Miranian Gylians

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Miranian Gylians
未良グリャ人 Miraguryajin
Total population
2.419.223
9,8% of the Gylian population (2020 census)
Languages
Miranian
Religion
Predominantly Kisekidō

Miranian Gylians (Miranian: 未良グリャ人 Miraguryajin) are Gylians of full or partial Miranian descent who were born in or immigrated to Gylias. The term can be hyphenated or not.

Miranian Gylians represent Gylias' largest non-Gylic ethnic group, and second largest ethnic group overall.

Contact between the Gylic and Miranian peoples is historically extensive and predates the official establishment of Gylias-Kirisaki relations, with Miranian settlements in the Liúşai League attested from the 11th century CE. Their population grew rapidly in the 15th and 16th centuries, as close ties between Kirisaki and the League encouraged mutual migration.

Miranians played an important role in the development of Gylic culture, and later in the Gylian ascendancy and Free Territories. A new wave of population growth and migration took place after Gylian independence, particularly as a result of Kirisakian provision of aid and technical expertise to Gylias.

Miranian Gylians are a well-established middle class ethnic group and are well-represented in all levels of Gylian society. They are a primarily urbanised group with high socioeconomic indicators, and play a leading role in the Gylian economy.

History

Liúşai League

Interactions between Kirisakian and Gylic states took place from the 9th to 10th centuries CE onward. The first wave of Miranian settlers arrived in the 11th century BCE. They were mostly merchants who settled permanently in the Liúşai League, integrating into the local communities and marrying local Gylics, with a small minority being refugees from Kirisaki's lengthy civil war.

The unification of Kirisaki under the tenshi Katana opened the way for closer relations. Her first official expedition to Zeri in 1517 and establishment of relations with the Liúşai League incentivised further immigration. Trade with Kirisaki flourished, helping the emergence of Miranian communities in many port cities. These communities were commonly known as Miramachi (未等町) or Mirajin-gai (未等人街) — both of which translate to "Miranian towns".

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the special relationship between Kirisaki and the League reached its height. The Miranian population of the League reached approximately 150.000 in 1688. Most Miranians in the Gylic states were traders and merchants, and settled chiefly in urban areas. New waves of migration grew out of Kirisaki's policy of subsidising the construction of port and transportation infrastructure in the League.

The Gylic peoples developed a positive image of Miranians, and came to identify modernisation with Miranisation. Miranian scholarship and culture became a significant influence on Gylic culture, Miranian law was a model for early Gylic law, and Miranian notions of aesthetics shaped Gylic notions of sophistication and elegance. Kisekidō shrines and Miranian-language schools were established in the Gylic states.

Xevdenite era and Free Territories

By the time the Xevdenites conquered the Gylic states in the Colonisation War, the Miranians represented a significant non-Gylic population in the League.

Xevden subjected all native populations to discrimination and marginalisation, and the Miranians were no exception. Being mainly urbanised, the Miranians largely escaped the impoverishment caused by the confiscation of land by a Xevdenite aristocracy. Following the Treaty of Aðnat, the native populations gained the status of second-class citizens. Migration tapered off and many Miranians returned to Kirisaki, with birth rates becoming the main driver for population growth.

The Xevdenite government became increasingly authoritarian in the 19th century, but mainly focused on holding power. Cultural assimilation and religious conversion were never seriously pursued. Miranians took part in the Gylian ascendancy and built up their economic clout within the Gylian community. They largely ended up in the role of a middleman minority, with their financial aptitude, good ties with other Gylian communities, and ability to resist Xevdenite pressure and preserve their identity being well-regarded by other Gylians.

Kirisakian and Akashian migrants began to arrive once again in the 20th century, in Cacertian-administered Alscia and then in the Free Territories.

Miranians gained additional prominence in politics in the Free Territories. Kirisakian aid to the People's Army, including the deployment of a peacekeeping force of soldiers and police officers in the second half of the Liberation War, cemented the high profile of Miranian professionals.

They engaged heavily in entrepreneurial and professional activities within the Free Territories' economy, becoming known for their success as traders, artisans, administrators, and bureaucrats. While they accepted the anarchist orientation of the Free Territories, they were noted for being more moderate in politics overall, and less enthusiastic towards experimentation with utopian ideas. Kirisakian and Akashian immigrants added to the trend of the Miranian community as a moderating influence on Free Territories politics.

Post-independence

The end of the Liebration War allowed for a consolidation of the Miranian Gylian community and its status. The official recognition of regional languages and multilingualism in public services and education increased exposure to and knowledge of Miranian outside the community.

Close ties with Kirisaki, significant representation in politics and popular culture, and continued Miranophile sentiment during the Golden Revolution contributed to the continued integration of Miranian Gylians. They also secured a leading role in the Gylian economy, due to their entrepreneurial presence.

Demographics

The 2020 census recorded a population of 2.419.223 (9,8% of the total population) as Miranian Gylian. This figure includes Kirisakian and Akashian expatriates who live in Gylias, and people of mixed Miranian and other ancestry who primarily identify as Miranian.

Alternate terms for Miranians based on origin include Kirisakian Gylians (桐グリ人 Kirigurijin) and Akashian Gylians (明グリ人 Akagurijin).

The Miranian population rapidly increased between 1958 and 1976, owing to the restoration of official ties, resumption of migration, and Gylias' economic boom. Growth rates have declined somewhat since, but have remained steady.

Censuses since independence have consistently showed over 90% of Miranian Gylians live in urban areas.

Society

Language

The vast majority of Miranian Gylians speak Miranian as their first language, and generally use either English or French as lingua francas. A notable number of Miranians are also conversant or fluent in German.

Miranian Gylians commonly use a combination of Miranian writing with Kōshiki transliterations alongside it. This practice is encouraged in public education and broadcasting, with the side-by-side use of Miranian writing and kōshiki being intended to encourage study of Miranian as a second language.

Religion

The Bureau of Statistics and Accounting does not conduct surveys of religion. Unofficial surveys show that the overwhelming majority of Miranians practice Kisekidō.

Education

In addition to public schools, which offer courses in the Miranian language in regions with a Miranian population, there are Miranian schools (未良人学校 Mirajin gakkō), international schools established by Kirisaki and Akashi, which teach entirely in the Miranian language while following the same guidelines as Gylian public schools.

Culture

Miranians in Gylias are well-integrated into Gylian society while retaining strong attachments to their homelands. The continued use of Miranian as a first language, observance of Kisekidō festivals, and similar practices have served to preserve traditional Miranian culture.

Miranian Gylian cuisine is largely derived from Kirisakian cuisine, with influences from other local cuisines. The popularity of Miranian cuisine in Gylias is aided by the similarity of Gylian and Kirisakian staple foods, particularly rice, fish, noodles, and soup. Popular Miranian dishes in Gylias, especially as street food, include yaki soba and yaki udon, tenpura, teriyaki, and yakitori. Miranian influence has also made green tea the most popular type of tea in Gylias.

The majority of Miranians have Miranian names, and follow the Gylian name order of given name first followed by surname rather than the reverse order typical of Kirisaki.

A variety of Miranian-language publications, television channels, and radio stations exist, serving the Miranian community. Some of these, particularly educational media, also have an audience outside of the community, mainly among Gylians with an interest in Miranian culture or who wish to learn Miranian.

Miranians have had a notable influence on clothing in Gylias. Kaede Nakano, the founder of the Clothes Bureau clothing company, is credited with popularising the appearance of feminine white-collar workers, stripped of economic connotations and presented as attractive in its own right, as a clothing style in Gylias. Owing to the company's success, it has been humorously referred to as Miranian Gylians' "national uniform".

Socioeconomics

Miranian Gylians have a dominant role in the Gylian economy. The community gained economic clout during the Gylian ascendancy and Free Territories eras, and have been able to adapt to the all-encompassing reorganisation of the Golden Revolution, thriving in the new market socialist economy created after independence.

Miranians have a significant role in Gylias' commercial, trade, and industrial sectors. They have similarly achieved prominence in certain economic sectors, including light industries, electronics, retailing, trading, private banking, and luxury goods. Miranian capital, entrepreneurship, and skilled labour represented a significant contribution to the development of the Gylian economy.

One factor in the community's economic success has been its creation of personalised social networks of influence, referred to as kankei (関係 "connections" or "relationships"), which have contributed to the image of a tight-knit and prosperous community. The practice of kankei also allows for link-ups with other businesses and networks in the Miranosphere.

The unique traits of the Gylian economy in Tyran have been crucial in preventing the rise of ethnic conflicts as a result of Miranian economic dominance. The extensive social security and redistribution mechanisms of the economy create a context of low inequality for the Miranian Gylian community, while the cooperativised economy ensues that financial gains are broadly spread rather that concentrated.

According to the 2020 census, 53,4% of Miranian Gylians are white-collar workers. The monthly average household income for Miranian Gylians was 10,7% above the national average.

Political activity

Miranians are generally well-represented among Gylias' largest political coalitions. They have a notable presence in the PA and LU; the latter's Kaori Kawashima was Prime Minister of Gylias from 2008 to 2012.

Notably, due to their well-represented status in Gylian society, they are less likely to give first preferences to IRAM in federal elections.

In popular culture

Miranian cultural influences have a long history in Gylian pop culture.

Several of Gylias' most successful and influential groups were either partly or wholly Miranian, such as The Beaties, The Sapphires, Asuka and the Mighty Invincibles, Stella Star, and others. As lead vocalists of The Beaties, Haruka Morishima and Tsukasa Morishima's strongly Miranian-accented pronunciation of English lyrics became a standard for Gylian acts.

Miranian anime and manga have also been popular and influential on Gylian aesthetics. The majority of Gylian animated productions and comics use the same visual style and storytelling techniques, leading to the emergence of the terms "Gylianime" and "Gylimanga" to describe them.

Pop culture works centred around Miranian characters, such as Karydan Station Files, Teacher's Activity Log, and the works of Chihiro Munakata,, frequently explore the theme of Miranian identity in humorous fashion, both drawing humour from and expressing pride in Miranians' positive reputation in Gylian society.

Notable Miranian Gylians

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