History | Empire of Shahawkia

F O U N D A T I O N O F A N A T I O N

"One does not ponder the importance of a paperclip. March 12th, 2019 – I pick the lock to a schoolyard gate, and so forth in an ominous haze of blood and tear, a young Shahawkia is born into war."

– Stephen Vashyyr

2019

The aperture in the gate

Several sources reported that a paperclip was stolen off of the personal work desks of one of the local school administrators by Vashyyr or an unknown accompanier. A number of soon-to-be Shahawkians gathered in suspense at the preparation for the creation of the gate's aperture. Vashyyr fidgeted with the lock for around sixty seconds before successfully picking the lock, and removing it entirely. The gate's aperture had been created, and that very day Shahawkia would be created with a speech atop the western slope of Wind Hill, facing the now city of Uria.

Sister-state and rising tension

Shahawkia originally was composed of a small group of friends. Another group 'copied' the idea and created the Redwood Tribe the next day. While originally having good intentions with one another, the alliance the two created would slowly deteriorate over the coming weeks. Eventually, disputes over Wind Hill would push tension over-the-edge, prompting the Battle of Wind Hill.

Sister-state and rising tension

Battle of Wind Hill

Disheveled and confused, Shahawkians would attack the Redwood army as they descended the hill. Several different sources report the injury number was around fifteen. Several Shahawkians faced persecution within school grounds both for false rumors and as a result of their actions in battle, including the Emperor himself. Some brutal soldiers were exiled due to their extremely violent tendencies during battle. Despite the collateral, Shahawkia won and gained full control of the hill. This would be the first Shahawkian victory of the Urianic War.

Battle of Silver Path

The Battle of Silver Path would occur when Redwoods followed a trail of Silver pebbles (named Silver Path) toward the Shahawkian stronghold-city of Uria. Redwood forces were immediately pushed back and the Shahawkian Blue Army continued towards the Redwood Capital. Redwoods gathered their supplies and jumped the fence that Shahawkians were cornering them in. This would be the second Shahawkian victory of the Urianic War.

Battle of Silver Path

Battle of Uria'ash

Blue Army soldiers followed not long after the Redwood's departure and discovered their newfound territory. The Blue Army swept through causing few injuries and cornering them even further. Tired and bloodied, the Redwood army placed a white sweatshirt on top of a stick and waved it towards the Blue Army soldiers signifying their surrender and solidifying the final Shahawkian victory of the Urianic War.

Redwood Successor States

Redwood Oligarchs would prove to be very tyrannical, and many Redwoods were upset with this. Following the Redwood annihilation during the Urianic War, Redwoods would split off and create two tribes; Red Fox Tribe and Grasunday Tribe. Shahawkia would enact diplomacy with both, and later in the 2020s, invade them and take their land for Shahawkia.

Redwood Successor States

Rising tension with Red Fox Tribe

Territories new to both tribes were now in their possession. Tension rose as accusations were made against both sides by both sides. Luckily the issue was resolved, no war broke out, and no one was injured.

Rising Tensions with Red Fox Tribe

2020

Effects of Quarantine and COVID-19

Following the disputes between Shahawkia and the Red Fox Tribe, months after COVID-19 would be declared a pandemic and Shahawkia would be placed into a national lockdown, however this allowed for a great cultural expansion and overall growth.

First Lingual Revolution

Ianshomo – "Heaven on Earth"

Around March 2020, Shahawkia's activity would jump up again, with the first languages beginning to form. These languages were not incredibly put-together, however, it proved to be the basis for further lingual projects and development.

First Lingual Revolution

Ianshomo – "Heaven on Earth"

In May 2020, Shahawkians would conquer a new province known as Lowenand. Originally, Lowenand was a small state containing only small grassy trails, however further expansion occurred in 2023 and allowed for Lowenand's territory to greatly expand to what was once the entire Ianshaki Ravine Conglomerate. Shahawkians come across a ravine like they had never seen before. Due to their amazement, they dubbed it Ianshomo, or "Heaven on Earth" due to the natural beauty they saw in the Ravine. Shahawkians were aware of another sister-ravine however it wasn''t conquered. Upon further discovery, there were around twenty-five medium-small ravines branching off through the same river that ran through them all.

First Imperial Era

In Autumn 2020, the Shahawk Tribe would transform into the United Shahawkian Empire (USE). A month later, changes were reverted, however, Shahawkian Imperialist Tendencies remained dormant for the time being.

First Imperial Era

2021

Ianshaki Ravine Conglomerate

In May 2021, right before the May 2021 - March 2022 Hiatus, Shahawkia invaded around 2 square miles worth of land full of ravines and woodland. This would be known as the Ianshaki Ravine Conglomerate, and the land addition was larger than Shahawkians had ever seen.

May 2021 - March 2022 Hiatus

From the end of May 2021 to the very end of March 2022, Shahawkia would be at rest, with little to no activity.

May 2021 - March 2022 Hiatus

2022

Insurrection of 22'

Commonly referred to as the Insurrection of 22', an insurrection in April 2022 was made. The majority of the Government had been replaced following the end of the hiatus. The government officials who wanted a do-away with the former ways of Government wanted it and they prepared for unknown measures, enough to worry the Ezhr (the at-the-time term used for King or Leader). So, the Ezhr removed the officials from the government, and the majority of them were excommunicated and lost their citizenship.

Rebel State - The Ertelian Republic

Upon the insurrectionists being excommunicated from the nation, they went about forming their own nation. The Ertelian Republic was formed originally as the CNP. The Coco Union was formed by seemingly more confused insurrectionists. Both states quickly went very inactive following their rebellion.

Rebel States

Founding of Aethon & Second Imperial Era

The Archduchy of Aethon was originally founded as the Colony of Aezhoa. Claims began to expand, and the overall area grew in a number of different ways. The Invasion and Annexation of Aethon would kickstart the Second Imperial Era.

Second Imperial Era

The Emperor staring at the sea following his arrival in Aethon

The Emperor planting a hand-made Shahawkian Flag on the beaches of Aethon on the day of his arrival.

Colonial Expansion

Many current Archduchies, Grand Duchies, and Duchies were founded as Colonies before Shahawkia based its territorial system on Royal titles. In the Winter of 2022, Shahawkia gained many new colonies and reached its territorial peak (at the time). Some colonies annexed and invaded during this time are in modern day: the Grand Duchy of Isham (Founded as Colony of Varmak), the Archduchy of Athemet (Founded as Colony of Ajayly), and the Duchy of Iyakvograd (Founded as Colony of Iyakvograd).

Colonial Expansion

Urtarylian War

The Urtarylian War was a war between Shahawkia and the Ertelian Republic. The Shahawkian Intel Agency would intercept information regarding Ertelian claims in Hantanna. Shahawkia formed an army and invaded Ertelian Hantanna and secured it as Shahawkian. Ertelian President contacted the Emperor directly requesting peace. The land was kept and Ertelian surrender solidified a Shahawkian victory,.

Shahawk Nation to Shahawkia

Urtarylian War

Shahawk Nation to Shahawkia

2023

Shahawk Nation would transform into the Empire of Shahawkia in March 2023 which prompted the Third Imperial Era to begin. This Era is ongoing.

Cyrylian War

The Cyrylian War was a war between Shahawkia and Nzhrada and Estromada. Due to overlapping claims, Shahawkia sent notice that within 24 hours, Shahawkian forces would invade. With no response, Shahawkia invaded Nzhrada and Estromada through a series of offenses and annexations. Finally, the capital was taken and Nzhrada fell. Estromada was pushed out of Shahawkian Cyrylia and conquered altogether.

Cyrylian War

Provincial System Sorted Out

The Provincial System was sorted out with the upcoming ratification of the Sixth Constitution. States of Tabasphillym, Lowenand, Hantanna, and Millera would get seats in Parliament. Millera was then dissolved and would be replaced with Tesseris, Governed by Slayden P. Royal titles would be set up, and so forth Shahawkia was made up of the following non-autonmomous provinces that it is today: Kingdom of Tabasphillym, Kingdom of Lowenand, Kingdom of Hantanna, Kingdom of Tesseris, Archduchy of Aethon, Archduchy of Athemet, Grand Duchy of Isham, Grand Duchy of Lewithia, Duchy of Iyakvograd, and eight other colonies. However, only the four Kingdoms' Kings would get seats in Parliament.

Sorted-Out Provincial System

Sixth Constitution Ratified

On October 14, in the late morning, the Constitution was ratified when Chancellor Lincoln B. signed as the last signature, ratifying the Sixth Constitution of Shahawkia.

Pax Shahawkiana

The Pax Shahawkiana (English: Shahawkian Peace) is an era of widespread peace and the first real golden-age Shahawkia has ever endured. At a territorial peak, full government (for the most part), and functioning nation, the Pax Shahawkiana was declared to have begun officially on October 19th, 2023.

Sixth Constitution Ratified

Pax Shahawkiana