Adana, the richest of Tarn’s continents in natural resources, has been the subject of numerous extra-hemispheric colonizations, culminating in The Just Division, where Adana’s territory is divided into three by the warring powers in 1250, a year after The Great Peace.
Here are the major phases of the imperialist effort to dominate Adana:
Here is a list of tribes who are considered native to Adana (“Native” in this sense means the tribes existent in Adana at the time of the first settlement of Hopa):
- Akimin (Old Adana, but perhaps originally from Jaleer. The language is related to Massif and Nurad.)
- Caldorin (Old Adana, mysterious language of a people who inhabit the Dragon’s Teeth)
- Fangona (Old Adana, but perhaps originally from Jaleer—they claim to have Dracona roots.) They descended from a tribe who tended Dracona before and during the Gods War.
- Gandorin (Old Adana, originally from Jakira, but migrated well before settlement of Hopa.)
- Kaymin (Old Adana, lost common root with Lumin, Rubin, Ruthian, and Trubel, as well as Jamna of Jakira)
- Lumin (Old Adana, lost common root with Kaymin, Rubin, Ruthian, and Trubel, as well as Jamna of Jakira)
- Tāba (most similar to ancient Jakaran, also the ancestor of Kaymin, Akim, Framan, Fangona, Putorin, Caldorin, Rubin, Ruthian, and Trubel, as well as Jamna of Jakira.) Probably the most native of all Adana’s people, they mostly inhabit Tarn’s wastelands. In Adana, the Bleak, a frozen desert along the shore of the Salt Still and the rocky shore of the southeast Edoka. They also inhabit the region of the Mulkarda and Nusil too, though they remain mostly in retreat and have no large settlements, preferring to fish and travel. Many were unwitting victims of the War of the South, a war fought since 950 EA, and only recently suspended when the Age of Medato began in 1320 EA. Many were victims of Medato.
- Putorin (Old Adana, but with Massif borrowings, so perhaps from Jaleer originally.)
- Rubin (Old Adana, lost common root with Kaymin, Lumin, Ruthian, and Trubel, as well as Jamna of Jakira)
- Ruthian (Old Adana, lost common root with Kaymin, Lumin, Rubin, and Trubel, as well as Jamna of Jakira)
- Trubel (Old Adana)—Originally lived in Hopa. Almost eradicated by Sandin and Tarnin colonization. Shares a lost common root with Kaymin, Lumin, Rubin, Ruthian, and Jamna of Jakira)
Note 1: One linguistic theory has Adana as the source of Jamna and Gandorin, noting that while these two languages are similar, neither one has much commonality with Tarnin, Sandin, Kire, or Feesil.
Note 2: Another theory has Gandorin speakers arriving from Jakira before Sanpida and Tarnela settlement in Hopa and subsequent displacement after further Jakira settlements.
Note 3: The language Jakara is the lost ancestor of Tāba, Akim, Framan, Fangona, Trubel, Putorin, Caldorin, Kaymin, Lumin, Rubin, Ruthian, and Jamna of Jakira
No sages know this, although some scholars in Forping are arriving at this conclusion. Only the Zookeepers know for certain.
Important: Two Logo unique to Adana are Tulkan and Frama. One theory of the origin of Caldorin is that it was taught by the Tulka. In any case, Tulka people and Caldorin continue to have a close relationship, but some scholars insist Caldorin developed independently. Framan is more complicated than any Sere language, but the libraries of Framan contain the only known Jakara text. Among them are translations of the Tales of the Dawn and Lists of the Ancients. Framan are constantly engaged in copying their knowledge, so that it never fades, and their rigor is famous.
Here are the tribes where it is complicated to determine whether they are natives:
These are refugees of the Gods War. Many fought almost to the end for Sanpida and Tarnera, but some escaped to the southern polar region. Later they claimed large portions of Adana, but after Mulkarda losses in the War of the South, their power is greatly diminished, and the Nusila have largely been conquered by Camel‘s armies, with Grexelan assistance, but still remain resilient.
Here are the tribes currently settling Adana considered to have foreign origins:
Tirilin peoples were most active immediately upon their arriving in the E. Hemisphere, settling Semex (1559 BFC), Sana (1250 BFC), Koril—the northernmost point of Adana! (980 BFC), and Dalgor (950 BFC). Semex, Sana, and Dalgor actually lie on New Tiril, an island in Vima. Tirilin cities are their own states, but their Empress of Stars is the nominal head of state, and the capitol lies in Semex, on the equator. Tirilin people also settled the colony of Noli, in Jaleel.
Despite being “outsiders,” Tirilin people are welcome throughout Adana. Their aristocratic families form bonds with people of other nations. They are known for their shipbuilding and craftsmanship. Neighbors of the Focks and generally peaceful rivals of the Unglics, Tirilin strength also lies in ties with Forping. When Semex was first settled, magic was still legal in Forping and was widely practiced in Semex, which could easily draw from Adana’s roots. The Purge of Magic in 1498 BFC caused a great influx of fugitive mages and their families, but relations remained friendly. In general, Forping nations consider Tirilin people as quacky cousins, while on a more practical level see them as a vanguard force against Fiper colonization of Adana, when it becomes necessary, which (they almost all believe) it surely will.
The Fock: Of all the Fiper peoples, one of the most feared are the Fock, because of their military might, especially at sea. In Fiper, they maintain a stiff independence. The Fock are generally more secular than the Korintan and Grexelan and often resent their monotheistic ways, considering it ludicrous. This judgment is shared by many native Adanans too. Notably, none of Adana’s native gods are monotheistic.
Many of Tarn’s greatest warriors and navigators have been Fokarin. They are ubiquitous in the courts of the greatest northern Adana cities. Because of their court connections, they are often recruited as advisers, as well as spies. Their skill at arms and dedicated training is demonstrated in their athletic competitions, as well as the fervid market for their services in battle, usually in leadership roles.
Unlike the other Fiper immigrants, the Fock are happy to conform to the beliefs of the native people, as long as they, in turn, are left alone. In Fiper, the Fock generally have no Grexel/Korinta following, but in Adana, things are murkier. Both religions have had some success recruiting the Fock to their side, but the larger share remains uncommitted. Many Focks, in fact, openly worship Adana gods in defiance of the followers of Grexel/Korinta.
Important Cities of the Fock:
- Ubar (2350 BFC) (about 25% of 100k) 25k
- Anite (2350 BFC) (about 25% of 100k) 25k
- Dorksur (2180 BFC) (about 15% of 100k) 15k
- Stockle (2139 BFC) (about 40% of 150k) 60k
- Sorgon (2130 BFC) (about 10% of 60k) 6k
- Tupif (2115 BFC) (about 10% of 80k) 8k
- Varva (2100 BFC) (about 15% of 60k) 9k
- Fosor (1500 BFC) 60k
- Tederox (1400 BFC) 90k
- Ingor (1200 BFC) 60k
- Famnin (1200 BFC) 50k
- Wortel (1120 BFC) 40k
- Tangil (1050 BFC) 200k
- Farol (900 BFC) 50k
- Kinmay (700 BFC) 80k
- Tora (120 BFC) (about 20% of 150k) 30k
- New Tangil (200 EA) (about 60% of 50k) 30k
Grexelan and Korintan are rivals, both of Fiper origin, each proclaiming different versions of their god to be the only true god. They also intensely proselytize, but It turns out the people of Adana already have gods. As these two peoples gobble up more land and power in Adana, they also coerce more natives to their flocks, sometimes violently. Even so, the conflict between them, as well as their continual wars with the Focks (another people of Fiper), has allowed Adana to develop a strong level of independence, one that must be crushed for Grexelan and Korintan churches to achieve their goals of domination.
Important Grexelan cities of Adana:
Larger numbers live in smaller cities or pastoral regions. It is important to remember that Adana is only about 10% urban. Here are the important Korintan cities:
Tivoli: From 3800 BFC to 2880 BFC, the Tivoli rose to become a great world power, at one point dominating the Tarnera, but it became entrapped in the Forping Civil War and attracted Korintan attention, who helped Tivoli rebels overthrow their emperor and then instigate a civil war that left the Tivoli so weak they lost Nata, Tura, Surad, and their Forping holdings. They now only rule Mari. In terms of Adana, Tivoli influence many ports along the southeast Edoka coast, especially Mulkarda, but they also have a presence around Setch and even New Setch. Tivoli aid is often given to the Tāba peoples, who live on such inhospitable land.
Turil (Tura people — unique language, which may predate even Forping languages, some similarity to Larira, Turil people may have settled Forping too. Turil language, however, has evolved continually.)
In any case, while there are no cities with large Turil populations, many inhabit Adana, particularly the courts of the north where they are especially active as artists, comedians, stagecraft, and music. The most famous have large fan followings and influence.
Aside from their language, Turil culture is also defined by their religious apathy, being almost as secular as Forping (where religion is generally outlawed.)
Unglic
The Unglic civilization stretches back to 6100 BFC. They were enslaved first by the Tura and then by the Tivoli. Before their enslavement (c. 3750 BFC), the Unglic were a powerful empire whose influence stretched across the Tarnera. After the Tivoli defeat at the hands of the Fiper zealots, some enterprising Unglic resolved to explore the Vima, settling first on Gansa, before expanding to Adana itself.
Unglic expansionism and piracy in the Vima, Vidu, and Chada are a constant presence in the history of Adana. Unglics dominate Gansa completely, relegating the native survivors to a rustic existence of dell and wood. While Adanials have resisted Unglic expansion on Adana itself, no other peoples pose any threat to their outposts in Gansa. Their ships ply the neighboring waters and their range has increased with their fearlessness.
The most significant event in the Unglic history was the rise of The Believer (born in 420 EA) who ascended to the Astral Plane in 450 and transformed into a demigod. The Believer unified all Unglic people in a common religion, as well as matriarchal rule before ascending again in 840 EA. Unglics are not monotheists, but they do only worship The Believer, and much of their sphere of influence is the same.
Timeline (from an Imperialist perspective):
2600 BFC — Unglic colonize Jaleel
2500 BFC — Fiper intervene in Nata for Korintans. Unglic colonization leaps as they try to survive Fiper repression.
2500 BFC — The Gods War ends in catastrophe.
2400 BFC — Unglic colonize Hanch on the island of Gansa
2375 BFC — Tivoli colonize Jaleel
2350 BFC — Fock (of Fiper) push into Sudal. Their move dooms the Sudal natives. The existent population of Korinta, Unglic, Tivoli, and Tura will soon, in turn, colonize Adana’s Gilthora Valley, Setch, and other Edoka seaside cities like Corinta.
2300 BFC — Unglic conquest of Gansa is near complete. Most of its natives were annihilated. Fock piracy plagues the Edoka and the Vima.
2260 BFC — Fock raid Luan settlements in NE Adana. This was the first Fiper aggression in Adana. Long war of resistance against Fock colonization is eventually another loss for Adana.
2250 BFC — Unglics aid Luan in repelling the Fock raids The first people to come to the aid of Adani were the Unglics who had recently exterminated the natives of Gansa. The Luan and Unglic form an alliance, and Luan expands its influence in Adana.
2150 BFC — Unglic and Luan alliance ends, and a destructive war begins with Unglic in retreat and Luan expanded. Over the next 200 years, Unglic will seize power over much of the Luan land. Along the way they will drag the Akim and Kaymin into the fray. The resulting war, The First Unglic War, proceeded in spurts, each separated by a peace treaty, later broken by one side or another.
2120 BFC —
2100 BFC — Fock settlement in the Walvinder delta increases.
1950 BFC —
After the First Unglic War ends, NE Adana becomes a mix of Luan (and other Lumin tribes), minority populations of Rubin, Akim, and Kaymin, along with the foreign Fock and Unglic. Because of eastern and then northern tribal movements in reaction to The God’s War (The Great Diaspora), the Rubin, Akim, and Kaymin are pushed closer resulting in scarcity and conflict and further displacement across The Saw into north Walvinder Valley. These factors combined to create conditions for the development of a northern Adana shared identity over the next millenia, which culminates first in the rise of nations and then the Safarora Empire.
1620 BFC — Settlement of Corinta by Korintan (Fiper)
1600 BFC — Old Setch settled by Tivoli (Tura)
The sworn enemy of the Unglic. The Tivoli settled almost as far from them as possible and still remain on Adana. Old Setch becomes a naval power and a banking center, known for its security and discretion.
1400 BFC — Tederox is settled by Fock (Fiper)
1250 BFC — Sana settled by the Tirilin. (Forping)
1200 BFC — Fock settle cities in Ingor, Famnin, and Wortel. (Fiper)
1050 BFC — Fock settle Tangil (Fiper)
1050 BFC — Korintan settle Corkul (Fiper)
1000 BFC — Setch settled by natives like Rubin, as well as Tivoli, Korintan, & Cassandra
980 BFC — Koril settled by Tirilin (from Forping)
950 BFC — Dalgor settled by Tirilin (from Forping)
950 BFC — Roxal settled by Tisol (from Nata)
950 BFC — Grexelan settle Quemsu (Fiper)
900 BFC — Vilory settled by Grexelan (Fiper)
900 BFC — Fock settle Farol (Fiper)
Note: During the years between the settlement of Corkul by the Korinta and Quemsu and Vilory by Grexelan, these two peoples fight a civil war of influence for the sun god’s favor. Forping is mostly uninterested in Adana (except the “wacky” Tirilin), until it becomes clear that Fiper’s interest is keen, at which point, Forping forces sabotage their rival’s colonization efforts. Fiper’s pace settles to a crawl, because Fiper is also beset with problems, not the least of which is an almost permanent state-of-war with Forping, as well as intracene wars of religious rivals. Its cities are plagued with disease and violence (constant assassinations). Fiper‘s colonies are, in most ways, better off than Fiper itself.
A new identity emerges in north Adana as people of Unglic, Fock, Lumin, Rubin, Tisol, Tirilin, and Grexelan backgrounds mix. This is especially true in Ubar, Anite, and Dorksur. This triangle becomes the center of Adana civilization, although later this would be challenged for a short time by Corkul (before its demise), the Safarora Empire, the Unglic Empire of the Believer, and (in modern times) the Revolution of the Vidu One in Tora. During all this time, these ancient cities remain powers, even in decline like now.
700 BFC — Tisol settle Ipdur (Nata)
700 BFC — Fock settle Kinmay (Fiper)
120 BFC — Fock/Ruthian/Trubel settle Tora
0 — Fall of Corkul
20 EA — Grexelan settle Azal
80 EA — Grexelan settle Ravennin
120 EA — Grexelan settle Vixor
Note: A number of important Adanan events break this cycle of the Fiper imperialism. First is the rise of the Safarora Empire, which lasted until 695, followed by the successor wars which planted the seed of nationalism and furthered Pan-Adana Identity. Second was the rise of The Believer in the Unglic Empire, which created the first large-scale secular faith. There was a conscious effort to resist this change, calling it foreign influence, and coalitions of diverse peoples of various faiths all worked together to resist Unglic’s conquering wave. The third factor was the new golden age of Forping (two centuries of steadily growing power), and a series of proxy wars with Fiper which culminated in the Great War of Tarnera of 1100. The aftermath was the Just Division, the agreement that divided Adana between combatants. Finally, the rise of Walvister, the enemy, in lands settled by Fiper in war in 485 EA, 690 EA, and a constant series of clashes. In general, though, the first millennium after the Fall of Corkul shows a shift to domestic political competition vs international relations.
200 EA — New Tangil settled by Fock/Korintan
350 EA — New Setch settled by Korintan
390 EA — Camel settled by Grexelan
760 EA — Grexelan-Fock war until 772 EA establishes Grexelan hegemony in the Walvinder valley.
780 EA — Grexelan forces fight two wars with Edu as well, which end with the fall of the Edu state in 868 EA.
1100 EA — Great War of Tarnera.
1150 EA — War in the South begins with the Mulkarda. This war leads to Grexelan fighting to control the entire Walvinder valley.
1248 EA — The Great Peace begins
1249 EA — The Just Division. Adana is divided between Fiper, Forping, and Sudal/Tura.
1320 EA — War in the South ends as Age of Medato begins, and they must stop fighting.
1360 EA — Age of Medato ends. Second War of Walvister begins.