History of Atregona

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Now known history:

The Eccasian Archipelago was inhabited by early hominids between 1.5 million years ago and as recently as 35,000 years ago. Modern humans are believed to have reached the region over 40,000 years ago, demonstrating advanced maritime skills. The Tragonic languages, which are unrelated to Kachal-Anarian languages, suggest that the Tragoni people or culture occupied central Anaria before the spread of Kachal-Anarian languages.

In 3309 RH the religion of Erecund was created in the Atregonia peninsula with the erection of the holy tablet of Erecund. This tablet was forced by a thunder striking a limestone tablet, encraving it with eight lines with rules. This religion spread south via Ekhijal sea to the Ekhixal islands.

These settlers, early adherents of the Erecund religion, sought a place where they could practice their beliefs freely. Guided by their faith and the divine teachings of Erecund, they established a society governed by a close union between religious and civic leadership. Over time, the religious institutions gained immense power, forming a theocratic state where the tenets of Erecund faith guided all aspects of governance and law.

Atregona’s early survival depended on its ability to control the surrounding seas. Blessed with natural harbors and a strategic position along key maritime trade routes, the fledgling nation quickly developed into a seafaring power. This era saw the creation of the Atregona Fleet, a naval force tasked with both defending the coastlines and ensuring the safe passage of merchant ships. Their efforts solidified the nation’s thalassocratic identity, establishing Atregona as a center of trade and maritime strength.

Pre-History and Ancient History

The Eccasian Archipelago was inhabited by early hominids between 1.5 million years ago and as recently as 35,000 years ago. Modern humans are believed to have reached the region over 40,000 years ago, demonstrating advanced maritime skills. The Tragonic languages, which are unrelated to Kachal-Anarian languages, suggest that the Tragoni people or culture occupied central Anaria before the spread of Kachal-Anarian languages.

Modern Atregona traces its lineage back to the Indaric Empire, an ancient Tragonic-speaking thalassocratic empire. This empire controlled the Argirun Sea and influenced the eastern, central, and southern Anarian seaboards through a network of client kingdoms and trading posts from the 50th to the 57th centuries RH. The capital, Atereguriko, was a significant center for commerce in the mid-sixth century.

The Indaric Empire eventually collapsed following invasions by Meyistri tribes from the south and Cheltai and Karsk tribes from the north during the migration period. The Tragoni were expelled from several regions, leading to their retreat to mainland Atregona, the Eccasian Archipelago, and the Vaixelles. This period is known as the Tragoni Diaspora.

Unified Atregona

By 7300 RH, trade in the Argirun Sea and along the Eccasians' north-south routes became dominated by the Getardinic Aigentarate, which was centered on the city of Getardine and the Eccasian League. The league was led by the powerful Okoen and Zaharai Aigentarates. Aigentar Eneko II waged a war against the Eccasian League from 7394 RH, ultimately uniting much of the Eccasians and mainland Atregona into a single Aigentarate named Atregona.

Modern Atregona

From the mid-74th century, Atregona consolidated its territorial holdings through its control over maritime routes and trade access to the Argirun Sea. However, conflicts with the Meyistri kingdoms and various Vaixellan states resulted in significant territorial losses by 7483 RH. The Atregonese Aigentarate struggled to maintain pace with technological advances in northern Anarian rivals, leading to a decline.

Reforms in 7511 RH attempted to reverse the decline, including the dissolution of protected merchant and guild classes, military modernization, banking reforms, judicial secularization, and the abolition of feudalism. These reforms faced strong opposition and led to harsh oppression by the Aigentarate.

During the Pan-Anarian War, Atregona initially regained some territories but suffered a major defeat in the attempted invasion of Vaixelles and Simal Uzaq in 7541 RH. This invasion was a catalyst for forming the Vaixellan League, a precursor to modern xxxx. Post-war Atregona faced domestic unrest, sectarian conflict, and rising nationalism.