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Dalkai (Dalkaisk: Dalkaj) otherwise known as the Dalkaisk Proletarian Republic (Dalkaisk: Rjespublika Dalkaisk Norodmjov), is a nation formed on the 25th of February, 2017. In its pre-migratory age, it was a densely populated power on the Reicala continent. It follows a variety of socialism known as Dumontism, which was created and developed in early February of 2515 during the revolutionary conflicts with SMG.
| “ | Fighting for the mouse against a feline of immorality. Voje Dalkaj. | ” |
— Dzheri Dumont during the Dalkaisk Revolution against SMG
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History
Prehistoric Taurus
A common ancestor to modern Carthyans, Lancastrians, Havenians, and Dalkaisk called the Bullseyans occupied the area of Taurus around Southwestern Reicala, and around the modern city of Genissis. A population of Bullseyans migrated west from this heartland to settle in the area of Southern and Central Reicala. The migrated population of Bullseyan would become today's Dalkaisk and Carthyan populations.
Premigratory Period
SMG era
The Dalkaisk and Southern Carthyan populations came under control of SMG, a majority Gerbian nation. During these periods, Non-Gerbian populations were given little rights in contrast to the Gerbian upper-class. There was a system of segregation called Geyley in place that restricted a minority's freedom of movement, as well as forcing vastly inferior institutions of education and housing neighborhoods, in contrast with the well-maintained institutions of the ethnic Gerbian class. The culmination of increased persecution of Dalkaisk peoples as well as existing ethnic divides caused tensions that would spark into revolution.
Dalkaisk Revolution
A young Dalkaisk man from a farmer family outside of modern Nankai named Dzheri Dumont formed an underground left-leaning Dalkai Independence group called the Damilists. The Damilists grew in number on the continent of Reicala until the Nankai Incident, where thousands of suspected Damilists and Dalkaisk in general we massacred in the streets of Nankai by SMG forces. Tens of Thousands of Dalkaisk and Carthyans were subsequently evicted and murdered all over SMG as a backlash against the Damilist rise.
Dzheri Dumont defected the country into the Oscdean States, where he lived in exile. During this time, tensions between the Dalkaisk population and the SMG government was continuously rising, until a Damilist riot broke out during a military speech by the Gerbian mayor of Nankai, often cited as the beginning of the Dalkaisk Revolution. After 7 months in exile, Dzheri Dumont returned to lead the Damilist forces in the revolution.
Damilist forces occupied most of Central Southern Reicala, and mainly fought in Western Reicala, with the SMG forces operating out of Northridge (or Nordridzh) in the Northeast, and Damilist forces from Pychezskov Port in the Southeast. The fighting ended when Damilist forces, on the icy outskirts of Northridge, surrounded SMG General Tort Crazen, forcing his surrender. The Pychezskov Treaty was signed after the fighting, ensuring the creation of a New Dalkaisk state on Reicala, with SMG keeping land in the Northeast around Northridge.
The Great Migration
Dalkaisk families hurriedly left Taurus on Dalkaisk airships. Being fewer in number, and containing less advanced technology, the Dalkaisk Great Migration featured more overcrowded and undersupplied conditions than the Oscdean Great migration. During this time, the famous Peditse tsi Matrosha (Matrosha's Bucket) journal entry was written.
Orcana Settlements
A portion of the Dalkaisk migrants landed on the world of Orcana as a vital stopping point during the migration. Some on the fleet decided it would be advantageous to stay in a stable place they already were rather than risk continuing on and finding a better world. As a result of this decision, a Dalkaisk settlement on Orcana called Pectavod continues to this day, and communicates semi-regularly with the Doggerland and remaining Tauran populations.
Doggerland Arrival
The slower speeds of the Dalkaisk fleets in comparison to the Oscdean fleet meant that Dalkaisk migrants arrived later than Oscdean ones. Upon the discovery of Doggerland by the Oscdean ships, the Dalkaisk fleet was notified of the new world, and directed towards it, setting up in Doggerland near the Oscdean settlement.
National Holidays
February 2nd, Damilist Flag Day
The date of adoption of the Dalkaisk flag, or the Kupesaj Rosinenskij (Reddened Quartz). On this day, Dalkaisk Citizens hang up the Dalkaisk Flag in basements or in secluded areas of their homes. The tradition stems from the necessary underground nature of Damilist supporters during the Dalkaisk Revolution. The Dalkaisk flag was designed in the basement of a Train Station south of the city of Nankai, now named the Stentsija Algorjesma (Algorism Station). The flag, being hidden in basements and closets to avoid prosecution from SMG forces, has continued to be hung inside such places, often accompanying large celebrations and parties.
February 25th, Dalkaisk Independence Day
On Dalkaisk Independence Day, Damilist forces historically signed the Pychezskov Treaty, giving the Dalkaisk self-governance. Dalkaisk typically take the flags previously hidden in basements or closets from Flag Day, to hang in front of their homes, symbolizing the victory and newfound openness of Dalkaisk symbols under the new republic. On this day, a firework celebrations are usually held, featuring red, white, and yellow colors, as well as a reading of the declaration speech of Dzheri Dumont given on February 25th, 2521 by a Dalkaisk speaker.
February 26th, Damientance Festival
The day after Independence Day features a celebration called the Fenstisije Damjentantsi (Damientance Festival). Damientance is a Anglicized Dalkaisk term meaning a rested victory, with sufficient amounts of effort and struggles, with extreme tire and fatigue present. A festival in every town is held, with food and song played in the town center. At 9pm, the attendees gather and release red lanterns into the sky, with the slow rising of the lanterns being the rise of the nation after the Revolution. A drinking celebration is held afterwards, lasting until the released lanterns are gone from view. All attendees are expected to return home when the lanterns are out of view, and be asleep by midnight, demonstrating the fatigue aspect of Damientance.
June 5th, Insignijavanije
Every Dalkaisk national is given a Insignija Damilejsk (Damilist Insignia) or simply Insignija. It is a cultural distinct symbol that gives each person a distinct identity, acting similarly to a name or a signature. This system of representative symbols arose from discreet communication symbols during the SMG Era. On June 5th, the adoption date of this symbol, parents give their children Insignija. It is both an official and a ceremonial process for the family of the child, and features celebrations and festivals. A parent can have the decision to assign the Insignija on the child's first or second Insignijavanije, depending on how much time is needed for the important decision. Insignija can come in Duel-Insignija, where an Insignije contains two distinct parts, one from each parent, or a single symbol if agreement on a single Insignija is reached. Typically, before a child is assigned an official Insignija, the child will use an Insignija with an infant symbol on the left, and a Duel-Insignija of both parents. On Insignijavanije at age 23, the typical adulthood age in Dalkaisk culture, one is obliged to choose a new Insignija for their entrance into adulthood. The Dalkaisk Ministries of Damilist Insignija Matters (DMDIM), or Menetsiva Dalkajsk tsi Lelosine Insignijatsi Damilejsk (MDLID) overlooks the legal process of Insignija assignment, and disapproves Insignija considered too complicated, inappropiate, etc.
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