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'''Lahan''' is one of the smaller continents (or larger islands) on Sahar. It is located east of eastern [[Baredina]] and south of eastern [[Miraria]]. forming the [[Sañu strait]] with [[Puzimm]] and marking the far eastern bounds of the [[Paršita Sea]]. It is [very] approximately 1.3 million km² and composed of just a few countries, with a population of [still very approximate] 120 million people. Besides the mainland, the geopolitical region of Lahan also includes the [[Tujuan Archipelago]], the [[Kawuiian Archipelago]], the [[Ikang Islands]], and insular [[Jute]].
'''Lahan''' is one of the smaller continents (or larger islands) on Sahar. It is located east of eastern [[Baredina]] and south of eastern [[Miraria]]. forming the [[Sañu strait]] with [[Puzimm]] and marking the far eastern bounds of the [[Paršita Sea]]. It is [very] approximately 1.3 million km² and composed of just a few countries, with a population of [still very approximate] 120 million people. Besides the mainland, the geopolitical region of Lahan also includes the [[Tujuan Archipelago]], the [[Haian Archipelago]] <!--or whatever it's called now-->, the [[Ikang Islands]], and (sometimes) insular [[Jute]].


Lahan has a unique ecology, featuring very few mammalian species, and a large number of of endemic bird species, and is the original source of the rubber tree and a few other important plant crops.
Lahan has a unique ecology, featuring very few mammalian species, a large number of of endemic bird species, and is the original source of the rubber tree and a few important fruit crops such as pineapple and kola nut.


==Name==
==Terminology==
The name ''lahan'' comes from a [[Lahiri languages|Lahiri]] word for "homeland" or "mainland."
The name ''Lahan'' comes from a [[Lahiri languages|Lahiri]] word for "homeland" or "mainland," probably a Thap language (cf. Old Thap ''lahén'' /lähé̞n/), which in turn traces back to the [[Proto-Ekuo-Lahiri]] root *láɨ:kɨg, of a similar meaning. (It is cognate with [[Adzo-Neviric]] terms for 'Sahar'.)


The word '''Lahiri''' is used exclusvely to refer to the Lahiri languages and ethnic group, a distinctive group who are descended from the [[Ekuo-Lahiri]] people. The generic demonym for islanders is [[Lahani]].  
The word '''Lahiri''' is used exclusively to refer to the Lahiri languages and ethnic group, a distinctive group who are descended from the [[Ekuo-Lahiri]] people. The term [[Duthaji]] (High Thap: ''dòùtháájį'' /dɤ̀tʰɑ́ɟį/) is used to refer to all pre-Neviran native groups collectively, and the generic demonym for islanders is [[Lahani]].  


==History==
==History==
===Pre-Sañuan===
{{Main|History of Lahan}}
Lahan has been inhabited by modern humans for at least 20+ thousand years. Records of early inhabitants are sparse, although some isolate linguistic groups may represent their direct descendants. It is known that ancient Lahani people first began producing rubber from the rubber tree at least ?? thousand years ago, and mostly kept to the coastlines, where they fished the plentiful waters.


===Sañuan Migration===
The history of Lahan is characterized by ongoing waves of migration. The island has been inhabited by modern humans for at least 20 thousand years, and the remains of pre-modern humans and various hominin relatives have been found in the archaeological record. Records of early inhabitants are sparse, in part due to lack of funding for archaeological expeditions on the continent, but also because of adverse climate and soil conditions that have buried or eroded much of the available evidence, and because of the materials used for tools and building for most of the continent's history.
The [[Sañu people]], a branch of the [[Sañu-Jutean]] [[Saru-Asuran]] people, first arrived on Lahan 1X,000ya, from ???. They outcompeted native inhabitants in the coastal zones where they arrived and spread along much of the island's coastline. They practiced limited early agriculture and ate a mostly vegetarian diet, supplemented by seafood.


===Lahiri Migration===
===Pre-colonial eras===
The [[Lahiri people]] of the [[Ekuo-Lahiri]] group came to Lahan in approximately BCE 4000 across the [[Sañu straight]] from [[Puzimm]], originally settling only in small islands like the [[Ikang Islands]] between the two continents. The early Lahiri people first settled in what is now western [[Tuyo]], displacing some of the Sañuan residents. They brought new forms of agriculture to the island and began spreading inland, clearing forest to make way for farms. This brought them into conflict with the native Lahani people.
Pre-colonial peoples include a diverse array of groups today known as the [[Dowa]] peoples, the [[Abugo]] peoples, the [[Sañu-Jutean]] peoples, and the [[Lahiri]] peoples. For most of its history Lahan was a 'end route' of sort, with people migrating from Puzimm across the [[Sañu strait]], often by way of the [[Ikang Islands]], and then spreading out through Lahan proper.  


===Lahani Dynasties===
Lahani peoples were principally nomadic for most of their histories, but by the 8th century CE many had become more sedentary, developing more advanced agricultural methods and settling into more complex and interconnected societies. Several moderately sized kingdoms and confederacies cropped up <!--at least--> in the south, primarily among Lahiri-speaking peoples, which involved powerful city-states and tributary villages. This era saw a period of invention, including advances in rubbermaking, other textiles, and metallurgy.
In the early 10th-ish centuries, some Lahani peoples began settling more permanently, focusing more on agriculture, and began building monolithic structures including temples and walled cities. This occurred mostly independently in several regions of the continent, and included notable kingdoms such as the [[Thap Kingdom]] and (more examples). While none of these civilizations formed empires or conquered large swathes of land, they formed far-reaching trade routes and had complex governmental and hierarchical structures.
 
By the 14th century sizeable Lahani dynasties had begun initiating intercontinental trade routes with nearby landmasses. This brought attention to the natural riches of the island, especially the usefulness of vulcanized rubber products.


===Colonial era===
===Colonial era===
From the early 1?th century until the late 1??0s much(/all) of Lahan was under colonial rule, initially by the Neviran [[Saruan Empire]] and later by [[Shohuan]]. This drastically affected the history of [southern/all of] Lahan.
From the early 17th century until the mid 1900s, much of Lahan was under colonial rule, initially by the Neviran [[Saruan Empire]] and later by the [[Balak Empire]]. This drastically affected the history of Lahan, with far-reaching impacts into the modern-day structures and demographics of the continent.
 
====Saruan Empire====
The Nevirans, as the Saruan Empire, began arriving in the 1?th century, initially as theoretically peaceful explorers and traders. They formed some relations with the Lahani Dynasties found throughout southern Lahan and stoked the fuels of colonization in the leaders of these kingdoms, promising aid in conquest and a share in the spoils of war in return for treaties and trading rights. Inevitably, the Nevirans simultaneously infiltrated and overtook the kingdoms, especially by interbreeding with royal lines in order to stake claims to the throne. By 1??0, Nevira had de facto control over much of Lahan through these dynasties, and began more earnest colonization.
 
The Lahiri people, as (distant) relatives of the conquering Nevirans, had more culturally in common with their new occupiers than the earlier Lahani peoples did, and enjoyed a certain amount of privilege under them. For instance, Lahiri dynasties were often favoured as partners in expansion over other Lahani people; and the Lahiri and mixed Lahiri-Neviran people were more eligible for citizenship rights within the Saruan empire. However, all native groups of the island suffered under Neviran rule, with their numbers dropping due to exposure to new diseases and unfair treatment. Lahani natives were forced to work for the colonizers, producing high yields of natural rubber latex and food crops.
 
====Shohuanese Colonization====
In ????, as Nevira began to lose hold of its Saruan acquisitions, they began to offer parts of their Lahani territories for sale to mitigate their losses. One major purchaser of territory were the [[Shohuanese]].
 
Shortly after the Shohuanese purchase of much of Lahan, the Lahani rebelled, sparking a ten-year revolution that lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths and ultimately failed to achieve Lahani independence.  


===Independence===
===Independence===
The modern geopolitical borders of Lahan are largely linked to when a certain region gained independence from Nevira, Shohuan, or (others?).  
The modern geopolitical borders of Lahan are largely linked to when a certain region gained independence from Nevira and/or Balakia<!---or others, potentially--->.


The last of the countries were granted independence shortly after the [[Great Ekuosian War]].
The last of the countries were granted independence shortly after the [[Great Ekuosian War]].


==Geography and climate==
==Geography and climate==
Lahan is a small continent, tilted on its axis to point northeast and southwest. Most coastal areas are low-lying, creating expansive sandy beaches that lead to the thick inland tropical forests. It is nearly evenly split between equatorial (in the north/west) and tropical monsoon (in the south/east) climates.
Lahan is a small continent, tilted on its axis to point northeast and southwest. Most coastal areas are low-lying, creating expansive sandy beaches that lead to the thick inland tropical forests; some areas also have extensive mangroves and other wetlands. It is nearly evenly split between equatorial (in the north/west) and tropical monsoon (in the south/east) climates.


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
Lahan has a unique ecology, with a high level of endemism. The only megafauna native to the island are birds, mostly flightless; all mammals and reptiles are small-to-medium in size. Many of the flora species are also unique to Lahan.  
Lahan has a unique ecology, with many endemic species. The only megafauna native to the island are birds, mostly flightless; all mammals and reptiles are small-to-medium in size. Many of the flora species are also unique to Lahan.  


The native apex predators in Lahan are all bird species. The undisputed highest rung is claimed by the giant Haast's eagle, which can prey on all most mammalian and flightless bird species on the island, including the giant moa.  
The native apex predators in Lahan are all bird species. The undisputed highest rung is claimed by the giant Haast's eagle, which can prey on all mammalian and flightless bird species on the island, including the giant moa, and are known to sometimes attack people, especially children.


Some of Lahan's more famous endemic bird species include the kea, moa, kākāpō, kiwi, weka, and giant eagles, including Haast's. The only mammals native to Lahan are small-to-medium arboreal marsupials like sugar gliders, tree kangaroos, and possums, as well as some bat species, including the burrowing bat. The continent is also home to some oversized insects, such as wētā.
Some of Lahan's more famous endemic bird species include the kea, moa, kākāpō, kiwi, weka, and giant eagles, including Haast's. <!---Yes Lahan is giant, tropical New Zealand. All of these animals should be considered conspecies that are very-similar to their earth counterparts, save the necessary adaptations for the climate.---> The only mammals native to Lahan are small-to-medium arboreal marsupials like sugar gliders, tree kangaroos, and possums, as well as some bat species, including the burrowing bat. The continent is also home to some oversized insects, such as wētā.


Lahan is also the original source of the rubber tree, the main source of natural rubber, and a handful of tropical fruits, including the king coconut. Other endemic plants of economic or cultural importance include the massive kauri, tōtara (a favoured boatmaking wood), makomako (wineberry), the cabbage tree, hala trees and the common screwpine.
Lahan is also the original source of the rubber tree, the main source of natural rubber, and a handful of tropical fruits, including the king coconut. Other endemic plants of economic or cultural importance include the massive kauri, tōtara (a favoured boatmaking wood), makomako (wineberry), the cabbage tree, hala trees and the common screwpine.


Many endemic species are critically endangered, generally attributed to overhunting, deforestation, and outcompetition by human settlers, and the introduction of predatory or opportunistic mammals, including cats, dogs, pigs, and omnivorous rodents. Some animals have become extinct since human arrival, including at least three moa species.
Many endemic species are critically endangered, generally attributed to overhunting, deforestation, and outcompetition by human settlers, and the introduction of predatory or opportunistic mammals, including cats, dogs, pigs, ad rats. Some animals have become extinct since human arrival, including at least three moa species.


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Latest revision as of 15:37, 9 March 2023

Lahan
Lahan and islands.png
Area1,300,000 km2 (500,000 sq mi) (guesstimate)
DemonymLahani
Countries5 (list of countries)
LanguagesLahiri languages, Sanu-Jutean languages, Abugo languages, Neviran, Balak, Cazheil
Time zonesSCT +7/SCT +8

Lahan is one of the smaller continents (or larger islands) on Sahar. It is located east of eastern Baredina and south of eastern Miraria. forming the Sañu strait with Puzimm and marking the far eastern bounds of the Paršita Sea. It is [very] approximately 1.3 million km² and composed of just a few countries, with a population of [still very approximate] 120 million people. Besides the mainland, the geopolitical region of Lahan also includes the Tujuan Archipelago, the Haian Archipelago , the Ikang Islands, and (sometimes) insular Jute.

Lahan has a unique ecology, featuring very few mammalian species, a large number of of endemic bird species, and is the original source of the rubber tree and a few important fruit crops such as pineapple and kola nut.

Terminology

The name Lahan comes from a Lahiri word for "homeland" or "mainland," probably a Thap language (cf. Old Thap lahén /lähé̞n/), which in turn traces back to the Proto-Ekuo-Lahiri root *láɨ:kɨg, of a similar meaning. (It is cognate with Adzo-Neviric terms for 'Sahar'.)

The word Lahiri is used exclusively to refer to the Lahiri languages and ethnic group, a distinctive group who are descended from the Ekuo-Lahiri people. The term Duthaji (High Thap: dòùtháájį /dɤ̀tʰɑ́ɟį/) is used to refer to all pre-Neviran native groups collectively, and the generic demonym for islanders is Lahani.

History

The history of Lahan is characterized by ongoing waves of migration. The island has been inhabited by modern humans for at least 20 thousand years, and the remains of pre-modern humans and various hominin relatives have been found in the archaeological record. Records of early inhabitants are sparse, in part due to lack of funding for archaeological expeditions on the continent, but also because of adverse climate and soil conditions that have buried or eroded much of the available evidence, and because of the materials used for tools and building for most of the continent's history.

Pre-colonial eras

Pre-colonial peoples include a diverse array of groups today known as the Dowa peoples, the Abugo peoples, the Sañu-Jutean peoples, and the Lahiri peoples. For most of its history Lahan was a 'end route' of sort, with people migrating from Puzimm across the Sañu strait, often by way of the Ikang Islands, and then spreading out through Lahan proper.

Lahani peoples were principally nomadic for most of their histories, but by the 8th century CE many had become more sedentary, developing more advanced agricultural methods and settling into more complex and interconnected societies. Several moderately sized kingdoms and confederacies cropped up in the south, primarily among Lahiri-speaking peoples, which involved powerful city-states and tributary villages. This era saw a period of invention, including advances in rubbermaking, other textiles, and metallurgy.

By the 14th century sizeable Lahani dynasties had begun initiating intercontinental trade routes with nearby landmasses. This brought attention to the natural riches of the island, especially the usefulness of vulcanized rubber products.

Colonial era

From the early 17th century until the mid 1900s, much of Lahan was under colonial rule, initially by the Neviran Saruan Empire and later by the Balak Empire. This drastically affected the history of Lahan, with far-reaching impacts into the modern-day structures and demographics of the continent.

Independence

The modern geopolitical borders of Lahan are largely linked to when a certain region gained independence from Nevira and/or Balakia.

The last of the countries were granted independence shortly after the Great Ekuosian War.

Geography and climate

Lahan is a small continent, tilted on its axis to point northeast and southwest. Most coastal areas are low-lying, creating expansive sandy beaches that lead to the thick inland tropical forests; some areas also have extensive mangroves and other wetlands. It is nearly evenly split between equatorial (in the north/west) and tropical monsoon (in the south/east) climates.

Ecology

Lahan has a unique ecology, with many endemic species. The only megafauna native to the island are birds, mostly flightless; all mammals and reptiles are small-to-medium in size. Many of the flora species are also unique to Lahan.

The native apex predators in Lahan are all bird species. The undisputed highest rung is claimed by the giant Haast's eagle, which can prey on all mammalian and flightless bird species on the island, including the giant moa, and are known to sometimes attack people, especially children.

Some of Lahan's more famous endemic bird species include the kea, moa, kākāpō, kiwi, weka, and giant eagles, including Haast's. The only mammals native to Lahan are small-to-medium arboreal marsupials like sugar gliders, tree kangaroos, and possums, as well as some bat species, including the burrowing bat. The continent is also home to some oversized insects, such as wētā.

Lahan is also the original source of the rubber tree, the main source of natural rubber, and a handful of tropical fruits, including the king coconut. Other endemic plants of economic or cultural importance include the massive kauri, tōtara (a favoured boatmaking wood), makomako (wineberry), the cabbage tree, hala trees and the common screwpine.

Many endemic species are critically endangered, generally attributed to overhunting, deforestation, and outcompetition by human settlers, and the introduction of predatory or opportunistic mammals, including cats, dogs, pigs, ad rats. Some animals have become extinct since human arrival, including at least three moa species.