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Sokala originated from the Old Meri Lauluan word of ''"Sokarata"'' which vaguely translates to "homeland" or "our home". The term was introduced by the Morstaybishlians in 1621 to administer and govern the former territories of the [[Meri Lauluan Coalition]].

==== Formation of Sokala ====

The former territories of [[Meri Laulu]], [[Empire of Diyu]], and [[Kingdom of Durdneel]] were put into one administration. The colonies, under the name of ''Sokala'', were governed from the islands of Oileáin Iontacha, basing themselves in the [[Yadylikan Congressional Building|Oileáin Iontacha Colonial Governance Office]]. The name ''Sokala'' was derived from the Old Meri Lauluan word of "''Sokarata''" which meant "homeland". It was meant to unite the archipelago under one name.The Morststaybishlian Empire would rule over the archipelago for 200 years. During that time, natives were used by the Morsts for physical labor. They would be sent with expeditionary ships as physical laborers as the natives were very skilled in carpentry and masonry. In 1689, Natives would be sent to help Captain Kerden establish what would soon be called Queensport. For the following years, the natives would total up to 25% of Queensport’s population as more and more Lauluans were sent to build up the settlement and help construct a military naval port and other important buildings. In 1694, Caven forces attacked the Staynish port during which all the natives were conscripted and were forced to fight off the Caven soldiers. Unfortunately, Caven soldiers were more superior in numbers and equipment and slaughtered the Queensport population. Queensport would later be declared a Caven trading port. After receiving news of the Queensport’s defeat, Commodore Kerden, previously Captain, would be sent along with 2000 Morst soldiers and 800 conscripted natives. In a very short battle, Queensport would be retaken by Morst forces with very few casualties while most Caven soldiers died with only one Caven ship managing to escape. After the Battle of Queensport, The natives would see little to no participation in what would be the Caven Wars. During the Caven Wars, Native men were commonly employed as construction workers and shipbuilders while the women were employed as farmers and maids of the royal family.