Tlahtocayotl Tlaca xoxouhcayotl
Republic of Freedom Tlahtocayotl Tlaca xoxouhcayotl | |
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| 1613–1634 | |
| Motto: Cuitlatlaza | |
| Anthem: La Libertad es dulce (unofficial) | |
| Capital | Cidade do Ouro (renamed to Altepenayotl 1620-1634) |
| Common languages | Mexal, Middle Spani |
| Religion | New Mexal Church |
| Government | democratic republic under a benevolent dictatorship |
| Topilecahua | |
• 1613-19 October 1619, 18 November 1620-1634 | Moyolenolli |
• 19 October 1619-21 November 1619 | Teuixahual |
• 21 November 1619-18 November 1620 | Tetzotl |
| Legislature | Centlataca |
| House of Elders | |
| Assembly of Freemen | |
| Historical era | Arcadian colonial period |
• Christmas Slave Uprising | 25 December 1612 |
• Established | 29 March 1613 |
• Establishment of the Centlataca | 12 April 1613 |
• First direct popular elections | 30 May 1613 |
• Coup of 33 Hielah | 19 October 1619 |
• Coup of 21 Moyem | 21 November 1619 |
• Constitution ratified | 3 December 1620 |
• Disestablished | 7 April 1634 |
| Currency | Suroikoian colonial peso, Eneas national peso (1621-1630) |
| Today part of | Carinansia |
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The Tlahtocayotl Tlaca xoxouhcayotl, often shortened to 'Tlajoyotl', was an unrecognised independent state beginning as an anti-colonial slave rebellion in the Eneas Rainforest. An early pioneer of representative constitutional democracy, it was led by slave leader Moyolenolli for most of its existence except for the year of military-rule for most of 1620. It ended following the colonial government's reestablishment of control over the rest of Suroikoia including Vóclaria City in 1633, allowing them to focus all of their forces on the reconquest of the Rainforest. Although early fighting proved successful, a 2:1 numerical advantage for the Arcadians in the Battle of Altepenayotl eventually collapsed the Republic.
History
Early period
The Christmas Slave Uprising in 1612 saw a group of four thousand slaves working on the massive Parmuco Plantation seize control of the area, and kill their masters. Moyolenolli led and planned these assaults, and was recognised from early on as the group's Primus inter pares. For two months they occupied the area and consumed their own food that they picked, while she organised escapes and similar revolts in other plantations nearby, to recruit a total of approximately ten thousand slaves, from various parts in Suroikoia and the world as a whole. With weapons and armour seized, the group marched on Cidade do Ouro and occupied the local garrison. Due to a local uprising in Voclaria City which had spread throughout southeast Voclaria, units from all over the viceroyalty were mobilised, and local garrisons placed on bare capacity.
On March 26, 1613 at noon, the slave army began their approach to the city from the plantation. Along the way, they successfully recruited a further five hundred slaves to the cause by killing the owners of a smaller plantation. In the early morning of March 29, they entered the city, and quickly killed the few remaining soldiers before request for help could be sent. By sunset, the city and its surrounding areas were under the complete control of the group. Approximately an hour after sunset, Moyolenolli held a transparent vote by caucus among the army on whether to establish a formal political state, and received "4098 people in favour, and 2941 against." Thus, the Tlahtocayotl Tlaca xoxouhcayotl was officially established, and they formally recognised Moyolenolli as their supreme leader.
Initially, she installed vigilant border patrols, and a strong border garrison, in order to ensure no incursions from the Viceroyalty. She imposed a mandatory work order, and the city's manufacturing district became a large producer of weaponry and armour, as well as some consumer goods. Less than two weeks after being recognised as the republican leader, she passed the first Government Bill, which laid out the foundation for how the government would function. It included the establishment of a quasi-tricameral legislature known as the Centlataca, which is composed of the House of Elders, and Assembly of Freemen. The latter was composed of the 45 so-called "Slave Elders" from the plantations they had freed, and were deemed to be exceptionally wise. The Assembly of Freemen was to be a democratically-elected body of 90 freemen elected from among the ten thousand who had arrived. Two thirds of the seats were reserved for freed slaves, and the remaining third for the unenslaved population. Additionally, it formally entitled her as the "Topilecahua". The two chambers met separately at least once every twenty days, and they met in joint sessions at least once every sixty days although sessions of both could be called at any time, for any reason deemed necessary.
Year of Usurpers
Teuixahual Government
The month-long government led by Teuixahual was marked by the Purge of 39 Hielah, resulting in the dissolution of the Assembly of Freemen and the establishment of a conservative government with strong theocratic elements. After extensive attempts at religious reform, it was deposed by a force of the Revolutionary Guard.
Tetzotl Government
The Coup of 21 Moyem was caused by Tecuhtli Tetzotl arresting Teuixahual before proclaiming herself as the new Topilecahua. Immediately she suspended both houses of the Centlataca for so-called 'emergency reasons', assuming complete control of the Revolutionary Army to mobilise a force of 10 thousand to the southern half of Cidade do Ouro to defend against an attempted recapture of the area. It proved successful and allowed for the further capture of the towns of Zádil and San Jumente, which quickly saw all Arcadian residents enslaved and the freeing of slaves.
The houses remained suspended with martial law imposed for two months until the Edict of Peace was imposed, which saw a curfew of 3 hours after sunrise imposed but otherwise greatly reduced mobility restrictions. Moyolenolli was permitted to reenter the republic, and the government was stable until new elections in early November, which saw attempts at massive voter fraud to increase the power of the government. Extensive debate eventually led to the passage of the 18 Moyem Removal Instrument by both chambers, removing Tetzotl from her government positions and placed into the custody of the military.
Return of Moyolenolli
A prominent resident of the country under Tetzotl following her return, she was an outspoken advocate for her removal following the allegations of voter fraud. In a joint session to determine the country's leadership, a near-unanimous vote saw them elect her to serve as the provisional director of the country until a new Topilecahua could be elected in democratic elections. The 7th Year elections held in December saw 83.7% of eligible voters vote for her leadership, formally returning to the position a day later.
Second Moyolenolli Government
Promulgation of constitution
One of her first actions back in the position was the declaration of their intent to codify constitutional law in a governing document. After six months of writing by the Assembly of the Freemen and one week of amendments by the House of Elders, she signed the revolutionary document into law with "thunderous applause" from a crowd of voters in front of the Executive House.
Some features of the constitution include:
- Universal franchise for all above the age of 15
- Equally strong executive and legislative branches, with a neutral judiciary that also acts as a moderating power.
- Free, mandatory education until adulthood (described as 15)