Kalam
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Koni Kalam | |
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| Largest city | Pacha |
| Demonym | Kalami |
| Currency | Kalami shekel |
Kalam, 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 land consists of seven island— 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
Not much is known of how the Kalami people arrived at the islands.
Pre-State Kalam
Previous to the Kalami people's formation into a governed society, speculated to be around 3000 TT, the indigenous people of these islands would distinguish territory by dividing them into areas known as the "Bawa" (in most native tongues), also typically forming a sort of tribe culture from them. the islands being divided in over 90 of these units which were typically placed areas of interest for their water, fruit and prey. Every person would be named by their father and recognized by their place of birth. The borders that defined the Yarmen were set over time by tradition, and it was common practice to display standards in certain areas to mark their borders. The ancient tribes would use hats or masks made of braided hay to protect themselves from the sun, also using body paint to prevent skin burns and simultaneously identify themselves as being of a certain trade (fishermen, gatherers, etc.) or territory.
The Kalami
The Koni-Kamaiku tribe, one of the oldest of the Bawas located in the northernmost island of Hikuen, would begin to grow in power compared to other tribes. The abundance of resources in Hikuen keeping their people not only sustained but thriving. The leaders of this tribe would appoint an army with soldiers in the hundreds, men who previously served as hunters turned to warriors to serve the warlords. The tribe leaders would then use these men to stamp out, pillage, and assimilate nearby tribes into theirs, recruiting more soldiers from the captured lands and assimilating their traditions into the ones of the Kamaiku tribe. The tribe would eventually mobilize across islands and hold establish their power over the lands before creating the state of Kalam. It is speculated by historians that the bloodlines of the elders may actually be the ones of the high ranking leaders of that early era, though this is not certain.
The Kalami Government
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 work in the interest of the Elders are 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 are typically categorized as either military commanders or managers of economic manners (more recently handling external trade matters)
The Sultari
The Sultari are royal guards, officially recognized as members of the Sultar Militant Clan or "Sultari Chawiri Hunu".They serve as the personal military force of the elders and Kimal. Some Sultari guard federal buildings of interest if deemed necessary.
Qamen
The Qamen handle civil matters among 85 different prefectures of Kalam, typically handling things like mobilization of civil force, local economy and the like. The Qamen are directly hired by the Kimal. An estimated 110~ are currently hired and at work.
The Caruman
The Carumani or Carumen are landowners who let their land be borrowed, be it for it's fertility, animals, lumber, etc. The Carumani 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 certificate so that allows their taxation is strictly illegal.
The Quy
The Quy are the Kalami civil force. The Quy are hired by "Justice Houses", state controled establishments where they receive equipment, training and personal quarters if deemed necessary by their superiors.