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The '''Merriyem''', sometimes called '''Mersenites''' are a religious and ethnic minority in the mountains of [[Republic of Utlia|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-Ut|Mersen]], which has been a battleground for much of history. The Merriyem people are known for the consumption of [[Grylbos|Grylbo]], fruit based alcohol, and many uprisings, wars and failed states throughout [[History of Utlia|Utlian history]]. |
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The Merriyem are a religious and ethnic minority in the mountains of [[Republic of Utlia|Utlia]]. |
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== History == |
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The Merri were originally discovered by [[Frish Kingdom|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. |
The Merri were originally discovered by [[Frish Kingdom|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. |
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=== Prior to unification === |
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For around 20 years after the annexation of their land, the Merri enjoyed relative autonomy and equal rights with the Frish Utlians. Tensions rose after a Merriyem man burned down an Azztan church, causing the king to ban Merri from living in the cities and capitals of Frish land, this was swiftly followed by a ban that disallowed Merri citizens to own knives or fire-causing implements. This was then followed by a Kingdom-wide shutdown of all Merriyem religious buildings and institutions. |
For around 20 years after the annexation of their land, the Merri enjoyed relative autonomy and equal rights with the Frish Utlians. Tensions rose after a Merriyem man burned down an Azztan church, causing the king to ban Merri from living in the cities and capitals of Frish land, this was swiftly followed by a ban that disallowed Merri citizens to own knives or fire-causing implements. This was then followed by a Kingdom-wide shutdown of all Merriyem religious buildings and institutions. |
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=== Unified Kingdom of Utlia === |
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After the Unification with the Eutan kingdom, many Merriyem believed that they would be considered equals again under the new management of the Eutan [[Monarch of Utlia|Liamia's]]. Under Wynlid Liamia, the Merri were allowed religious and most civilian freedoms. Under Lofse Liamia they were banished from the cities of Unified Utlia for anything other than work and could not practice religion outside of their homes. |
After the Unification with the Eutan kingdom, many Merriyem believed that they would be considered equals again under the new management of the [[Eutan Kingdom|Eutan]] [[Monarch of Utlia|Liamia's]]. Under Wynlid Liamia, the Merri were allowed religious and most civilian freedoms. Under Lofse Liamia they were banished from the cities of Unified Utlia for anything other than work and could not practice religion outside of their homes. In 650 TT during the first Aremt dynasy, the first Merriyem uprising began due to regulations on where Merriyem could go, specifically they could not leave Mersen and neighboring coastal towns. The uprising was put down by [[Tonnel Aremt]]. |
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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. |
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. |
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The modern iteration of the [[Mersen Front]] is a part of the [[Coalition of Utlian Radicals]]. |
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=== Rights bill === |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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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. |
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. |
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Like Azztanists, they do not pray traditionally and instead believe religious servitude is done by the crafting and maintaining of sculptures, idols or statues to represent the god(s). |
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Revision as of 01:57, 9 April 2025
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.
Prior to unification
For around 20 years after the annexation of their land, the Merri enjoyed relative autonomy and equal rights with the Frish Utlians. Tensions rose after a Merriyem man burned down an Azztan church, causing the king to ban Merri from living in the cities and capitals of Frish land, this was swiftly followed by a ban that disallowed Merri citizens to own knives or fire-causing implements. This was then followed by a Kingdom-wide shutdown of all Merriyem religious buildings and institutions.
Unified Kingdom of Utlia
After the Unification with the Eutan kingdom, many Merriyem believed that they would be considered equals again under the new management of the Eutan Liamia's. Under Wynlid Liamia, the Merri were allowed religious and most civilian freedoms. Under Lofse Liamia they were banished from the cities of Unified Utlia for anything other than work and could not practice religion outside of their homes. In 650 TT during the first Aremt dynasy, the first Merriyem uprising began due to regulations on where Merriyem could go, specifically they could not leave Mersen and neighboring coastal towns. The uprising was put down by Tonnel Aremt.
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
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.