Sylvanian National Awakening
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The Sylvanian National Awakening is the term for the uprising of the "Brothers of the Cresent Moon" against the Kingdom of Krasnocoria, which culminated in the fight for independence. With the approaching fall of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria, the Coriaks, Hasanis and Nogans revolted together.
The four points of a compass
North: The Fall of Krasnocoria
Ümit Çakar, chairman of the Hasani National Council, was still disappointed at the last meeting of the Krasnocorian Skupšteni. He had already experienced many fierce debates, but this one was the most fierce. It was proposed to redefine the definitions of ethnicities within the kingdom. This would affect cultural diversity. Uniformism prevailed in Grandbay. "We are one nation, we have one king, we are one people," argued the Obrad Bošković, the Prime Minister.
"Šer-Ku-Riž Central", it sounded out of the speaker. The train arrived in his hometown as he awoke from his dream. He didn't know what to do next. He wanted to get rid of the government in Grandbay. An independent nation, that's the ideal. But he knew that his ethnicity, the Hasanis, is only a small minority in Krasnocoria. In the station square demonstrators had gathered, who knew that he would return to Akyar by train. Banners with slogans like "Free Hasanistan" and "We are Hasanis, not Krasnocorians!" Glad with the support, but worried about the possible consequences, Ümit was received as a hero by the demonstrators.
That night Ümit called together his three sons - Amir, Hasan and Abu. After they had enjoyed the meal, the men talked about the uncertain situation. "They want me to proclaim Hasanistan's independence," said Ümit, "but don't they realize that this is tantamount to suicide?!" Amir said, "Can't we seek support from the Coriaks and Nogans, they are brothers in faith?" "Even then, we're just a small group," his father replied. Hasan responded: "We are not only dealing with unrest within the borders of Krasnocoria, now that instability threatens, the tribes in the green can smell their chance". Abu, who until then had said little, said, "If there is a momentum, it is now." The exchange of arguments and counter-arguments lasted well into the night. When Ümit finally lay on his bed and fell asleep, he had a dream. It was like a divine vision. As soon as the dream stopped, he woke up. "By Craitgod, that's it!"
Once again he sent for his sons, each of whom had to be awakened. Though it began to light, a rooster had not yet croaked. Ümit told his sons the dream face and gave them instructions: "Amir, you go to the heads of the Coriaks and Nogans. Try to convince them of our common motivation." "Hasan, you go to the green. Unite the tribes and form an army." "Abu, you go to Arbor. The Emir there has a large arms stockpile. Ask him to provide weapons for our cause."
When morning came, the sons of Ümit set off. Each their direction for their mission. Ümit himself was going to convene the Hasani National Council. "If we don't choose today, we'll fall into chaos, prey to the green. That's why we must declare our independence!" argued Ümit passionately. Many attendees became enthusiastic and began to clap their hands in agreement. Yet there were others who were still very concerned. "If Grandbay intervenes militarily, then we should not only fight against compatriots, but also compatriots and perhaps also against a military power of the USSO", was objected. Ümit argued that the instability is so great that a decisive intervention is not to be expected. "People have their hands full with themselves," Ümit concluded.
The debate lasted well into the afternoon, skipping lunch. Moments of fierce screams and moments of monologues. In the end there was a vote on the proposal to no longer consider the king of Krasnocoria as legitimate ruler and autonomy of Hasanistan. This proposal was accepted with 82%. At that time the Krasnocorian flag was pulled down and only the flag of Hasanistan was flying above the parliament building of Šer-Ku-Riž. On the square in front of the building a crowd had already gathered, which started to cheer as one at the sight of the lowering of the Krasnocorian flag.
South: Rebellion of the Cresent brothers
By train Amir arrived in Akyar, where he reported to the governor of Noganistan: Temir Tezkanov. The men talked for hours. Temir resisted open rebellion, because he knew that in case of reprisals from Grandbay, his region would be the first to speak. "That's why we must stand together, we are brothers in faith!" Amir replied, "Together we can resist!" Temir still hesitated.
Amir gave up, he thanked the governor and left his office. The tension and unrest was noticeable on the street. At the train station it was clear that train service was disrupted. The train of an hour ago from Grandbay had not yet arrived. The train to Shahr had been cancelled. Then Amir went looking for a taxi. When he walked to the taxi rank, a black limousine passed by. The rear window opened and Temir appeared. Amir was surprised and Temir asked Amir to get into the limousine. Amir did.
Temir said to him: "If Kurjek joins, Noganistan will join" "Good", Amir replied. Then we have to go to Shahr. The governor ordered the driver to drive to Shahr. Amir apologized if he seemed unkind because of his departure, after which Temir said he had to apologize for his doubts. After a few hours he arrived in Shahr, at the government building. There, too, there was a chaotic situation, many civil servants ran back and forth, the police guarded the building. The governor of Noganistan and Amir were let through. The governor of Kurjek and the party chairman of all parties, high officials and other dignitaries were gathered in a meeting room. The full room was closed, people were sitting breathlessly listening to the news of the state broadcaster. Everywhere in Krasnocoria there was chaos.
When Temir and Amir came in, there was commotion in the room. That a governor from the neighbouring district is coming in in this tidings. Nevertheless Amir took the floor and argued a cooperation between the brothers under the Cresent moon. The news came in that in Hasanistan the flag of Krasnocoria had been flown. Some of those present were so strongly against a separatist movement that they left the meeting angry.
"What's the final goal?", one of those present asked, "Do we establish a common state? Or do we each establish our own state?" Amir answered, "The best thing to do is to go together, then a joint state would be most appropriate." Another said, "And then your father will take the lead?" Amir reacted: "The goal is to jointly declare independence, no longer under the Grandbay regime and not to fall into the chaos of the greenery". Although those present still had doubts, the alternative outlined was not very appealing.
Amir noticed the doubt and argued: "Let us, as brothers of the Cresent moon, ascend into the speed of the nations. Let us unite under the eye of the Craitgod to protect our identity, our faith and our banner!" This provided a sense of togetherness, the idea of a common goal. The doubt fled the light as darkness. Amir smiled when he saw that the brothers became convinced. In the following hours the union of the brothers was forged, while opponents fled north. The commanders of the army units in Kurjek and Noganistan were asked to join. The commander in Noganistan was convinced, because otherwise he had to turn against his own people.
But in Kurjek there was more division, so the commander did not join the separatists. He shouted: "You are rebelling against the king and his government! That's high treason and it's punishable by death!" A demonstrated crowd occupied Shahr's central square, causing the commander to march with his platoon to that square. He tried to break the rebellion, but when he couldn't, the fire was opened. If it was already chaotic, there was even greater chaos.
