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Great Build

The **Great Build** was a period of rapid architecture progress and mass urbanisation. It began in the last quarter of the 5th century and started to decline towards the end of the 6th century. It ended with the outbreak of the Great Plague in 690.

The Great Build was a time of tremendous economic growth for the Kadeean and Balooun Empires, as well as all neighbouring lands. The height of the Great Build for Kadee was sometime in the first quarter of the 6th century, while for most countries outside the Lantoo it was the second quarter of the 6th century. For countries outside the Lantoo, this boom was triggered by the rise of the slave trade.

The Akranon was built at the height of the Great Build.

## History

### Tunguun Great Build

The Great Build reached Tunguu in the late 6th century, though it was not as large of an event as in Afbarkeean. It started in Bankootsan as a result of the decentralisation of the economy that was enacted by the Barna elected in 678. This period saw the emergence of many of the most important suburbs in the city. The economic prosperity that was experienced as a result triggered a great build throughout southern Tunguu in which many of the cities of the region were founded.

## Culture

The economic prosperity of the Great Build encouraged a hedonistic and liberal atmosphere in the second half of the 6th century (before the Great Plague), which was most prevelant in the Lantoo. Alcohol consumption became widespread and there was minimal persecution of drunkenness. This era was remarkably tolerant in comparison to the subsequent Second Spiritual Revival, and it became common for people of high social status to commit minor sins and openly engaged in behaviour that would be typically viewed as decedent in the 7th century. Galin-Prent was infamous hedonistic.

## Accomodation

### Apartment Buildings

Apartment buildings are invented in Drees in late century: 5 to provide cheap and compact accommodation for male workers and slaves. They are modelled on the accommodation buildings that had been built on the island of Manteepan-Harnan leading to the Kamakan Civil War to house the recruits that were being trained by the army.

Originally, these apartments were intended for housing males and slaves that were required to work in the centre of the city and/or by the coast, and were directly owned by the state. However, as the Great Build started to boom in early century: 6 and more people began to move into the cities, apartment buildings started to be built throughout Kadee as a way of housing the growing population. While everything is technically owned by the Kadeean state, the management of these new residential blocks was handled by private landlords who were required to register at the local registry. During the Age of Kadee, these buildings exist almost exclusively in the Kadeean Empire (and some in Braad) because of the large populations and economic gap within Kadeean cities.
Assembly of Victory

The **Assembly of Victory** (Saniit: Aatalee'gala-Trel), also sometimes referred to as the **Assembly of Union**, was an international diplomatic event held in Gorn in 511:40 to celebrate the conclusion of the Kamakan Wars and the complete fulfilment of the Badkalden prophecy, as all of Afbarkeean civilisation had been brought under the domain of the Badkalden and the San-Kamakan. This event is generally considered to mark the beginning of the Age of Union.

The leaders of each of the nations and states that had been conquered by the Kamakan were invited to attend the Assembly, as well as anyone who played a role in the success of the Kamakan mission, including Marasus-Marsee. Many Glaan were also in attendance, including Len-Glaan-Yorka-Daahat. The heroes of the Kamakan were honoured in the proceedings, including Konos-Jaral, Wilik-Azaa, Parkwon-Draada and Gunga-Peg. Gunga-Peg was awarded the title of Skalan-Binun, and Konos-Jaral was posthumously awarded the title of Len-Skalan. Bantee-Kwen, Esban-Mar, Prekasōn-Takul and Thurta-Fortin were each awarded the title of Skalan.

It was at this event that Mav-Jenf-Pesis-Keetoo presented the Uulantee to the Badkalden. Also, Kadeean sculptors had created a grand statue of the Badkalden, which was officially unveiled at the Assembly.
Duf-Baloo

**Duf-Baloo** (480:60 - 556:32) was the Malisin from 515:38 to 556:32. She led Adr-Kaa'an for most of the Age of Union and laid the basic foundations for the Balooun Empire that would be founded by her successor Paramasō I. She employed Ĵordaan-Juroo as an advisor and implemented many of her ideas in the running of the country.

She was the younger sister of Hanavak, Tuuemaa and Piltanō-Baloo, and the older sister of Ranal. She was the mother of Paramasō I, the founder of the Balooun Empire, and Gizigk-Brarnvil, the consort of Draada-Brarnvil and progenitor of the Tumasn royal family.

Contemporary Galin: Martzup I, Ĵaa I

Contemporary Glaanen: Teras, Linamax I
Kalifiyk

**Kalifiyk**, or the **Kalifiyk**, was a region of Mispitkan that comprised the two common protectorates of the Kadeean and Balooun Empires. These were the Kradasin-Rasa and the Royal Republic of Salanas. These states were effectively autonomous countries that paid tax to the two imperial governments.

## Name

The name *Kalifiyk* comes from the Huumarooneean phrase *ka-liifiyk*, meaning "border land", and refers to the fact that the region lies on the border between the Kadeean and Balooun Empires.

In Kadeean, the region was commonly referred to as *Mencharnoo* (from the phrase *ment-yarnoo,* meaning “divided land”), referring to the fact that it was divided between the two empires.

In Balooun, the region was known as *Hanlafiyk* (from *han-lafiyk*, meaning "border land").
Sinketusor

The **sinketusor** subculture was a spiritual-religious movement that existed primarily in the Ooziniit city of Wilika. Members of the movement renounced worldly possessions and often lived a homeless lifestyle, relying on charity from others. The goal of this practice was to gain a deeper connection to, appreciation for and understanding of the Aba. The word *sinketusor* comes from the Saniit phrase *sink-detus-rort*, meaning "homeless mystic".

A famous site associated with the sinketusor was Galaba Park in Wilika. Its name came from the Saniit *gala-aba*, meaning "of God". Sinketusor would gather there to socialise, recieve charity from citizens and engage in spiritual practices. There were numerous shrines in the park.

The sinketusor subculture is thought to have had a major effect on the Black Philosophy movement that flourished in Oozin during the Age of Baloo.
Loovuun-Baloo

**Loovuun-Baloo** (555:07 - 623:26) was the Malisin from 570:07 to 623:26. Like her mother Paramasō I, Loovuun was deeply concerned with Kadeean expansion and ordered defensive walls to be built around the cities of Sevesaa, Azor and Tanatan.

Contemporary Galin: Ĵaa I, Nevix II

Contemporary Glaanen: Fabanal I, Alsaba I, Glentaa I
Kiygreen

**Kiygreen** was a country on the island of Meltoo in the Bukan region. The native inhabitants of Kiygreen were known as the **Balkon**.

## Culture

Visitors from Afbarkeean often had trouble differentiating the cultures of Tunguu and Kiygreen, much to the indignation of the Tunguun, who prided themselves as being much more sophisticated than the Balkon. Eventually, this conflation of the two cultures became an infamous stereotype in Tunguu that was attributed to the ignorance of foreigners, and anyone who made the mistake was widely ridiculed.

## Climate

Kiygreen has an oceanic climate with lots of clouds and rain. It is typically much milder than the Tunguun climate.
Klin

**Klin** (born 285:89) was the Galin from 285:89 to 306:66. She gave her name to the Jekuus borough of Klin-Vermoo, which is home to the Galin's Palace.

According to legend, Klin was conceived after her mother, Kuujk, visited the Glaan and received their blessing. Kuujk died in childbirth, and so Klin was declared Galin on the day she was born.
Maldeeba I

**Maldeeba I** (574:38 - 647:21) was the Glaanen from 646:64 to 647:21. Her name comes from the Saniit phrase *balmaldee-aba*, meaning "preservation of God". Her death less than a year into her reign was considered a tragedy and precipitated a period of political turmoil known as the Glaanen Crisis.

Contemporary Malisin: Keeg I

Contemporary Galin: Nevix II
Holy March

The **Holy March** was an event that took place between 511:03 and 511:12 in which the allied armies of the San-Kamakan and the Eexalonta marched from the site of the Battle of Rarubel to the Kadeean capital of Jekuuz, whereupon they surrounded the Galin's Palace and demanded that Galin-Martzup surrender to the Badkalden.
Age of Union

The **Age of Union** or **Age of Peace** was the period from the Assembly of Victory in 511:40 to the Invasion of Limzuun in 562:67, in which all the nations of Afbarkeen were united under the San-Kamakan and peace prevailed. There were no major conflicts during this time, though the Age was punctuated by the two largest wars that had occurred in human history up to that point: the Kamakan Wars and the Kamakan Civil War.

Some major events that occurred during the Age of Union are: the founding of the Glaan-San Church; the founding of Tunguu; and the death of the Badkalden.
Kargon I

**Kargon I** (780:39 - 845:13) was the Galin from 795:39 to 820:20 and again from 832:65 to her death in 845:13. She was famous for leading the Kadeean Empire during the First Abar War and for being the only Galin to serve a second term as a result of the First Galin Crisis, in which her daughter Rootaseea died before she had conceived an heir. To commemorate her strength and perseverance in the face of these crises, she was commonly referred to as **Kargon the Great** or **Kargon the Brave** in Kadeean culture.

Contemporary Malisin: Bidiyum I, Den I
Afbarkeean

**Afbarkeean** is both a geographical region and a loosely defined culture located on the eastern coast of the continent of Sakralor. The geographic region emcompasses the Kadeean Peninsular, the northeastern section of Muubrin, Draan, and San. However, the **Afbarkeean Civilisation** is often considered to include Tunguu, and sometimes excludes Draan and Muubrin. The region is named after Afbar, who is believed in Afbarkeean society to be the first human.
Nevix (mythological figure)

**Nevix**, also known as **Nevix of San** and **Saint Nevix**, was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who is credited with spreading the Abar religion to the people of San. In 343:16, she went to the top of Mount Morsin, where the Glaan lived, and asked if they could help her to conceive a child. The Glaan told her to be grateful to the Aba and she would have numerous children. While she did not know what the Aba was, she followed their advice, and was soon with child. Nevix was so happy that she ran through the city of Graak praising the Aba. According to legend, Nevix had a total of 84 children.

The story of Nevix was so influential that Galin-Marsee named her first daughter Nevix in the hope that she would be blessed by the same fortune that Nevix of San had. After this, it became one of the most common names throughout Afbarkeean.
Petronika

**Petronika** (346:85 - 376:58) was a Gasifiit sailor who, according to legend, discovered the island of Fedritz in 369:34. She was born in Aading.

In her youth, Petronika traded on behalf of the city of Braadalij, mostly exporting wine to Huumaro and Kadee. In 368, she sailed to the sacred city of Leebaa, and was shocked to find it full of drunken Kadeeans dancing naked in the sewage-ridden streets. She was deeply offended by the disrespect the locals inflicted upon the hometown of Afbar and the birthplace of humanity, and decried their behaviour. In response, a Kadeean stepped forward and claimed that it was the wine imported from Muubrin that had corrupted the city, and that traders such as Petronika herself were to blame. Petronika felt ashamed for her role in the debauchery, and vowed to never drink nor trade wine again.

Upon returning to Braadalij, Petronika confronted the head of the city council, Fermeeyō, and attempted to convince her to cease exporting wine. While Fermeeyō agreed with her about the corrupting nature of wine, she refused to cease trading it, and threatened to revoke Petronika's trading licence if she did not relent in her protest. She pretended to agree with the councillor, but then immediately commandeered the ship that she had previously used to trade, and sailed off into the southern sea.

In 369:34, Petronika's ship crash-landed on the island of Fedritz, which had hitherto been undiscovered by man. She returned to Vuksum in 375:90, landing on the southern shores of Horl, and proceeded to spread the word of the newly discovered land. In 376:26, Petronika was arrested and brought before Fermeeyō once again. Instead of punishing her for stealing the ship, the councillor asked Petronika to direct them to the island in exchange for her freedom. Petronika died on this mission, and many people believed this she had been murdered on Fermeeyō's orders to eliminate her claim to the island, as well as to punish her for stealing the ship.
Hanik Confederation

The **Hanik Confederation** (Haanik: Kamuras-Hanik), also known simply as the **Kamuras**, was a political entity that was founded in 751 as a political alliance of the ten Haanik States. Its capital was Aspalaa, though its largest and arguably most influential city was Gorn.

## Political Structure

The head of state of the Confederation was the King, and the head of government was the Prime Minister. At any given time, the oldest of the Haanik Dukes served as King. Once a year, on the day that the confederation was founded, all the Dukes except for the King elected a Prime Minister, who was responsible for executing the wishes of the King and the Dukes. They are usually from a wealthy and important family. There is also a Head Priest selected by the Glaanen who has the power to veto any action attempted by the government.

## History

### Founding of the Confederation

Between 747 and 751, the Haanik states negotiated the terms of a prospective political alliance. One of the biggest questions about the new confederation was which city would be the seat of government. Most of the Rasyakalden were seriously considered at some point. However, Zalduflats was ruled out early on as it was not a coastal city, and so was a less convenient location for the seven coastal cities of the confederation. Eleekonos and Monakan were also ruled out because of their historic tensions with the Balooun and Kadeean Empires respectively, and the confederation did not want to exacerbate this tension. Gorn was an obvious choice as it had been the capital of San, and Afbarkeean as a whole during the Kamakan years, but the other cities did not want to affirm Gorn’s perceived sense of self-importance. This was also partially true of Kompango – which was the financial centre of the Haanik States – though it was also too far south to be an effective capital for the whole confederation. Therefore, Aspalaa was ultimately chosen as the capital of the Hanik Confederation.
Amun and Vilok

**Amun and Vilok** were two legendary figures in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who are credited with founding the Kadeean state of Badkana in 256. They were said to be descendants of Huulbadk, after whom Badkana is named. They were among the few notable male figures to appear in ancient Afbarkeean mythology, and this may have contributed to Badkana being one of the least sexist states in Kadee, if not the entire Lantoo.

According to the legend of Amun and Vilok, the Kadeean state of Badkana was originally a desolate wilderness dominated by wolves. In 256, two Kadeean boys named Amun and Vilok were exploring the hills of Badkana, when they were captured by a pack of wolves, who brought them to the Wolf Queen. She said that they would be eaten unless they had something valuable to trade for their lives. Vilok saw that the Wolf Queen was endowed with silver jewellery and devised a plan: he pointed to the moon and claimed that it was made of silver and belonged to him. The Wolf Queen agreed to set them both free in exchange for the moon, and the wolves ran off to try to catch it.

This legend is often evoked to explain why wolves howl at night-time, and how Kadeeans came to originally settle in Badkana.
Aphaba

**Aphaba** is a deity in the Yuutarban pantheon. He is the god of vegetation, food, intoxication, submission, taste and fear. His associated artefact is the Fruit of Salvation. His colour is green.

Aphaba was concieved when Kenehays seduced Ooyamuwlu during a solar eclipse in the Age of Earth. Their intercourse was a profound and transcendent experience, during which the two deities merged into one and perceived the ultimate cosmic truth. He is also considered to be the source of the god of air, Habapuu.

Aphaba's primary motivation is fear, particularly that of the other deities, and generally tends to avoid conflict. He is aligned with the benevolent deities, but often submits to the will of the malevolent ones out of fear.
Haanik States

The **Haanik States**, known colloquially as the **States**, were a collection of ten city-states in East San surrounded by the Balooun Empire to the west and Tumasn to the north. These included: Gorn, Aspalaa, Eleekonos, Monakan, Kompango, Zalduflats, Ledis, Vilma, Graadl and Detsasan. These states formed the Hanik Confederation in 751.

The Rasyakalden were cities most associated with the Badkalden and all (with the exception of Graak) were Haanik city-states.
Miinonyukon

The **Miinonyukon**, or **Holy Scrolls**, were a religious artefact that was central to the Abar religions and Afbarkeean culture in general. They contained information about God, the Glaan, morality and the afterlife. The scrolls were claimed to have been written by the Badkalden on her deathbed.

## Sins

The first Miinonyukon scroll drew a distinction between major and minor sins. It said that those who committed a major sin, and were not forgiven by a Glaan in their lifetime, would have to spend their afterlife building Teltelee, and serving others once it had been built.

### Major sins

* Murder: killing any civilian without provocation
* Impiety: showing a lack of respect for the Aba or the Glaan
* Doubt: disbelieving in the Aba as the fundamental principle of existence
* Theft: taking the property of another person without their consent
* Assault: violence inflicted by males on women

### Minor sins

* Violence: inflicting physical harm on another person
* Deceit: communicating a falsehood to another person
* Insolence: breaking the laws or customs of a country (that worships the Aba)
* Disobedience: refusing to comply with the orders of a legitimate superior
* Refusing to heed the advice of a Glaan
* Showing a lack of respect towards one's own family
* Failing to help an innocent person in need
* Failing to ensure that a criminal is punished
* Sloth: intentionally neglecting to work and contribute to society
* Rudeness: showing a lack of respect towards another person without provocation
* Ignorance: failing to be aware of important information, especially pertaining to religious and societal customs and beliefs
* Promiscuity: engaging in sexual activity excessively
* Intoxication: drinking alcohol excessively to the point where one's sense of morality is corrupted
* Public nudity: exposing one's naked body (specifically the genitals) in public situations

### Major respects

* Alasin: attaining a connection to the Aba
* Harbaswa: saving an innocent person from death
* Tegra: dying a martyr/hero
* Building a church (or organising and funding its construction)
* Koraba: donating one's land and possessions to the Church (providing they are of substantial value)
Kambiyb

**Kambiyb** is a deity in the Yuutarban pantheon. She is the goddess of light, dreams, visions, prophesy, war, stars and love. She is the daughter of Mowdes and Imyar-Krarnu and (together with Mowdes) she is the progenitor of all other Yuutarban deities. Her associated artefact is the Cosmic Doorway and her colour is white.

Kambiyb's primary motivation is her love for all living beings. However, she rarely directly interferes with the events of the world, and instead chooses to advise other benevolent deities, particularly Kenehays, and sometimes even humans.
Mowdes

**Mowdes** is a deity in the Yuutarban pantheon. He is the god of magic, music, transcendence, cosmic wisdom, nihilism and the void. He is the offspring of Imyar-Krarnu, with whom he conceived Kambiyb. Together with Kambiyb, he is the progenitor of all other Yuutarban deities. He is the equivalent of the Agriyan deity Mordis.

Mowdes is mostly detached from the events of the universe we inhabit, and is more concerned with things of transcendent nature. This means that his motivations are often esoteric.
Mevjem (mythological figure)

*For the Kadeean state, see Mevjem.*

**Mevjem** was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who was born to Kadee in 53:66 and gave her name to the Kadeean state of Mevjem. She gave birth to Iykmus in 69:12.

In the year 81, Mevjem cut down her daughter's favourite tree, which then inspired her to invent the first boat.

Mevjem was killed in on a voyage to Iykmus, along with Muubrin, which resulted in the exile of Iykmus.
Ordal

**Ordal** was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who defeated incumbent Mav-Jenf, Kartun, in the Mav-Jenf Challenge of 210, and thus succeeded her. Her accession to power marked the beginning of the Ordal Dynasty. She was born in Limzuun in 189:05.

Throughout her early life, Ordal trained relentlessly to hone her combat skills and attain peak physical fitness. Her aim was to compete in the Mav-Jenf Challenge, which she did in 210:00. Her opponent was Mav-Jenf-Kartun.

Before entering the arena, Ordal was stripped of her possession and given only a small sword with which to defend herself. As she stepped out, she saw that Kartun was covered in strong armour and equipped with a superior weapon. Despite this great disadvantage, Ordal's perfected combat skills allowed her to best her opponent, and Kartun was slain. The audience was shocked and cheered for the victor. Ordal was declared Mav-Jenf.

In the aftermath of the duel, Ordal addressed the crowd and decried the unfair advantage that her opponent had had. She vowed to only partake in future challenges on equal terms. The politicians strongly advised her against this, but she dismissed their concerns.

Ordal remained undefeated until her own daughter, Lemf, managed to pin her to the ground in 237:22, at which point she conceded the title to Lemf, thus continuing the Ordal Dynasty.
Iykmus (mythological figure)

*For the island, see Iykmus*

**Iykmus** was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who was considered to be the first sailor and was associated with the story of her exile from Kadee. She was born to Mevjem in 69:12, and loved exploring, hunting and climbing trees in her youth. She would also sit by the beach most nights and wish that she could explore the sea.

Iykmus invented the first boat after her mother cut down her favorite tree in the year 81. Beginning in 97:59, Iykmus went out on long voyages to explore the Xem Sea. In 104:71, she discovered a new island, which was named after her.

Iykmus returned to mainland Kadee and went to her mother, Mevjem, who was working in the fields with her sister, Kulplar, and Muubrin. Iykmus excitedly told them of her discovery and implored them to follow her, but they believed she had gone mad. Eventually, she managed to persuade Mevjem and Muubrin to accompany her in the boat, while Kulplar refused to go as she did not trust Iykmus with her life and also had work to do.

Iykmus, Muubrin and Mevjem set sail in search of the island, but soon Iykmus grew concerned that she could not find it as quickly as she had before. Her passengers started to grow impatient and she told them to paddle so that they would go faster. However, the boat encountered a massive storm, which rocked the vessel violently. They lay against the floor of the boat for safety, but the storm was so bad that Muubrin was flung from the deck. As the storm reached its most intense form, Mevjem reached out for her daughter, but this left her unprepared, and she too was flung overboard. As Iykmus looked for where her mother had gone, a flash of lightning imprinted the image of her terrified face onto her eyes, and this stayed with her for the rest of her life.

When the storm had settled down, Iymkus collapsed from exhaustion and fell through dream after dream, most of which were about the deaths of the two people who had trusted her with their lives. She felt a pain that was like death. When her boat finally washed up on the shore of Kadee, she was approached by Kulplar, Jekuuz and her children, Kulplar asked where her sister and Muubrin were, and Iykmus replied that they had been taken by the sea. Kulplar was so enraged that she banished Iykmus from Kadee. She managed to find her way back to the island and lived there for the rest of her life.
Imyar-Krarnu

**Imyar-Krarnu** is a concept in Yuutariyoo that translates to "mother everything", and is believed to be the source of all things. It is sometimes conceptualised and/or depicted as a goddess.

According to the Yuutarban mythological canon, Imyar-Krarnu was initially the only thing that existed. From her, issued Mowdes, god of magic and cosmic wisdom. Together, they conceived Kambiyb, goddess of dreams and light, who fell into the void. Mowdes chose to save his sister-daughther, and in doing so, permanently severed his connection to Imyar-Krarnu.
Lucky Generation

The **Lucky Generation** was a loosely defined age group, whose members were born after the Great Plague and throughout the early 7th century. The term originated among survivors of the plague who quipped that the younger generation were lucky to have not lived through the devastation it had caused. As society began to rebuild and the demand for labour increased due to the catastrophic loss of life, the average person had a much higher standard of living than before the plague, which further supported the idea that the younger generation were very lucky to have experienced this prosperity without experiencing the destruction that had caused it.

By the 730s, the term “lucky” was being used in the Lantoo as a derogatory term against young people from poor backgrounds who had taken advantage of the demand for labour to secure a decent profession. A common stereotype associated with this class is that they try to emulate the upper class, but fail to do so because they are unrefined. In the mid 7th century, the term was adopted by the lower classes to ridicule peers who acted superior or pretentious.

The lucky generation were the driving force behind the Third Spiritual Revival, which was largely a reaction against the sceptical younger generation.
Raktaan

The **Raktaan** is a geopolitical region on the continent of Sakralor, located to the west of Afbarkeean. It is the location of the Jornii mountain range, which extends across the central spine of the region. These mountains constitute a major obstacle which for centuries divided the eastern and western worlds.

The Raktaan was named after the Raktaan tribes that inhabited and dominated the region for most of the Age of Kadee, before being conquered by the Balooun Empire during the Raagee Wars of the mid 8th century.
8th century

The **8th Century** began in 800:00 and ended in 899:99. Significant events include: the continuation of the First Abar War; the formulation of the Onviyoo theory; the First Galin Crisis; the Dartik Revolution; the Raagee Wars; the Reconciliation; the official endorsement of the Onviyoo theory in Afbarkeean society; and the Malisin-Galin War. The 8th century saw the transition of the Age of Kadee into the Age of Baloo in 888:19, as a direct consequence of the Malisin-Galin War.
Kadee (country)

**Kadee** was one of the nine ancient nations and a geopolitical-ethnic region in East Afbarkeean. It was ruled by the Galin. From the beginning of the Age of Kadee, the Galin's authority extended beyond the traditional borders of Kadee, and this domain was known as the Kadeean Empire.

## Culture

Kadeean culture was infamously authoritarian and conservative. There was extensive laws and social customs that governed most aspects of people's lives, and failing to observe these customs was often met with harsh punishments. Because of these strict regulations, a counterculture gradually emerged in the Lantoo over the course of its history. The Great Schism and the First Galin Crisis were two of the most significant catalysts in the growth of this counterculture.

Kadeean culture placed a lot of importance on the virtue of stability, which was associated with power and wealth. It was commonly believed that the ultimate goal of civilisation was to increase wealth and prosperity, and to preserve stability; and this was achieved by acting morally and avoiding game-skill. A person’s social status was primarily determined by their wealth. Intelligence was initially the least respected virtue, as it was believed to be in opposition to stability, and was associated with rebellious figures like Ĵaa-Malthoo and the Jregan movement but this changed when Nevix-Indikan argued that stability was in fact in opposition to game-skill.
Mepfblanda (mythological figure)

**Mepfblanda** (96:63 - 141:06) was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who was the eldest daughter of Gunks. She played a prominent role in the legends of the Gasifiit Schism and the Battle of Itakii.

## Gasifiit Schism

After Vuksum was discovered and settled by the Gasifiit in the early 1st century, Muubrin became a highly decentralised society, with each of the descendants of the children of Gasif being allotted their own land. This upset Mepfblanda, who believed she was the rightful ruler of the country, and wanted to exert control over Vuksum. She pleaded with her cousins to unite under her rule, but this proved unsuccessful.

In 134:63, Braadalij insulted Mepfblanda by comparing her ambitions to Kadeean greed. This greatly offended Mepfblanda and was a direct cause of the Gasifiit Schism. Over the next few years, the various Gasifiit tribes fought each other for control of Vuksum, and the country in general. By the end of 137, Mepfblanda had effectively won the war and was the de facto ruler of Muubrin.

## Later life

In 140:00, Mepfblanda declared her daughter, Jenf, the supreme ruler of Muubrin.
Fiskid

**Fiskid** (106:72 - 161:92) was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who was born to Heedraa. She is generally considered to be the first Lenaswa of San, and divided the nation between her six children: Haad, Mardul, Abilaan, Oozin, Koorsanaan and Tretra. She was born to Heedraa in 106:72 and was taken to Glaan, who foretold that she would rule a mighty kingdom, and her descendants would conquer their enemies.

Fiskid encountered the two Kadeeans, Kszem and Komh, in 125:34, and invited them to a feast with her family. This was the first contact between the peoples of San and Kadee, and led to the emergence of international trade across the Xem Sea over the subsequent centuries.

From 141:64 until her death, Fiskid travelled between the lands that belonged to each of her children and founded many of the ancient Saniit cities.

According to legend, Fiskid was drowned in 161:92 by her sister Draan due to jealousy over the prophecy that the descendants of the former would dominate the descendants of the latter.
Edvin-Damban

The **Edvin-Damban** (meaning "law document" in Kadeean) was a proclamation issued by Haldma in 118:43, which established the Galin as the sovereign ruler of Kadee, and laid the foundation for the Kadeean system of government, including the rights and responsibilities of the Galin, and how the title was to be assigned. It essentially functioned as the **Kadeean constitution**, and was sometimes referred to as such.

## Background

As Kadee began to take the form of a prosperous nation, its unofficial ruler, Haldma, saw the need to create a political system in order to maintain order and resolve disputes over leadership and succession. She sought the advice of her sisters and together they drafted the Edvin-Damban, which was later enshrined in law.

## Rule of Fifteen

Perhaps the most important aspect of the Edvin-Damban was the so-called *Rule of Fifteen*, or Edvin'baa-Sor-Halmeer, which stated that each Galin must relinquish the title to her eldest daughter on the day of the latter's 15th birthday. Because Haldma's daughter, Drees, was already over the age of 15, she was proclaimed the first Galin. Haldma herself adopted the title of Ladapin'baa-Kulplar (meaning "Prince of Kulplar").

The Rule of Fifteen became controversial over time, as many believed that it was irresponsible to trust the running of a country to a individual from such a young age. However, this opinion was most common outside of the Galinum, and Kadeeans generally had faith in the Edvin-Damban. This issue became less important after the First Galin Crisis and the establishment of the Kadeean Triumvirate, as the Galin became more of a constitutional monarchy.
Saniit Unification

The **Saniit Unification** movement was a socio-political movement that sought to reunite the country of San, or at least strengthen the political relationships between the different Saniit lands, and to empower the people of San. The roots of the movement can be traced back to the First Spiritual Revival, and it reached its peak in the 7th century with the formation of the Hanik Confederation in 751 and the Galakevalan Union in 787.
Kulplar (mythological figure)

**Kulplar** was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who is mostly associated with the legends of the Flight of Gasif and the Exile of Iymkus. She is also credited with formulating the argument that Kadeeans are superior to the other races because they are the first-branch descendants of Afbar, which is thought to have inspired the institution of the Galin.
Rulukwey

The **Rulukwey** was the army of Kempajaasis (originally known as Draan-Lof). It was founded in 563:04 by Shansar-Kamawat. The leader of the Rulukwey was the Genmatee. Since its formation, Rulukwey soldiers were considered to be some of the most skilled warriors in Afbarkeean, though the army itself paled in comparison to much larger militaries such as the Baleen-Baloo and Eexalonta. The title of Amathee was awarded to the most exceptional warriors in the Rulukwey.
Jarziyn Empire

The **Jarziyn Empire** is a mythical empire from Yuutarban mythology which is purported to have existed thousands of years before the dawn of humanity. It was the primary political manifestation of the jarziy civilisation. It was founded at the start of the Age of Insects in c. 6470 AR by the Last Keegun, who ruled as emperor for five centuries. The height of the Jarziyn Empire came during the Reign of Orven (5944 - 4265 AR), when it was the dominant world-power and even posed a threat to the gods themselves. After the Fall of Orven, Niychimu assumed command of the empire, but had failed to obtain the Ring of Immortality, and was eventually defeated in 4242 AR. The Empire quickly dissolved after this point.
Luuga-Mek

**Luuga-Mek** (born 504:23) was the Barna from 561:13 to 565:94. She is mostly remembered for declaring Tunguun independance from the San-Kamakan. She had purple eyes.

Luuga was born in the city of Darsetuk shortly before Muubrin was conquered by the San-Kamakan. In her youth, she trained with the Imbrahaan and eventually progressed to the title of Len-Skalan by the time of the Badkalden's death in 554:33. She was dispatched to Tunguu in 555 to help maintain order on the northern frontier of the Kamakan.

In 558:17, Luuga founded the Yuusun-Tunguu (or Tunguun Army) and began recruiting soldiers from the Tunguun populace. Shortly after this, she was dismissed from the Imbrahaan. Over the next few years, Luuga garnered a positive reputation among the Tunguun public as something of a folk hero.

In 561:13, Luuga was elected Barna. Upon taking office, she promised that Tunguu would attain independence during her reign. This generated significant controversy throughout the San-Kamakan. In 562:30, she formally allied Tunguu with Kadee and Muubrin.
Gasifiit Schism

The **Gasifiit Schism** (134 - 137) was a legendary conflict that took place in Muubrin over the governance of Vuksum, and resulted in Mepfblanda securing her control over the peninsular. The tensions caused by this conflict resulted in the Battle of Itakii in 141:06.

## Background

After Vuksum was discovered and settled by the Gasifiit in the early 1st century, Muubrin became a highly decentralised society, with each of the descendants of the children of Gasif being allotted their own land. This upset Mepfblanda, who believed she was the rightful ruler of the country, and wanted to exert control over Vuksum. She pleaded with her cousins to unite under her rule, but this proved unsuccessful.

In 134:63, Braadalij insulted Mepfblanda by comparing her ambitions to Kadeean greed. This greatly offended Mepfblanda and was a direct cause of the Gasifiit Schism. Over the next few years, the various Gasifiit tribes fought each other for control of Vuksum, and the country in general. By the end of 137, Mepfblanda had effectively won the war and was the de facto ruler of Muubrin.
Armira III

**Armira III** (688:70 - 762:40) was the Glaanen from 728:23 to 762:40. She was the first Glaanen to adopt a regnal name that differed from her birth name, and this became a tradition that almost all subsequent Glaanen followed.

Contemporary Malisin: Paramasō II, Tizina II, Bidiyum I

Contemporary Galin: Nevix III
Tax War

The **Tax War** was a conflict that was took place between 502:36 and 504:29. The two belligerents were the San-Kamakan and Kadee, and their respective armies, the Imbrahaan and the Eexalonta. It was the earliest recorded large-scale war in human history. Most of the conflict took place in Draabul.

The immediate cause of the war was the Edvin-Lanun, a decree enacted in 502:11 by Galin-Martz which imposed tariffs on all goods going into or out of Kadee or Draabul.

The war officially ended with the Treaty of Malib 504:29, which brought an end to the Edvin-Lanun and the Imbrahaan occupation of Draabul.
San (mythological figure)

**San** was a legendary figure in the Afbarkeean mythological canon, who is the progenitor of the Saniit people. She was the second daughter of Afbar, the first human, and was born in Leebaa in 30:36.

In 55:56, San's infant child, Fren, was killed, and San blamed this on Huumaro. In retaliation, San betrayed Huumaro in 57:67, and tied her to a rock while she slept, leaving her to die.
Harb

**Harb**, commonly known as the **Harban Empire** since the early 7th century, was a country and empire that existed primarily in Andrakan, although the original Harban homeland was located in northwest Afbarkeean. Originally one of the ten states of the ancient nation of San, Harb declared independence in 567, following the collapse of the San-Kamakan.
Dormun-Jedur

**Dormun-Jedur** (479:57 - 507:92) was a Saniit politician from Gorn who was a prominent advisor to the government of the San-Kamakan. Alongside Eris-Vana, she played a key role in establishing diplomatic relations between the Kamakan and the Baloo Family and helped to organise their rebellion against the government of Adr-Kaa'an. Because of this, she was highly regarded in Balooun culture throughout its existence.

In 507:44, Dormun was sent to Intis to assist Eris-Vana in her negotiations with the Baloo Family. She managed to befriend the adopted daughter of Hanavak-Baloo, Deketh-Baloo, who commanded the Baleen-Baloo. By 507:57, they had begun preparations for an insurrection against the government of Adr-Kaa'an, which began in 507:88 when the Baleen-Baloo marched on the capital city of Braad.

Dormun died during the Battle of Lal in 507:92.
Hanavak-Baloo

**Hanavak-Baloo** (462:06 - 528:92) was a matriarch of the Baloo Family who owned a large amount of land in northwest Adr-Kaa'an, near the town of Intis (which would eventually be named Hanaval in her honour). She was the older sister of Tuuemaa, Piltanō, Duf and Ranal-Baloo, and the adoptive mother of Deketh-Baloo, the first Malisin.

In 507, the San-Kamakan sent two diplomats, Eris-Vana and Dormun-Jedur, to Hanavak's estate to negotiate an alliance with the Baleen-Baloo. Hanavak was initially reluctant, but invited the Saniit to stay as her honoured guests while she considered the offer.
Mavjen

The **Mavjen**, originally known as the **Mav-Jenf**, was the ruler of Muubrin from 141:06 to 854:48, and the ruler of the province of Vaxiyum from 865:00. The title *Mav-Jenf* (meaning "New Jenf" in Gasifiit) was created in the aftermath of the Battle of Itakii to signify the transition of power from the defeated Jenf to Kwazak.

## Mav-Jenf Challenge

From the creation of the title to the accession of Darestuk in 300, a challenge was held once every 5 years in the city of Krast, in which regular citizens could compete against the incumbent Mav-Jenf in hand-to-hand combat. If they defeated the Mav-Jenf, they would inherit her title and become the new ruler of Muubrin. However, the Mav-Jenf was entitled to much better weaponry and armour, while the challenger was only allowed to wield a small sword. This unfair advantage was decried by Ordal upon her accession to the title, and she vowed to only compete on equal terms with her opponents. It is widely believed that this challenge was only available to women.
Kuujk

**Kuujk** (223:45 - 285:89) was the Galin from 238:45 to 285:89. She is often referred to as **Kuujk-Abar** (meaning "Holy Kuujk") in Kadeean. She is canonised as a saint in the Jregan religion and credited with planting the foundation of the Abar religion in Kadee, though this was a controversial claim outside of the Lantoo.

Kuujk struggled to conceive a child for many decades, and towards the end of her reign, it seemed that the lineage of the Galin was in jeopardy. In 283, Kuujk learnt of the Glaan, and of the miracles they supposedly performed. Hoping that they could solve her issue, she organised a voyage to San in 285. The Galin's company travelled to the peak of Mount Morsin and requested their blessing. One of the Glaan agreed to this request, and told the Galin that she would be with child upon returning to Kadee. They also said that her descendants would conquer a vast territory.

Upon returning to Kadee, Kuujk became pregnant, and was overjoyed. She gave birth to Klin in 285:89, and died shortly thereafter.
Battle of Itakii

The **Battle of Itakii** was a legendary conflict that occurred near the city of Mepfblanda in 141:06, and resulting in the deaths of Jenf, Rim and Mepfblanda, and the declaration of Kwazak as the first Mav-Jenf of Muubrin. It is also considered to be the prototypical inspiration for the Mav-Jenf Challenge.

## Background

After the Gasifiit Schism, Mepfblanda had effectively secured her rule over Vuksum, which created tension with the tribes that lived on the peninsular. In 140:00, she declared her daughter, Jenf, the supreme ruler of Muubrin. She was even more tyrannical than her mother, and plunged the state of Vuksum into poverty for her own personal gain.

Kwazak was a skilled warrior from Machik who hated Jenf, and plotted to overthrow her. In 140, Kwazak travelled to the state of Gunks with her mother, Rim, and her cousin, Braadalij. They demanded an audience with Jenf, and were directed to her grand palace at Itakii, where they arrived in 141:06. Kwazak argued with Jenf for some time, until finally the latter agreed to a duel.

## The fight

Jenf and Kwazak fought for a long time. Eventually, Rim crept up behind Jenf and stabbed her. Upon seeing this, Fukwab rushed forward to mourn the loss of her cousin and close friend, followed by her mother, Mitmin, and Mepfblanda. Suddenly, Fukwab lashed out at Rim, surprising everyone. After a short struggle, Rim fell dead to the ground. Mepfblanda and Mitmin took out their weapons and prepared for battle.

Kwazak captured Fukwab and held a sword to her throat, as she asserted her victory over Jenf. However, Mepfblanda refused to accept this, saying that Jenf had been slain unlawfully by the treacherous Rim. Kwazak demanded that Mepfblanda surrender her sovereignty to her, or else she would slay Fukwab. Mepfblanda refused and stated that her title was not worth the life of a second-branch descendant. Mitmin pleaded with Mepfblanda to reconsider and spare her daughter's life. When she did not, Mitmin grabbed her and threw her from the cliff, killing her.

## Aftermath

After Mepfblanda was killed, Kwazak was declared *Mav-Jenf*, or "New Jenf", to signify that she now occupied the same supreme position that Jenf had done. From this point on, this title designated the ruler of Muubrin.

The Battle of Itakii inspired the Mav-Jenf Challenge, in which regular citizens could compete against the incumbent Mav-Jenf in order to take her place as ruler of the country. This practice remained in place until the reign of Darsetuk.
Briian War

The **Briian War** (418:65 - 427:62), also known as the **Huumaro-Muubrin War**, was a conflict fought between the nations of Huumaro and Muubrin over the territory of Briian. It is believed to have been a cause of the Great Famine of Muubrin. The war was a major source of tension between the peoples of Gunx and Briian for centuries.

## Background

By the early 4th century, the northern states of Muubrin had started to decline due to the exploitation of the land and its resources by the Amtiyoot-Luminik, and the failure of the government to remedy the situation. As a result, many people in the region fell into poverty and began to resent their Huumarooneean neighbours for their abundance of food.

## Timeline

In 418:47, a farmer named Kolis, who lived near the border between Gunx and Briian, decided to steal produce from a Huumarooneean farm across the border. She was later accused by the farm's owner, Gansa, of this theft, and this escalated into a feud between the local communities on either side of the border. Despite a few early victories, it soon became apparent that the Gasifiit were losing.

Eventually, Kolis sought the assistance of a local mercenary army led by a woman named Jaleeta. She eventually pledged her support in exchange for a share of the spoils. The first official battle of the Briian War occurred in 418:65, when Jaleeta led her army across the border and attacked the local Huumarooneean community.

Following the battle of 418:65, the Huumarooneean government mobilised their army in defence of Briian, while the Gasifiit government debated whether to do the same. Eventually, it was agreed that war was inevitable, and so they deployed a large army to Gunx to join the war effort. Despite being outnumbered by the Gasifiit army, the Huumarooneean successfully defended Briian for many years due to their superior combat experience and organisation.

In c. 425, the Great Famine broke out across Muubrin, largely exacerbated by the war itself, and this massively hindered the Gasifiit war effort. In 427:62, Mav-Jenf-Far-Koo officially surrendered to Huumaro, ending the war.
Age of Badkalden

The **Age of Badkalden**, or **Second Age**, began with the birth of Denbleson-Nak in 480:24 and ended in 566:97 with the Galin's declaration that the Age of Kadee had begun. For most of the Second Age, Afbarkeean was united under the Kamakan and the dissolution of this Empire marked its end. Many of the most fundamental political institutions in Afbarkeean society (and in particular, the Balooun Empire) were formulated during the Second Age, including the Glaan-San Church, the reign of the Baloo Family and the country of Tunguu.
Bidiyum II

**Bidiyum II** (843:72 - 900:57) was the Malisin from 881:49 to 900:57. She was mostly commonly associated with the Malisin-Galin War, the result of which was the transition of the Age of Kadee into the Age of Baloo. Because of this, she was commonly referred to as **Bidiyum the Great** in Balooun culture. She was also responsible for initiating the Yuutarb-Baloo Wars.

Contemporary Galin: Nevix IV, Varfin