Jabeyrack

**Jabeyrack** was a large, densely populated province in the Republic of Polmaria- being the country's largest province as well as home to its administrative capital of Jabeyrack City. Having a population of 94 million, Jabeyrack is one of the most industrialized, urbanized and economically productive regions in perhaps the entire world, and most certainly within Polmaria, and play a leading role in the country's politics, administration and culture.

## The Northern Union (1200-1507)

Before 1200, the regions situated in the modern day borders of the Republic of Staptonsburg, the Republic of Jazberk, Jabeyrack and parts of the Union of O'Lear were populated by countless small duchies, counties, baronies, principalities, kingdoms and Republics.

This situation was detrimental to the security of the region. Invasions from the territories of modern day Kurvack and Kalaroos left many states in disarray, and in 1189 the city of Sozavlin was sacked by Kurvacki troops, bringing the need for a unified nation to the forefront of the minds of the leaders of the North.

In 1200, the leaders of the various States gathered in Yaelivin to discuss the idea of uniting. The Vilkan Dynasty of the Kingdom of Davanpor - which controlled Yaelivin at the time- argued that due to their large size, they should act as the leading faction of the proposed Federation.

Despite some opposition from the Duchy of Pelaros and the County of Telask, the Vilkan Dynasty gained the backing of the prototypical Jabeyracki republic, the Principality of Feril and the Quesi Kingdom, and Avantelor Efrint Vilkan II was selected as the first King of the Northern Federation.

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The Northern Federation eventually collapsed in the early 16th century due to a series of costly wars with the Airolians, who were determined to push into the Quesi region and acquire a border with the Laron River. Additionally, the Federation was sandwiched between the rising powers of Polgan and Camaria, both of whom were pressing on its borders. The Federation was formally dissolved in 1519, and its lands were split up into successor realms. The Jabeyracki republic was given custody over the Ucklivian lands, as well as *de jure* sovereignty over the Quesi region (despite its occupation by Airolia).

## Revived Republic of Jabeyrack and consolidation of the state (1507-1825)

The failure of the Northern Federation's monarchical "union of many crowns" stung for the Jabeyracki elite, who reinstated an "aristocratic merchant republic".

## Independence from Polmaria (1907-1922)

### Independence (1907)

In 1907, Jabeyracki members of the Polmarian Democratic League, most with Liamist or Johninian tendencies, came together in Yaelivin to form the Fulcrum of Jabeyrack. Together, on the 18th of May, they declared Jabeyrack an independent nation, claiming the Quesi province and the Ucklivian province in addition to Jabeyrack proper. Politicians like Sebastian Monroe wished to make Jabeyrack a one party state, but progressives within the Fulcrum of Jabeyrack as well as leaders of the Quendil Miner's Union and the Davanpor Socialist Party heavily protested this, and so Monroe conceded.

The Constitution of Jabeyrack was slightly updated, officially declaring it an independent nation whereas earlier it had been a part of Polmaria on paper.

### Interim Government (1907-1911)

Due to the ongoing Cataclysm destroying the city of Sozvalin, as well as causing major flooding in Jabeyrack City and Gyotpor, a major administrative restructuring was needed in Jabeyrack. Due to the Cataclysm making elections impossible, a temporary Council of Six with very limited powers was appointed, consisting of four Fulcrum members, one QMU member and one Davanpor Socialist Party member.

Flooding in Jabeyrack City necessitated the capital being temporarily being moved to the administrative hub of Yaelivin. From Yaelivin City, the Interim Council had to work frantically to prevent Gyotpor, Verack and Jabeyrack City from suffering the same fate as the city of Sozavlin, which had been claimed by the Laron River during the Cataclysm. Aivun Farlion in particular gained some popularity due to his work as Councilman of Infrastructure.

By late 1910, the Cataclysm had begun to subside in Jabeyrack. Sozavlin remained the only main casualty of the disaster, and Jabeyrack lost some 3 Million people- 2.5 of which were Ucklivians from Sozavlin- a much smaller casualty rate than regions like the Di'Aamascene Accords and Camaria. However, an estimated 3 Million more people fled Helinska during the Cataclysm, leaving Jabeyrack with a measly 12 Million people compared to their pre-Cataclysm population of 20 Million. It would take until 1927 for the country to finally reach its pre-Cataclysm population.

### Fulcrum Rule (1910-1917)

The first two elections for the Margov of Jabeyrack were unsurprisingly dominated by the Fulcrum of Jabeyrack. Their role in gaining Jabeyracki Independence, their ties with the popular Lemetiate of Airolia and Socialist Republic of John, their long war against the Triumvirate and their educated, secular stance gained them much popularity throughout the country. Jabeyrack City and Feril in particular became strongholds for the Fulcrum- in fact, the FOJ candidates in the cities won with over 75% majorities in the first elections.

Under the aggressively Johninian Sebastian Monroe of External Affairs and the experienced Yonath Hespor of Defense, Jabeyrack sought to intervene in the Volaysian Unification War to prevent an extreme faction from taking power. The most hated state in the area remained Pelaros- a dictatorial state modelled off the Polmarian Triumvirate. The Fulcrum- sworn enemies of the Westists- could not stand this, and sought a reason for war.

Their reason came soon when Pelaros invaded Jazberk- a neutral Liamist nation in the area with scarce resources and inadequate defenses. Yonath Hespor immediately dispatched troops, led by Eck Dremand and Valos, and declared war on Pelaros. *(Main article: Jabeyrack-Pelaros War)*

    Due to the effects of the Cataclysm, Jabeyrack was not fully able to make use of its superior military, and much of the war involved capturing a city- like Nanzkya or Zelburg- and then spending several months digging in for a war of attrition. Eventually, after Jabeyrack had seized territories till the city of Nanzkya, Volaysia- a democratic state in the area- captured the Pelarosi capital of Zafold, and annexed Pelaros. As a gesture of goodwill to the young nation, Jabeyrack ceded all captured territories beyond Nanzkya to Volaysia, whilst Nanzkya city became a part of Jabeyrack.

The Fulcrum administration did wonders for Jabeyrack's industry and infrastructure. Edward Weaver- the Councilman of Infrastructure- established elaborate train and road networks around the country. With the discovery of iron in the Crimson Cliffs of the Zel near the small town of Davanpor, Weaver helped develop the small agrarian community into an industrial powerhouse, until the region had become the industrial heartland of Jabeyrack.

The Fulcrum of Jabeyrack won both the 1911 and 1916 with landslides, with majorities of 23 out of 29 and 24 out of 30 in the Margov respectively. However, their government came to an abrupt and bloody end in the form of an assassination. Yonath Hespor of Defense, Sebastian Monroe of External Affairs and Edward Weaver of Infrastructure were killed in an explosion by Pelarosi separatists while visiting Nanzkya.

Grief stricken and shocked, Wolfgang Lidonus- the most prominent Fulcrum of Jabeyrack still alive and the Councilman of Internal Affairs- as well as Amveilin of Finances and Aelar Quensol of the Courts- retired from politics. Ava Monroe- Sebastian Monroe's daughter and the most likely successor for the leadership of the Fulcrum- was too grief stricken to take charge, and the Fulcrum of Jabeyrack did not contest the elections of 1917 outside of Jabeyrack City.

### The Grand Alliance (1917-1922)

After the dissolution of the Fulcrum supporting council, a patchwork alliance of the Davanpor Socialist Party, Quesi People's Party, Jabeyracki Liamist Party and the Jabeyracki Liberal Progressives jointly contested the elections. Many hoped that this alliance would help put an end to the widespread corruption that had begun to take root under the Fulcrum government.

Unfortunately for the people, the Grand Alliance proved to be the most corrupt government to rule Jabeyrack. Largely lead by Councilman Evandian of Internal Affairs, in their tenure of five years 53 politicians in Jabeyrack would die due to their cutthroat politics and crackdowns on opposition leaders.

Politicians like Lassov of West Yaelivin were harsh critics of the Grand Alliance, and politicians like Aivun Farlion and Kayeros of Defense grew to be despised for their wide spread corruption and anti democratic activities. The faliures of the Councilman of Defense in particular caused massive uproar, with Ucklivian and Quesi militants surpassing Jabeyrack's military and wreacking havoc in cities like Quendil, Verack and Gyotpor.

Only Arly Varga- the Councilman of Infrastructure- managed to escape most of the negative connotations of the Grand Alliance, due to his detatchment from Evandian. Despite this, he lost his seat in the 1922 elections- along with every member of the Council of Six except Evandian.

During the reign of the Grand Alliance, Jabeyrack did not engage in any major conflicts. However, many relations established under the Fulcrum administration were squandered by the Grand Alliance- particularly Councilman of External Affairs Aivun Farlion. Relations with Camaria grew strained, and the SRJ States- formerly having good relations with Jabeyrack- were alienated and condemned.

By the end of the Grand Alliance's tenure, it was widely hated across Jabeyrack and their loss in the next elections had become obvious. The Grand Alliance would be remembered as the worst democratically elected government of Jabeyrack, and its unpopularity led to the dissolution of the Jabeyracki Liamist Party, as well as the reformation of the Quesi People's Party into the Quesi Progressive Party and internal reforms within the Davanpor Socialist Party and the Jabeyracki Liberal Progressives. New leaders like Balivia, Drenvas and Vondel began to emerge as leaders of the disgraced parties, replacing the old guard members like Aivun Farlion and even the relatively popular Arly Varga. These new leaders would eventually lead their reformed parties to form the 1929 Coalition, and would win the 1929 Jabeyracki Elections.

## Rejoining Polmaria (1925-1930)

### The Gedshiv Regime (1922-1927)

In the 1922 elections, the unpopular Grand Alliance was swept out of power, retaining only 7 seats out of the 22 they had previously held. A new patchwork coalition of independents was brought together by the decisive politician Gedshiv, and a new Council of Six was appointed with people like Lassov gaining major posts.

Evandian still managed to retain his position, but this would not last long, as he would soon be assassinated in a joint effort by Lassov and Yaeliv of External Affairs.

The ruling coalition during the Gedshiv Regime was fragile and divided. It was an alliance of necessity- the various members of the Margov had little similar ideologically. Lassov and Yaeliv for instance were highly educated and well qualified individuals who had a reputation of being clean and having integrity. Politicians like Avalov on the other hand, were as corrupt as any Grand Alliance member, and were regularly embroiled in scandals and corruption cases.

Gedshiv himself was the most divisive figure of them all. Having won from Amarvit, he was a former soldier who many considered to be insane and not qualified to run a squad of soldiers, let alone the entire Jabeyracki military.

The alliance was built on shaky foundations, but after the deeply unpopular Grand Alliance, the people of Jabeyrack were willing to support seemingly anything.

#### Assassination of Evandian (November 1923)

Ever since Evandian secured the post of Councilman of Internal Affairs, Lassov of Infrastructure and Yaeliv of External Affairs plotted to get rid of the last remnant of the Grand Alliance. By early November, they had secured the support of several members of the J.C.P., and had determined a suitable replacement for Evandian.

On the 13th of November 1923, a team of J.C.P. agents led by officer Cendiv kidnapped Evandian from his residence and drugged him with sedatives, causing him to lose conciousness. Evandian's bodyguards-no match for the J.C.P. officers- were killed in a brief shootout, and Cendiv fled the scene with Evandian in tow.

While on the run, Evandian was smothered while still unconcious by a J.C.P. agent. His corpse was hidden in a J.C.P. office for two days, after which it was returned to his residence. Evandian was officially declared dead on the 16th of November, with his murderers unknown.

#### Election of Bulrav (December 1923)

After the assassination of Evandian, Bulrav- an MP for Feril and a former bureaucrat from the Jabeyracki Administrative Service- was unanimously selected as the new Councilman of Internal Affairs. Bulrav was young, popular and possessed a clean image. His election marked the final nail in the coffin of the First Grand Alliance, and was a cause of great celebration for the Jabeyracki people.

Bulrav immediately suspended several police officers for being partial to the Grand Alliance under the previous government and for jailing politicians based on inconclusive evidence. Bulrav also arrested several members of the Quesi People's Party and the Jabeyracki Liamist Party for corruption, and even had the JLP officially disbanded on charges of electoral fraud, voter intimidation and unlawful usage of the police.

#### Polmarian Statehood (1926)

In 1925, King Lucas of the First Kingdom of Polmaria returned to the Duchy of Camaria after a twenty year long exile in the County of Saldeo. His return marked the end of Jabeyracki dominance in the region, as Camaria quickly rid itself of criminal influence and corruption. The Elf Edward II was appointed Duke of Camaria, and the Second Kingdom of Polmaria was formed.

The newly rejuvinated Polmaria quickly set its eyes on regaining its former territory, and asked the Republic of Volaysia and Jabeyrack to peacefully rejoin Polmaria. Anti Polmaria sentiments had largely died down in Jabeyrack, and even the staunchest anti Polmarians approved of King Lucas as an honorable and good leader.

A vote was passed in the Margov, with 25 MPs voting to join Polmaria. The remaining 5 MPs- which included Gedshiv himself- stormed out of the Margov in protest, but their protest was in vain. Jabeyrack officially joined Polmaria in 1926.

#### Civil War (1926)

In 1926, the divisions in the Margov came to a head and resulted in a short civil war in Jabeyrack. On one side was Gedshiv, who led several elite units of the Jabeyracki military and gained the support of elf supremacists across Jabeyrack due to his endorsement of the Khilseith Ascendancy and his politically motivated marriage to Veeldin- an elf supremacist officer in the military.

On the other side was General Valos, a veteran of the Jabeyrack-Pelaros War, who was supported by Avalov of Finance and Jom of the Courts. This rebel faction attacked Gedshiv as insane, opportunistic and unfit to be a member of the Council. Valos was propped up as an alternate Councilman of Defense, and his supporters pointed to Lassov, Yaeliv and Bulrav's neutrality in the war as a sign that even Gedshiv's allies did not support him.

The war came to an abrupt end when Gedshiv died under suspicious circumstances. Bulrav called for a peaceful reintegration, and Valos was elected the new Councilman of Defense. The Civil War never amounted to anything much as it ended before it could even truly begin.

### Veeldin's Coup (1928)

In 1928, all members of the Council of Six were attacked in a series of coordinated assaults. Councilman Jom was killed with an improvised explosive while presiding over a mundane court case. Councilman Bulrav's car was rigged with explosives while in Feril city- the explosion killed Bulrav as well as his entire retinue of 23 officials. The recently appointed Valos was gunned down by his own bodyguards while in Verack, while Avalov commited suicide after evidence of several corruption scandals relating to him were discovered.

Yaeliv's convoy, while en route to the Di'Aamascene Accords, disappeared, and Lassov too disappeared without a trace while travelling from Yaelivin to Jabeyrack City.

With the death or disappearance of the entire Council of SIx, Orc General Eck Dremand- the highest ranking official in the vicinity- assumed temporary control in Jabeyrack City. This proved controversial, and many politicians- led by Veeldin- accused Dremand of staging a coup. Many forces formerly loyal to Gedshiv, as well as large portions of the elite Jabeyracki Council Guards rallied behind her, and Dremand was arrested for treason and murder.

Soon after, Veeldin cited section 17-A of the Constitution and assumed the title of Regent, suspending the Margov and ruling by decree. The Peace Keeping Divisions were established, and hundreds of opposition leaders- particularly the parties that had made up the First Grand Alliance, who were undergoing internal reforms- were arrested. The Jabeyracki Council Police led by Cendiv worked hand in hand with the new dictator, and democracy in Jabeyrack was eroded.

### O.C.H. Intervention and the return of Democracy

In response to Veeldin's Coup and her obvious racism against Orcs and Humans, the Organisation for the Co-Operation of Helinska declared an intervention in Jabeyrack to protect civilians. Veeldin, Voldos and the rest of Veeldin's Council of Six strongly opposed this, saying that what was happening in Jabeyrack was strictly an internal matter and that the O.C.H.'s intervention was meddling and un-called for.

While the O.C.H. intervention was being prepared, Veeldin began to talk with Orc General Eck Dremand, whom she had recently imprisoned. Talking with Dremand caused Veeldin to reconsider several of her Khilseith Ascendancy influenced views of Orcs and humans, and eventually Veeldin allowed Eck Dremand to discreetly escape prison.

In 1928, Veeldin held elections across the country. Following the trend of the 1922 and 1927 elections, Independent candidates won the most seats, and came together under Veeldin. Voldos continued as Councilman of Infrastructure, while politicians like Velnis III and Omvols were appointed Councilman of Internal Affairs and Councilman of Defense respectively. Unfortunately, this Council would not last long, as the Rise of the Longerians would once again overturn Jabeyrack's democracy in 1929.

## Lemetiate of Jabeyrack (1928-1929)

### The Rise of the Longerians (1928-1929)

*Main article: Rise of the Longerians*

Throughout the latter years of 1928, a Westist cell in Jabeyrack led by the Triumvirate veteran Levan Frond began to gain traction in the forested interior regions of the country. With the military spread out in various foreign theatres and weakened by the civil war and Veeldin's Coup, the Westists were able to gain a lot of power in the interiors of the country. Officials were attacked, government institutions destroyed and elves targetted by the human supremacist Westists. However, these "Westists" were not actually Westists at all, as would soon be discovered.

    Sometime in 1926, Levan Frond had been contacted by Kavasia V and other Liamist leaders who would later found the Longerian Sect. Frond was tasked with creating a situation where Liamists and Elves would feel scared, and would grow to resent the government for being unable to protect them, giving the Longerians their support instead. Frond complied, and his "Westists" caused chaos across Jabeyrack- particularly in the interiors of the mainland and Quesi.

When Veeldin staged her coup in 1928, Kavasia V saw her chance. A tyrannical government would be much less liked than an elected Margov, where the people could simply vote for the opposition to show their dissatisfaction. Coinciding with Veeldin's coup, the Westist attacks increased across the country, and Veeldin's Council of Six was regularly questioned for their inability to protect the people.

In early 1928, Kavasia V and her fellow priests officially formed the Longerian Sect. At the same time, Levan Frond's Westists were directed to capture the outskirts of Feril city, and were aided by Liamist soldiers stationed in the city. Frond's troops were succesful, and Feril was held by Westists for three days before being liberated. This attack was crucial in eroding Veeldin's support by moderates, as Feril was a hub for less radical people who tended to support Veeldin. Now that their security had been threatened, they began to drift towards the only other viable opption- the Longerians.

By March 1929, Kavasia V had begun talking to members of Veeldin's Council of Six. Eventually, Amvar Quelanpor, Velnis III, Omvols, Bervo Remgard and Harlan Amarvit had agreed to oust Veeldin for power in return for large sums of money and land. Voldos- the Councilman of Infrastructure and a Veeldin loyalist- would obviously not agree to the plan, and was thus kept in the dark by the Longerians.

On 28th January, 1929, at the behest of Kavasia V, Veeldin's Council of Six held an emergency vote and decided to remove Veeldin from the position of Regent, with Voldos being the only dissenter. Veeldin was furious, but decided to accept the vote, and left Jabeyrack City- furious.

On the 30th of January, Kavasia V led a mob of Liamists and Longerians to the Margov, entering the building and officially deposing the Council of Six and elected Parliament. After that, Jabeyrack was officially declared a Lemetiate, with Kavasia V as the first Lemet.

### The fall of the Longerians (Late 1929)

*Main article: Decline of the Longerians*

In late 1929, with much of the Longerian Sect's high command in Kokinos, the Jabeyracki People's Party seized large swathes of Jabeyrack and New Jazberk. The resistance to the JPP was lead by Cendiv, an officer of the Jabeyracki Council Police, who eventually announced himself Regent of Jabeyrack and suppressed many democraticly elected officials. The Cendiv regime fell by late 1929, after which the JPP reinstated the Council of Six, finally bringing Jabeyrack back to its roots.

## Modern History

### 1929 Elections

In the lead up to the 1929 Jabeyracki elections, the parties that had once constituted the First Grand Alliance saw a chance of coming back to power. The Fulcrum of Jabeyrack still maintained little presence outside Jabeyrack City, and although the Jabeyracki People's Party had gained immense popularity due to their war with the Longerian Sect, the fact that their leaders- Lassov and Yaeliv- were associated with the now deeply hated Gedshiv Regime worked against the JPP's cause significantly. In addition, they were seen as good JPP leaders, but most Jabeyracki people prefered more centrist policies which the various former Grand Alliance parties followed.

The "1929 Coalition" managed to sweep the elections, winning 20 out of 30 seats to the Margov- with only five seats going to Lassov's Jabeyracki People's Party, with their base mostly limited to Ucklivians and the city of Yaelivin. Jabeyrack City unsurprisingly voted for the Fulcrum of Jabeyrack yet again. The only Longerian to retain their seat was Wolfgang Lidonus- a former Fulcrum politician who had turned more devout and orthodox in age, although it should be noted that he was one of the more moderate Longerians from Kavasia's Reign.

Although the Coalition- called the Second Grand Alliance by critics, drawing attention to the faliures of the First- had an absolute majority in the Margov, with the JPP leader Lassov even losing his seat of Western Yaelivin, they decided to elect Lassov as Regent of Jabeyrack, as a way to honour his work in liberating the country from the clutches of the orthodox Longerian Theocracy.

### Creation of Crimpor

By 1929, Jabeyrack had been at war with the Socialist Republic of Kokinos for a perceived eternity, starting with the First Intervention under Veeldin, and then the Second Intervention and the newly beginning Third Intervention under the Longerians. After widespread reform under Councilman of Defense Eck Dremand, the Jabeyracki military was ready for a victory after their earlier eats in Kokinos. With new tanks, modernised rifles, and better organised local agents, the stage was set for Jabeyrack to win.

*Main Article: The Third Intervention*

Beginning with the succesful landings at Cremdel Beach and others, Jabeyracki troops- with large scale help from local democratic anti-SRK troops- managed to decisively capture the cities of Neopolis and Revolucia. Jabeyracki troops even managed to gain tentative control of Retgard. While the battle raged on inland, a new port city named "Crimpor" had been established near Cremdel Beach. Regent Lassov declared that this territory would be reorganised into the nation of Crimpor, which would be a part of Polmaria.

Due to the war raging on in the majority of "Crimpor", elections were delayed for several months with the Camarian-Jabeyracki Officer Nomvit Asenov serving as the temporary Regent of Crimpor. During his reign, Alar Calano- a member of the Calano Dynasty- was appointed Baron of Crimpor, and held ceremonial powers.

Soon after the 1930 Crimpor Elections, the SRK launched a counter attack- along with the help of local partisans, they attempted to recapture the numerous settlements they had lost. Jabeyrack, along with the newly formed Crimporian military, faced stiff resistance both from the fascist Sons of Kokinos and SRK partisans. The blatant warcrimes by many fascists and SRK members, coupled with the even temper of the majority of Crimporian forces, managed to sway the local populace, and Crimpor was able to hold all its territory except for the city of Retgard.

After the first two battles in Kokinos, this victory was a necessary morale boost, and the Coalition government's popularity soared. An uneasy peace was reached with the Socialist Republic of Kokinos, and as an added benefit, the last remnants of Longerian leadership had been destroyed by Kokinan troops- even Kavasia V had been killed.