Kalam

Kalami Nation Kalami Hunamqwe
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Largest city	Kanin
Demonym	Kalami
Government	Constitutional monarchy
•	Moyko Q'zar, Tainin Vedares, Sulim Hi'i, Ketwa Anoa'oa, Nin-Sokyu Undo
Establishment
• Founded	700~ TT
Population
• Estimate	6,000,000~
Currency	Kalami banknote

Kalam (/'kalam/, lit. "Living" or "Alive"), officially the Kalami Nation, is a sovereign state located in the upper hemisphere of the Attu Archipelago. Its government adopts a hereditary oligarchy system known as the Council of Elders. Its territory consists of seven islands— Hatun, Hikuen, Kuchu, Pacha, Puyu, Samay and Wasi. Kalam does not have a capital, though it is notable to say the island of Hikuen is widely regarded as it's most important city due to it being Kalam's main source of natural resources and a main economic hotspot, despite not being the most largest or most widely inhabited island.

Pre-History

The earliest records of human settlements in Kalam are theorized to be from around 5200TT, though this is mere speculation. The oldest archeological artifacts were unearthed nearby the river Qumaychu in the island of Pacha. Findings such as bone tools, leather frabic and clay pottery were unearthed and studied after archeological efforts began around 310 TT. Evidence suggests that early Kalami settlers would spread throughout the territory's islands at a similar time frame. All archeological finds considered to be historically relevant are currently stored in the scientific archive of the Palace of Wise Men.

Kalam

Around 5000 TT the first major city-states would arise. Around 1200 TT, the Maichun people, united by their linguistic similarities, would hold almost complete control of Hikuen and would go on to become the most powerful ethnic clans of the Isles after their alliance between the Koni and Yoqu. The Kalami alliance, led by military general Rumi Iymita, would seek to conquer the nearby islands trough military force, eventually succeeding and uniting the islands after a campaign that lasted for some 170~ years. The conquest would succeed trough military advancement but also notably diplomatic relations with most of the influential clans of the isles. Over the years the clans would merge into a single national identity.

The Kalami Government

As Kalam expanded its territory it felt a dire need for administrative force. Around 700 TT, a contract would be signed formalizing Kalam as a sovereign state and establishing a group of notorious clan leaders would sit at the top of Kalami society and use popular votes to decide administrative actions. A contract written in stone was and marked with each members signature was used as proof of their agreement. The Council of Elders was established around ~400 TT, when Kalam had near total control of the isles. The Palace of Wise Men, a 150 acre microcity where members of the Council and other important figures may operate, was constructed. The Kalami government is centered around the so called "Ranks of Elder Service" is a hierarchy put in place to serve the Kalami elders. All the forces who worked in the interest of the Elders were to relieve benefits for their effort such as a steady supply of food and a superior home to the average civilian.

Kimal

The Kimal are a group of some 30~ government officials hired directly by the Council of Elders for large scale administrative action. The Kimal typically manage economic matters and international relations.

Qame

A Qame is a state official who handles civil matters among 85 different prefectures of Kalam, typically handling things like mobilization of civil force, local economy and the like. The Qame are allowed to apply for a local election with the direct permission of a Kimal. An estimated 110~ are currently hired and operational.

Qayun

The Qayun are the Kalami civil force. By mandate of the Council of Elders, the Qayun became an organized military organization to be deployed in place of the Sultar. The Qayun are exclusively hired by the Qame, typically only considering former Sultars or citizens with military backgrounds.

Qaruman

The Qarumani are landowners who let their land be borrowed, be it for it's fertility, animals, lumber, etc. The Qarumani collect a tax from their clients and pay a part of the collected resources to the Kimal who supervise them, typically food and building materials are collected, though a Kimal may ask for a specific amount to be collected and/or a specific material to be paid in certain cases. Being a landowner who profits off their land without an official government certificate is strictly illegal.