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The '''Drevstran-Ludvosiya relations''' cover the tumultuous history and {{wp|Bilateralism|bilateral relations}} shared by the [[Drevstran|Second Mervoshia]] and the [[Ludvosiya|Commonwealth of Free Republics]]. The two [[Ajax#Belisaria|eastern Belisarian]] states share a common land border and were both, in totality or partially, part of the larger [[Velikoslavia|Velikoslavian Empire]]. The Separatists Republics who would form the Commonwealth were the first to obtain their independence during the 19th century, but the Triple-Monarchy - the collection of Imperial Realms in {{wp|personal union}} with the King of [[Lushyodorstag]] outside of the Empire, had been autonomous and de-facto independent for a century prior to their physical separation from Velikoslavia.
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The '''Yajawil of Kumakah''' is a province in southern [[Mutul]]. Divided between the Achi Lowlands and the K'iche Highlands, the Yajawil sit at the foot of [[Nojwitz Mountains]], the physical border between the Divine Kingdom and the [[Sante Reze|Noble Republic]]. The [[Chixoy River]] find its source in the K'iche Highlands and flow through the province and continue its road for thousand of kilometers until reaching the [[Makrian Ocean]] in [[Kayahallpa]]. Beside Sante Reze to its south, Kumakah is border to the west by the [[Yajawil of Mamk'ab]], to the north west by the [[Yajawil of Tolonik]], to the north by the [[Yajawil of Pokomk'ab]], and to the north east by the [[Yajawil of Pokomwitz]].
Nonetheless, the relations between the Separatists and the Triple-Monarchy were anything but cordial: the persecution of all religion by the Republicans soured relations with the Monarchist and conservative society of Drevstran. The Ludvo-Drevstraneses Wars represent part of the wider [[Wars of Ludvosiya]] that opposed the new Confederation and all of its neighbors at one point or another. Relations between the two entities during those wars were complicated as Drevstran alternated between direct opposition to the Confederation and covert support, trying to maintain a wide buffer against other perceived threats such as [[Velikoslavia]] or [[Mesogeia]].


The Yajawil represent more or less the core of what was the [[Kingdom of Kumakah]], the {{wp|K'iche people|K'iche}} kingdom that would go on to conquer the rest of the Mutul during the late 11th century. Its rulers would become the [[Divine Monarchy of the Mutul|K'uhul Ajawtek]], and the latest of these K'iche Dynasties is none other than the [[Ilok'tab Dynasty]] which has ruled over the Mutul since the 13th century.
Relations normalized in the second half of the 19th century as the last territories occupied by Drevstran were ceded back to Ludvosiya. Previously hidden relations became public knowledge as economic relations grew between the Triple-Monarchy and the Republics. The [[Drevstranese Civil War|Drevstranese]] and [[Ludvosiyan Civil War]]s reshuffled the cards as factions in one conflict had privileged allies in the other warring country. [[Vilvo Orbraggar]] notably received the support of the Ludvosiyans [[Pan-Nationalists]] and Orbraggar returned the favor after his victory by directly intervening militarily on their side in [[Arazija]].


Despite its relative isolation, Kumakah remain a core region of the Mutul and the most developped of the southern provinces. It's economy is centered around {{wp|Heavy industry}} and {{wp|Engineering}}. Kumakah is notably where the Mutul' {{wp|Arms industry|weapon manufactures}} are located, far removed from potential threats and close to the raw materials and energy extracted from the mountains and rivers.
As a result under the [[First Mervoshia]], the two countries shared cordial relations. But the situation rapidly soured in the aftermath of the [[Black Streets Days]]: the overthrowing of [[Vernesto Skolad]], the creation of the Second Mervoshia, and the decision by [[Marveil Urshlo]], Fourth Mervoret of Drevstran, to seek a political and economic alignment on the [[Latium]] instead of its northern neighbor, all participated in the relative chilling of Ludvo-Drevstraneses ties with the exception of specific states such as Arazija which kept excellent relations with Drevstran throughout.
 
Kumakah is a very conservative province, home to some of the oldest and most powerful houses and families of the Divine Kingdom. It was notably the powerbase of the Royalists during the [[Sajal War]] and its from Kumakah that [[Itzamnaaj B'alam]] reconquered the throne for his son, [[B'alijaj Chan K'awiil II]] and the K'iche people there have remained both Orthodox in their practice of the [[White Path]] and indefectible in their attachement to the [[Divine Throne]]. In return, the Kumakah is one of the most well funded province and access to healthcare is easier there than in most other provinces of the Mutul.
 
==Etymology==
The Yajawil is named after its capital city, [[Kumakah]]. ''Kumakah'' itself is a deformation in [[Mutli]] of the {{wp|K'iche language|K'iche}} name of the agglomeration: ''Qʼumarkah''. The meaning, "Place of old reeds" (''Qʼumqaraqʼaj''), is a traditional expression in Western Mutul used to refer to a large metropolis or powerful city. [[Danguixh|Puh]] (or Tullan) in [[Yajawil of Kanol|Kanol]] share a similar etymology to Kumakah. This is one of the many clues used by certain historians to validate the traditional myths of the {{wp|Kʼicheʼ people}} that tie them to the ancient [[Chik'in Kingdom]] and the [[K'uy Dynasty]].
 
==History==
 
===K'iche Kingdom===
The {{wp|K'iche people|K'iche}} enter history only in the 7th century with the creation of the [[First K'iche Kingdom]] which was officially founded the 9.4.11.6.0 3 Kankin 11 Ajaw (17 December 525) in [[Sak K'ak Witz]] ('White Fire Mountain') by the so-called Forefathers of which the current aristocratic lineages of the K'iche people, including the [[Ilok'tab Dynasty|Ilok'tab]], claim descent. A generation or so later four Forefathers clans (the Sotz'il, Xahil, Tukuche, and Raxonihay) seceded and abandoned Sak K'ak Witz, migrating further east and founding their own city of [[Iximt'e]]. Later, a second crisis in Sak K'ak Witz led to three other clans (the [[Nimabal K'iche Dynasty|Nimabal]], Tahub, and [[Ilok'tab Dynasty|Ilok'tab]]) leaving as well during the 8th century and founding a different city in the Highlands: [[Kumakah]].
 
The royal historiography present these clans as descendents of {{wp|Totonac|Tatinak-}}{{wp|Mayan languages|Chaan}} lineages who migrated southward to flee the troubles of the [[Maize Bread Rebellion]] that almost broke down the [[K'uy Dynasty]] from within. However, historians outside of the Mutul have noted disrepancies inside this story. Notably, the complete lack of contemporary K'uy documents or monuments mentioning the foundation of new kingdoms by nobles from their own state. Similarly, that the K'uy wouldn't try to exerce their hegemony over these runaway houses once their authority had been restored after the Rebellion seems implausible to some. The same "Heterodox" or "Heretical" historians have put forward a different hypothesis, linking the K'iche Forefathers not with noble houses but with insurectionists turned to banditry who fled outside of the Mutul to avoid repression. However, this theory is also hotly debated and lack strong evidences.
 
The Kingdoms of Kumakah had a strong vertical structure. At the top of society were the ''Ajawtek'', 'the Lords', who ruled over their vassals, the ''Aj K'ajol''. Slaves were also held and included both sentenced criminals and prisoners of war. The nobility itself was strongly codified and vertical: there were twenty-four ''Nimja'', or 'Great Houses', in Kumakah. All of these houses were grouped in four clans: the  [[Nimabal K'iche Dynasty|Nimabal K'iche]], the [[Tahub Dynasty|Tahub]], the [[Ilok'tab Dynasty|Ilok'tab]], and the [[K'oyol Nimja|K'oyol]]. At the foundation of the city, only three clans existed but the K'oyol were added later on as they grew in power after the early conquests. Each clan had at its head a patron lineage and so was led by a clearly defined Patriarch. The Patriarch of the Nimabal K'iche was also the ''Ajpop'', the King.
 
Reputedly, each of the clan was linked to a specific role in society. The Nimabal were the rulers and administrators, the Tahub the traders and scholars, the Ilok'tab the warriors, and the K'oyol the artisans, smiths, and stonecutters of Kumakah.

Latest revision as of 21:58, 21 March 2023

The Drevstran-Ludvosiya relations cover the tumultuous history and bilateral relations shared by the Second Mervoshia and the Commonwealth of Free Republics. The two eastern Belisarian states share a common land border and were both, in totality or partially, part of the larger Velikoslavian Empire. The Separatists Republics who would form the Commonwealth were the first to obtain their independence during the 19th century, but the Triple-Monarchy - the collection of Imperial Realms in personal union with the King of Lushyodorstag outside of the Empire, had been autonomous and de-facto independent for a century prior to their physical separation from Velikoslavia.

Nonetheless, the relations between the Separatists and the Triple-Monarchy were anything but cordial: the persecution of all religion by the Republicans soured relations with the Monarchist and conservative society of Drevstran. The Ludvo-Drevstraneses Wars represent part of the wider Wars of Ludvosiya that opposed the new Confederation and all of its neighbors at one point or another. Relations between the two entities during those wars were complicated as Drevstran alternated between direct opposition to the Confederation and covert support, trying to maintain a wide buffer against other perceived threats such as Velikoslavia or Mesogeia.

Relations normalized in the second half of the 19th century as the last territories occupied by Drevstran were ceded back to Ludvosiya. Previously hidden relations became public knowledge as economic relations grew between the Triple-Monarchy and the Republics. The Drevstranese and Ludvosiyan Civil Wars reshuffled the cards as factions in one conflict had privileged allies in the other warring country. Vilvo Orbraggar notably received the support of the Ludvosiyans Pan-Nationalists and Orbraggar returned the favor after his victory by directly intervening militarily on their side in Arazija.

As a result under the First Mervoshia, the two countries shared cordial relations. But the situation rapidly soured in the aftermath of the Black Streets Days: the overthrowing of Vernesto Skolad, the creation of the Second Mervoshia, and the decision by Marveil Urshlo, Fourth Mervoret of Drevstran, to seek a political and economic alignment on the Latium instead of its northern neighbor, all participated in the relative chilling of Ludvo-Drevstraneses ties with the exception of specific states such as Arazija which kept excellent relations with Drevstran throughout.

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