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The '''Bay of Chaak Muknal''', officialy refered simply as '''Chaak Muknal''' and colloquially as the '''Ch'olxi Area''' or '''Capital Bay''', can be used indiscriminately to refer to either the inlet of the [[Kayamuca Empire|Kayamuca Sea]] indenting the [[Mutul]] coastline, or to the populous region, densely urbanized, region surrounding the very same inlet. Although the exact boundaries of the region vary, it is generally considered to be delimited to the north-west by the [[Uka river]] and the [[Ch'ol mountains]]'s foothills. It's southern border with the [[Apikal Valley]] is more problematic, but the town of [[Hilnah]] is always considered to be the southernmost city of the Chaak Muknal Area. The border with the [[Xinka coast]] can also vary widely depending on the author. Some consider that it is located at [[Chumzotz]], while other say its [[Xi Pasil]] that is the limit between the two geographic areas. How deep inland the Chaak Muknal area goes is also subject to change from author to author. | The '''Bay of Chaak Muknal''', officialy refered simply as '''Chaak Muknal''' and colloquially as the '''Ch'olxi Area''' or '''Capital Bay''', can be used indiscriminately to refer to either the inlet of the [[Kayamuca Empire|Kayamuca Sea]] indenting the [[Mutul]] coastline, or to the populous region, densely urbanized, region surrounding the very same inlet. Although the exact boundaries of the region vary, it is generally considered to be delimited to the north-west by the [[Uka river]] and the [[Ch'ol mountains]]'s foothills. It's southern border with the [[Apikal Valley]] is more problematic, but the town of [[Hilnah]] is always considered to be the southernmost city of the Chaak Muknal Area. The border with the [[Xinka coast]] can also vary widely depending on the author. Some consider that it is located at [[Chumzotz]], while other say its [[Xi Pasil]] that is the limit between the two geographic areas. How deep inland the Chaak Muknal area goes is also subject to change from author to author. | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 10 June 2020
The Bay of Chaak Muknal, officialy refered simply as Chaak Muknal and colloquially as the Ch'olxi Area or Capital Bay, can be used indiscriminately to refer to either the inlet of the Kayamuca Sea indenting the Mutul coastline, or to the populous region, densely urbanized, region surrounding the very same inlet. Although the exact boundaries of the region vary, it is generally considered to be delimited to the north-west by the Uka river and the Ch'ol mountains's foothills. It's southern border with the Apikal Valley is more problematic, but the town of Hilnah is always considered to be the southernmost city of the Chaak Muknal Area. The border with the Xinka coast can also vary widely depending on the author. Some consider that it is located at Chumzotz, while other say its Xi Pasil that is the limit between the two geographic areas. How deep inland the Chaak Muknal area goes is also subject to change from author to author.
In its most conservative estimates, the nine Batabilob that form of the core of the area are home to approximatively 9 millions people, matching the closely the metro-area of K'alak Muul. There is no administrative authority in charge of the Bay, as it is divided between many Kuchkabals and three Ajawils : Uka, Mamjamil, and Xik'ab. The population is very diverse, with migrants from all around the Mutul attracted by the possibilities offered by the proximity with the Capital.
The Chaak Muknal is also one of the most industrial area of the Divine Kingdom, and Yax K'uhul Pasil is one of the busiest port of Oxidentale this important economic activity has led to pollution, destruction of natural habitats, and other ecological problems. The bay's waters are some of the most polluted in the world which resulted in the extinction of many Endemic species and the disparition of many populations. Efforts have been made by the various local authorities to reduce the pollution, but progress have been minimal.
The name, "Chaak Muknal", means in Mutli "Tomb of Chaak". This is a reference to local myths which says that, after Mamlab, the elder version of the god Chaak, dies, his body is charried to the bay which thus serve as the resting ground for the god of rains and storms until he is reincarnated once more. An event materialized by the arrival of the rainy season.