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Following the end of the war, the larger bulk of the population embarked on a gruelling evacuation that stretched over five years. The second phase of the migration was no less perilous. A ragtag assembly of almost four thousand ships, including retrofitted steamships, fishing boats, and cargo vessels, struggled against the treacherous conditions of the northern Stolvic Ocean, overloaded with passengers and supplies. Storms and ice claimed numerous vessels, plunging many into icy waters. Hunger and disease plagued the refugees, and conflicts over dwindling resources turned desperation into violence. Adding to the peril, clashes with native Telwotti populations—nomadic hunter-gatherers fiercely protective of their icy northern homelands—further escalated the suffering, leaving casualties on both sides.
Following the end of the war, the larger bulk of the population embarked on a gruelling evacuation that stretched over five years. The second phase of the migration was no less perilous. A ragtag assembly of almost four thousand ships, including retrofitted steamships, fishing boats, and cargo vessels, struggled against the treacherous conditions of the northern Stolvic Ocean, overloaded with passengers and supplies. Storms and ice claimed numerous vessels, plunging many into icy waters. Hunger and disease plagued the refugees, and conflicts over dwindling resources turned desperation into violence. Adding to the peril, clashes with native Telwotti populations—nomadic hunter-gatherers fiercely protective of their icy northern homelands—further escalated the suffering, leaving casualties on both sides.
 
[[File:Piqsuk.png|left|thumb|Old Híwṛpewkwos harbour in what is now called Piqsuk island. the whaling harbours quickly swelled up into transit slums that accommodated the millions of passing Wolgos on their trek to Altaia]]
The journey began in Dhonowlgos, with evacuees traveling to the [[Piqsuk Island]] which at this time became a temporary city before crossing the volatile Stormy Sea. Hastily constructed northern ports became the epicentre of the evacuation, where overcrowded steamships carried thousands toward refuge in [[New Xedun]]. The Piqsuk Island, serving as an oceanic waypoint for refugees, bore witness to a constant flow of refugees; Piqsuk's harbour grew with the use of pontoons and wrecks and the wailing station grew into a temporary settlement cobbled from crates, old sails and discarded wrecks, the whaling station kept working to feed the masses, and often whales and fish were dumped on the harbour for the masses of wolgos to descent on the carcasses to butcher them clean in moments.  
The journey began in Dhonowlgos, with evacuees traveling to the [[Piqsuk Island]] which at this time became a temporary city before crossing the volatile Stormy Sea. Hastily constructed northern ports became the epicentre of the evacuation, where overcrowded steamships carried thousands toward refuge in [[New Xedun]]. The Piqsuk Island, serving as an oceanic waypoint for refugees, bore witness to a constant flow of refugees; Piqsuk's harbour grew with the use of pontoons and wrecks and the wailing station grew into a temporary settlement cobbled from crates, old sails and discarded wrecks, the whaling station kept working to feed the masses, and often whales and fish were dumped on the harbour for the masses of wolgos to descent on the carcasses to butcher them clean in moments.  



Revision as of 09:31, 8 December 2024

Sail and steam hybrid long ship, typical of the many civilian and military ships used in the First Wolgos Trek. Hulls largely wooden with metal skeletons and exterior bronze or copper platting.

The First Wolgos Trek, beginning in 7504 CE and ending in 7514 CE, was the first large-scale exile experienced by the Wolgos and a shaping event in their history and culture. This migration was defined by hardship, resourcefulness, and an unyielding desperation to survive. As the Wolgos relinquished their ancestral territories to the Häverists under a reluctant peace agreement, they faced the harrowing reality of ensuring their species' survival in the face of having no other recourse but to comply with their exile to assure their survival.

The foundation of the Wolgos' eventual retreat began with the invasion of Dhonowlgos during the Helreich-Wolgos War (7499–7504). Initially, the war was concentrated in Northern Stoldavia and other Wolgos-occupied territories, such as Mörenburg, with the Blue Mountains serving as a formidable defensive position for Wolgos forces. However, Helreich and their allies' determination to save the Anarian continent from what they called the Wolgos beasts led to the decimation of Wolgos lines in occupied territories and their retreat to their homeland. By mid-7503, after a series of fierce engagements in the stormy sea, the Wolgos navy was severely crippled and left only in control of their northern coasts. The remnants of the Wolgos southern navy retreated north to the whaling harbours of the Piqsuk Islands, where they would repair and begin the task of keeping the Dhonowlgos-retail corridor safe from enemy incursions.

Helreich's overwhelming air and naval superiority led to the devastation of Wolgos coastal cities. Entire urban centres, like Tkoysdhom, were reduced to smouldering ruins under relentless bombardment. As the Häverists made their brutal advance into Dhonowlgos, Wolgos leadership issued an evacuation order for civilians, cultural artefacts, and military forces, including the Hlirke and civilian militias. This was not a mere retreat—it was a calculated effort to preserve their people, heritage, and future. Over the course of 14 months, the first wave of evacuees—primarily women, children, and key personnel essential to the survival of the Wolgos—were transported to the New Xedun colony. These initial evacuees relied on an improvised fleet of fishing boats, cargo ships, and hastily retrofitted vessels to navigate the storm-laden seas. Despite the chaos and loss of countless lives in Dhonowlgos and the sea corridor to Altaia, this early evacuation established the logistics for their exile and survival in New Xedun.

Following the end of the war, the larger bulk of the population embarked on a gruelling evacuation that stretched over five years. The second phase of the migration was no less perilous. A ragtag assembly of almost four thousand ships, including retrofitted steamships, fishing boats, and cargo vessels, struggled against the treacherous conditions of the northern Stolvic Ocean, overloaded with passengers and supplies. Storms and ice claimed numerous vessels, plunging many into icy waters. Hunger and disease plagued the refugees, and conflicts over dwindling resources turned desperation into violence. Adding to the peril, clashes with native Telwotti populations—nomadic hunter-gatherers fiercely protective of their icy northern homelands—further escalated the suffering, leaving casualties on both sides.

Old Híwṛpewkwos harbour in what is now called Piqsuk island. the whaling harbours quickly swelled up into transit slums that accommodated the millions of passing Wolgos on their trek to Altaia

The journey began in Dhonowlgos, with evacuees traveling to the Piqsuk Island which at this time became a temporary city before crossing the volatile Stormy Sea. Hastily constructed northern ports became the epicentre of the evacuation, where overcrowded steamships carried thousands toward refuge in New Xedun. The Piqsuk Island, serving as an oceanic waypoint for refugees, bore witness to a constant flow of refugees; Piqsuk's harbour grew with the use of pontoons and wrecks and the wailing station grew into a temporary settlement cobbled from crates, old sails and discarded wrecks, the whaling station kept working to feed the masses, and often whales and fish were dumped on the harbour for the masses of wolgos to descent on the carcasses to butcher them clean in moments.

The Hlirke, battered from years of war and great losses, retreated to New Xedun and northern Altaia, where they formed a protective vanguard, shielding the retreating masses from pursuing Helish forces and latter from opportunistic nations and privateers. Even in the face of mounting chaos, the Wolgos demonstrated resilience and unity, transforming this catastrophe into a chance to rebuild.

The overland portion of the trek, beginning at the rugged Landsight Peninsula and its icy islands, presented its own unique trials. Refugees braved sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms as they journeyed by sleigh, haiter mounts, or on foot. The journey relied on colonial waystations originally established to supply rangers, now repurposed as sanctuaries. These stations provided limited food, shelter, and guidance, and were often overcrowded and strained under the weight of the migration. The Hlirke rangers worked hard to fell trees and dig into the permafrost to build trenches to serve as temporary refuges for the exiled wolgos. Entire convoys were lost to blizzards, with survivors recounting tales of harrowing battles against the weather, heroic Hlrike guiding the refugees and desperate measures taken to survive.

The First Wolgos Trek itself became a monumental feat of logistical coordination. Steam-powered convoys transported critical supplies while armed escorts repelled enemy forces and defended against Telwotti hostilities. Engineers and craftsmen laboured tirelessly to repair vehicles, maintain ships, and keep the operation moving forward. The Hlrike hastily laid a between the land sight peninsula and the New Xedun telegraph network that proved indispensable, enabling the coordination of supply lines, the issuance of weather warnings, and communication between key outposts. Yet, for many Wolgos, survival during the trek depended not on technology but on sheer willpower and communal determination.

The conclusion of the First Wolgos Trek in 7514 CE marked the establishment of New Xedun as the Wolgos' new homeland. This industrialised colony, nestled in the untamed Altaian wilderness, became the centre of the Wolgos world. Traditional Wolgos values fused with modern advancements, ensuring the survival of their culture and species. Out of the ashes of defeat, the Wolgos laid the foundation for the Bind, the Hlirke dictatorship that would shape their future for the next century.


The Wolgos

Wolgos Sub-species

Physiology topics: Wolgos Psyche - Wolgos Development From Birth to Adulthood - Death for the Wolgos - Wolgos Sexuality - Wolgos Masculinity - Wolgos Womanhood
Culture topics: Oere - Wolgos Cuisine - Wolgos Sports - Wolgos units of measurement - Wolgos calendar - Wolgos language - Wolgos Cultural norms and traditions - Wolgos literature - Wolgos Diaspora

Historic and current Nations of the Wolgos
Dhonowlgos The Bind Hergom ep swekorwos United New Kingdoms
~3000 CE - 7505 CE 7508 CE - 7603 CE 7608 CE - Present


Dhonowlgos

History & Geography

History of Dhonowlgos: History of Dhonowlgos - Stained Era - Era of Rising Lilies
Dhonowlgos Geography: Dnkluwos Islands



Politics & Economy

Dhonowlgos Politics: Politics - Foreign Relations
Dhonowlgos Economy: Economy of Dhonowlgos



Society & Culture

Dhonowlgos Society: Monuments - Society - Brochs of Dhonowlgos
Dhonowlgos Culture: Cultures of Dhonowlgos - Eokoesr in Old Dhonowlgos




The Bind

History & Geography

History of The Bind: History - Geography - Military - Science - Brochs of The Bind
The Bind Geography: Geography



Politics & Economy

Politics of The Bind: Politics - Military - Administrative Divisions of the Bind
Economy of The Bind: Economy - Geography



Society & Culture

Society in The Bind: Brochs of The Bind - communication in The Bind - Demographics
Cultures of The Bind: Wolgos Culture in The Bind - Ak'lam culture in the Bind - Shriaav in the Bind Empire



Hergom ep swekorwos

History & Geography

History of Hergom: History of Hergom - Colonisation of Kupeya - First Coalition War - Second Coalition War
Urbanisation in Hergom: Cities and Urban centres: Nekwehon, Ombhrosdhom, Rūdhroskhom, Newos Chaed Praet, Newos Kalsulan, Kérsróm, Nbhreǵ-Skous, Newos Dhowkros, Nbhreǵ-Endas, Dhubhowelksteh2nos, H2stḗrtérm̥n
Geography of Hergom: Regions - Administrative Divisions - National parks - Mountains - Rivers and Lakes


Politics & Economy

Economy of Hergom: Economy
Companies and Resources: Companies of Hergom - Natural resources - Energy
Financial Systems: Currency - Banking - Twenty seven enterprises
Economy and Commerce: Living standards - Consumer goods and shopping - Bazaar Ports of Hergom - Transport in Hergom - Computing in Hergom
Politics of Hergom: Government of Hergom - Gweḱwōntiyo Hregwes - Heghnom Kawisoos - Hregwis Wl̥kwos - Wolgos Justice System - Others court - Human justice system - Other's law - Human Code - Hominid Rights in Hergom
Military and Defence: Military overview - Hlrike - H2egmegh2 - Army - Wodr̥h2ekmon - Navy - Dyeubherh2 - Airforce - Peh2ugneh3i Weg - Military Police - Nuclear Weapons - Coast Guard

Society & Culture

Ethnicity: Wolgos - Gahnam in Hergom - Chalam in Hergom - Uturans in Hergom - Sekwntos - Shriaav of Hergom
Society and Culture: Sports in Hergom - Science in Hergom - Healthcare in Hergom - Wolgos Cultural norms and traditions - Wolgos Cuisine and Cuisine in Hergom - Media in Hergom - Education in Hergom - Wolgos Tribes
Religion: Dlroch'veldr


United New Kingdoms

History & Geography

History of The United New Kingdoms: History
The United New Kingdoms Geography: Geography



Politics & Economy

Politics of The United New Kingdoms: Politics - Military
Economy of The: Economy - Geography



Society & Culture

Society and Culture in The United New Kingdoms: Wolgos Culture in the UNK - Demographics - Humans of the UNK
Culture of The United New Kingdom: Brochs of The United New Kingdoms - Culture of the United New Kingdoms