Overview
Prehistory shows nomadic bands following seasonal routes across highlands, plains, and coast. Lakeside hearths and floodplain gardens grow into hamlets, then canal cities governed by guild codes. Pacts between hill forts, river towns, and ports culminate in a charter assembly that creates a shared treasury, rotating courts, and a citizen roll. Later eras expand learning, exchanges, and rights, while reforms after disasters embed resilience and transparency.
“Water, work, and words” — the three threads that bind the historical narrative.
Quick Facts
| Foundational Charter | Years 400–650 (fictional) |
| Script Reform | Year 672, phonetic script adopted |
| First Survey | Year 710, fields and forests mapped |
| Transparency Act | Year 1008, open ledgers & archives |
Chronology
Age of Exchange (Years 750–900)
Market corridors expand; ledgers improve trust; shared festivals reinforce identity.
Trials & Renewal (Years 900–980)
Harbor fire prompts building codes; drought cycle spurs reservoirs and water courts.
Constitutional Era (Years 980–Present)
Branches clarified; roll of rights affirmed; census and archives ensure transparency.
River Cities & Guild Era (Years 0–400)
Levees and canals enable surplus; craft guilds codify measures and apprenticeships.
Unification & Charter (Years 400–650)
Provincial pacts lead to a charter assembly; waystone roads connect courts and mail.
The Learning Century (Years 650–750)
Script reform, public schools, open debate halls, and the first national land survey.
Prehistory & Early Settlement (Before Year 0)
Seasonal camps, flood-receding gardens, storage pits, and the first ritual spaces.
Notable Themes
Continuity of Law
From guild rules to constitutional review, law evolves while honoring due process.
Water as Commons
Irrigation, wetlands, and navigation are governed jointly through water courts.
Work & Learning
Apprenticeship grows into public schooling and open libraries available to all.
Cultural Milestones
The Lantern Accord: Night parades commemorate the Charter’s signing.
Meadow Oath: Officials take office at solstice gatherings in open fields.
Bridge Songs: Choral works premiere on river bridges to celebrate connection.