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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 ''
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 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.
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==== Ethnicities ====
Within the League there are two types of ethnic group: genetic and national. All League ''
The second type of ethnicity is cervine sub-species. There are three recognized sub-species of cervine in the League - the Northern Kelamí, the Plains Kelamí, and the Highland Kelamí. Known as ''músakwék'a, ahtu'hwék'a,'' and ''xinkòlëwék'a,'' these three types of cervine vary considerably in biology. Northern people exhibit large antlers and musculature, standing an average of 8 feet tall for males and 7 feet 9 inches for females. Their fur is typically dark brown or black, and their faces are long. Both genders possess beards. Their body fat and fur are adapted to colder climates and long winters with little nutrition, and out of the three groups are the most traditionalist and technology-shunning. Plains people are much leaner, but still quite tall and strong. Males average 7 feet 5 inches without antlers, and females average 7 feet 3 inches. Their antlers are pronged and branch many times more than Northern or Highland types. Notably, more females grow antlers than the other two groups. The fur of the Plains people is typically blonde, brown, and white, with patches and patterning common. Their physiology has adapted for endurance and strength rather than hardiness. The communities and cities of Plains Kelamí are considered an elegant blend of modern technology and ecosustainable cervine tradition. Highland people are the smallest cervines in the League, averaging around 6 feet 8 inches for males and 6 feet 2 inches for females. Having developed for high-altitude living, Highlanders have strong lungs and legs. Their antlers are small and much thinner than the other groups. Highland fur is thick but soft and tends to be blonde, red, or grey. As the ''
===Language===
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The six nations part of the League's confederacy are termed ''Lakeyu''. This word means various things: nation, tribe, people, nationality, ethnicity. Its contemporary context refers to countries and government-administered territories. The six ''Lakeyu'' are each run by distinct Matriarchal Conventions and represented by Chief Advisors, serving at the pleasure of the Conventions. Matriarchal Conventions are elected bodies, made up of women of at least 60 years of age with experience in administration, economics, engineering, science, and other specialty fields. The Matriarchs serve for life, using their accumulated knowledge and wisdom to guide the ''Lakeyu'' on paths that benefit all residents. Duties of the Matriarchal Conventions include setting a nation's annual budget priorities, debating and creating ''Lakeyu-''level laws, managing the relations between other the other League states, and addressing pressing issues facing the population. These duties combine that of an executive and legislative branch. The Conventions each appoint a Chief Advisor. These officials are the liaisons between the Matriarchs and the various organs of government in the ''Lakeyu''. They officiate meetings of state, bring matters to the table for the Matriarchs, provide context and precedence of prior decisions, organize legal and clerical activities, and ensure that all Convention decisions are fully followed up on.
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 ''
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.
The One Who Speaks is a ceremonial title as well as a government role. They are the public face of the League, similar to a monarch in other types of nations. The One Who Speaks traditionally gives up their name and gender when appointed to the office by the Matriarchal Council and assumes the title of Nikanixit, the E’lixsienk translation of the role. This position actively manages the Office of Outlander Conversation, the foreign affairs department of the League central government, and is given the traditional job of ensuring Statements go into effect. While The One Who Speaks gives official orders to the government bodies responsible for the function of the nation, their authority is limited and they are understood as acting as an intermediary between the public services and the Matriarchal Council. There can only be one Nikanixit at any time within the League, though several can exist at once. Imporant diplomatic missions often have the current administrative Nikanixit assigned to them as an ambassador, and a new person assigned to The One Who Speaks' role. This assignment can be temporary, or in the case of the League's mission to the [[League of Novaris]], an entirely new Nikanixit can be created to serve their domestic duties. The One Who Speaks is a ten-year position no matter the circumstances, so all individuals with the title serve out this time often in tandem with others.
=== Military ===
The National Mobilization Force of the Kelamí League (NWFKL, <small>E’lixsienk: ''Tupalìnëu Lhakèté,'' lit. "All Tribe's War Parties"</small>) is the military service of the League. It consists of three branches: the National Armies (<small>''Ilaok''</small> <small>''Lhakèté''</small>, <small>lit. "All Tribe's Warriors,"</small>) the National Air Force (<small>''Kënthwikàn'a''</small> <small>''Lhakèté''</small>, <small>lit. "All Tribe's Airplanes,"</small>) and the National Coastal Patrol Force (''<small>Tupalìmùxula Lhakèté,</small>'' <small>lit. "All Tribe's War Boats</small>.") It is commanded and headed by a Chief Peace Councilor (CPC) in peacetime, and a Chief War Councilor (CWC) in wartime. Both positions manage the Office of United Defense (OUD) and are appointed by the Matriarchal Council.
The National Mobilization Force has three standing policy objectives:
* Maintaining the sovereignty of the confederated nations of the League and the integrity of the confederacy's government.
* 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.
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:
* All able-bodied men and willing people of other disposition must undergo military training in an area of their choosing upon reaching 20 years old, and report annually for refresher training and drills until they reach the age of 50.
* All operations, policies, and services provided by CUS organizations must be in the best interests of all confederacy citizens and governments.
Of all CSUs, the three Coastal Security Offices are the most active and require the least mobilization to war footing, as they already perform customs/inspection, patrol, and search-and-rescue duties on a regular basis.
Due to the difficulty in finding armored vehicles and aircraft that accomodate cervine anatomy, the League has contracted defense companies to design Unmanned Combat Agents. These platforms consist of programmed robots or remote-controlled drones serving in frontline combat, surveillance, patrol, reconnaissance, and logistical roles.
Currently, the NWFKL is led by Chief Peace Councilor Allapí'ëhika, appointed on June 21st, 2015.
==== National Armies ====
The National Armies are the terrestrial combat branch of the NWFKL. It has a peacetime strength of 36,000 active soldiers with 1,000,000 professional reservists, and an ability to equip 1,500,000 soldiers in wartime. They consist of six division-sized units known as Land Defense Armies (LDA.) Each LDA is drawn from the Lekayu and numbers exactly 6,000 strong. Ordinarily, LDAs are broken into their component units known as Community Service Brigades. These Brigades perform various public services including fish and game patrols, forestry, law enforcement, and paramedicine for the rural League communities. Each LDA has a central command and logistical facility to facilitate consolidation into proper military formations during armed conflict. The Composition of the Land Defense Armies are:
* Army Kwëti - Shahëwèkwe Lekayu. Militarized as a combined arms division and contains special units for mobile artillery and anti-air operations, as well as armored recon. Nicknamed "The Steel Sprinters."
* Army Nisha - Sànàksëkwe'iéke Lekayu. Militarized as a mobile infantry divison and contains special units for marksmanship, strategic recon, and entrenchment. Nicknamed "The Black Arrows."
* Army Naxa - Answikànwèkwe Lekayu. Militarized as a cold-weather division and contains special units for snow operations, coastal defense, and sapping. Nicknamed "The Fury of the North."
* Army Newën - Thàpèkunkwèké Lekayu. Militarized as a mountaineering division and contains special units for static artillery, airdrop operations, and geological warfare. Nicknamed "The Crag Fighters."
* Army Palenàxk - Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku Lekayu. Militarized as a mountaineering division and contains special units for static artillery, rapid mobility infantry, and asymmetric warfare. Nicknamed "The Western Wardens."
* Army Kwëtash - Kèxaptunwène'ku Lekayu. Militarized as a cold-weather division and contains special units for snow operations, anti-ship bombardment, and night tactics. Nicknamed "The Silent Sixth."
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