Tay'yanar
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Republic of Tay'yanar  ϗ'է'Ꞟλιʯ Ͳզ գ՚խՁզꬻ (Tay-A'veka Lawasa Raha) Capital: Lankanikta (Formerly Irugaya)
Population: 12,195,207 (2022) Motto: We are the Royal Crown of the Sea Anthem: Long Live the Crown of Ty'vanar |
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The Republic of Tay'yanar is a volcanically active island state in North Archanta inhabited by Nywa'nai peoples and other ethnicities, migrated into the island 70 thousand years ago from modern day Lutang, Kapasigan, Suvuma, and Majesia.
The Kingdom of Nabari'katur emerged in 952 from the pieces of the fallen Sadanya monarchy, gradually unifying the southwestern half of the island through conquest and diplomacy. The nation's identity was profoundly shaped by the Great Flood of 1233, which led to the adoption of Maw'ynavat as the state religion, and by strategic shifts such as the relocation of the capital to Irugaya. Through centuries of dynastic changes, territorial expansion brought contact with neighboring kingdoms in the island, culminating in the rise of the House of Ty'vanar in 1506. The kingdom weathered invasions, built magnificent fortifications like the Keminadi Star Fortress, and navigated complex relationships with local powers including Avyn, the Madolo Empire, and the Suvuman states, all while developing as a significant maritime and military power.
The modern Republic of Tay'yanar was formed at the conclusion of the civil war (1910-1927), emerging from the division between Royalist and Republican factions through a historic 1928 compromise that preserved the monarchy within a constitutional framework. The 20th and early 21st centuries brought both prosperity and peril—from economic booms fueled by new industries to devastating collapses requiring state intervention. Through civil unrest, refugee crises, and the challenges of modernization, Tay'yanar demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining its cultural identity while adapting to a changing world.
Geography and Climate
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| Geography of Tay'yanar | |
| Continent | North Archanta |
| Population | 12195207 (2021) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39,323.1 km2 15182.6 sq mi |
| Population density | 310 km2 803 sq mi |
| Active Volcanoes | 11 |
| Major Mountain Ranges | 4 |
| Time zone | +07:00 |
The mainland landmass of Tay'yanar, known as Panganan (or էղժզv in Tay-A'veka Raha), is a territory fundamentally defined by its volatile geological foundation. The island rests atop a longitudinal continental plate that also supports the peninsular North Archanta nations of Lutang and Kapasigan. Its geological boundaries are marked by complex interactions with several tectonic bodies; the microplate containing AR902, the Suvuma Plate, and a transform collision with the continental plate to the south, alongside the oceanic Gulf of Axia Plate.
This convergence of tectonic forces has resulted in a significant uplift of the landmass, upon which Tay'yanar is situated. Consequently, the entire island, from its eastern to western extents, is characterized by an exceptionally high degree of tectonic activity, evidenced by numerous active fault lines and volcanic vents.
Dominating the island's topography is the Satban-Injarualika Mountain Range (ʯɸը'բխզ'ջᵻϗ դτաv-ιvջᵻꬺ'ᵻλιբ). This expansive highland, covering approximately 8,100 square kilometers, was formed by the relentless collision between the North Archanta Peninsular Microplate and the Gulf of Axia Plate. The range is a landscape of dramatic uplift, crisscrossed by a network of fault lines. It is home to the nation's highest point, Satban Peak, which rises to an elevation of 2,640 meters. Furthermore, this range hosts two of Tay'yanar's eleven active volcanoes: Ijunar (ա'λբ'ᵻv-ιջꭅզꬻ) and Jima'an (ա'λբ'ᵻv-ջιե'ᵻv).
To the south lies the Tibnaun Mountain Range (ʯɸը'բխզ'ջᵻϗ τιꞞզ՚ꭅv), a distinct massif of lower elevation. Its highest point, the Nimadbanug Summit, reaches 2,195 meters. Within this range sits the active stratovolcano Kamlamaun (ա'λբ'ᵻv-բμթեꭅv), which stands at 1,498 meters.
The final two of the four principle uplifts are the twin ranges known as Nuy'arani and Liyutirbaku (ʯɸը'բխզ'ջᵻϗ զ'յ՚ᵻꬺշ Ͳզ λιխ'τιꬻաբ'). This complex geological feature is composed of two distinct layers, a primary range and a prominent secondary fold, formed by the interaction between the North Archanta Peninsular Microplate and the Suvuma Plate to the west. The ranges border the Satban massif to the north, forming a distinctive inverted "L" shape in plan view.
The Nuy'arani range contains the highly active stratovolcano Utznya (ա'λբ'ᵻv-ꭅτȡvզխ). At 1,968 meters, Utznya is noted for its frequent and persistent eruptive activity, having continuously deposited volcanic material since its most recent eruptive phase began in 1922.
Several hundred kilometers to the south lies another stratovolcano within the same system, Irubaktari (ա'λբ'ᵻv-ιꬺ'աʯգϗ). Standing at 1,720 meters, Irubaktari exhibits a considerably lower level of activity, with eruptions of Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) 1 occurring only once every 120 to 150 years.
Complementing its geological features, the island of Panganan is characterized by a tropical wet climate, situated within the interstice of two major oceanic gyres between the Asperic Ocean and the Gulf of Axia. Classified under USDA Hardiness Zones 12a to 13b and corresponding to the Koppen Climate classifications Af to Am, the island experiences a pronounced and prolonged rainy season extending from the early second quarter through to the late fourth quarter of the climatic year.
This climatic regime gives rise to distinct maritime conditions along its shores. The northern coastline, influenced by the prevailing warm-water gyre, is subject to consistently warm sea surface temperatures throughout the year. In stark contrast, the southern coastline falls under the influence of the southern oceanic cycle, resulting in notably cooler waters for the majority of the year. This significant thermal differential between the northern and southern seas is a primary driver of diverse and localized weather patterns along the island's coastal peripheries.
History
NABARI'KATUR (952 – 1214)
In the year 952, following the collapse of the prior Sadanya monarchy, the Kingdom of Nabari'katur was established on the southwestern expanse of Panganan. This nascent kingdom formed from the old kingdom quickly solidified its power. By 1004, its influence had grown to incorporate four neighboring territories, expanding its borders and consolidating the core of what would become a dominant regional power.
The early 12th century saw the emergence of new political entities. In 1102, the Fiefdom of Pual was formed in the far western coast, a region that would soon become a formidable force. By 1125, Pual had expanded aggressively, conquering multiple territories and altering the balance of power on the island. In response, Nabari'katur launched a series of military raids into its eastern borders in 1128, a precursor to more significant campaigns. A pivotal moment came in 1136 when the kingdom’s armies successfully conquered all lands east of the Baragya River, a vital waterway that would define the kingdom’s geography and destiny for centuries.
The year 1195 marked a strategic shift under King Minanyura I, who moved the capital from its previous location to Parinduya Jaturu, situated east of the Bayunggap River. This move signified a westward focus and a desire to consolidate power away from the volatile eastern frontiers. To protect this new heart of the kingdom, construction of formidable city walls began in 1214, a monumental task that would take decades to complete.
NEW POWERS (1216 – 1385)
While military campaigns to the east resumed in 1216, the kingdom faced a devastating natural disaster in 1233. The Great Flood, caused by the Bayunggap and Baragya River overflowing after an unusually rainy tropical season, claimed an estimated 19,000 lives. This tragedy profoundly impacted the spiritual life of the nation, and in 1241, Ma'wynavat was proclaimed the official religion of the kingdom, its tenets offering solace and a framework for understanding the world.
To the west, a new power emerged in 1250 with the founding of the Kingdom of Avyn. Meanwhile, Nabari'katur continued its internal development. In 1253, the great walls of Parindya Jataru were completed, securing the capital.
A dynastic shift occurred in 1315 when the line of King Minanyura died out, with no heirs to the throne, Sadintapo Irugaya ascended to the position. In a lasting tribute, the capital was renamed Irugaya in 1339, by which time its population had swelled to over half a million people, a testament to the kingdom's prosperity which was greatly enhanced by new and better methods of rice farming and more efficient methods of constructing fish ponds.
The mid-14th century was an era of exploration and expansion. Wide scale military campaigns to the east in 1345 led to first contact with Namina Kadam. To the south, the Tribal Coalition of Anwanmau island became subjects of Nabari'katur in 1347.
In 1368, a new port settlement was established in the incorporated territory of Renamjira'arug, named Alitmuntang, after the Ma'wynavat deity of good harvest, signaling the kingdom’s growing maritime ambition. First contact with the Kingdom of [1]Kingdom of Jeleuan on the northeastern coast followed in 1374.
The geopolitical landscape shifted dramatically in 1381 when Jeleuan collapsed following the assassination of its royal family. Nabari'katur swiftly commanded a military raid, and by 1385, Jeleuan was fully incorporated into the kingdom, unifying a vast stretch of the eastern island under a single rule.
RISE OF TY'VANAR (1411 – 1610)
The monarchy transitioned to the Lina'anyad family in 1411. In the west, the Kingdom of Avyn made first maritime contact in 1413 with the southern coastal kingdoms of Suvuma, the neighboring island, opening new avenues of trade and cultural exchange. This directly led to the arrival of Suvuman merchants and travellers in Nabari'katur the following year. Then, Namina Kadam was peacefully integrated into the kingdom by 1422, further expanding its reach.
The 15th century brought both conflict and innovation. Raids from the north by Aspiran-backed mercenaries began in 1431, a sign of external pressures. By 1470, Nabari'katur merchants were sent to trade with the continent of North Archanta to the southeast, and in 1489, the introduction of gunpowder cannons revolutionized the kingdom's military capabilities.
A major transformation occurred in 1506. With the royal family extinct, the House of Ty'vanar ascended to the throne, renaming the kingdom as the Kingdom of Ty'vanar. This new state quickly engaged with the wider world, establishing maritime contact with the relatively equally powerful Madolo Empire from the west in 1512. A period of great architectural achievement followed, with the Grand Temple to the Ma'wynavat deity of the wind being completed in Irugaya in 1541.
In the west, the Kingdom of Liynam replaced Avyn in 1578 after the assassination of its royal family. By 1610, trade with continental Uletha introduced the concept of rail-bound transport to the Ty'vanar court, planting a seed for future technological advancement.
SHADOW OF EMPIRES (1611 – 1740)
The early 17th century was marked by aggressive consolidation. In 1611, the Ty'vanar army marched to vassalize the Jzhyapur territory.
A significant cultural and political moment occurred in 1617 when Banjari Ty'vanar IV married a Ladarznya noble from Payan, the first recorded union with a northern family. New cities arose and older towns grew into population centers, such as Hadita Adyam in the southeast in 1621, named after the regional high governor.
In the west, Liynam was overthrown in a civil uprising in 1621 and replaced by the Kingdom of Ranu'ad. Ranu'ad's subsequent expansion eastward led to conflict with the Madolo Empire in 1638. Defeated, Ranu'ad was made a vassal state in 1639, losing contact with its Suvuman trading partners and entering a period of isolation. This changed in 1691 when Ranu'ad gained its independence following the Madolo Empire's collapse from civil unrest, though Ty'vanar's contact with the Madolos was severed.
The 18th century began with the founding of the Kingdom of Biuo'waya in 1722, which replaced Ranu'ad after a succession crisis.
In Ty'vanar, a tragic accident in 1735 led to the second prince, Ny'zjanyadu Dauya Ty'vanar, becoming monarch. That same year, Biuo'waya merged with the Aragda Empire as a subject state. The Castle Town of Avyn was renamed Karagda in 1736, reflecting the new reign.
A masterpiece of military engineering was completed in Ty'vanar in 1740: A star fortress in the Jzhyapur peninsula which was named Keminadi, after Keminadi Ty'vanar, third prince of the succession and one who spearheaded the entire project. Fortified by the Ty'vanar Wall. Construction had begun in 1722. This fortress was designed to project power over the northern lands and stands as a testament to Ty'vanar's military sophistication.
FEUDAL ERA MODERNIZATION (1744 – 1769)
In a stunning campaign, Ty'vanar launched an assault on the Aragda Empire in February 1744. By November of the same year, the Empire was decisively defeated.
In 1745, Hadita Adyam was renamed Kimintan Adyam after the construction of a Royal Estate, establishing Ubyem Kugantaya, or the Eastern Council. This council was lead by the House of Niadir. Karagda was elevated to city status in March 1751 and renamed Nymina, in honor of Grand Governor Lan' Nymina.
Ty'vanar then turned its attention north, launching campaigns in May 1751 that resulted in the vassalization of the Aspirans and the Pitasaya Tribe, unifying the entire mainland island from north to south. In the following years, news reached Nymina's local lords in July 1757 from maritime traders revealed momentous developments. The Goytakanos unified the entire Suvuma island. This information, eventually reaching the Ty'vanar royalty, introduced a new factor into the kingdom's strategic calculations. By 1769, Ty'vanar officially recognized Goytakano rule, and trade continued under this new diplomatic framework.
THE SUVUMA QUESTION (1786-1824)
Merchants from continental Archanta introduced electricity to the kingdom in 1786. War refugees from the 1790 Suvuma civil war began entering the western port city of Nymina in 1792. The Ty'vanar royalty denounced the rebel uprising the following year, citing complications to trade and people movement, and granted military support to the Goytakanos. King Ny'zjanyadu Dauya Ty'vanar convened the Council of Defense in 1802 after receiving reports of Ingrean expansion in southern Suvuma. The council concluded that Ty'vanar's western position made it vulnerable to a two-front threat, with Ingrea potentially using Suvuma as a staging ground for invasion. This assessment initiated a century-long period of defensive preparation.
The Royal Decree on Maritime Readiness was issued in 1804, requiring all coastal settlements to maintain registries of seaworthy vessels and able-bodied sailors, with tax exemptions offered to shipbuilders constructing vessels capable of mounting cannons. Construction began on Fort Pandaruk at Nymina in 1806, upgrading the city's defenses with modern earthworks and cannon emplacements overlooking the harbor. The project was completed in 1814.
The first secretive intelligence operation began in 1808, with military observers dispatched to Telkarnatha to study Ingrean fortifications and warships at Limanopoli Naval Base. Their reports influenced Ty'vanar defensive planning for decades. The Vigilance Mandate of 1811 established a network of signal towers along Ty'vanar's western and southern coasts, facing sea lanes toward Suvuma, with each tower manned by lookouts tasked with lighting beacon fires upon sighting unidentified warships. King Ny'zjanyadu died in 1813, and his successor, King Razavanu Ty'vanar I, continued the fortification program with increased urgency. In his coronation speech, he declared "The sea that brings merchants may also bring conquerors. We shall be ready for either".
Construction of Irugaya Fortress began on the southern coast of the capital in 1815, designed to guard approaches to Irugaya. Modeled after the star fortress at Keminadi, it featured thicker walls and improved cannon placements. The Royal Ty'vanar Navy was formally established as a standing force in 1817, separate from merchant marine obligations, with five new warships commissioned using designs adapted from captured Aspiran vessels.
A naval academy was founded at the neighboring city of Sadurtela'an in 1819, training officers in navigation, gunnery, and the study of Ingrean naval tactics. King Razavanu established the Office of Foreign Intelligence in 1822, tasking merchants and diplomats with gathering information on Ingrean military capabilities and intentions in the region, with particular focus on Fever Bay Colony and Port Thunder. A trade mission to Telkarnatha in 1824 secretly included military attachés who further assessed Ingrean warships stationed at Limanopoli. Their report warned that direct naval confrontation with Ingrea would be disastrous in open waters, but concluded that Ty'vanar's coastal fortifications could negate some of Ingrea's advantages. The Border Survey Commission mapped Ty'vanar's entire coastline in detail in 1826, identifying every potential landing site for an invasion force and prioritizing fortifications accordingly.
MILITARY PREPERATION (1828-1848)
King Razavanu died in 1828, and his son King Pandiganzyka Ty'vanar II ascended, making defense spending his highest priority. The Inland Redoubt Program began in 1829, establishing a system of fortified positions away from the coast designed to slow an invading force long enough for the main army to mobilize. A military census in 1832 recorded all able-bodied men between 16 and 50, their occupations, and their locations, allowing for rapid mobilization in case of invasion.
The gunpowder works at Kimintan Adyam were expanded in 1834 to ensure domestic production of cannon powder, reducing reliance on imported powder that could be cut off during wartime. News of the border treaty between the Goytakano Kingdom and Fever Bay Colony reached Irugaya in 1836, prompting King Pandiganzyka II to order an immediate review of Ty'vanar's defenses, correctly surmising that a stabilized Goytakano-Ingrean border would free Ingrean resources for potential expansion elsewhere. The defence minister recommended upgrading all coastal defenses with newer, longer-range cannon in 1837, initiating a five-year program. Fortification of the The Royal Estate of the Niadir house in Kimintan Adyam was completed 1838, protecting Ty'vanar's eastern trade gateway. King Pandiganzyka II personally inspected every major fortification in the kingdom between 1839 and 1840—a journey of over 1,500 kilometers that took seven months—boosting morale among garrison troops.
When news of the Protectorate of Goytakanya reached Irugaya in 1844, King Pandiganzyka II convened an emergency council session. The fact that the powerful Goytakano Kingdom had voluntarily accepted colonial status shocked the Ty'vanar court. Some advisors counseled seeking similar accommodation with Ingrea, but the king dismissed this in a small discussion between the ministers in 1845, reportedly saying: "We shall be subjects of no foreign crown."
The Mountain Brigade was formed in 1845—elite troops trained specifically for fighting in Ty'vanar's rugged interior, where an invading force would struggle to bring its full power to bear. Construction began on the seawalls that fortified the coastal waters of Irugaya and Nymina in 1846. In 1847, King Pandiganzyka II ordered the construction of ten new warships, including two larger vessels capable of serving as flagships, doubling the naval budget. A military road network was completed in 1848, connecting major fortifications and allowing rapid movement of troops and supplies, though the roads were deliberately kept narrow and winding to impede any invading force that might capture them.
FORTRESS ISLAND (1849-1860)
The king commissioned a series of war games simulating an Ingrean invasion in 1849. The exercises revealed weaknesses in communication between coastal forts and interior garrisons, leading to construction of signal relay stations to address this. King Pandiganzyka II died in 1851 after a 23-year reign, and his son, King Sangat Indam Ty'vanar III, inherited a kingdom more militarily prepared than at any time in its history. The new king's first act was to reaffirm his father's defense policies. His second act addressed a growing internal challenge, linguistic fragmentation in the kingdom. Nywa'nai, had fully diverged into two dialects—Central Nywa'nai and High Nywa'nai—with mutual intelligibility dropping to around 54%. King Sangat Indam III implemented an educational reform program to standardize a unified curriculum and promote a common Nywa'nai script, fostering national unity.
In the following year, the Royal Armory at Irugaya began producing standardized muskets, replacing the variety of civilian weapons that militia forces had previously relied upon. News of the Protectorate capital moving from Khorys to Pembasa in 1854 was received with concern, with King Sangat Indam III noting that Ingrea was consolidating its control over Suvuma. Fort Irugaya was expanded in 1855 with additional outer works and a permanent garrison of 1,500 troops. The unification of Ingerish Suvuma in 1857 provided final confirmation of Ingrean dominance over the entire island. King Sangat Indam III issued a proclamation "The tiger has swallowed the deer. Now it looks across the water at us. Let it find only thorns".
A national militia law in 1858 required every village to maintain a trained local defense force, with regular musters and inspections, and weapons were distributed to armories throughout the country. Naval exercises held in 1859 demonstrated that Ty'vanar could now detect and respond to a hostile fleet within hours. King Sangat Indam III commissioned a comprehensive defense review in 1860, concluding that Ty'vanar was as prepared as it could be. He turned diplomatic attention to building relationships with other potential counterweights to Ingrean power—including Telkarnatha and, cautiously, the Goytakano elite within Suvuma who might one day prove useful allies.
RELATIVE STABILITY (1861-1880)
King Sangat Indam III received intelligence in 1861 confirming what his advisors had long suspected: Ingrea's colonial ambitions in the region were focused on consolidating control over Suvuma rather than expanding further. The cost of administering Suvuma's rebellious interior, combined with the extensive fortifications lining Ty'vanar's coasts, had rendered the island an unattractive target for invasion. The king subsequently ordered a gradual reduction of the military's readiness status, though the fortifications themselves remained manned.
The Royal University of Irugaya expanded its curriculum in 1863 to include secular subjects alongside traditional Ma'wynavat religious instruction. For the first time, young nobles could formally study engineering, medicine, and more controversially—political philosophy from the continental Ulethan tradition. This expansion of educational opportunities would have profound implications for the kingdom's intellectual development. A trade delegation returned from Ingrea proper in 1865, bringing books, pamphlets, and ideas from the metropolis rather than merely its colonies. Among the delegates was a young scholar named Wijaya Putra, who would later emerge as a central figure in the republican movement. King Sangat Indam III granted a charter for the Ty'vanar Mercantile Association in 1867, encouraging private trade ventures throughout the Plurinesian and Sea of Axia. The association's ships regularly visited Kapasigan, Lutang, Majesia, Telkarnatha, Suvuma, and occasionally continental Archanta and Uletha.
Technological advancement continued, a foreign steam-powered vessel docked at Irugaya harbor in 1869, the first of its kind seen in the kingdom. The navy remained skeptical of the new technology, merchants embraced it enthusiastically. The shipyard that constructed the vessel was partially funded by nobles who had begun investing in industrial ventures. A census conducted in 1871 recorded the kingdom's population at just over 3 million, with Irugaya proper housing approximately 600,000 residents—a slight decline from its peak as wealth gradually spread to provincial centers. Fort Irugaya's garrison was reduced by half in 1873, further evidence of the kingdom's growing confidence in its security. The cannons remained in place, but soldiers were reassigned to agricultural and infrastructure projects.
King Sangat Indam III celebrated his 25th year on the throne in 1875 with a grand procession through Irugaya. The kingdom was at peace, trade flourished, and no external threats loomed. Few observers noted that among the crowds, some young men whispered that peace and prosperity alone were insufficient—that the people deserved a voice in governance, not merely a benevolent monarch.
Wijaya Putra, now a respected scholar, published On the Nature of Just Rule in 1878, a dense philosophical work comparing Ty'vanar's traditional monarchy with republican systems of ancient city-states and contemporary continental examples. The book was not banned, though the king's censors examined it carefully. A small printing press was established in Lankanikta in 1880 by merchants who had made fortunes in the Ulethan trade. Among their publications were inexpensive pamphlets summarizing the works of Eganian philosophers and, more daringly, the constitution of the Federal States, translated via Ingrean sources.
TROUBLED ERA (1882-1908)
King Sangat Indam III died in 1882 at the age of 74, having reigned for 31 years. His son, King Banuar Ty'vanar II, inherited a stable and prosperous kingdom. The new monarch was educated, well-traveled, and had visited both Suvuma, continental Archanta, and Uletha. He was known to count republican sympathizers among his personal friends, signaling potential changes to come.
In a move that surprised his conservative advisors, King Banuar II created an advisory council of prominent merchants and scholars in 1883, granting them formal though non-binding input on commercial policy. Some observers viewed this as a step toward wider representation, while others dismissed it as window dressing. The Lankanikta Literary Society was founded in 1885, ostensibly as a forum for discussing poetry and history. In practice, its members—young nobles, wealthy merchants, and university graduates—debated politics, economics, and the nature of good governance. Wijaya Putra published a second, more accessible work in 1886 titled The Voice of the Many, It argued that Ty'vanar's traditional village councils, which had declined under centuries of centralized monarchy, contained the seed of a uniquely Ty'vanar form of democracy. The book was widely read and discussed throughout the kingdom.
A faction within the advisory council formally petitioned King Banuar in 1887 to expand the council's powers and make some positions elective. The king received the petition graciously but took no action, explaining that "change must come slowly, like the carving of mountains by rivers.". The first railway line in Ty'vanar connected Irugaya to the port of Kimintan Adyam in 1888. Funded by a combination of royal treasury and private investment, it symbolized the kingdom's cautious modernization. The engineers who built it had studied in Telkarnatha and Uletha, bringing back not only technical knowledge but political ideas.
King Banuar II made a visit to Telkarnatha in 1889, becoming the first Ty'vanar monarch to do so. He observed firsthand the tensions between the Pelenesi elite and marginalized groups, privately telling an aide "This is the future, whether we wish it or not. The question is whether we navigate the rapids or are dashed against the rocks." Upon returning to Irugaya, the king quietly commissioned a study of constitutional systems from a team of scholars led by Wijaya Putra in 1890. The study remained secret, but rumors of its existence spread among the educated classes, fueling hope among reformers and suspicion among traditionalists. The Ty'vanar Student Association was formed in 1891 by young men who had studied abroad in North Archantan and Ulethan nations. Their newsletter, "The New Dawn," circulated among the urban elite, advocating for representative government.
Conservative nobles, alarmed by the spread of republican ideas, formed the Traditional Order Society in 1892. Their leader, Lord Sanjayat Wadhandir, published a pamphlet warning that "the ancient pillars of our kingdom are being undermined by foreign notions." King Banuar II walked a careful line throughout 1893, appointing reformers to some positions and traditionalists to others, maintaining political balance. When asked by a foreign diplomat whether Ty'vanar would ever adopt a constitution, he replied "We have a constitution—it is called custom, and it has served us for a thousand years. Whether we write it down is a matter for future generations."
Wijaya Putra's secret study was completed in 1894. Its conclusion suggested that Ty'vanar could transition to a constitutional monarchy with minimal disruption, provided the process remained gradual and the monarchy retained significant powers. The king shelved the report, telling Putra, "The fruit is not yet ripe."
Economic growth continued throughout 1895. The merchant class, enriched by trade with Suvuma and Uletha, began demanding political voice commensurate with their wealth. In Lankanikta, merchants funded construction of a public hall where lectures and debates were held—carefully monitored by royal officials, but tolerated. A crop failure in the eastern provinces caused localized famine in 1896. When royal relief efforts proved slow and inadequate, local merchants organized their own aid distribution. The incident was widely discussed as evidence that the central government could not handle every crisis alone. King Banuar II expanded the advisory council in 1897 to include elected representatives from major merchant guilds. The elections were limited to guild members, but they represented the first elections in Ty'vanar for anything beyond village level. Reformers celebrated while traditionalists fumed.
Lord Sanjayat Wadhandir was discovered in 1898 to have been corresponding with conservative nobles seeking allies against the "republican menace". The king, learning of this, privately warned Wadhandir against foreign entanglements but took no public action. Wijaya Putra died in 1899 at the age of 72, hailed by reformers as a visionary. His funeral in Irugaya drew thousands, and eulogies compared him to the philosophers of ancient Egania.
As the new century dawned, King Banuar II addressed the nation in 1900
We enter a century of change. Our fathers' ways will not all survive; our children's ways are not yet born. Let us navigate these waters with wisdom, preserving what is essential while adapting to what is new.
The speech was widely quoted—and interpreted differently by various factions.
The Ty'vanar Reform League was formally established in 1901, with chapters in Irugaya, Lankanikta, Nymina, Payan, Karuv, Kimintan Adyam, and Alitmuntang. Its platform called for a written constitution, an elected parliament, and guaranteed civil liberties. Its leaders professed loyalty to the king, though their ultimate goals were clear. King Banuar II suffered a minor stroke in 1902 at age 62. Though he recovered, his health was clearly declining, making succession a pressing concern. His son, Prince Adityaimanpung, was known to hold more conservative views than his father. The Reform League organized public lectures throughout the country in 1903, drawing crowds of thousands. Speakers described the prosperity of republics abroad, the corruption of absolute monarchies, and the compatibility of Ma'wynavat values with democratic governance. Conservative nobles petitioned the king to ban the organization in 1904, but King Banuar II refused, saying "Let ideas compete in the marketplace of minds. If our system is just, it will withstand scrutiny." Privately, he feared that banning the league would only radicalize it.
Prince Adityaimanpung, acting on his father's behalf while the king recuperated from another illness, refused in 1906 to meet with a Reform League delegation requesting an audience. The slight was widely noted and deepened divisions between reformers and the crown. A newspaper called The Citizen began publishing in Irugaya in 1907, funded by reform-minded merchants. Its editorials explicitly called for a constitutional convention. The government did not shut it down—a decision that emboldened its editors and infuriated conservatives. King Banuar II made his last major public appearance in 1908, addressing a gathering of merchants and nobles. He announced the creation of a commission to study electoral reform at the municipal level. By his standards, it was a modest step, but it represented the first official acknowledgment that change was coming.
CIVIL WAR ERA (1909 – 1928)
The king's health failed completely in 1909. Prince Adityaimanpung effectively ruled as regent, and his first official acts were to dissolve his father's commission on municipal electoral reform, ban public gatherings of the Ty'vanar Reform League citing them as a threat to public order, and dismiss several reform-minded officials from the advisory council, replacing them with conservatives. The Reform League protested, but the new regent ignored them. This polarization set the stage for a brewing civil conflict.
On April 14, 1910, in response to the ban, the Reform League organized a massive, peaceful demonstration in Lankanikta, the heart of merchant and intellectual dissent. The king, acting on the advice of conservative hardliners including the successor to the late Lord Sanjayat Wadhandir, ordered the local garrison to disperse the crowd. Inexperienced troops, facing a defiant and unyielding crowd of thousands, panicked and opened fire. Hundreds of unarmed citizens were killed and wounded. The massacre was the point of no return, outrage swept through the merchant class, the intelligentsia, and even moderate nobles who had counseled patience. The Reform League, now radicalized, declared the king a tyrant and called for his abdication. In the eastern provinces, where memories of the 1896 famine and inadequate royal response lingered, local militias began forming. The Traditional Order Society rallied the conservative nobility and the rural commons, largely loyal to the monarchy and the old ways, to the king's cause. By late 1910, the kingdom had effectively split. Civil war broke out over the entire Ty'vanar Kingdom on May 5, 1910, leading to the formation of Royalist and Republican factions.
In 1913, after two years of bloody but inconclusive skirmishes, foreign mediators from continental North Archanta and concerned Ulethan trading partners brokered an armistice. The "White Peace" formalized the de facto military situation. The Republicans, led by figures including Wijaya Putra's protégés and funded by the Lankanikta merchant guilds, controlled the western and southern coasts, including Tomurdawi, the coastal city a few kilometers west of Irugaya, the vital port of Nymina, Karuv, Payan, and Pitasaya. They proclaimed the Republic of Sadipur. The Royalists, under King Adityaimanpung, held the east, including Irugaya, the fortress of Keminadi, Jeleuan, Kimintan Adyam, and the loyalist agricultural heartland in the central plains, becoming the Kingdom of East Ty'vanar. This partition, intended as a pause, merely entrenched both sides.
The uneasy "white peace" shattered in 1915. The Republic of Sadipur, better funded through maritime trade and possessing a more coherent ideology, launched a surprise offensive aimed at capturing the royalist capital, Irugaya. Some Royal Navy officers defected to the Republican cause, including CT. Kamdat Orang, who captained the flagship TNV Patrizymanda Lantag, a 100 meter-class coal-powered light cruiser commissioned in 1905, sailing to Nymina with his ship. Republican ships blockaded the Strait of Kelutanmanjaptu and Irugaya, strangling the capital's supply lines. The ensuing siege, the war's bloodiest chapter, lasted from March 1915 to January 1916. The Royalists, fortified within Irugaya's city walls and the modern Irugaya Fortress, withstood months of bombardment and repeated assaults. The Republican forces, though ideologically driven, lacked the heavy artillery and siege experience to breach the formidable defenses. After a failed final assault in April 1916 that resulted in catastrophic losses for the Republicans, they were forced to lift the siege.
The war devolved into a grinding stalemate in 1918. The front line stabilized along the Bayunggap River and through the highlands of the Nuy'arani, Liyutirbaku, and Satban Mountain Ranges. Both sides engaged in costly jungle and trench warfare, raids, and counter-raids. The Royalists, unable to challenge Republican naval supremacy, focused on defending their territory. The Republicans, having failed to take Irugaya, could not claim total victory. The human and economic cost became staggering. Trade, the lifeblood of the old kingdom, was crippled. By 1919, both factions were utterly exhausted. A generation of young men had been lost. Famine threatened as farms lay fallow and the intricate system of fish ponds fell into disrepair. The initial ideological fire had dimmed, replaced by war-weariness.
Between 1920 and 1923, within both the Republic of Sadipur and the Kingdom of East Ty'vanar, moderate voices began to emerge. In Sadipur, pragmatic merchants worried that a prolonged war would ruin them. In East Ty'vanar, younger nobles and even some military officers recognized that a return to the old absolute monarchy was impossible. They began secret, informal contacts, facilitated by neutral parties like Suvuman traders or Telkarnathan diplomats. Their discussions moved away from victory towards the idea of a negotiated settlement. They called themselves the "New Dawn" faction, after the old reformist newsletter. The cause for a final push to peace came in 1924 with the death of King Adityaimanpung, reportedly from illness resulting from the stress of the civil war. His heir was a child, Prince Indraman, creating a power vacuum in the royalist camp. Hardliners wanted to continue the war under a regency, but moderates in East Ty'vanar saw this as their chance. They quietly opened official back-channel negotiations with the Sadipur leadership.
The civil war unofficially ended in 1925 with a de jure Republican victory, though Royalists retained control over major urban populations. Secret meetings were held in the city that had witnessed the war's opening horror. The talks were painstaking and lasted two years. The core issues were the fate of the monarchy, the structure of the new state, and the location of its capital. The Republicans would not accept a return to Irugaya, the symbol of the monarchic order. The Royalists would not accept complete abolition of the monarchy. The compromise that slowly emerged was a constitutional monarchy, a system both sides had studied for decades.
The final draft of the constitution, which was being written over the course of a year, was completed in 1928, officially ending the civil war. It created a republican system with a monarch as a largely ceremonial head of state. The king would reign, but an elected Congressional Council would govern. Civil liberties, including freedom of speech and assembly—the very rights denied in 1910—were enshrined. The country was proclaimed the Republic of Tay'yanar, or in Tay-A'veka, ϗ'է'Ꞟλιʯ Ͳզ գ՚խՁզꬻ (Republik dina Tay'yanar); marking the birth of the modern nation. The Congressional Council of 1928 was sessioned in the then-makeshift building for the new state. The following month in a move to solidify the alliance between the two factions, the capital city was relocated from Irugaya to Lankanikta and has stayed the capital ever since.
THE MODERN ERA (1929 – PRESENT)
The Congressional Council held a session in 1946, with the goal of amending the constition to outline the military needs of the state. The session was adjourned three times with deep discussion between the major parties. But in September 1946, the policies for Article XII was finally agreed upon, and was voted into an overwhelmingly positive conclusion.
In 1951, a major event unfolded, which was the loss and contamination of major farmlands as a result of a mine collapse. This triggered the need for an urgent council session, which formed in March 16, 1951. This saw the second revision to the constitution, it was amended to include environmental provisions.
The Congressional Council held another major session in 1967, which saw the last time the constitution has been amended. Discussions lasted for over a year starting 1966, over multiple state-wide policies and provisions. This lead to the revisions of Article IV, V, IX, X, XI, and XIII.
In 1976, Tay'yanar recognized the new nation of Suvuma in a joint session of the Assembly of Nations.
The late 20th century brought economic challenges. Civil unrest threatened a military coup in 1981 following an economic crash, but stability returned by 1983. An economic boom from new industries spurred regional trade in 1988, yet this was followed by a devastating collapse in 2002 after an uncontrolled bubble burst, leading to state seizures of multiple industries.
True to its resilient character, the nation stabilized once more. In 2009, the privatization of non-critical industries began, signaling a cautious return to economic liberalization.
| Country | Year | Description |
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| Lutang | 70-60,000 BP | Pre-historic arrival of people from the east that soon isolated into what are now present-day Nywa'nai peoples.
Historic maritime trading with Lutang started after 450 AP |
| Kapasigan | 70-60,000 BP | Pre-historic arrival of people from the east that soon isolated into what are now present-day Nywa'nai peoples.
Historic maritime trading with Kapasigan started after 300 AP |
| Suvuma | 41,000 BP | Second wave pre-historic arrival of people from the west that soon isolated into what are now present-day Nywa'nai peoples. Suvuma became a vital trading partner to bridge the gap between Archanta and Uletha. |
| Majésia | 1516 BP | Through coastal and island hopping, maritime trading from Panganan started to reach continental Archanta at this time. |
| Telkarnatha | 215-463 AP | Founding of the Morelo colony by the Thalassocrassy. After the separation, the descendants of which would later form the Kingdom of Sadanya and then Nabari'katur. Telkarnatha became a vital trading partner to bridge the gap between Archanta and Uletha. |
| Aurelia | 558 AP | Maritime trading from Panganan started to reach Aurelia at this time. |
| Gobrassnya | 652 AP | Maritime trading from Panganan started to reach Gobras at this time. |
| Niulutan-Riu | 675 AP | Maritime trading from Panganan started to reach Niulutan-Riu at this time. |
| Alora | 681-1104 AP | Through coastal hopping, second order maritime trading from Panganan started to reach Alora at this time. |
Government
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| Government of Tay'yanar | |
| Monarchical Republic | |
| Capital | Lankanikta |
| Head of state | |
| • Sovereign | Ingyan Ramanjir P'zyan |
| • Minister of Internal Affairs | Sudakura Lindakudar In Aburod |
| • Congressional Council Lead | Padak Timadujaro Sen'da |
| Next elections | June 2026 |
| AN | |
The state operates as a unique hybrid system. A constitutional republic that retains a monarchy as a symbolic and ceremonial institution. Sovereignty resides with the citizenry, but it is expressed through "Republican noble institutions" and embodied by an elected Sovereign who serves as the Head of State. The government is characterized by a clear separation of powers, a strong emphasis on the rule of law, and the formal integration of traditional noble houses into the political structure.
The constitution establishes three distinct branches of government to separate powers and provide checks and balances.
1 - The Executive Branch
While the Sovereign is the Head of State, the "Government" as mentioned in Article IV, Clause 5 is the executive body responsible for day-to-day administration and policy.
The Sovereign
The Head of State and a symbol of national unity. The Sovereign is a titled noble of high rank, at least "Rynmawan", the 6th rank up. Elected by the Congressional Council for a single, fixed term of fourteen (14) years. The election lasts 5 days, from the first Monday of June, to Friday of the same week.
Powers and Duties
- Performs constitutional and ceremonial duties.
- Acts on the advice of council heads (ministers), indicating a largely ceremonial role in day-to-day governance.
- Formally appoints Supreme Court Justices (Article VII, Clause 3) and high-ranking military officers (Article XII, Clause 6) after they have been approved by the Congressional Council.
- Ratifies treaties (Article XI, Clause 4.2).
- Serves as the "Protector of the Faiths" (Article XV, Clause 5).
- Can designate "Royal Projects of National Merit" (Article XIV, Clause 9).
The Government
Responsible for domestic and foreign policy and the administration of public services (Article IV, Clause 5). This implies a cabinet or council of ministers headed by a Prime Minister or equivalent, though this role is not explicitly defined. The constitution mentions various ministers (e.g., Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of the Military) who lead specific departments.
2 - The Legislative Branch
Legislative authority is vested in a bicameral (two-chamber) body called the Congressional Council.
Composition
- Council of the Houses: The lower house, elected by universal suffrage every seven (7) years by regional state entities. Article IV, Clause 6.
- Council of the Senate: The upper house, composed of representatives appointed by regional authorities and representatives from the Esteemed Families (Article X, Clause 3). It represents regional and noble interests.
Powers and Duties | Article IV, Clause 4
- Enact legislation.
- Approve the national budget, including the Development Budget (Article XIV, Clause 6).
- Exercise oversight over the office of the Sovereign.
- Approve treaties with a two-thirds vote (Article XI, Clause 4.1).
- Declare war with an eighty (80) percent vote (Article XI, Clause 8.0).
- Approve high-ranking military appointments (Article XII, Clause 6).
- Propose constitutional amendments by a simple half majority (Article IX, Clause 1).
- Elect judges of the Supreme Court (Article V, Clause 4.1) and nominate them for final appointment by the Sovereign (Article VII, Clause 3).
3 - The Judicial Branch
Judicial authority is independent and vested in the courts.
Structure
- Supreme Court of Tay'yanar: The highest judicial body, consisting of eleven (11) Justices. It is the final authority on constitutional interpretation.
- Lower Courts: Appointed by regional governing entities.
Supreme Court Justices
- Selection: Nominated by an 80% supermajority vote in the Congressional Council and formally approved by the Sovereign (Article VII, Clause 3).
- Tenure: Serve for fourteen (14) years, unless lawfully impeached for treason, corruption, or incapacity (Article VII, Clause 2).
- Leadership: Led by a High Justice, selected by the other Justices and approved by the Sovereign (Article VII, Clause 4).
Powers and Jurisdiction | Article VII, Clause 5
- Judicial Review: Can review and strike down laws, decrees, or government actions that violate the Constitution (Article VII, Clause 6).
- Council of Review: A special panel of seven justices that monitors the legality of government actions during a state of national emergency (Article VII, Clause 9; Article XIII, Clause 8).
- Hear appeals from lower courts.
- Resolve disputes between regional and national governments.
- Adjudicate cases involving the powers of the Sovereign, the Council, or the Esteemed Families.
- Oversee matters of high treason, emergency law, and the legality of war declarations.
The Constitution (Preamble and Declaration)
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the Republic of Tay'yanar, united across our lands, seas, and skies, do hereby proclaim this Constitution as the supreme law of our nation.
Guided by the enduring presence of the monarchy, the emblem of our shared history, and the bond between generations, we affirm our commitment to a just and evolving society, where the rights and voices of all citizens are honored.
Article I - 1928.1
Declaration of Nationhood and Sovereignty
The Nation of Tay'yanar comprises all lands lawfully held by formal Houses that have sworn fealty to the Royal Crown of Ty'vanar, including the surrounding domains of water and sky over which these Houses maintain rightful title.
The State shall exercise full legal jurisdiction over all such domains.
Sovereignty resides collectively in the citizenry of Tay'yanar, expressed through republican noble institutions and embodied in the office of the Sovereign. The Sovereign shall serve as the Head of State and symbol of unity, with all governing authority derived from and limited by this Constitution.
The entire document of the constitution can be found here.
Provinces of Tay'yanar
| ENGLISH | TAY-A'VEKA RAHA | TAY-A'VEKA SCRIPT |
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| 1 - Tarimaga | Tarimaga | գϗեժ |
| 2 - Miwyia | Miwyia | պւιխ |
| 3 - Ba'adya Northern Island | Ibaryuk A'anyan Ba'adya | ιաꬻյꭅʯ ᵻ՚ᵻխv ա՚ᵻꞞխ՚ |
| 4 - Upper Mountain Province | Atasa Nahoy-ibanar | ᵻգդ զʒɸյ-ιազꬻ |
| 5 - Kamigan | Kamigan | բպժv |
| 6 - Ma'tzyna | Ma'tzyna | եτȡյզ |
| 7 - Apiran Luntag'ai | Apiran Luntag'ai | ᵻϱꬺv թ'vգЃ՚ᵻι |
| 8 - Pinataluk | Pinataluk | ϱզգթ'ʯ |
| 9 - Idiwaraya | Idiwaraya | ιͲլꬺխ |
| 10 - Ni'isyamapatu | Ni'isyamapatu | շ՚ισխμէգ' |
| 11 - Kelutanmajaptu | Kelutanmajaptu | ʯꝸթ'գvեջ'ᵻɫգ' |
| 12 - South Mahapansamak | Dinaryuk Mahapansamak | διզꬻխ'ʯ եկէvդեʯ |
| 13 - West Dimatparung | Ki'isag Dimatparung | ʯι՚ιդЃ Ͳեτէꬺ'ղ |
| 14 - East Dimatparung | Ubyem Dimatparung | ꭅꞞϝ'μ Ͳեτէꬺ'ղ |
| ENGLISH | TAY-A'VEKA RAHA | TAY-A'VEKA SCRIPT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Wi'maray | Wi'maray | ւι՚եꬺյ |
| 2 - Iskatu'umprianya | Iskatu'umprianya | ισբգ'՚ꭅμɻꬼvխ |
| 3 - Sedomena Kepantuja | Sedomena Kepantuja | չ'δɸպ'զ ʯꝸէvգ'ջ'ᵻ |
| 4 - Niyasa | Niyasa | շխդ |
| 5 - Jeleuan | Jeleuan | ջꝸλꝸꭅᵻv |
| 6 - Lower Mountain Province | Babasa Nahoy-ibanar | աադ զʒɸյ-ιազꬻ |
| 7 - Anwanmau | Anwanmau | ᵻvլvեꭅ |
Language
Tay'yanar is characterized by a diverse linguistic heritage, hosting approximately fifty local languages. To facilitate national cohesion and administration, the state has designated two official languages, which are also the most widely spoken across the country. The first is Tay-A'veka Lawasa Raha, commonly known as Central Nywa'nai. The second is Tay'yanariv Lawasa Rakyat, or High Nywa'nai.
Both official languages share a common origin; Arcantanus Nywa'nai. A proto-language that evolved over millennia through sustained cultural and commercial interactions between the continents of Archanta and Uletha. The gradual fragmentation of Arcantanus Nywa'nai into its Central and High variants began during the nation's transition to a feudal and mercantile society. By the 9th century, the lexicon of the elite began to absorb significant linguistic elements from maritime traders arriving from Uletha. Merchants and wealthy traders from the regions of Telkarnatha and Suvuma were particularly influential in shaping what would become High Nywa'nai. In contrast, the general populace continued to speak a form of the language that evolved more conservatively, eventually becoming Central Nywa'nai.
By the year 1700, the linguistic divergence had become so pronounced that mutual intelligibility between speakers of the two dialects had fallen to approximately 54%, creating considerable challenges for communication. In response, the Ty'vanar Kingdom implemented an educational reform program in 1851, mandating a standardized linguistic curriculum. The objective was to bridge the growing divide and foster a unified understanding of the two dialects, and to provide a unified Nywa'nai Script. This initiative proved largely successful, with subsequent generations achieving a mutual intelligibility rate of up to 81%. Contemporary research conducted in 2020 indicates that this rate has stabilized, currently residing between 75 and 77%.
In addition to the two official dialects, Western Nywa'nai exists as a lesser-spoken variant. Its distinction from Central Nywa'nai is minimal, primarily manifesting in subtle variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. For the vast majority of interactions, it is considered virtually indistinguishable from its Central counterpart. However, Western Nywa'nai is notable for its historical significance, viewed by linguists as the more direct descendant of Arcantanus Nywa'nai. Speakers of this dialect frequently employ older, more Proto-Nywa'nai vocabulary, offering a living link to the language's ancient form.
Collectively, the Nywa'nai dialects—Central, High, and Western—are spoken by 94% of the national population, either as a primary language or in combination with others.
Taspanan
Taspanan constitutes the nation's second most widely spoken language. Its speakers are predominantly located in the far eastern region, within the historical boundaries of the former Namina Kadam Kingdom. Linguistically, Taspanan belongs to a completely separate family, having diverged from Kapasigan approximately two thousand years ago. Its prevalence is significant, with 37% of the national population speaking Taspanan, largely due to the dense population centers in the eastern urban areas.
Distribution Chart
| Language | Percentage of Population | State of Most Speakers | Description |
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| Tay-A'veka Lawasa Raha | 85 | Kelutanmanjaptu | Central Nywa'nai; which is also designated as one of the two national languages of the country. Central Nywa'nai evolved from Proto-Nywa'nai or Arcantanus Nywa'nai. |
| Taspanan | 37 | Babasa Nahoy-ibanar | Language of the Lower Mountain Province region, it arrived from pre-historic settlers of modern-day Kapasigan and Lutang, introducing it to the Nywa'nai and Baskat people. It has evolved separately since then. |
| Sag'uii Tay-A'veka Lawasa Raha | 28 | Atasa Nahoy-ibanar | Western Nywa'nai, a close and more primordial variant of Proto-Nywa'nai. It is the closest language to Proto-Nywa'nai in the modern day, with the least loanwords from external linguistic influences. |
| Pisumjan | 25 | Sedomena Kepantuja | An indigenous Nywa'nai language. Its speakers line up with the historic borders of the Sindagat Kingdom which rose to a local power. |
| Tay'yanariv Lawasa Rakyat | 17 | Kelutanmanjaptu | High Nywa'nai. It is historically the language of the nobles and the monarchs, which split off from Central Nywa'nai around the late 900s. It has now been slowly integrated into broader society after the Ty'vanar linguistic unification mandate in 1851. |
| Jaya | 13 | Jeleuan | Indigenous Nywa'nai and Laduaka language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai. The distribution of this language's speakers shadow the borders of the historic Kingdom of Jeleuan. |
| Kalod'akam | 8 | Pinataluk | Indigenous Nywa'nai language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai. Its speakers are found to the southern end of the state of Pinataluk. |
| Sibutu | 6 | Iskatu'umprianya | Indigenous Pindakan language evolved from from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai. |
| Apis'anaw | 5 | Apiran Luntag'ai | Indigenous Saminda and Nywa'nai language. Its speakers are from the coastal fishing villages south of Irmi'dyam. |
| Ma'tzyn | 4 | Ma'tzyna | Localized Ma'tzyna dialect evolved from Central Nywa'nai and mixing of pre-historic Suvuma setlers. |
| Ipistangan | 3 | Anwanmau | From the Anwanmau region, this language came from pre-historic settlers from Lutang and as such, evolved from Proto-Santimo and other peninsular Archanta influences. |
| Irinasau | 3 | Iskatu'umprianya | A creole of Sibutu. Its speakers are from the plains villages isolated from the Sibutu speakers in the early 1300s. |
| Da'asma | 1 | Iskatu'umprianya | Distinct dialect of Irinasau, it's speakers are from the plains villages south of the Digat Banusuk River. |
| Synam | ~1 | Apiran Luntag'ai | Localized dialect of I'ranai, spoken by the lowland settlers and soon used by the Pitasaya tribes. Presently, it is primarily heard in Pitasaya City. |
| Latug | ~1 | Sedomena Kepantuja | Localized dialect of Pisumjan, spoken by the coastal villages bordering the region. |
| Baraga Isul | ~1 | Ibaryuk A'anyan Ba'adya | Indigenous Nywa'nai language, it is spoken by the northern people in the states of Tarimaga, Miwyia, and the coastal villages of Ibaryuk A'anyan Ba'adya. |
| Ieka | 0.5 | Niyasa | Localized Indigenous Nywa'nai language, only spoken by the people in the island of Niyasa. |
| Galtu | 0.4 | Apiran Luntag'ai | Irmi'dyam | Distinct Central Nywa'nai dialect, only spoken by the people in the Irmi'dyam Peninsula. |
| Luntag'ai | ~0.3 | Apiran Luntag'ai | Indigenous Duak language evolved from from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai, its speakers are the mountain tribes of the Duak. |
| Araga | 0.2 | Babasa Nahoy-ibanar | Detached dialect branched away from Ipistangan, only spoken by the coastal villages to the easternmost tip of the island. |
| Dyz'yk | ~0.2 | Ki'isag Dimatparung | Indigenous language evolved from Arcantanus Nywa'nai. Its speakers are primarily the mountain tribes of Ki'isag Dimatparung |
| Rukianu | ~0.1 | Apiran Luntag'ai | Indigenous language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai. Its speakers are primarily the Hudaja mountain tribes bordering the state of Ni'isyamapatu. |
| I'ranai | ~0.1 | Idiwaraya | Indigenous mountain language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai spoken by the Idiwaraya highland tribes. |
| Waraya | ~0.1 | Pinataluk | Indigenous Nywa'nai language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai. Its speakers are the Kadu and Baniksamekit mountain tribes. |
| Sinitarik | ~0.1 | Ubyem Dimatparung | Indigenous Nywa'nai language evolved from Arcantanus-Nywa'nai, this language is local to the islands of Ubyem Dimatparung. |
| Karugu | ~0.1 | Iskatu'umprianya | Indigenous Nywa'nai language spoken by a single mountain tribe in the Tibnaun Mountains. |
Economy of Tay'yanar
The economy of the Republic of Tay'yanar is a distinctive hybrid system, constitutionally defined as a—Social Market Economy with Integrated Feudal and Protectionist Structures.
It functions as a three-tiered system balancing state-directed development, hereditary esteemed familial land stewardship, and private commercial enterprise. The constitution establishes economic nationalism, mandatory civic service, and comprehensive social welfare as foundational principles, distinguishing Tay'yanar from both purely capitalist and state-controlled economies.
Constitutional Framework and Guiding Principles
The Constitution explicitly subordinates economic activity to constitutional order. Article VI's Rule of Law provisions require that all commerce, property rights, and financial transactions conform to public, stable, and equally applied laws. The Supreme Court of Tay'yanar, under Article VII, maintains jurisdiction to strike down economic legislation violating fundamental rights or the constitutional division of powers.
Articles XIV through XXIV of the Constitution of Tay'yanar establish the legal architecture of the national economy. The framework prioritizes national sovereignty over resources, inter-generational equity, and the prevention of foreign economic domination. The Preamble's commitment to "a just and evolving society" extends to economic policy, mandating that prosperity be broadly shared across the noble houses, the commons, and the regional states.
The full section for the economy is here.
Urban Areas of Tay'yanar
Irugaya
The former capital under Nabari'katur to Ty'vanar. (TBWritten...)
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Lankanikta
The current capital of Tay'yanar. (TBWritten...)
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Nymina
The port city of Nymina. Started as a castle town for the Avyn family, into a port city under Ty'vanar. It has moved its urban center 5 times. Former names include Karagda and Avyn.
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Payan
Northern city. The center of the former Madolo Empire.
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Karuv
Northern city. The second major settlement of the Madolo Empire. In the present day, it is a host of tourist resorts for its expansive lowtide sandbanks.
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Kimintan Adyam
Eastern port city, and historic eastern gateway city for trade going to continental Archanta. Originally a small fishing village established in the year 840. It grew slowly under the reign of Namina Kadam, and exploded in size after the Ty'vanar expansion. Former name under the Ty'vanar rule is Hadita Adyam, and Laduk under the rule of Namina Kadam.
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Alitmuntang
Established in 1368 under Nabari'katur, it is a semi-major port city. It is a twin city to its eastern partner, Sinbitawan.
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Sinbitawan
Original western port settlement of the Namina Kadam Kingdom from the 700s.
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Namjaypala
Inland city built under the Ty'vanar reign as a base of operations for steel mining and industrial production.
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Pitasaya
Northern city. Historically controlled by the Pitasaya tribe as a small coastal settlement before being incorporated into the Ty'vanar kingdom.
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Irmi'dyam
Northern city in the Jzhyapur peninsula. Originally farm and grasslands before being developed into a coastal settlement under the Ty'vanar rule in 1611. The territory hosts the first star fortress constructed in Ty'vanar, the Keminadi Fortress.
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Jeleuan
Historic capital of the Kingdom of Jeleuan before being absorbed into Ty'vanar.
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Eleuteria
Historic settlement of the Morelo colony under the rule of the Telkaran Empire and center of trade and commerce until the construction of Parinduya Jaturu under the Nabari'katur, present day Irugaya.
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