Kingdom Of Osami

“	Beneath Bemous himself	”
—Grand Guardian Regal Vampes, Outside Voterdamm

The Papals Of Osami
49 First Era–N/A
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Smallest Extent (circa 49 First Era)
Capital	Voterdamm
Common languages	Helten
Religion	Osmanian - Osami Church
Demonym(s)	Osami
Government	Spiritual Kingdom
Grand Guardian
• (49 - 60 First Era)	Regal Vampes
• (60 - 70 First Era)	Bental Kilths
• (70 - 90 First Era)	Fem Tulian
• (90 - 130 First Era)	Dem Tulian
• (130 - 145 First Era)	Kam Tulian
• (145 - 150 First Era)	Pomerius Vampouslaius
• (150 - 165 First Era)	Tarlac I
Legislature	Osami Concubent
Historical era	First Era, Second Era
• The Osami Awakening	49 First Era
• N/A	N/A N/A
Population
• 50 First Era	115,620
• 75 First Era	208,361
• 100 First Era	338,936
Currency	The Osser
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The Kingdom Of Osami ("Osam-E") was one of the first nations to form during the First Era. The tribe had grown a religious dependency on every decision, shaping their nation towards a spiritual society. During the First Era they were considered a rather peaceful nation to most, (except when religious matters came into play), and had high population growth. The Osami are most well known for their religious conflicts with the Kingdom Of Osmax and their disagreements on the Osmanian Religion.

History

Beginnings

The Osami Tribe disintegrated and reformed into a Spiritual Kingdom around the year 49 First Era. The cause of this event isn't known but is only described as "The Osami Awakening" when the people realized that they must protect their religion. The Osmanian Religion is however disputed where it was originally founded, as it is claimed in Kingdom Of Osmax, and in Osami. This confusion would lead to multiple Holy Wars between the two Kingdoms. The Osami also had a very high population growth, quickly becoming one of the highest populated nations in the First Era. The nation is considered a Holy State, and the leader of the Osmanian Religion, the Grand Pope, often resides here.

Regal Vampes

Chosen as the first Grand Guardian, Regal Vampes did not do much during his rule. Establishing the Osami Church is the only thing of note, otherwise, Regal Vampes did not do much to raise the Kingdom. Establishing his authority as sole propitiator of the Kingdom, Vampes did give significance to the Grand Guardian role. Falling off a boat and drowning in 60 First Era, the Osami Concubent declared no future Grand Guardian would ever set foot on a boat.

Bental Kilths

A popular choice to be the 2nd Grand Guardian, Bental Kilths assumed the position on November 11th, 60 First Era. Having been a migrant from across the Sea Of Hifami, a well versed traveler, many in the Kingdom did not trust him. Bental Kilths would have to properly establish his right to rule and affirm his status as leader of the nation.

Centralized Acts

The Centralized Acts, enacted in 63 First Era by Grand Guardian Bental Kilths increased the religious authority of the state. Before these acts, the local priests of each region had consolidated a lot of power, being small kings in their own right. The Head of the State had a hard time expanding its religious influence across the nation, and thus Bental Kilths redistributed the power. The laws stated that the supreme lord of the Osmanian Religion, the Grand Pope, was selected by the Head God (Bemous) himself, and that to the decree he rules without question. The Acts had but one stipulation, that the Pope's authority could only exist when he lived inside the borders of the Osami. This of course, had differing perspectives. It was all agreed however that if the Pope lived outside the borders, in another state, they could not accurately verify that his interpretations were pure. Bental Kilths would leave as Grand Guardian in 70 First Era and be replaced by the popular Fem Tulian.

Fem Tulian

Fem Tulian became Grand Guardian and quickly set to work to grow the Kingdom. Creating roads, pushing for immigration, and securing fishing industries, Fem Tulian insured that the Kingdom would began to prosper. By the time of the next vote in 80 First Era, the Kingdom was already feeling the effects of the actions. Tulian won by a landslide against his opponent, Markus Lark, and continued his efforts. Converting local tribes either through force or preaching, the population of the Kingdom grew 40,000 in his reign. His son, Dem Tulian, would run against his father to continue the dynasty. With Fem Tulian aging, the Osami Concubent decided to elect Dem Tulian next.

Dem Tulian

Dem Tulian would continue the great work of his father and further grow the expanding Kingdom. Establishing the cities of Fremm, Eromm, Barmm, and Larmm, the Kingdoms population was becoming one of the largest on Liberos. Reigning an unprecedented 40 years, Dem Tulian held one of the Longest Reigns In History. Presiding over the giant expansion of the Kingdom, Dem Tulian would reform Voterdamm and attempt to properly create the Osami Army. Building the force from a band of warriors proved to be hard, taking nearly his entire reign to fully situate the new Army that was loyal not only to the Grand Guardian, but also the Grand Pope. Leaving the throne in 130 First Era, one of his sons, Kam Tulian, would win the election of the Osami Concubent and become the next Grand Guardian.

Kam Tulian

Becoming Grand Guardian in 130, Kam Tulian would go on to greatly expand the kingdom like his family before him. With a much heavier focus on growing the population of the kingdom, the Army would receive less funding and slightly degrade as a result. The infrastructure of the port cities, however, would greatly be enhanced and the trade network would flourish. With such a high population beginning to take place, the Osami were beginning to import more food than export. This would drastically shift the Osami economy to be dependent upon many others which would create disastrous results. In times of good economics, however, it would fuel the economy. Kam Tulian would be reelected in 140 First Era but with complications in his health he would die in 145 First Era. The Concubent would declare Pomerius Vampouslaius the next Grand Guardian.

Tarlac I

After elected in the swift defeat of the poorly guided Pomerius Vampouslaius, Tarlac Umani I, later known as Tarlac I quickly redefined the Grand Guardian position. Establishing control over shipping vessels, Tarlac I was the first to understand the great problem of the Osami. Tarlac understood control of the seas were dire to the security of trade for the Osami people. Securing funds to purchase Naval vessels, Tarlac began the customary Naval Service that all "nobles" (more akin to rich merchants) would have to fulfil in their lifetime. This created the Osami Navy in 152 First Era. At first, this was met with heavy critics. This criticism would later change, however due to nobles abusing this to their favor with merchants. Tarlac I spent most of his reign focused on a Naval force and ignored most matters not concerning it.

Osmax Quarrels

When the Osmax sent an official diplomatic visit to the Kingdom Of Osami in 208 First Era, and learned of the Centralized Acts, the head of the Osmax Religion Pax Romano was furious upon learning about the Grand Pope. Up until that point, the Osmax and Osami had known about each other but few details if any. And thus, by following the same beliefs, Holy debates began. The first question was who would lead the Religion. Both sides argued for their own religious leader to be the one "true" messenger of god, which in the end did not bode well. Eventually, a unanimous conclusion was reached that the Grand Pope, leader of the Osmanian Religion would be that of the Osami. The Osmax could not continue any more debates on the issue and settled that he was a step below the Osami. The Osmax also stated that the Osami could not keep the Pope inside their lands, while the Osami simply told them that Bemous himself had told them. When the Osmax recovered this reply, King Lanius I of the Osmax threw down the letter, drawing his sword. Not daring to step down again, to further his reputation tarnished, he screamed across his throne room, declaring war upon the Osamis. His goal was to retrieve the Grand Pope and bring him back to Opam. The 1st War Of Osmanian had begun.

Geography

Surrounded by water, the Kingdom Of Osami had a natural defense against many foreign invaders. Entirely grasslands and forests, Faltos proved to be in prime conditions for population growth and expansion. Being surrounded by water also allowed the Osami to become a trade power, exerting massive amounts of influence on the market and becoming a prime nation to control the economics of the world. This heavily shaped their ties to the Osmax and could drastically alter the worlds economic stability with actions among the two. The large forests across Faltos gave the Osami plentiful building materials to construct their towns and villages but soon became a problem in the later centuries as the islands wood supply dwindled. This compiled with famine and poor harvests across the land would kill thousands in famine and disease.

Government & Military

Osami Concubent

As the primary power group in the Kingdom Of Osami, the Osami Concubent was formed of all the priests in the country. Assembling on average once a month in Voterdamm, the Concubent decided all matters of Osami affairs not regulated by the Grand Guardian. In the first two centuries of the Kingdom these matters were extremely extensive with the Grand Guardian only presiding over a small amount of affairs.

Economy

As the Kingdom expanded to soon encompass all of Faltos, it was in the prime position to trade amongst the nations. As natural seafaring people, the Osami soon developed one of the most sophisticated and controlled economic systems of the millennia. Becoming one of the most wealthy nations gave the Osami power to do as they wished. They included building religious monuments, orchestrating religious war, or investing. The prosperity, however, was sometimes short lived after famine could devastate the economy or war among the Osami and its enemies tore away at economic stability.

The Osser

The Osser, first created in 89 First Era, was used against the Kingdom Of Osmax to reduce the power of the Crenali. Built out of Copper and eventually silver in 189 First Era, the Osser became a very inflated currency in the Kingdom Of Osami and useless abroad. Only traders to the island would bring the Osser outside of Faltos only using it to trade with the Osami. This led to depressions and collapse in the Osami economy and would force many Osami never to emigrate. The currency was so disused in other countries that if somebody emigrated the currency if it was traded at all was many times before its price.

Demographics

With different populations (non Osami--non Helten speaking and Osmanian worshippers) quickly being deported or subjugated, the Kingdom Of Osami faced much different immigration challenges than other Kingdoms. As a result, the Osami would become very gridlocked in new culture and became the worse place to immigrate to.

Culture

Very similar to the Kingdom Of Osmax, the Osami were devote religious followers dedicated to spreading and practicing their faith. This influenced everything they did and created various problems with the other half of the Osmanian Religion, the Osmax Church.

Religion

So devoted to their faith, the Osami fervently believed in their side of Osmanian and split from the Osmax Church to form the Osami Church. Following the Grand Pope as the head religious leader, the Osami also adhered to the Grand Guardian of the Kingdom itself.

Language

Speaking Helten, the Osami were extremely prejudice towards all other languages. It was to such a degree many Osami did not consider somebody an Osami if they did not practice Osmanian and speak Helten without an accent. As a result, many converted tribes were considered second class citizens and created in class fighting between blood bred Osamis and conquered populaces.