslol mercenaries. For this reason, most of the early Khoslol immigration was composed of single men who typically married Native women. Nonetheless, Khoslol immigration would pick up around the Dark War & the time of independence. By now, distinct Khoslol communities would have formed in the West. Mostly in the State of Cuix. From here, the Khoslol would mostly serve in the Neue Branderlandish Colonial Army, & eventually the Aztlani Army.

During independence, the Khoslol were not a large ethnic group in Aztlán. Thus they were originally given no separate ethnic identifier on the National Census. Many often simply identified themselves as having mixed indigenous & Michise heritage. This often led to the Khoslol facing greater discrimination & prejudice within Aztlán. However, as the Khoslol population began to grow & more families immigrated from Khaw si Khaw. The Khoslol population would eventually be given a unique category to identify their heritage. The Khoslol would also begin to be admitted to military academies within Aztlán. Although there was heavy discrimination & prejudice as only the Ninhundish elite were allowed to be officers, the Khoslol talent for warfare could not be unrecognized. Thus a token amount of Khoslol were allowed to become officers. They would be put in charge of regiments composed mainly of other Khoslol or of ethnic groups that weren't Eporan. Nonetheless, it was considered a major achievement for the Khoslol to be one of the only ethnic groups aside from natives who were allowed to become officers in the Imperial Army of Aztlán at the time.

Anyways, the Khoslol would become more prominent in society during the early 1900s. When the Khoslol Princely Empire sent its Territorial Medical Korp to Aztlán to bring about a "Health Revolution" due to the abhorrent lack of medical industry in Aztlán at the time. This would improve Aztlani perception of the Khoslol as many began to view them not just as belligerent soldiers, but as friendly foreigners as well.

The city of Kalima (rn Xlapak) would be composed mostly of Khoslol families. Kalima is considered an ethnic enclave for Khoslol due to its uniquely Khoslol characteristics & identity, along with its overwhelmingly Khoslol demographic composition.

### Trekkish

The Trekkish would have roots in Aztlán from the Colonial Era. Derived mainly from Trekkish colonization of what is now Eastern Aztlán. The Trekkish would send settlers to the colony, but unlike the Ninhundish the Trekkish would adopt a policy of peaceful co-existence with the Natives. Over time, the Trekkish would gradually assimilate the Natives through cultural & religious conversion or through racial intermixing. However, it was far more peaceful & gradual than the Ninhundish process which was far more violent & forced. Many scholars point to this fact as a defining point in the difference between the Mejkālā & Asutekans in terms of Eporan perception. Whereas the Asutekans have adopted a stance of hostility towards retaining Eporan values or culture along with many Asutekan villages outlawing miscegenation (ironically) with foreigners, the Mejkālāns have continued to adopt & praise Trekkish culture & values. Even today, many Mejkālāns prefer to adopt Trekkish surnames & Trekkish identities over Ninhundish identities not out of desire to move up in society, but out of genuine respect & care for Trekkish culture. Anyways, the Trekkish would be absorbed into Neue Branderland after the Trekkish Krieg. Many of them had their wealth stripped by the Ninhundish thus much of the Trekkish ethnic group came to comprise the working class within Aztlán. Although a very small number of aristocratic families like the Uskovskys were able to retain their class & wealth. Despite this, the Trekkish would come to form a niche minority within Aztlán. Many would settle the interior of the country, mostly near (Arutabisuta) in the State of Coyotl. While they still are mostly a part of the working class, many Trekkish Aztlanis have been able to use education to advance themselves within society. Especially during the industrial era where many Trekkish rose into the middle class by occupying higher end jobs that required advanced education.

Now, while it may seem the Trekkish did not have much of an impact on Aztlán as an ethnic group, there are notable figures in the Trekkish community who left a lasting impact on Aztlán. The greatest example being Eztli Kornilov. The man who led the Fascist Party to victory in the interwar years. Kornilov is often held up as a shining example for the Aztlani Trekkish community. Although there would be several other figures who would also leave their footnote within Aztlani history.

### Terra Costeiran

Terra Costeirans would mostly have roots in Aztlán from the 1800s. During independence, a friend of Felix von Götzen would come to be the basis which inspired the formation of the position of Caudillo. Aside from this, Terra Costeirans would mostly be a part of the working class. Interestingly, many would come to work in the linguistic field, which has been alluded to by historians in explaining how Terra Costeiran dialect has slightly influenced Aztlani language.

Hence Terra Costeira or Terra Costeirans have not had much of an impact on Aztlán. Although a number of Costeirans were sent to internment camps during WW2 out of the Aztlani belief that the Costeiran community might have attempted to create unrest & disorder in Aztlán to benefit alleged Costeiran agents operating in the country.

### Thenegach

Southern Flondarians have had a complex & complicated history with Aztlán. Starting in the colonial era, the Ninhundish who immigrated to Aztlán were mostly composed of Branderlandish guthics. Very few Flondarians immigrated to Aztlán. This is mainly attributed to the belief that Flondarians mostly chose to concentrate on Niewe Flondaria vs Neue Branderland. Nonetheless, there were a portion of Flondarians who immigrated to Aztlán. Initially, there was no ill will between the Branderlandish & Flondarians in Aztlán. However, once separatist ideas & movements began to develop in Niewe Flondar, many Branderlandish Aztlanis began to view the Flondarians as potential usurpers who would overthrow Branderlandish rule & establish an independent country. Thus many Branderlandish began to look down upon the Flondarians. Then, during the Flondarian rebellion, the colonial elite began promoting the idea of cultural superiority. Many viewed the Flondarians as feeble minded beasts who sought to subjugate any who were not fellow primates like them.

Moving forward, the Flondarians would continue to be viewed as beasts even after independence. However, it would not be until the 1800s that disdain & prejudice towards the Flondarians would reach its peak. Many compared the Flondarians to serpents that would destroy Aztlán at any given moment, this was compounded by the events that led up to the 1880s war & the war itself. Propaganda of the Flondarians depicted them as fat, repugnant rats who were leeching off of Aztláns wealth. This explains why there were very few Flondarians in Aztlán at the time aside from businessmen overseeing their businesses. Relations would slightly improve in the early 1900s but the Flondarians would not be viewed in a positive light until WW2. Thanks mostly to the works of (Vasconcelos) in which all guthics were described as being united through blood & brotherhood, the Flondarians would begin to be viewed as unruly younger brothers that had strayed from the family tree, but they were still brothers nonetheless. Thus after WW2 many Flondarians were viewed positively by Aztlanis. Which many believe explains the close ties & connections established by the countries in the latter half of the 20th century.

### Vizelian

Vizelian presence in Aztlán is believed to have stemmed from the days of the Osmanli Empire. Now, while Reichskommissar Adolfo had set up his legendary economic system. Many Eporans were still taken on as laborers, servants, etc. thus many aristocratic Neue Branderlanders sought to find a source from which to fill the growing need for Eporans that weren't guthics. Thus Aztlán looked to the Osmanli Empire in Akrifa & Eporan. Often times, Ninhundish slavers were contracted to transport shipments of slaves from the Osmanli Empire to Aztlán.

For Vizelia specifically, many Vizelians were taken on as indentured servants rather than proper slaves. Nonetheless, Vizelians were often placed in supervisory positions of intensive labor in the more dangerous work places of Neue Branderland. This was due to Ninhundish workers often dying from disease or accidents. Vizelians were considered disposable & a cost-effective alternative to expensive Ninhundish workers. In addition, Vizelians were notorious for being made to do the job of stagecoaches. This is believed to have contributed to the image of Vizelians as mannered intellectuals.

### Kuratan

The Kuratans arrived in Aztlán primarily around the mid-1800s. Although some scholars have theorized that Kuratans had contact with the Asutekan & Mejkālān civilizations. Regardless, the Kuratans would arrive mainly due to the conquest of Kurata by the Cynedrycan Empire. Although slavery had been outlawed during independence, there was still what some have described as "faux slavery". This was the name given to the system of sharecropping & ranching that was used extensively within Aztlán throughout the 1800s. Often, impoverished Akrifan or Native laborers would be allowed to live on parcels of land, harvest their own crops, etc. in return for giving a portion of their yields to the equivalent of a landlord. However, many of these laborers would often fall into debt & thus become just slightly better versions of indentured servants.

Hence many Kuratans saw a golden opportunity in this to continue their way of life in Aztlán. So when Kuratans came, many easily immersed themselves into the educated upper class. Several Kuratans would go on to become politicians, aristocrats, & more. Although many Kuratans would also enter the military & easily become officers. Kuratans would use the technicality that only indigenous (other than Ninhundish & Khoslol) were allowed to become officers in the IAA. Thus many joined & quickly dominated the officer corps among the indigenous.

Despite all of this, the Kuratans would adopt Asutekan names & appear Asutekan in terms of culture & fashion. Asutekan scholars have argued that this was to give off the guise of assimilating into indigenous Aztlani culture when in reality it was the complete opposite. Hence why many Asutekan communities today have protested & outright destroyed monuments or other hallmarks of Kuratan figures in Aztlán. Even in terms of ethnicity, indigenous communities have continued to protest the idea of Kuratans getting access to benefits reserved for indigenous people of Aztlán.

Anyways, the Kuratans would have a major impact in Aztlán not only through their wealthy lifestyles & political involvement but also through their participation in warfare. It is believed that large portions of the Aztlani Kuratan community joined the military when war was declared on the UKSR. Many Kuratans saw the war as a war to take back there homeland. Kuratan politicians were also at the forefront of belligerent rhetoric in the Council of State.