Western Corum

Realm of Western Corum Ranalama del Wéazdeign Qurüma 西コルム王国 Nishi Korumu Ōkoku
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Capital	Corum Electric City
Largest city	Corum Electric City
Official language(s)	Istvanistani Pallisican Sangunese
Official religion(s)	Pallisican religion (Sombre Path) Nidarosian Catholicism
Demonym	West Corumian
- Adjective	West Corumian
Government	Monarchy
- Queen	Electra
- Legislature	None
Establishment	1.I.1752 AN
Area	170,136 sq km
Population	2,118,923 (1752 AN)
Currency	Mon (文) (GSM)
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Time zone(s)	CMT+6
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The Realm of Western Corum (Pallisican: Ranalama del Wéazdeign Qurüma; Sangunese: 西コルム王国 Nishi Korumu Ōkoku) is a coastal state in western Corum. Established on 18.XII.1746 AN, it has been self-governing in free association with East Zimia and the Wallis Islands since 1.I.1752 AN.

History

In 1630 AN, Queen Evahn I of Passio-Corum decreed the establishment of a new regional investor, Corum Electric, responsible for supplying electricity to the non-Bassarid cities of Corum. Corum Electric subsequently operated as an autonomous regional investor in the Port of Vines until the collapse of the Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union in 1719 AN. Two years later, the area was occupied by the forces of the nascent Kingdom of East Zimia and the Wallis Islands in Operation High Voltage, who established a small coastal enclave, the Principality of Corum Electric, surrounded by the Çakari princely state of Jaihabar.

Rising tensions with the Braxian League led to the evacuation of Jaihabur by Çakaristan in 1739 AN; the resulting security concerns prompted the construction of the Corum Electric Fence, a 432 kilometre defensive barrier extending along the principality's landward border with the Green. Although the fence was largely complete by 1744 AN, hawks within the local administration began to argue for an expansion of the protected area, with the aim of securing the coastal approaches to the principality and providing added strategic depth for the crucial energy production facilities. These arguments were given fresh urgency by the Corsair Resurgence of 1743-4 AN and the Oportian occupation of the neighbouring island, leading to East Zimia's subsequent intervention in the Battle of the Île des Ombres during the Fourth Euran War. The eventual outcome was the annexation of a further 47,376 square kilometres of territory adjoining the enclave, which thereby more than trebled in size; the expanded territory was subsequently proclaimed the Realm of Western Corum on 18.XII.1746 AN.

During a visit by Queen Mina II and her recently-wed husband, the Crown Companion Hans, to Corum Electric City, a power surge disrupted the amniotic tank containing the couple's unborn daughter, causing her premature birth on 7.XIV.1746 AN. Local adherents of the Sombre Path saw the event as evidence of a profound spiritual connection between the Princess- who was duly named Electra- and her unforeseen birthplace, causing many to acclaim the child as a new enlightened one. Queen Mina immediately bestowed the title of Princess of Corum Electric upon her daughter, prompting speculation that she intended the young princess to eventually rule the region. Princess Electra was given command of the 2nd "Corum Electric" Division of the East Zimian and Wallisian War League on 7.VI.1750 AN, which she subsequently used to conquer the nearby city of Assek, and was named viceroy of Western Corum on 20.VIII.1751 AN.

In XV.1751 AN, Queen Mina ended the speculation surrounding the future of the region by announcing that Western Corum would become a self-governing state under the rule of her daughter, with East Zimia and the Wallis Islands retaining overall responsibility for defence and foreign affairs. Princess Electra accordingly became Queen of Western Corum on 1.I.1752 AN. The neighbouring Assek Protectorate, of which the new queen was already monarch, was incorporated at the same time.

Sparkstown and surrounding area were annexed on 10.X.1752 AN, during the Mount Bijaro Campaign.

Geography

Western Corum is located in the west of Corum. The realm has a total area of 170,136 square kilometres, extending inland from the western coast opposite the Île des Ombres to the highlands around Mount Bijaro. With an elevation of 2,656 m (8,714 ft), the summit of Mount Bijaro is the second highest peak on the continent and the highest point in Western Corum.

Demographics

Principal ethnic groups in Western Corum, 1752 AN. Teal: West Corumians; Yellow: Gamesmen; Purple: Sangunese

Principal ethnic groups in Western Corum, 1752 AN

1. West Corumians (36.57%)
2. Gamesman (31.54%)
3. Sangunese (17.63%)
4. East Zimians (9.38%)
5. Wallisians (3.44%)
6. Imab-Adred-Nas (0.39%)
7. Thraci (0.02%)
8. Other (1.03%)

First languages in Western Corum, 1752 AN

1. Pallisican (80.93%)
2. Sangunese (17.63%)
3. Imabi (0.39%)
4. Thraci (0.02%)
5. Istvanistani (0.51%)
6. Other (0.52%)

Western Corum has an estimated population of 2,118,923 as of XIII.1752 AN. The Pallisican-speaking West Corumians are the largest ethnic group, accounting for just under thirty-seven percent of the total population, followed by the Gamesmen (thirty-two percent) and Sangunese (eighteen percent).

Ethnic groups

Region	West Corumians	East Zimians	Wallisians	Thraci	Imab	Hhoti	Gamesman	Sangunese	Other	Total
Assek	24,384	0	0	0	0	0	294,903	1,978	8,238	329,504
Corum Electric	750,187	199,910	73,270	473	8,277	73	315,912	373,720	12,598	1,734,419
Sparkstown	4,000	0	0	0	0	0	50,000	100	900	55,000
Western Corum	778,571	199,910	73,270	473	8,277	73	660,815	375,798	21,736	2,118,923

Note: The figures for Sparkstown are estimates.

Cities

Western Corum's largest city is the capital, Corum Electric City, with a population of 1,002,527 in 1752 AN. Corum Electric Port, more commonly known by its Sangunese name Tsu (津), Assek and Sparkstown are the realm's other major urban centres.

Government and politics

Western Corum is a self-governing monarchy in free association with East Zimia and the Wallis Islands. Executive and legislative authority resides with the monarch, Queen Electra, while the East Zimian and Wallisian government retains responsibility for defence and foreign affairs.

Administrative divisions

The realm is divided into three administrative regions, Assek, Corum Electric and Sparkstown.

Region	Code	Capital	Area (sq km)	Population	Map
Assek	AS	Assek	49,968	329,504
Corum Electric	CE	Corum Electric City	68,904	1,734,419
Sparkstown	SP	Sparkstown	51,264	55,000 (est)
Western Corum	WCO	Corum Electric City	170,136	2,118,923

Economy

Western Corum's economy is dominated by energy production, manufacturing and in rural areas, Eeli-Illt-Eda ranching. Major local corporations include Corum Electric and its subsidiary, the Corum Electric Aircraft Company.

Transportation

The realm is served by Corum Electric International Airport and the harbour at Tsu, which handles the bulk of international trade. The Western Corum Railway links Corum Electric City with Tsu, and as of 1752 AN is being expanded east as far as Assek.

Culture

Recent years have seen the emergence of a distinct West Corumian culture, a hybrid of Pallisican, Sangunese and Gamesman heritage with local traditions. People who identify as West Corumians are usually bilingual, speaking both Pallisican and Sangunese.