The Great Scattering
The Great Scattering (Alexandrian: La Grande Dispersion; Martino: La Gran Dispersión), refers to the massive diaspora of Alexandrians following the collapse of the Empire of the Alexandrians in 1651 AN.[1] This catastrophic dispersal, triggered by the devastating Alexandrian Flu pandemic, led to one of the largest displacements of people in Micran history, fundamentally reshaping the demographics of multiple continents and establishing significant Alexandrian communities across the world.
The initial phase of the Scattering (1651 AN-1660 AN) saw millions of Alexandrians fleeing the Empire's collapsing infrastructure and civil disorder. Major refugee movements followed established trade routes, with large populations seeking refuge in Natopia, particularly in the regions that would become Dos Gardenias and Tapfer Aeterna. Others found sanctuary in Constancia, where the Autokrator provided lands for settlement, and in various territories that would later form part of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Oportia. The Alexandrian Patriots' Association, formed during this period, played a crucial role in coordinating refugee movements and maintaining cultural continuity.
The long-term impact of the Great Scattering led to the establishment of large Alexandrian populations in multiple nations with complex networks of cultural and economic ties, while the shared experience of exodus has become a central element of Alexandrian consciousness. Modern Alexandrian institutions like the Imperial Order of St. Luis and the Alexandrian Humanitarian Council trace their origins to organizations formed during the Scattering to preserve Alexandrian heritage and provide mutual aid to displaced communities. In both Alexandrian and Martino languages, the event's name has become deeply embedded in cultural memory, appearing frequently in literature, art, and traditional songs of the period.
See also
- Alexandrian people
- Alexandrian Flu
- Alexandrian consciousness
- Alexandrian Patriots' Association
- Alexandrian Humanitarian Council
