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'''The Tribal Federation of Kuduk''' ([[Kuduk Language|Kuduk]]: 喾, ''Kuduk'', and formally 喾肚, ''Kuduk Duuyak''), or commonly referred to as '''Kuduk''', is an island nation located in Northeastern [[Novaris]] consisting of the islands of [[Heiki]], [[Sagut]], and [[Kakut]]. The Isles are politically and culturally comprised of 36 [[Tribes of Kuduk|tribes]], each being separated into at least one moiety. Each moiety elects and sends one representative to the [[Legislative Assembly of Kuduk]], which acts as the main legislative body of the nation. The Assembly elects a [[Prime Minister of Kuduk|Prime Minister]] based on the party or coalition that holds a simple majority. All of the tribes have either an Elder, a Chief, or the Shaman as their official head of state. Kuduk's largest and most economically important city is [[Naryan]]. [[Ymirland]] is the closest sovereign state to Kuduk followed by [[Jarisven]].
The Kuduk Isles were inhabited as early as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age Bronze Age]. The first settlers took on a nomadic lifestyle, grazing yak, sheep, goats, and cattle. The first known sedentary polities to arise during this time were the early Wheat Chiefdoms. Within the first few years of the early settlements in Kuduk, the [[Early Kuduk Migrations]] took place, which dispersed the early Kuduk peoples across the Isles. In 1200 BCE, many of the previous Wheat Chiefdoms were replaced by a more meritocratic system that had an Elder at its helm. It was roughly around this time period that the modern cultural identities of Kuduk began to take shape. With newfound cross-tribal interconnectivity, several faiths and local beliefs spread across the Isles, sowing the seeds of what would eventually become modern Kuduk Beliefs. As faiths around the Isles began to meld into one another, a figure known as the Shaman rose to power. Following several conflicts between the tribes known as the [[Blood Feud Wars]], the Shaman forbade use of weaponry and violence within the Isles. This act officially ended the Blood Feuds between the Tribes. Throughout this period, the Shaman gained more and more power, until Kuduk came to recognize the position as legitimately as the Elders and Chiefs. In 1453, the Kuduk [[Spirit Wars]] began. The Spirit Wars were a series of battles in which tribal armies would shout obscenities at each other in order to "taint the enemies' spirits." The Spirit Wars officially ended in 1673, after the [[Great Blizzard of 1673]]. In
The main religious and spiritual beliefs within Kuduk are oftentimes referred to as [[Kuduk Shamanism]] with the collection of stories and characters pertaining to the faith, as well as older versions of the religion, being called [[Kuduk Mythology]]. Experts are currently debating if the mythology should be considered polytheistic or atheistic in nature as spiritual figures in Kuduk Shamanism can be interpreted as either gods or regular spirits. One prominent spirit in Kuduk Mythology is the Thunderbird, a giant eagle-like spirit who can shape shift into a human. Other well-known spiritual figures include the [[Uniguks]], the spirits of identity who wear a custom-made mask which represents their personalities. Oftentimes these spirits are payed their respects via idols, totems, or rituals.
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==== Western Woodlands ====
[[File:totem sunset.png|200px|thumb|Upright|An early totem with a view of the sunset]]
The Western Woodlands, also called the Western Coast Tribes, is home to the Anana and the Hey, both of which are part of the six major tribes of Kuduk. Geographically, the region is comprised of the western quarter of both Sagut and Kakut. Like its name suggests, the Western Woodlands are comprised of thick woods with abundant greenery that is especially prevalent during the spring and summer. The region is also home to the very economically important Anana-Hey Strait, which acts as an entryway and exit for fishing vessels wishing to enter or leave the Great Lake
This region is mostly dominated by lush woodlands, with the exception of the northern area of the Hey tribe, which is considered tundra.
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=== Tóokat Era ===
The Tóokat Era, also referred to as the Modern Era of Kuduk, took place between 1928 and the present. The main defining factor of this era was a unilateral increase in international communication, political changes from the 1928 constitution, and a slow abandonment of the historical isolationist stance which had defined Kuduk international policy in centuries prior. In the late 20th century, Kuduk joined the [[Red Crown Economic Union]], which to this day is considered a controversial topic.
2023 saw the installment of new political reforms lead by [[Iriko "Loving Hawk"|Shaman Iriko]] which were part of a greater modernization plan for the country. Kuduk elected its first Prime Minister and its first full Legislative Assembly. Kuduk began testing its modernization laws and programs on a small town named [[Yinyin]] by the south [[Yevak]] coast.
== Economy ==
=== Trade Relations ===
For most of Kuduk’s history, both as a collection of independent tribes and as a federation, the vast majority of trade was carried out internally within the isles.
Beginning during the late 20th century, Kuduk joined the Red Crown Economic Union, which spurred some trade between Kuduk and its members. During this time, Kuduk’s main relations for trade remained confined to just nations within the RCEU.
Following several political reforms in 2023, Kuduk opened up the possibility of forming trade relations to nations outside of the RCEU for the first time. Most notably, a trade deal was made with [[New Leganes]] in which New Leganes would receive agricultural goods from Kuduk and in return Kuduk would receive aid in educational programs. Additionally, another trade deal was formed with [[Tavaris]] in which Kuduk exports cheese, textiles, and various agricultural products to Tavaris, and in return Kuduk receives solar panels, wind turbines, and bio-fuels.
=== Policies ===
Following the political reforms of the 2023 election, fiscal and monetary policy are decided by the Ministry of Finance and the [[Kuduk National Bank]] respectively. Historically, both fiscal and monetary policy were decided within tribes by their tribal councils, often creating inconsistent and differing economic policies across the isles.
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for deciding the total budget of the nation’s fiscal year and for controlling the nation’s fiscal policy. Since it’s inception in 2023, the Ministry of Finance has worked closely together with the Káan Administration to normalize fiscal policy across the isles and standardize the use of the Krone. The Ministry of Finance also controls how frequent and stringent Tariffs on imported goods should be.
The Kuduk National Bank acts as the central bank of the country. Similarly to the Ministry of Finance, the KNB has, since its inception, worked together with the Káan Administration to standardize monetary policy across the country. Aside from dictating the country’s monetary policy, the KNB also controls the nation’s money supply and the amount of foreign Krones that enter Kuduk’s border.
=== Restrictions and Regulations ===
The ministries of Kuduk's government are the main legislative bodies that pass regulations and restrictions within the industries of Kuduk. In cases where certain regulations need to be applied across multiple industries that cross the jurisdictions of several ministries, the Assembly as a whole votes on the regulation rather than any single ministry.
One of the more notable and frequent regulators in Kuduk's government is the [[Ministry of the Environment (Kuduk)|Ministry of the Environment]], which regulates industries for the purposes of environmental protection.
=== Statistics ===
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== Government and Politics ==
=== Legislative Assembly and the Ministries ===
The Legislative Assembly, often referred to as the Assembly for short, is the main legislative body of the Kuduk Government. It is comprised of 180 seats, each representing one of the 180 [[Moiety|moieties]] in Kuduk. Each seat is an elected position in which the residents of a moiety can vote on a representative in the secondary election cycle.
The Legislative Assembly's main function is to develop and pass laws. A secondary function within the Legislative Assembly are the ministerial affairs. Ministries are sub-sectional divisions of the Legislative Assembly that focus on a specific subject that is considered important for the country. Ministries can be created or removed by a vote from the Legislative Assembly. The main executive behind the ministries is the [[Prime Minister of Kuduk]], the current PM being [[Deisha Káan]] of the [[National Progress Party (Kuduk)|NPP]]. The Prime Minister often represents a party or coalition of parties which has gained at least 90 out of the total 180 seats. The Prime Minister's main functionality is to control executive matters in the Kuduk Government. Prime Ministers are the head of the [[Sedáa]] and have a cabinet comprised of the head chairperson of each ministry in the government.
=== The Tribal Council ===
The Tribal Council acts as the highest level judiciary in the country. It is comprised of a traditional tribal representative from each of the [[Tribes of Kuduk|36 tribes of Kuduk]] plus the [[Shaman of Kuduk|Shaman]]. In all cases, the Tribal Council has the final decision in the interpretation of the law. The Tribal Council is expressly a passive judicial body and cannot interpret the law unless a court case reaches the council.
=== The Chamber of Ravens ===
The Chamber of Ravens is a judicial chamber that acts as the judiciary at every level below national. Their judicial jurisdiction stretches from the villatic level to the tribal level. The Chamber of Ravens is named after the raven, a bird that often acts as a metaphor for justice in [[Kuduk Shamanism]].
{{main|Foreign Relations of Kuduk}}
Kuduk is a full member of the [[International Forum]] and the [[Red Crown Economic Union]]. For the majority of Kuduk history, the nation's primary policy regarding international affairs was one of isolation, including toward other member-states of the RCEU. Recently, during its modernization efforts, Kuduk began to contact outside nations for trade and other business purposes. Kuduk often holds strained opinions toward nations it views as contradictory to its cultural and traditional values, regardless of whether the nation has interacted with Kuduk before. Most nations Kuduk has a favorable view of are comprised of one or more of the following traits: anti-militarism, environmentalism, a care for culture and the arts, anti-colonialism, and fair elections. Kuduk currently holds no official stance or relations toward any superpowers.
Kuduk is considered a small power.
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== Demographics ==
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