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The '''People of the Peaceful Friendship''' (<small>E’lixsienk: '''''Wëlànkuntëwakà’ká'''''</small>) commonly known as the '''Kelamí League''', is a confederacy of tribal nations located in northwest [[Novaris]]. The six constituent nations of the League, known as ''Lekaëyu,'' are highly autonomous, though they answer to a central government known as the Grand Council of the People (Achimulsëwakàn) on matters of foreign policy, international economics, and defense. The nation shares borders with [[Endertopias]] and Acara Shura to the south and [[Cryria|Tynam]] to the north, as well as [[Älemsi Negdel]] via maritime territory. The League covers a mountainous and cold territory close to the [[Rotantic Ocean|Rotantic]] Circle, and derives much of its prosperity from the soft drink and data hosting industries, owing to carbonated hot springs and cold temperatures being conducive to supporting those enterprises.
The League was formed from six nationstates: Shahëwèkwe (''<small>The People of the Crawfish</small>''), Sànàksëkwe'iéke (''<small>The People of the Black Arrowhead</small>''), Answikànwèkwe (''<small>The People of the Fishing Net</small>''), Thàpèkunkwèké (''<small>The People of the Wellspring</small>''), Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku (''<small>The People of the Guarded Valley</small>''), and Kèxaptunwène'ku (<small>''The People of Few Words''.</small>) These nations of [[Species|Cervine]] tribes and people had existed in the isolation of the Novaran tundra for centuries, but the slow colonization and settlement of the southern lands prompted them to band together for mutual defense and solidarity. Each spoke a language descended from a common origin, and the confederacy still maintains a diverse linguistic heritage today. The national language "E’lixsienk" is not a single dialect but a group of over ten related languages. The Treaty of National Friendship, signed in 1344, brought the six states under the banner of the name Wëlànkuntëwakà’ká, meaning "the People of the Peaceful Friendship." This confederated nation developed its own identity and values separate from the more industrial southern Novaris nations during the 1st Millenium, their territory too inhospitable for settlement and the peoples too adamant of their independence to be worth bothering. Taking no sides in any conflicts, the League is staunchly neutral to the point of stubbornness, though its citizens are active and vocal participants of the international community via interconnectivity, television, and travel. The nation is a full member of the [[League of Novaris|League of Novaris.]]
Credited with being the oldest and largest of the contemporary Cervine nations, the League is a modern example of Cervine culture. The confederated nations are highly family-based with constituent tribes and clans led by elder matriarchs. The League as a whole is highly environmentally conscious and does not permit excessive extraction of resources or development of real estate, preferring small scattered communities of limited size and nondestructive industry. While somewhat isolationist, the League trades with a good number of countries and is a common source for spices, herbal remedies, and traditional medicines. The lumber and agriculture industries, as well as food and beverages, are major League exports. The League states commonly cite themselves as the birthplace of rootbeer and other carbonated beverages, though this claim remains unverified due to the nature of its roots in oral history.
==Geography==
[[File:Aurora Hunting in Saskatchewan.jpg|left|thumb|An aurora rotanica above the rural commune of Kpate ]]
[[File:Scenery near Wright Pass - Dempster Highway - Northwest Territories - Canada.jpg|alt=Scenery from Thàpèkunkwèké is typical League countryside.|left|thumb|Scenery from Thàpèkunkwèké is typical League countryside.]]▼
Located in the northwestern portion of Novaris, the League is highly mountainous and cold. It borders the Cryrian territory of Tynam to the north, and Endertopias and Acara Shura to the south. Via the Rotantic Ocean it borders Älemsi Negdel to the north, and Vesienväl via the Kepua'nuatuc Bay. Surveys place the total land area somewhere around 700,000 square kilometers. The terrain and lack of local interest had led to few complete land surveys, all with discrepancies.
Geographical features include the Kitahtëneyo mountain range, the Nkule'kithané River, a variety of
Owing to its latitude, aurora rotanitae are commonly viewable from the League.
===Climate===▼
▲===Climate===
The League covers at least 700,000 square kilometers and has an expansive climate. The southern three-quarters of its territory has a subrotantic climate, while portions of the northern coast have a polar climate. Limited areas inland that are more than 2,000 meters above sea level have an extremely cold subrotantic climate.▼
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▲The League covers at least 700,000 square kilometers and has an expansive climate. The southern three-quarters of its territory has a subrotantic climate, while portions of the northern coast have a polar climate. Limited areas inland that are more than 2,000 meters above sea level have an extremely cold subrotantic climate. The most common ecosystems are taiga forests, tundra scrubland, and rocky highlands.
Summers are short and cool in the northern areas, featuring daytime highs of 15–18 degrees Celsius (57–63 °F) and lows of 1–5 degrees Celsius (34–41 °F). Winters are long and harsh, with daytime highs −20 to −25 °C (−4 to −13 °F) and lows −30 to −35 °C (−22 to −31 °F). The coldest nights typically reach −40 to −45 °C (−40 to −49 °F) each year.
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===Population===
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The League’s current population is estimated to be 25,000,000, with difficulties rising from accounting for rural or off-grid citizens. The current birth rate is 21 per 1000 residents. The Leagues population averages an age of 34 years. The League’s states are largely rural but massive numbers of people are concentrated in the cities. The Lèxawèkink metropolitan area is the most densely populated part of the country, with a population density of 3,300 people per square kilometer. The next largest cities are Hakihakana, Salextekwim, and Ntalinxkelhatao. The second-largest port after Ntalinxkelhatao is
As of 2020 there were 500,018 people living in the League with a foreign background (2%.) Most of these people are from neighboring Tynam and other Cryrian territories, with significant amounts also from Endertopias, Alemsi Negdel, and Vesienval. Of these, around 65,121 possess citizenship. The children of non-citizens do not receive citizenship in the League if born in League territory. Cervines worldwide are however able to take advantage of the League’s ''laphala'' policy to claim citizenship via ancestry. The immigrant population of the League is growing very slowly, and can be found almost exclusively in the cities. It is expected to reach 550,000 by 2030.
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=== Administration ===
[[File:KelamiGrandCouncil.svg|thumb|The Grand Council of the People, 2022]]
The six nations part of the League's confederacy are termed ''
To manage the affairs of the League as a whole, three bodies exist as defined by the Treaty of National Friendship. These are the Grand Council of the People, the Matriarchal Council, and The One Who Speaks. The first is the League's legislature, made up of one-hundred and eleven elected Councilors from each ''Lekaëyu.'' Prominent local officials, community figures, respected scholars and elders, and legal experts are elected by the people every ten years to fill these spots. The trend of electing those viewed as wise and experienced, and thus of older age, has been in effect since the founding of the nation. The Grand Council supports the Matriarchal Council, which in many respects functions similar to the Matriarchal Conventions. It manages the overall public service, economic, and financial aspects of the League and ensures that all constituencies are cooperating and dealt with fairly. The Matriarchal Council also directs foreign policy and the military.
[[File:MatriarchalCouncil.jpg|thumb|The Matriarchal Council administrative building and adjoined traditional longhouse, where the official sessions are held. ]]
The Matriarchal Council receives proposals for laws and acts from the Grand Council, which itself receives issues submitted from the populace or members via the Grand Council Advisor mediator. The Matriarchal Council will then debate amongst themselves for the proper way to enact the legislation across the nation, drawing up a legally binding Statement once finished. This Statement is sent back to the Grand Council for debate and approval. The Grand Council consults each other as well as the appropriate authorities to project how a Statement would effect the next six generations. If the Statement is accepted, it is sent to The One Who Speaks for enactment and enforcement. If it is not accepted, it is sent back to the Matriarchal Council for revision. This is somewhat of an unusual inversion on the typical legislative - executive relationship, and a process that takes quite a long time. It does ensure that all government decisions that affect the League as a whole are well-made and thorough, so it has stayed in practice.
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* Maintaining the security of all territory and economic zones administered by the League.
* Maintaining a standing force of professional soldiers to comply with mutual defense agreements.
[[File:Ripsaw M5.webp|thumb|Engineers work on a KUR-6 Unmanned Combat Agent]]
The Office of United Defense coordinates the active armed services of the ''Lekaëyu''. The confederated nations operate individual militias and emergency services which are largely independent during peace. When the nation is threatened, whether by natural disaster or conflict, the OUD may assume control of the ''Lekaëyu'' units and fold them into a traditional military framework. The smaller armed services, known as Community Uniformed Services (CUS,) follow two mandates regardless of war or peace:
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==== National Armies ====
The National Armies are the terrestrial combat branch of the NWFKL.
* Army Kwëti - Shahëwèkwe
* Army Nisha - Sànàksëkwe'iéke
* Army Naxa - Answikànwèkwe
* Army Newën - Thàpèkunkwèké
* Army Palenàxk - Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku
* Army Kwëtash - Kèxaptunwène'ku
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="4" |Infantry Equipment
|-
!Name
!Origin
!Type
!Photo
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|KF1 Service Cycler
|Domestic
|Lever-action rifle
|[[File:KF1.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF2 Battle Rifle
|Domestic
|Select-fire assault rifle
|[[File:KF2.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF3 Range Rifle
|Domestic
|Semi-automatic marksman rifle
|[[File:KelamiRifle.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF4 Scatter Cycler
|Domestic
|Lever-action shotgun
|[[File:KelamiShotgun.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF5 Side Cycler
|Domestic
|Lever-action shotgun
|[[File:KelamiSawnoff.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF6 Sidearm
|Domestic
|Semi-automatic pistol
|[[File:KelamiPistol2.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF7 Service Pistol
|Domestic
|Semi-automatic pistol
|[[File:KelamiPistol1.PNG|frameless]]
|-
|KF8 Sniper Rifle
|Domestic
|Bolt-action marksman rifle
|[[File:KelamiDMR.JPG|frameless]]
|-
|KF9 Assault Gun
|Domestic
|Heavy machine gun
|[[File:KelamiMG.jpg|frameless]]
|-
|KF10 Rocket Grenade
|Domestic
|Rocket-propelled grenade
|[[File:KelamiRPG.JPG|frameless]]
|-
|KF11 Radar Missile
|Domestic
|Active seeking anti-aircraft missile
|[[File:KelamiMANPAD.jpg|frameless]]
|}
== Economy ==
[[File:Kelamivillage.jpg|thumb|Small communities such as Ohchúmhichi provide significant amounts of crops and furs to the League's cities]]
The economy of the League states is primarily based around foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and the service industry. Secondary industries include artisnal goods, renewables, rare earth metals, and sports equipment. The six constituent states of the League each possess an economic specialty: Answikànwèkwe is known for their shipping and fishing fleets, Kèxaptunwène'ku is known for their information technology, Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku is known for agriculture and animal husbandry, Shahëwèkwe is known for both traditional and scientific medicines, Sànàksëkwe'iéke is known for mineral refining, and Thàpèkunkwèké is known for artisnal goods like furniture, weaponry, and clothing. The economic activity of the Leage is supported by a substantial grey market and subsistence-based way of life for more rural citizens. Most people have at least one trade they practice, even those who possess full-time jobs, as the culture of the League places high importance on being able to work with ones hands. Almost all products of League make are artisan, in the sense an individual played a hand in their creation. All exported goods are marketed as high-quality, environmentally friendly, and unique, and in many respects these claims are truth.
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Sunukikiya, a Thàpèkunkwèk'ia physician, is credited with inventing the concept of individually bottling servings of ''mpë'chgëyne'' in 1678''.'' Partnering with Tuanadi, a renowned glassblower, Sunukikiya created a bottle feasible for containing enough of a beverage to enjoy with a meal or as a treat. The ease of manufacture of these bottles allowed Thàpèkunkwèké to become extremely wealthy. One urban legend purports an Antoran lord paid almost a metric ton of gold for a hundred bottles of maple ''mpë'chgëyne''. Seeing the success that the bulk sale of soft drinks resulted in, the other League nations worked to create their own bottling systems and unique flavors. Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku and Kèxaptunwène'ku followed in the manner of creating glass bottles, while Shahëwèkwe created large pottery workshops to mold jarlike vessels called ''paèntink'', meaning "in a cup." ''Paèntink'' are still made today, and the word is used to also refer to the drinks contained within. These soft drinks, typically made with high-altitude roses, blackcurrants, or lavender, are prized for their taste, high price, and fragile containers. Answikànwèkwe and Sànàksëkwe'iéke experimented with whalebone and carved stone bottles, though they switched to the glassblowing system after their efforts were deemed too labor-intensive and unsustainable for mass production.
Today, the League's soft drink industry builds on the heritage of these drinks. The largest sellers of ''mpë'chgëyne''-type soft drinks are Chgei'nuaka Pop, a birch beer, sarsaparilla, and tonic water company, Mountain Ice, a mineral water and citrus soda company, and Thitpan, a
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