Tawusian Cape
Federation of the Tawusian Cape | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: In the cold comes unity. | |
 Geographical Location of the Tawusian Cape. | |
 State names and capitals. Norrdvasta for reference of Tawusian exclave. | |
| Location | Southernmost nation in Arcturia. |
| Capital | Altomaré, Vallentagne, Tenerre |
| Largest | Altomaré |
| Official languages | Tawusian Gratultan (Axdelian Creole) |
| Ethnic groups | 85.1% Human 0.1% Other |
| Membership | OFAC, IRSA |
| The Federal Congress | |
| Establishment | |
• Federalisation | 2024 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 15,000,000
Tawuse (12,000,000) Gratulto (2,800,000) Paradys. (200,000) |
The Tawusian Cape is the southernmost nation in Arcturia. Federalising in 2024, the Tawusian Cape is made of three autonomous states: Tawuse, Gratulto and Paradyswyth.
History
Forming the Tawusian Kingdom
Prior to the 11th century, the Tawusian Cape was predominantly inhabited by human tribespeople who lived a nomadic lifestyle due to the hostile climate. However, by 1100, a small coalition of these tribes restructured to form the Tawusian Kingdom and founded Altomaré, which encompassed the present-day province of Centro. This centralization of power marked the beginning of an age of expansion within the southern tip of Arcturia. By 1150, the Tawusian Kingdom had extended its control over the entire west coast of present-day Tawuse. Large swathes of mountainous terrain remained unclaimed due to their low land productivity, while valleys and passes to the east of the Centro Mountains were prioritized for their strategic value. By the end of the 1160s, the coastal regions of Copesca and Gratulto were under Tawusian control, bringing the Tawusian forces into competition with the Kormistazic Empire over the mineral-rich land in the Gratultan region. By 1210, nearly all of present-day Tawusian Cape territory was under the control of the Tawusian Kingdom, with the exception of the northeastern coastline of Tawusian Gratulto, where the Estcollina Peninsula served as a Kormistazic beachhead.
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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| Aeron I |
Kormistazic Period
With the establishment of the Kormistazic Arcturian Territory in the 12th century, tensions between the Tawusian Kingdom and the Kormistazic colonial forces escalated as their territories began to border in Gratulto. As Tawusian forces advanced into northern Gratulto, present-day Ñawwquta, Kormistazic forces attempted to intercept them by settling the northern Gratultan countryside.
However, in 1235, Kormistazic forces in Estcollina crossed into Tawusian-controlled Gratulto, initiating a series of conflicts that resulted in several Tawusian losses over the century. The Tawusians, native to the inhospitable area, mounted strong resistance against the Kormistazic incursions. Despite this, the influx of resources and reinforcements from the Auroran power enabled the Kormistazic forces to gradually conquer Gratulto by 1300.Under Kormistazic control, the native humans of Gratulto faced hostility from the colonial settlers. A wave of violence against the natives, combined with a series of devastating plagues, led to the eventual replacement of the human population with a cava majority. During this period, the population of Tawuse grew rapidly as refugees from the Kormistazic Arcturian Territory fled to the kingdom, bringing with them the plague that had devastated their communities. By 1350, the plague had claimed 20% of the Centro population, contributing to a decline in productivity in the Gratultan region. The Kormistazic colonization of Arcturia, characterized by high demands for manpower, numerous border conflicts, and diminishing returns on investment, became a key factor in the empire's decline from the 14th century onwards. The empire's capitulation to Morstaybishlia and the subsequent reorganization of the Kormistazic Arcturian Territories into the Lousquarii Empire resulted in the division of the former possessions between the rival powers of Quariin and Gratulto, with Qayam retaining control of Baridabadi.
Gratulto
The Duchy of Gratulto declared independence from the nascent Lousquarii Empire in 1576, following a reduction in the military presence in the southern tip of Arcturia. The Gratultan territory at that time included present-day Gratulto and parts of modern-day Ñawwqutian territory, encompassing the cities of Llynocchio, Accendrws, Gwastadirol, and Marchanto.
Succession Crisis and Tawusian Unification War
The borders of Gratulto remained largely unchanged, apart from minor skirmishes with the Tawusians, until the succession crisis of 1687. This crisis escalated into the Tawusian Unification War in 1693, triggered by contested claims to the throne. The Tawusians occupied Gratultan territory, which corresponds to present-day Gratulto, within three years of conflict. In response to the threat of Tawusian expansion northwards, Quarin and Qayam forces crossed the northern Gratultan border to repel the Tawusian advance. By 1706, the combined forces had overwhelmed the Tawusian military, pushing them back to the border of the present-day Tawusian Cape.
The Partition of Gratulto
Following the Treaty of 1706, Gratulto was partitioned and governed by Former Tawuse and as a condominium between Quarin and Qayam. Under this new governance structure, Gratultans were generally treated as second-class citizens. The speaking of the Gratultan language was banned, and schools enforced the use of Tawusian. From the 18th to the 20th century, Gratultan culture suffered under the Kingdom's assimilation policies, which aimed to integrate Gratultans into the Tawusian way of life. Despite the enforced assimilation, Gratultans continued to face mistreatment, partly due to perceived retribution for the actions of colonial settlers in earlier centuries.
Industrializing the Cape
Following global trends, Tawuse began to rapidly industrialize during the 19th century, benefiting from the mineral wealth in the Gratultan region. During this period, the city of Carris experienced significant growth due to a booming mineral processing industry in the Centro region. Due to Tawuse’s strategic location at the tip of Arcturia, Altomaré became a major trade hub, benefiting from an influx of goods, particularly tropical fruits, which became highly sought after in the boreal climate. By the early 20th century, an extensive railway network connected the cities of Centro with Gratulto and Copesca. This increased connectivity benefited previously isolated communities, leading to a decline in prejudice against ethnic minorities, particularly the Gratultan cava.
Settling Paradis
During the 1920s, rumors of mineral wealth on the island of Paradis led to increased interest from the Tawusian Kingdom. With advances in military technology since initial settlement attempts in the 14th century, the Tawusians established Tenerre, the only Tawusian settlement on the island, which persists to this day. Settling Tenerre was relatively peaceful, with the Kingdom purchasing the land from the local lupine peoples. However, as the settlement expanded into a logistical hub, the native islanders grew discontent with external governance. Their grievances were ignored by the local governing body. In 1935, the Tawusian Kingdom annexed the island and classified it as a special administrative zone, halting independence movements under the guise of protecting the island from foreign invasion.
Forming the Republic
The Tawusian Royal Family fell out of favor during the 1950s, following a series of scandals involving fiscal irresponsibility. One notable incident that contributed to Tawuse’s transition to a republic occurred in 1957 when King Alfons IV commissioned the construction of a new royal yacht. At the time, Tawuse was experiencing economic difficulties, and local newspapers criticized the expenditure, suggesting the funds should have been allocated to underfunded public services. The King’s refusal to abandon the project led to nationwide protests and riots in 1958. Under mounting pressure from politicians and the threat of a coup d'etat, the King abdicated, and Tawuse transitioned to a republic, holding its first elections in 1960, with Tomos Colchette elected as the first President.
The Road to Federalizing
Prior to federalization, the Labourers of Tawuse party maintained presidential power for 40 years, with most representatives elected from Centro, Antiforre, and Gotagne due to population density. This electoral disparity left Gratultan voters feeling disenfranchised, knowing that parties had no intention of granting autonomy to the region. Additionally, Paradisians were not represented in Congress and could not elect their leaders. From the early 21st century, Gratultans began electing representatives from the Gratultan Independence Party, which campaigned for greater autonomy for the province. However, due to constituency boundaries, the party could only secure five representatives at its peak.In 2020, the Tawusian government permitted the Mortstaybishlian Navy to establish a base on the coast of Paradis. Despite claims that the construction would create jobs for the native lupines, the island’s tribespeople opposed the military base. In 2021, riots on the island escalated into an armed conflict between the National Protectorate and the Paradis Island Liberation Front (PILF), devastating rural communities and displacing over 100,000 lupines from their ancestral homes. As the conflict progressed, international support for the Tawusian government’s actions on the island waned, leading to President Lorenzo Vongolé’s resignation and paving the way for the federal movement. Gratultan politicians labeled federalization as a step towards independence, citing increased autonomy and self-governance as benefits. Meanwhile, provinces in the Tawusian heartland strongly favored the union. Public support for the ongoing conflict in Paradis was dwindling, and tensions between Tawusians and lupine refugees were rising. Right-wing political leaders exploited the situation to promote speciest propaganda and bolster support for federalization on the west coast. The west coast movement argued that a federalized Tawuse would allow Tawusian taxes to be spent on Tawusians rather than on Gratultan or Paradisian public services. In June 2024, Tawuse voted in favor of federalization, resulting in the formation of three autonomous states.