Merriyem

The Merriyem, sometimes called Mersenites are a religious and ethnic minority in the mountains of Utlia. Discovered during Vyren Kiyrns Frish Expeditions in 1799 TT, the Merriyem people live east of the tyut mountain range in what is now Mountange. Their capital and largest city is Mersen, which has been a battleground for much of history. The Merriyem people are known for the consumption of Grylbo, fruit based alcohol, and many uprisings, wars and failed states throughout Utlian history.

History

City-State

The Merriyem joined in the city-state formations across Utlia in the TT 2000s, forming Mersen (now Mersen-Ut, the 6th largest city in Utlia) in 2412 TT. The city became the highest density of Merriyem people on the island, replacing the disjointed and loose villages on the north coast.

Discovery

The Merri were originally discovered by Frish explorers in 1799 TT led by Vyren Kiyrn during the Frish Expeditions. The Frish took back a number of discoveries from the east and northern shores of Mountange, including 2 Merri statues and a number of animal corpses.

Annexation

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First uprising

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Aremt dynasty

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Post-calm actions

Under the presidency of Utlia, the Merri were once again oppressed by the governing body. Yyme Braia signed a bill that allowed the Merriyem to live anywhere in Utlia but could no longer practice their religion outside of designated Mountange villages.

The modern iteration of the Mersen Front is a part of the Coalition of Utlian Radicals.

Rights bill

Main article: TPU Split

On 5-3 25 PC Ire Liamia passed a bill giving the Merriyem citizens of Utlia equal rights and the ability to run in politics. This lead to the formation of the MOA, a Merriyem political party.

Culture

The Merri put a strong emphasis on sharing and leaving no waste, the main source of animal-based resources, the Grylbos are relied on by the Merri, with everything from food to clothes being made from them.