Caerlannach

Autonomous Tribes of Caerlannach Treibheanna Uathrialacha na Caerlannaí
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Motto: Roinnte de réir dúlra agus dé, Aontaithe le fuil agus saoirse Divided by nature and god, United by blood and freedom
Anthem: Iomann an Phobail (Mealliagian) "The People's Hymn"
Capital and largest city	Dúnradh (de jure)
Official languages	Caerlanni Mealliagian
Demonym(s)	Caerlanni
Government	Decentralized confederation of autonomous tribes
• Sovereign entity	Council of the High Tribes
• High Chief	Sionnach
Legislature	Lower Council of the Tribesa
All powers delegated by the sovereign

Caerlannach (Caerlanni Mealliagian: Caerlannaí, pronounced [ˈkaɾlaːnəx]), officially the Autonomous Tribes of Caerlannach (Caerlanni Mealliagian: Treibheanna Uathrialacha na Caerlannaí;, is a semi-nomadic confederation of tribes located in the north of Argis on Eurth. Its de jure capital and largest city is Dúnradh, which is home to about ##% of the country's roughly ### residents, is located in the southern portion of the nation. Caerlannach maintains a unique form of governance under the High Chief (Ardri Cennasaí) and the Comhairle na dTreibheanna Ard (Council of the High Tribes), a council of tribal leaders representing each of the seven autonomous tribes. Caerlanni Mealliagian is the official language, and Caerlannach's tribal society is marked by its high reverence for the land and heritage.

The landscape of Caerlannach is predominantly rugged and mountainous, with fertile lowlands along the its narrow coastlines in the north, lush valleys, and thick forests in the south. The region's geological activity includes coastal cliffs, heaths, and a few volcanic zones. Much of the country experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet winters and cool, breezy summers.

Historical records and oral histories suggest Caerlannach's original tribes settled in the region as early as the 1st century AD. These tribes were organized around clan loyalties and followed spiritual practices, Paganism in particular, closely tied to nature, under the guidance of druids and pagan priests. In the late 7th century to early 9th century AD, Caerlannach was divided into many petty kingships vying for dominance and the title of High King of Caerlannach. Following the 10th century Gotneska invasion, Gotneska claimed sovereignty. A war of independence in the late 20th century led by Ronan Luathach was followed by the establishment of an interim government, leading to the creation of the Caerlanni Free State. After a series of initiatives for decentralization, establishment of temporary communes, self-defense networks, and a manifesto, the Autonomous Tribes of Caerlannach was established 1998. As of now, the political entity is still slowly integrating with the wurld through Chonnachta tribe and the Council of the High Tribes.

Caerlannach is known for its close-knit tribal society and a political structure that prioritizes cooperation among tribes. The Council of the High Tribes, comprised of elected representatives from each tribe, oversees the legislative process. It operates under a “non-hierarchical” ethos, with the High Chief as a unifying figurehead who represents the collective identity of Caerlannach on the wurld stage.

Most of Caerlannach's tribes still live forager style of living, relying mostly on bartering with other tribes, especially the Chonnachta, where a coupon- and stamp-based system is used for trading necessary goods.

Today, Caerlannach is recognized throughout the wurld for its commitment to traditional ecological knowledge, sustainable land practices, and the preservation of its traditions and customs. It has one of the highest rates of biodiversity protection and is celebrated for its progressive environmental initiatives. Although the entity maintains a minimalist approach to state governance, its citizens enjoy universal access to basic services through tribal councils, funded and managed by community-based Chonnachta tribe. The entity also has the epithet "Eurth's Conservation" for the entity's strong nature conservation and heavy anti-poaching efforts.

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Bibliography

• Brannagh, Chonnachta (2003). Caerlannach: Roots and Revolution. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. ISBN 978-0-8612-3541-8.
• Caomhanach, Luathach (2014). The Spiritual and Political Life of Caerlannach. Senex Media. p. 210. ISBN 978-0-9573-6208-5.
• D’Arcy, Chonnachta (2010). Nature and Nomads: Ecology and Society in Caerlannach. University of Sitia Press. ISBN 978-1-8454-8364-2.
• Gallagher, Uí Caerlann (2008). Reviving the Old Gods: Paganism and Druidry in Caerlannach. Senex Media. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-7562-6410-3.
• Hennessy, Colm (2011). The Autonomous Tribes of Caerlannach: From Revolution to Self-Governance. Dúnradh: Argis University Press. p. 276. ISBN 978-0-9217-5142-7.
• Mac Seáin, Orlaith; Fitzgibbon, Chonnachta (2005). Caerlannach’s Coastal and Mountain Heritage: Geology and Landscape. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-7125-9823-1.
• Ní Dhónaill, Chonnachta; de Brún, Fiachra (2009). The Tribal Economics of Caerlannach. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. ISBN 978-1-9013-6814-0.
• Ó Ceallaigh, Uí Caerlann (2012). Living Legends: Oral Histories of the Caerlannach Tribes. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-8714-9327-6.
• O’Sullivan, Uí Caerlann (2018). Environmental Guardianship in the Caerlannach Tribes. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. ISBN 978-1-5094-7563-5.
• Walsh (2007). Tribal Unity and Caerlannach Governance: A Decentralized Nation. Dúnradh: Northern Lights Press. p. 223. ISBN 978-0-8764-3391-0.