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The standard way to refer to a citizen of The Democratic Republic of Sokala is as a "Sokalan."
== History ==
===Background===
Very little is known where the island natives came from. No record was found of the natives until the early 1600’s. It is speculated that they were reclusive Arcturian natives that migrated from mainland Arcturia to the surrounding islands. It can be observed that these islander natives did not engage in trade with other tribes and nations until Meri Laulu’s establishment.
===Meri Laulu's Establishment===
In early 1600’s, Morstaybishlian King Lambertus V sent a ship to establish a colony southward of New Calth, a colony of the Ethalarian Empire. The ship sent for the mission was the Haligar, a newly constructed galleon, and was piloted by Captain Symvlad Arkots. The Haligar was manned by 100-man crew and brought almost 40 tons of materials needed to build a proper colony. Unfortunately for King Lambertus IV and the Haligar, the Ethalarian Empire acquired information that the Morstaybishlians were vying to start a colony just south of New Calth and viewed it as a possible threat. The Ethalarian Empire in response, sent a small fleet of Ethalarian ships to intercept the Haligar. 50 miles off the coast of New Calth, Ethalarian ships were finally able to intercept and capture Haligar’s crew, including Captain Arkots. They were given two choices to choose from: Become Ethalarian prisoners or be dropped off on an island. While most of the crew were thinking of what to choose, Captain Arkots managed to escape his bonds and attacked the Ethalarian soldiers. This inspired other crew members to escape their bonds and attack while others took over row boats and escaped. After 30 minutes of chaotic brawls, the dust settled, it was revealed that Captain Arkots, along with 63 crew men, managed to kill 20 Ethalarian marines before dying during the brawl while the rest fled in row boats. The Ethalarians decided to let the escapees go and returned to New Calth. News of the Haligar’s demise would soon reach King Lambertus V and would start what would be the Battle for Luxaria.
After 5 days at sea, Deckhand Noramus Belth and the other 37 survivors of Haligar finally found an island that was suitable to take shelter in. With the little supplies and armament, they managed to bring, they established what they thought would be a temporary settlement.
Three weeks after establishing a settlement, Belth decided to explore the nearby islands for more resources. On the first island, Belth and his men found several abandoned huts constructed from coconut lumber and corn leaves. After several hours of exploring, Belth decided to explore the next island. Before reaching the next island, Belth encountered several of what looked like islander natives. The deckhand, leading his men, tried to communicate with the natives. Instead of responding with words, he was met with various kinds of objects being thrown at him causing him and his men to hastily row away to their settlement. Deciding that they would soon be attacked by the natives, Belth prepared for what he thought would be their demise. Three days later, to Belth’s surprise, several dozen native fishing boats came, and instead of attacking them offered them food, clothing, and even building materials. This marked the start the strong bond between Belth’s group and the natives. The survivors and natives would later decide to form their own country named Meri Laulu.
===Meri Laulu and Morstaybishlia===
One year after Meri Laulu’s establishment, the majority of its shores were populated by a mixture of Lauluans and immigrants from Ethelria and Morstaybishlia. Laulan merchants were able to establish trade lines with Irnac dwarves, The Great Morstaybishlian Empire, and various nearby tribes.
In the short time that Meri Laulu was a nation, it was able to establish itself as a big exporter of coconut related products as the majority of Meri Laulu’s landmass was covered with coconut trees. Besides coconut products, it was also a big exporter of exotic islander goods to rich and royal families. Despite being a successful nation, Meri Laulu’s territory was mostly unexplored.
===Mostaybishlian Rule===
The Morststaybishlian Empire would rule over Meri Laulu for 200 years. During that time, Lauluans were used by the Morsts for physical labor. They would be sent with expeditionary ships as physical laborers as most Lauluans were very skilled in carpentry and masonry. In 1689, 178 Lauluans would be sent to help Captain Kerden establish what would soon be called Queensport. For the following years, Lauluans 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 Lauluan laborers 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 Lauluans. 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, Lauluans saw little to no participation in what would be the Caven Wars. During the Caven Wars, Lauluan men were commonly employed as construction workers and ship builders while the women were employed as farmers and maids of the royal family.
== Geography ==
===Biodiversity and environment===
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