Kalmach Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Article 1 General Overview Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach The United Nations of Kalmach ◍ 1 - General Overview ◍ 2 - States of The UNK ◍ 3 - Population ◍ 4 - History ◍ 5 - Kalmach in the International Scene ◍ 6 - Topography and Geography ◍ 7 - Politics ◍ 8 - Language, Culture & Religion ◍ 9 - Kalmachian International Relations ◍ 10 - Economy The United Nations of Kalmach, is a nation located in northern Nur. It borders Garahun to the east, and Campa Simpatica to the west. Kalmach boasts a population of 74,289,710 making it the second most populous nation in Nur, and the 5th most populated nation in the world. Size-wise, Kalmach spreads out to a total of 2,232,130 square kilometres (861,830 sq miles), therefore making it the biggest nation in Nur, and the 3rd largest nation in the world. The national language of Kalmach is Kalmash, which approximately 95.3% of the country speaks as a first language. Other minority languages, besides common, (ascending in rarity) would include Faush, Garahunnic and Campan. Kalmash, or variations of it, are spoken in countries across Nur because of Kalmach's colonial past. This minority is specifically present in countries like Garahun, Campa Simpatica, Ostronia, Fauthur and Kikuyat. The national religion of Kalmach is Yellowism. Yellowism is presented in the flag of Kalmach through the color Yellow, which is to a small degree praised as superior to the other colors. Read here (google docs) for more info. Note: All text has been translated directly from Kalmash to Common for your reading pleasure. It is indicated with a parenthesis when otherwise. Chris, Sekiya and Flauschi918 2 1
Kalmach Posted January 18, 2023 Author Posted January 18, 2023 Article 2 States of the UNK Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top The United Nations of Kalmach is compromised of a total of 29 states, not including the external territories of the Airalian Islands (Airalerne), Kypern, Lifukl and Shogo as well as Greater Easthaven (part of Easthaven). For the complete list plus individual info on the states, see further below. List of states by alphabetical order: Arnssted Campian Strip Easthaven East Brahair Friheitsór Hellessia Hennland Kalbrea Lackland Masakr New Hornia Noden Norbroelich Nord Fræmste Nordschke Gütfisch North Kratania Ostóhav Pranien Sejhlass Skaien South Kratania Storsó Land Süd Fræmste Süden Tihr Vestervade Viskonsund West Brahair Zweilla While making this i got very bored, so i wrote some small notes/trivia to some of the states along the way 1. Arnssted Capital: Arnschlott Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 2. Campian Strip Capital: El Granby Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 3. Easthaven (& Greater Easthaven) Capital: Easthaven Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 4. East Brahair Capital: Ótrava Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 5. Friheitsór Capital: Fuklshaven Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 6. Hellesia (Zoom changed slightly, cause of size) Capital: Trafningsby Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 7. Hennland Capital: Hennesa Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 8. Kalbrea Capital: Contra Liv Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 9. Lackland Capital: Lacklandsby Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 10. Masakr Capital: Busakria Total Population: TBD Notable History: Named as such to mourn the Violet Slaughter, a state-sponsored killing of Violotists back in the 1100s. The slaughter took place in the outskirts of Drankschted. Calls to change the name back to Fyrnsland has been prevalent for some time, as the name 'Masakr' just serves as a reminder of bad history. 11. New Nornia For the longest time, i thought this was named "New Hornia"... no clue why. Capital: Proffeschted Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 12. Noden Noden. Capital: Noden Total Population: TBD Notable History: Noden. 13. Norbroelich Looks vaguely like the Nepalese flag or 🗿 Capital: Tråfascht Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 14. Nord Fræmste Hey look, a square! ...Almost. Capital: Voscht Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 15. Norschke Gütfisch Also too big, so had to zoom out. Very uninhabited western coast. Capital: Norddihaven Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 16. North Kratania If you ask me why it's "North" and not "Nord", then i wouldn't be able to answer you lol Capital: Trælborg Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 17. Ostóhav The name for the biggest island is literally just "big" Capital: Tórshaven Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 18. Pranien The transport hub of northern Kalmach! What even happens here? Capital: Klachaha Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 19. Sejhlass The most cities ending in "haven" per capita in all of Nur. Good luck pronouncing the capital. Capital: Shransporthaven Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 20. Skaien Where the rich go to retire Capital: Skaia Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 21. South Kratania Future subject to a war-winning Garahunnic naval invasion -some Garahunnic patriot Capital: Ostenberg Total Population: TBD Notable History: Some official omitted the " ´ " accent on the O in Ostenberg, and it hasn't been used since. 22. Storsó Land "Land of the big lake", i am NOT very creative with names huh Capital: Ninsula Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 23. Süd Fræmste Contender for the title of most uselss state, right beside Nobroelich and Noden. Capital: Trime Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 24. Süden Has a city named after it's Dam, despite it being one of the smallest ones in Kalmach Capital: Damstròm Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 25. Tihr Some day, i'll write lore on why Tihr steals Tils away from New Nornia. Capital: Tils Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 26. Vestervade Capital: Dóerschtorp Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 27. Viskonsund Some say that one day, we'll find out what happens in this state outside the coastal area Capital: Borgsby Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 28. West Brahair Discard all previous comments, THIS is the most useless state. Capital: Vrasky Total Population: TBD Notable History: TBD 29. Zweilla Named after a city in it, yet that city isn't even the capital Capital: Willsenby Total Population: TBD Notable History: Capital was changed from Zweilla to WIllsenby after the conservative president, Willsen Hessen, changed it. Flauschi918 1
Kalmach Posted January 19, 2023 Author Posted January 19, 2023 Article 3 Population Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top [WIP (REWORK)] Flauschi918 1
Kalmach Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Article 4 History Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Historical Events of Kalmach (964 BF-present) - 4.1 Lost Days of Easthaven (964 BF-346) - 4.1.1 Known Information [WIP (REWORK)] Not much of this era is known by historians, as first-hand sources are very few. However, sacred texts mentioning Easthaven can be traced back to 892 BF mentioning Easthaven as a small city-state. Kalmash had changed massively since then, so translators are hard at work translating ancient texts. Kingdom of Easthaven (346-984) - 4.1.2 Era of Unification (984-1104) - 4.1.3 The Violet Slaughter - 1049 April 4th, 1049 marks the day that the imperial government chose to commit one of the worst genocides in Kalmachian history. Having experienced massive migration from Giovonniland because of recent territorial success, and supposed freedom of religion, the newly formed UKK found itself divided, with the main religion, Yellowism, hating the newly-arrived Violetists. As such, a secret plan to get rid of them was formed by the nobles of Easthaven. Over 8 days, approximately 13 thousand Violotist civilians were hung/executed by firing squad in masses. This would come to be known in modern times as "The Violet Slaughter" Giovonniland, the nation to which most of these citizens had a genetic heritage, had an immediate reaction, immediately cutting all ties and sanctioning the UKK from all Giovannilandian trade. Giovannilandian relations have since improved after the government change as a result of the Kalmachian civil war in 1345. Surviving violitists fled to modern-day Fauthur for a haven. First Colonial Expansion Era (1104-1163) - 4.1.4 Kalmachian Integration Attempt - 1105 In a period of 3 years from 1105 to 1108, the government in Easthaven started the process of integrating the member states of the UKK. Though the integration of the government was successful, a short integration like that was doomed to be ineffective. This is the event that is told to be the prelude to the first and second Kalmachian Civil War. Second Colonial Expansion Era (1163-1239) - 4.1.5 First Kalmachian Civil War - 1314 [WIP (REWORK)] Era of Instability - End of the Empire (1345-1394) - 4.1.7 Second Kalmachian Civil War - 1345 [WIP (REWORK)] April 1345 marks the day that the Anti-imperialists rose against the Empire. Their primary goal was de-colonizing and granting freedom to the colonies. The Imperial faction capitulates in June of 1347. At the start of the war, the imperial family was kidnapped by the anti-imperialists, and executed, thus bringing an end to the Kalmach bloodline. Through two excruciating years, the imperial government did its best but was nonetheless surrounded by all sides. The fight was decided from the start. The imperialist plan was to capitulate Arnssted and Henessa. After, they wanted to split the remaining forces into smaller groups and then follow up by encircling and crushing them. All major generals and strategists of Kalmach had gone to the anti-imperial faction, so the plan went less than ideal. The state of Fauthur decided to declare independence after realizing that the empire was doomed to fail, as they were hardline imperialists at the time. Modern Era (1394-present) - 4.1.8 Sekiya and Flauschi918 2
Kalmach Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Article 5 Kalmach in the International Scene Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top the Kalmachian-Fauthurian H3 Car Deal - 5.1 NCC (Nuran Cooperative Comitee) - 5.2 On January 7th, the UNK together with other countries all over the Nuran continent, signed the first legislation from the newly established NCC. Diplomats met in West Fauthur to sign a legislation unifying Nuran liscence plates, making free international travel via automobile possible. The diplomats that met and signed the legislation include, but are not limited to: The Repuplic of Sekiya, The Directorial Republic of Rivalfiume, The Infinite Empire of Aukera, The United Republics of Fauthur, and of course, The United Nations of Kalmach. Under you will find the liscence plate design agreed upon by the Kalmachian states via unanomous vote. Member states of the NCC are highlighted below. Sekiya, Giovanniland, Pixel3K and 1 other 4
Kalmach Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Article 6 Topography and Geography Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Topography - 6.1 Geography - 6.2 KNPP - 6.3 The Kalmachian Nature Preservation Project, is a project to protect the natural beauty of north Norddistaten. Infrastructure & The IICP - 6.4 The IICP The IICP, or the Interstate Infrastructure Connection Project, was a project bill passed by the Easthaven goverment on febuary 23rd 1416, to connect all state capitals with high-speed rail. Minor points in the bill also mention more highway and rail coverage to more remote areas. Sekiya and Flauschi918 2
Kalmach Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Article 7 Politics Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Elections - 7.1 The elections of the UNK take place every 4 years. Last election was in 1424. A political party can serve as long as the people vote for it, with no limitations on the representitive or the partys length of rule. The current Prime Minister, Willsen Hessen has been sitting in the PM seat for 3 terms, since 1412. At each election, a party must at the end of a 1 month period after the vote tally has been counted, hold at least 50% of the votes. Parties are allowed to cooperate with each other in order to get a 50%> vote size. There are 199 seats in the parliment, so that each party cannot maintain an exact 50% vote share. Political Parties - 7.2 Party Abbriviation Ideology Party Size (Seats) Votes % (1424 election) Letter(s) Party head Notes Imperial Conservative Party ICP Colonial Imperialists 97 49% I Willsen Hessen Despite acts of anti-colonialism, this party has somehow managed to gather votes, remaining the most popular party since 1412. Independant Anti-Imperialist Faction IAIF Anti-Imperialist Democratic Republicans 32 16% A Phaschishti Paschtasche Social-Conservative Front SCF Social Conservatism 6 3% S Socialist-Nature Party SNP Socialism 2 1% N Repuplican Kalmach Seperation Party RKSP Anti-Repuplican 20 10% R Holy Sector HS Center-Right Authoritarian 12 6% H Aim to protect the church via political means. Very often a part of coalition governments. Kalmachian Integrative Union Party KIUP Centrists 26 13% U Aim for further centralisation of the state, hoping to abolish or weaken the state system Other - - 4 2% - Parties placed on a common political compass: Visualisation of the Kalmachian parties through the years 1340-1420 (Outdated, will update in the future) Flauschi918, Pixel3K, Sekiya and 1 other 4
Kalmach Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 Article 8 Language, Culture & Religion Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Sports - 8.1 The United Kalmachian Badminton League (UKBL for short) The UKBL is an organisation founded in Henessa on the 27th of april, 1367. It was a formal state-sponsored union of different badminton teams of the states of Norddistaten, Henessa, Easthaven (Gr. Easthaven included) and Hallessekratamia. The best players of the badminton leagues are by far birthed in Norddistaten. Even with the small population, the best players of Kalmach history are birthed in this state. These are the current top 10 players of the UKBL (As of the 1422 Kalmachian championship). 1. Sefto Poisson 2. Lars Kenssi 3. Kinschten Teftsson 4. Poul Traghsten 5. Pirkschta Femte 6. Willsen Gesner 7. Utonscht Persikschti 8. Krista Poulsson 9. Utoniv Hikaras 10. Karlssen Rhiness The Kalmachian Badminton Championship (KBC for short) Every year on the 24th October, the Kalmachian Badminton Championship Language - 8.2 The Kalmachian language, or Kalmash is a language very similar to danish with a small hint of slavic. Religion - 8.3 The official state religion of Kalmach is Yellowism, where around ~96% of the population follows it. They dislike the violotists, as they believe the religion to have relations to the evil god, Lillja. Here is what is known about Yellowism: Before the concept of time even existed, the higher being known only as “Gúl '' descended upon earth. Earth, being an empty wasteland at the time, was incredibly barren and colorless. Gúl took it upon himself to create the sky, the earth and the intern. After which he made three beings who would govern the world. “Plå” would govern the sky and the sea, “Drôn” would govern the land and “Líllja” would govern the intern. Here, it had the gift of infinite freedom of creativity, as long as it promised not to create life. Living in harmony for millions of years, Plå and Drôn would make fantastical creatures known as the Pingsvines. However, Lillja was not able to create life. As generous as the all-knowing lord himself is, Gúl went too far with the power it granted Lillja. Being jealous of the gods on the outside, Lillja decided to destroy everything the other gods worked hard for, introducing elements such as death, natural disasters and worst of all, sin. It killed every single one of the Pingsvines, who had been roaming the earth peacefully for millions of years. Gúl, and the other gods, decide to discuss what to do with Lillja for a whole millennia, before finally deciding to banish Lillja to a life of infinite darkness, to make it repent for its actions. The one place Lillja felt at home, the Intern, was turned into a sea of black, with nothing to be seen in any direction. Core Deities and Concepts Gúl: God of everyone, creator of all, god of judgment and light. Plå: God of the sea and the sky. Drôn: God of the earth. Líllja: God of the intern, death, and natural disasters. Intern: A place filled only with darkness. It is the place people are sent to repent after living a life of sin. (Essentially hell) Riek te Lys: Heaven. Sacred Writings and Scriptures The holy texts of Yellowism are collectively known as the "Gúldruhn". This sacred scripture is divided into several books: "Sjkabelsens Båk" (Book of Creation): Details the creation of the world by Gúl and the governance by Plå, Drôn, and Líllja. "Pingschvienns Saga" (Saga of the Pingsvines): Chronicles the lives and extinction of the Pingschvienn, the fantastical creatures created by Plå and Drôn. "Lílljas Falt" (The Fall of Líllja): Describes the events leading to Líllja's jealousy, the introduction of death and sin, and Líllja’s ultimate banishment to the intern. "Dåmmens Lys" (Light of Judgment): Outlines the ethical and moral codes set by Gúl for all living beings. Ethics and Rules of Conduct Ærbøtighet får Livet (Reverence for Life): All life is sacred and must be protected and respected. Taking life unnecessarily is a grave sin. This includes vague depictions of what is considered “alive”. Stuff that is not considered alive is subhuman species, for example, Garahunnians and Aukerans (jk), Cows, Insects, Fish, etc. Yellowism description of life is something that cognitively forms complex thoughts. Ærlikhet og Retfærdikhet (Honesty and Justice): Follow the path of Gúl by being truthful and fair in all dealings. Sammenhåll og Fred (Unity and Peace): Strive for harmony among all beings. Avoid conflicts and work towards peaceful coexistence in the name of Gúl. Angring og Fårlòsning (Repentance and Redemption): Those who sin must seek redemption through sincere repentance and must work to make amends. Those beyond salvation may be banished from life as the judgment is beyond our mere mortal understanding. Rules of Worship Daklik Bòn (Daily Prayer): Devotees must pray to Gúl every day at noon, honoring the light and seeking guidance. This is done by facing up at the sky, spreading your arms, and closing your eyes. This prayer may be done lying or standing, to one's preference. Månetlik Fællesskab (Monthly Communion): On the first day of each month, followers gather to give small gifts, first to the gods and then to each other. One Jælpar (priest) must be present for each monthly communion. Årlik Festival (Annual Festival): An annual celebration is held to commemorate the creation of the world and to honor Plå and Drôn for their contributions. This festival includes grand offerings of beautiful creations to symbolize life and harmony. It is typically on the 1st of June. Traditionally it followed the Old time system, but state-encouraged modernity campaigns have changed it to follow a more standard schedule. Life After Death Yellowism teaches that after death, souls are judged by Gúl. The righteous are granted passage to "Riek te Lys" (Realm of Light), a place of eternal peace and creativity. Those who have sinned are sent to the Intern, where they must repent in the darkness until they are deemed worthy of redemption. When Líllja deems fit, a soul may be reevaluated for Riek te Lys. Organized Institutions Templer te Lys (Temples of Light): These are sacred places where followers gather to worship Gúl and seek guidance from the holy texts. Essentially churches. Rankings of the templar: Fóljer (Follower): Your average Yellowist joe Leter (Leader): A person helping in the monthly communions. No education is required, and one can simply apply online at a templar website to become one for a small fee. Jælpar (Priest/Helper): Education required. One who leads official monthly communions. Typically lives in the building in which the communions are held. Hòjjælpar (High-priest/High-helper): Education required. Oversees a templar, a place where people go for guidance, off-time prayer and repentance. Highly respectable job. Vogter (Guardian): The same as a Hójjælpar, except with the additional responsibilities of the “Vogtere te Skjabelse”. Creasentanten (The Representative of Gúl): Selected by the Vogtere. The holy figure of Yellowism, and the repræsentative of all of Yellowism worldwide. Highest possible position within Yellowism. Vogtere te Skjabelse (Guardians of Creation): A selective and dedicated group of high-priests who oversee rituals, teach the sacred scriptures, and guide the community in ethical living. These individuals are asked to vote on problems within Yellowism, and a unanimous vote among them must be passed for any changes to be made. Råtet får Fret (Council of/for Peace): A council elected from a selected group of priests to resolve disputes and promote unity and harmony. Flauschi918 and Nalibia 2
Kalmach Posted February 12, 2023 Author Posted February 12, 2023 Article 9 Kalmachian International Relations (And a bit of history) Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Might be slightly outdated, i won't update it now, will at some point though. Fauthur - 9.1 Being a former member of the Empire, and having recently changed in favor of a more democratic and modern government, Fauthur has good relations with Kalmach. However, these have soured after the invasion of Garahun. Sekiya - 9.2 For a long time, Sekiya disliked Kalmach for preventing their expansion conquest in southern Nur in the Great Nuran War. However, their relationship has recently improved after volunteers from Sekiya arrived on the Garahunnic front to fight for Kalmach. It may seem like indirect support for the Kalmachian cause. Ostronia - 9.3 A former colony, Ostronia is still quite under the thumb of Kalmach. Kalmach, having both a military presence and an ethnic minority in the country, is essentially controlling Ostronian affairs behind the scenes. Therefore, relations are very strong between the countries. Ostronia also lets Kalmachian planes and ships refuel and repair in their ports, even with the military base located in Tristhavn. Norton Mast - 9.4 A former part of the empire, however, relations are unclear as we've yet to figure out exactly how much the Noton-Mastian peoples liked the Kalmachian presence in the country. Ionia - 9.5 Being a very resistant colony, the only reason that these two countries still hold some sort of positive relationship is because of the defense and support that Kalmach provided during the Great Nuran war. Giovanniland - 9.6 Giovanni relations with Kalmach have been unstable ever since the violet slaughter of 1049, however, relations have bettered since the civil war of 1345. The government's chance away from the imperial faction helped relations for the better since the new, more liberal government is focused on bettering relations and trade with all nations of Esforos. Garahun - 9.7 Garahunnic relations with Kalmach have been rough throughout history. The main reason for the tension is the issue of their borders. Both claim lands that the other claim, so peace was never an option. The ethnic groups of the area of their border is seen below. As a result of these tensions, multiple wars have been fought. However the most notable events are the following The South Hallessekratamian war (1420-present) The demand for South Hallessekratamia (1345) Let us start with the demand for South Hallessekratamia. This was an event that happened because of a rash decision made by the Garahunnic government. They decided to take advantage of the second Kalmachian civil war and demanded a large territory from them in the southeast of their country. They threatened an all-out invasion if this demand was not met. As the Anti-Imperialist government did not want to fight a war on two fronts, they decided to hand over the territory, although reluctantly. This landgrab by Garahun eventually made way for the South Hallessekratamian war. This was a war where Kalmach cited intentions of anti-opression and liberation. As of 1423, the front looks like this: Originally, Kalmach's plan was to set up a puppet-state in the area by funding resistance groups in the area, however this failed after Garahun executed multiple resistance leaders of the area. Refer to this post to get more info on this event. Campa Simpatica - 9.8 Kikuyat, Flauschi918 and Giovanniland 3
Kalmach Posted April 25, 2023 Author Posted April 25, 2023 Article 10 Economy Official factbook directly from the Goverment of Kalmach Click here to go back to the top Economy Type - 10.1 The Asir Company - 10.2
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