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[[Relians|Relian]] tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the [[Pre-Liran|Pre-Lirans]] peoples already living there. Some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE, primarily the [[Direngi]] in the south-east and the [[Matenni]] in the north-east. These Relians were ruled by an equestrian warrior class elite who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries.  
[[Relians|Relian]] tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the [[Pre-Liran|Pre-Lirans]] peoples already living there. Some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE, primarily the [[Direngi]] in the south-east and the [[Matenni]] in the north-east. These Relians were ruled by an equestrian warrior class elite who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries.  


Between 1700 - 1400 BCE, [[Kharmatians|Kharmatian]] traders established colonies along the Illyntherian coast, bringing with them advances in metallurgy, architecture, and writing.  
Between 1700 - 1400 BCE, [[Kharmatians|Kharmatian]] traders established colonies along the Illyntherian coast, bringing with them advances in metallurgy, architecture, and writing. This saw the introduction of the [[Kharmatian Alphabet]] to Illyntheria, although its use would not become widespread until centuries later, as most of the earliest inscriptions found are in [[Kharmatian Language|Kharmatian]].


<!--[[File:Lascaux painting.jpg|thumb|left|One of the Bourdon paintings depicting several animals - approximately 16,000 BCE.]]
The oldest traces of human life in what is now Meronnia date from approximately 1.5 million years ago. Over the ensuing millennia, Humans were confronted by a harsh and variable climate, marked by several glacial eras.
Early inhabitants of the region led nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Meronnia has large numbers of preserved decorated caves of the Paleolithic era, such as the famous [[Bourdon Caves]] (approximately 16,000 BCE). As the climate became milder at the end of the glacial period the inhabitants of the region entered the Neolithic era and became sedentary, establishing agricultural communities as early as 6,000 BCE.
Improvements in agriculture and demographic changes led to societal development throughout the 3rd Millenia BCE, including the appearance of metallurgy. The earliest metals to have been worked in Meronnia were gold, copper, and bronze. Examples of worked iron date back as far as 1,200 BCE.-->


===Antiquity (900 BCE 500 CE)===
===Antiquity (900 BCE 500 CE)===


With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the [[Iltinetteri]] and [[Birnacae]] began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the [[Icei]], [[Cirnannes]], or [[Anedi]] remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably [[Ethribel]], [[Ammynon]], [[Caethil]], [[Tyrrolen]], [[Ebbare,]] and [[Rhin]]. Ancient [[Kharmatians]] also had prominent colonies along the coast at this time, leading to the adoption of the [[Kharmatian Alphabet]] by Illytherian traders and elites, modifying it over time into what would become the [[Ancient Illyntherian Alphabet]].
With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the [[Iltinetteri]] and [[Birnacae]] began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the [[Icei]], [[Cirnannes]], or [[Anedi]] remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably [[Ethribel]], [[Ammynon]], [[Caethil]], [[Tyrrolen]], [[Ebbare,]] and [[Rhin]]. These states came to rival and eventually surpass the existing Kharmatian colonies as centers of trade and commerce. Early writings in the newly emerged [[Illyntherian Alphabet]], derived from the Kharmatian alphabet, speak of military conflicts between the rising Illyntherian cities and Kharmatian colonies as they competed for prominence. One such conflict between King Caradog of Tyrrolen and King Ahriom of Doqara is described in the epic ''Y Brenin Dall.''


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Republic of Illyntheria
Gweriniaeth Illyntheria
Flag of Illyntheria
Flag
Motto: Balch a Rhydd
Proud and Free
Location of Illyntheria (green) in Lira (dark grey)
Location of Illyntheria (green) in Lira (dark grey)
CapitalEthribel
Official languagesIllyntherian
Ethnic groups
Illyntheri
Demonym(s)Illyntherian
GovernmentConstitutional Parliamentary Republic
• President
Arthur Eifion
Mair Siorus
Area
• Total
274,018.64 km2 (105,799.19 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate
33,914,000
GDP (nominal)2020 estimate
• Total
₳352 Billion
• Per capita
₳10,386.84
CurrencyArgin ((₳))
Date formatddmmyyyy
Driving sideright
ISO 3166 codeIL
Internet TLD.il

Illyntheria (/ɪl.lən.'θi.ɹi.ʌ/, Illyntherian: /ɪ.ɬən.'θɛr.ja/), also known as the Republic of Illyntheria (Illyntherian: Gweriniaeth Illyntheria), is a nation in Western Lira bordered by the Radea and Winst to the west, Grenzaria to the north, Sylvakia in the north-east, Gostia and Karodova to the east, and the Relias Sea in the south. The capital city and largest city is Ethribel, located along the southern shore. Illyntheria is a Constitutional Parliamentary Republic. The legislature of Illyntheria is its Parliament, or Senedd, and is elected by direct vote of the people. The President, Arlywydd, is head of state and also voted for directly. The head of government is the Chancellor, Canghellor, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by Parliament; they in turn appoint other government ministers.

Illyntheria has a mild oceanic climate, with temperate broad-leaf forests and arable land that yields some of Illyntheria's most world renowned agricultural exports, such as their grapes, apples, pears, figs, olives, and various berries. The full range of seasons is experienced, and temperatures range from −3 °C in winter to 22 °C in the summer. Illyntheria's beaches are a popular tourist destination during the summers.


Etymology

History

Neolithic to Copper Age (7000 - 3200 BCE)

Entrance to the Carn Maeth passage tomb, built c. 3500 BCE.

The Neolithic Revolution reached Illyntheria in roughly 7000 BCE, coinciding with the advent of the Belwyn Culture. These agriculturalists lived in simple huts arranged into small villages, and used primarily stone and wooden tools. By c. 4000 BCE megalithic structures began to appear, most notably the ancient passage tombs. These ancient structures are believed to have held astrological significance, as they were constructed such that their central burial chambers remained in total darkness except on the winter and summer solstices of each year when the tombs would be perfectly aligned with the sun such that light was able to illuminate their interior.

In the south eastern coastal regions near Karadova, the Nurwich Culture was dominant, relying primarily on fishing and fruits such as grapes and olives for sustinence. They have been identified with the later Direngi who lived in the same area until the 4th century BCE. Pottery featuring intricate swirling patterns and jadeite jewelry and idols have been found at many Nurwich sites. Inscriptions in the undeciphered Nurwich Script have been discovered in tombs and caverns throughout the area, but as both the language of the Nurwich culture and the presumably related Direngi Language remain unknown, their contents remain a mystery. Use of the Nurwich script seems to have ended around 3000 BCE, although scholars are still unsure as to why.

Bronze Age (3200 - 900 BCE)

Relian tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the Pre-Lirans peoples already living there. Some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE, primarily the Direngi in the south-east and the Matenni in the north-east. These Relians were ruled by an equestrian warrior class elite who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries.

Between 1700 - 1400 BCE, Kharmatian traders established colonies along the Illyntherian coast, bringing with them advances in metallurgy, architecture, and writing. This saw the introduction of the Kharmatian Alphabet to Illyntheria, although its use would not become widespread until centuries later, as most of the earliest inscriptions found are in Kharmatian.


Antiquity (900 BCE 500 CE)

With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the Iltinetteri and Birnacae began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the Icei, Cirnannes, or Anedi remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably Ethribel, Ammynon, Caethil, Tyrrolen, Ebbare, and Rhin. These states came to rival and eventually surpass the existing Kharmatian colonies as centers of trade and commerce. Early writings in the newly emerged Illyntherian Alphabet, derived from the Kharmatian alphabet, speak of military conflicts between the rising Illyntherian cities and Kharmatian colonies as they competed for prominence. One such conflict between King Caradog of Tyrrolen and King Ahriom of Doqara is described in the epic Y Brenin Dall.


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Economy

Demographics

Culture

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